Jodphur, India 31st October to 1st November 2011

Just a three hour drive from Pushkar was perfect for poor Dave as he still wasn't feeling to well. He slept in the back the whole way. We arrived at what looked like a half finished hotel and i put him to bed while i went our exploring with our driver Girish.

I was lunch time and Girish said he would take me to a restaurant that all the tourists love. I know full well that this means the food is not great and extremely over priced. So instead i asked him where he would eat for lunch. He looked baffled that a westerner who could afford much more would want to east in a local place. I explained to him that i preferred local places and the food was not fussy and tasted so much better. He laughed at me and was chuffed that i wanted to eat with him. We headed to an all Indian eatery and i stuck out like a saw thumb. I told him to order for me and again he looked shocked! He ordered 2 Thalis which is a common meal for locals. It basically a platter of all sorts of Curry's, lentils, Vegetables, yogurt, chapatis, rice and lime pickle. It was the best one i have ever eaten! I finished the lot too!

We then headed to Mehrangarh Fort which is a giant fort very famous in Jodpuhr. It was an amazing sight sitting right above the city. The Views from the top were spectacular. The entire city is coloured Blue 80% of the buildings are painted all different shades of blue. I did an audio tour to pass the time while Dave was sick in bed. It was actually very interesting. I was also very interesting to many Indian's I think i was asked to have my photo taken with people at least 10 times!

After the fort Girish took me for a treat - Makhania Lassie. This is a special local treat. It is a thick yogurt which tastes of lemon and lime. It was Delicious and i told Dave that the 3 hour drive from Pushkar would have been worth it just for that yummy treat!

I saw the town clock tower and then we headed back to the hotel. We spent the evening relaxing in the room and i chatted to my friend Anil about the upcoming wedding that me and Dave are going to in Punjab. Exciting stuff!

Next Stop Udipur...

To see our pics from Jodpur please click on the link below;
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