Back from the desert

I just arrived in Delhi, after three days in the desert and 20h on a train. I’m looking forward to the big Rebulic’s Day parade tomorrow (I just can’t find my Pakistani flag) and a cold beer now. So, tales and fotos from Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and the camel safari will comein the next days.

Namaste

Mount Abu and new photos online

After all these days in loud, crouded, chaotic indian cities (wonderful, beautiful cities, but stressing) it was time for some serious R&R. So, together with Amelia, a fellow traveller from Australia, I went to Mt Abu for some days. The only hill station in Rajastan, seriously overcrowded in summer is now an oasis of peace, surrounded by mountains. And home of the most beautiful Jain temple in Rajastan, with absolutely amazing stone carvings.

I also uploaded some new photos.

Hello from Udaipur

After two days in the charming holy city Pushkar (although the holy lake is basicaly empty at the moment) I´ll spend some days in Udaipur,also to relax a little bit and let things settle, so I have fresh energy to explore Rajastan.

Yesterday, I indulged in luxury, Having dinner with charming company in a fancy restaurant at the seashore, overloocking Lake Palace and Lal Ghat - basicaly almost as romantic as can bee. In short, the perfect place for dinner.So, yes, I´m doing very fine at the moment.

New Pictures online

I´ve finally managed to upload some new pictures on my photobucket account.

Amritsar

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal

More to come in the next days.

My whereabouts

After some wonderful days in and around Agra - visiting Taj Mahal on a very, very foggy day, a perfect afternoon in the abandonned former capital Fatehpur Sikri and a peaceful day watching birds and deers in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - I continued my travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajastan.

The first thing you notice in Jaipur - as everywhere in India is the overwhelming, chaotic traffic, following one single rule - take the road and try to reach your destination. But apart from that, it’s a very beautiful city. Touristy of course, but that’s nothing new. So you come prepared. Talking about beeing touristy and all - after all the warnings about touts and Rikscha-Wallahs, so far I never met someone insisting on selling me something. A simple ‘No, thanks’ was enough so far.

On my second day there, I met Kristina and Sophie again (we celebrated New Years Eve in Agra together) so I could enjoy their charming company when we visited Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and the Monkey Temple. Photos to come - I should have wi-fi in a few days, so I can upload them. With the fotos comes a more detailled post.