R.a.j.a.s.t.h.a.n - a dream destiantion

After years of dreaming I was finally able to visit Rajsthan, this Feb. It was a very hectic but wonderful trip. We spent a week in the camel country roaming aroung the palaces and forts, like the Kings and Queens in the past. And I clicked almost 800 pictures. Satiated for now, would love to go back again. Here is a brief review of the first day at Jodhpur.

The Haveli we stayed. Yes, the sight of this place at 6 am was just amazing. Despite her knee problem my mom was all enthusiastic about climbing those stairs and exploring the place.

Anu, peeking out from our window..

The Haveli's dining area...


Despite the hard life and dryness, Rajasthan is a place of color. I cannot think of another equally colorful place visited till date..

The Haveli - from inside..

View from the window. These are old traditional houses (~500 years old), mostly used by the owner to entice tourists like us. :)

Even the camels are colorful !

Jodhpur is mainly famous for Mehengarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. We were lucky to be able to see both along with a quick visit to the Bishnoi Village too. The following snaps take us back to the Fort and the Old city sprawling around it.

Entrance of the Mehengarh Fort

Painting on the Fort wall. In the past they used natural colors. Today they are maintained by chemical colors. The Fort and Palaces in the past used to have 10 -12 painter's to keep up with such intricacies. Art and culture was at its prime during our princely era. The story is little different today.

"Tradition and Modernism Hand-in-Hand"

Inside the Mehengarh Fort

View from the top..

Jodhpur the "Blue City"

Jaipuri Juti - the most colorful shoes you can find anywhere in the world.. Did I tell I have a things for shoes!

Yup, so that's my **th, pair :P

Instead of a CD or MP3 player, real people were playing music in the Palace..It was amazing..

Family is all about making fun of each other and laughing at each other. Human's and Ape's together :) ...