Pushkar

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March 5 - 8

We took a bus from Jaipur to Pushkar, via Ajmer. Pushkar is a cute little holy village, surrounding a holy lake - so holy that you can't wear your shoes or smoke down by the ghats (stairs leading down to the water), you can't drink alcohol anywhere in the town, and you can't eat meat - including eggs. It's so holy, yet they seem to have no problem with littering in the holy lake (the water is very dirty) and on the streets. But Pushkar is not without its charm - it is filled with many beautiful temples, including a magnificent Brahma temple in the middle of town.

Pushkar is filled with many Israeli and German tourists with dreadlocks and cute little chill out rooftop restaurants where you can sip on delicious specialty lassis. Careful, don't drink too much!

We're now heading for our train up to Patankot and then to find a bus over to Dharamsala - the journey should take us over 24 hours as we first need to find our 3 hour bus to get 40km to the train station. There will be more later...

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Photos

Pink hair in Pushkar
Still a little too much Holi left in my hair after the festival in Jaipur.

pushkar lake
Overlooking the peaceful holy lake

parade
Women in saris follow a procession through the dusty streets of Pushkar.

parade at night
A man rides a decorated horse

parade at night
kids carry lights around a parade through Pushkar

Comments

[carrie]

now there's a look for you!
I LOVE the pink hair!!! consider making it permanent???

[Tamara]

ENVY
I am soooo jealous....You go girl!

[Allison]

Happy Birthday!
Amazing pictures, amazing stories. I hope you are having an amazing birthday as well. Happy Birthday Kris! P.S. I kind of like the pink hair too. :0)

[anonymous]

I didn't see the Pink Hair. Wow! That is a great look. It appears that you are really enjoying your travels. I love reading the highlights of all your adventures. Keep up the good work!