Blogs from Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, Asia - page 2

Bikaner After a long drive we arrived in Bikaner. looking at the outside of the hotel we decided to try and find somewhere else with air conditioning following the sleepless night the day before. Mr. Singh recommended the Sagar Hotel as "the best hotel in Bikaner" at first glance the room seemed clean and we managed to bargain down the price even of the room. five minutes later however, I couldn't flush the toilet, the tv didn't work and for once we only had hot water. Now as people who know me will know, I have little difficulty in complaining when things aren't as they should be. so five minutes later we had a man come confirm that the toilet indeed wasn't flushing. ten minutes later we had five men and a hammer confirming the bathroom ... read more

After a night in Delhi, we had our first proper day exploring the crazy city. From the Jama Masid the largest mosque in India, capable of holding 25 000 people, to the Sikh Gurdwara, Sisganj we experienced both the riches and poverty of Delhi. It's hard to walk past a child who is rubbing his stomach and asking for food when you have been told not to do it as it would only cause more trouble. However the Gurdwara was an amazing place, all of us were fascinated by the singers and the overall nature of the Sikh religion, by which everyone is equal and where all group together to help the poor in need. Other than that we have explored the backstreets filled with colour ... read more

Internet is sooooo verrry slooowww here so this might just be a quick one! Delhi tour was good! saw some cool stuff and because it was a sunday I got to see everyone relaxing amn playing cricket aroun India gate which was cool. Missed out on a couple of places but maybe i'll get to see them on way before back home. Will hopefully get some pics up of both Delhi and Bikaner when I'm at a place with faster internet. Have been in Bikaner yest and today. I stayed in the larllgargh (or something like that) palace which was very posh! Although my room didnt have a window...Anyway got some good pics of that. Went to visit Jungoner Fort (again i suspect spelt incorrectly) which has the most beautiful sumputous palace interiors. I got some ... read more

Monday 05 March 18.00 As I finish in the internet a man next to me has Indiamike.com on the screen (the site a lot of people use for info about Trains etc. etc.) I say you a member. Yes he replies and I tell him me too. His screen name is Vinobhojak and he local and gives a lot of info to members about Rajasthan. We chat for a while and we go over the main road for a chai. I tell him that I am leaving tonight and I need something to eat. Eat here he says as its good food like at home, no touristy food here plain cooking. He ordered me a thalhi rice – 2 mild curry things a dal yoghurt based something and a papad (a popodom) and chapattis 50 rups ... read more

Saturday 03 March We are up at 06.00 as the hotel has a 24 hour check in/out policy.I take my bags down on time but as when I arrived everyone is asleep on the floor. I pay my 500 rups and leave my ruck with the hotel and lady luck. This morning I am off to the Karni Mata temple at Deshnok one of the more unusual temples in India. Its also known as the Rat Temple The Cheran cast of musicians believe that the incarnations of the goddess Dura appear to them one of whom is Karni Mata. As the legend goes one of the followers had a ill son, but by the time KM arrives he had died. KM went to Yama the god of the underworld to ask for him back but Yama ... read more