My favourite part of Rajasthan I just love the Jain temples at Ranakpur - I've been there many times (most recently last year - see my 'Home, sweet home' blog (http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Rajasthan/Ranakpur/blog-773339.html). I have good friends in the area.
I recognise the fort you went to, although I don't recognise the name 'Kharthepura'. I only know it as Kumbalgargh (see 'A garh is a fort' - http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Rajasthan/Kumbalgarh/blog-773332.html). A memorable sight indeed.
There are so many great places to see - you'll see more of them during your stay I'm sure and I shall look forward to reading your blogs about them.
Didn't I tell you that it would be a culture shock? Well, you seem to be coping admirably with India's extremes - heat, traffic, people, animals, food, poverty... and having some fun into the bargain. Believe me, when your time there is over, you'll return to your homeland a different person.
Keep up the good work - and, of course, keep smiling!
Bon voyage! As your one and only official 'follower', it falls to me to wish you a safe journey and a fulfilling stay in India. You will find it a culture shock at first, but the people are wonderful, Udaipur is lovely city (one of my favourites in the whole country), and the food is , well, the food...!
I look forward to reading your blogs. I'll be with you all the way.
Work hard, have fun and, of course, keep smiling!
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