Blogs from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia - page 5

We had a bit of trouble with our train getting into Jodhpur. We arrived a bit early to the stop, and it didn’t seem like a main-enough city. However, an Indian passenger told us it was the last stop. We got off, and walked a bit, until we saw the train station sign, which was not titled “Jodhpur”. We quickly turned around to get back onto the train. But there was no need to rush, because the train wasn’t going anywhere; it had broken down, and no one knew for how long. We teamed up with a group of young Koreans, who appreciated the small amount of Korean I spoke, and we all decided to wait a while longer. After about 30 minutes, we asked other train passengers, who said it could take anywhere from another ... read more

Quick Travel tips if you are traveling in Rajsthan Here are some quick travel tips that might be useful if you are traveling in Rajasthan 1. When Hiring a Guide : Being a local and experienced, the guides are all well trained and very knowledgeable, they obviously worked to a timetable and as a consequence you will feel rushed. So feel free to mend them to your speed, after all you are the one paying don't hesitate. 2. Stay at least one night in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Fort. inside the city walls. There are several cheap hotels, most with a roof terrace to view the desert sunset. Nearly all visitors are day-trippers so you have the old city to yourself to explore in the evening when it's cooler – mind the mess made by the cows. ... read more

One thing which most of the people do on a holiday trip is to shop. It is something like a must do. Shopping in Jodhpur is an exciting and rewarding shopping experience for the visitors. It is the homeplace of many talented and skilled craftsmen. They include textile dyers, metal engravers and die-makers. Jodhpur still, probably, has the last of the tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. While in Jodhpur, don't forget to buy the famous Jodhpuri Suit. It gives a royal identity to your dressing. Jodhpur is regarded as one of the most famous hub for wholesale export operations in India and attracts significant number of European and North American dealers. Shopping attractions of Jodhpur include the popular items of Jodhpur and the markets where you can buy them. The popular items of Jodhpur, Rajasthan ... read more

Bishnoi Village: Wow wow wow! Where do we begin? So we are now out of the city completely, experiencing rural life in the home of an incredibly hospitable working family (traditional occupation: weavers). We are sleeping in a hut, made out of cow dung (apparently great for high blood pressure!) living and eating with the whole family each night. Well - I'm just eating bread at the minute. Had a small bowl of rice yesterday and then unfortunately a bit of a relapse (yup, sick - again). But no fever this time at least. The home is beautiful in it's authenticity - it's certainly the most unique experience we've encountered yet. The atmosphere is so much more tranquil and laid back here compared to the city (although that might be something to do with the 40 ... read more

Hello everyoneSo everyone who is anyone planning to travel Jodhpur (Rajasthan) here are the must visit places, as suggested by a local from Jodhpur and that is obviously me. So here is the list :... read more