Jul 25, 2009 - Jodhpur

Today we drove to Jodhpur, 6 hours by car from Udaipur. ... We visited the Jodhpur Fort, from which we were able to capture the scenic beauty of the blue city. ... We also visited a site of Cenotaphs commemorating the last kings and queens of Jodhpur. ...

Jul 7, 2009 - Jodhpur czyli cos z niczego

7 lipca - hotel w Jodhpur - 21. ... Wiec wyjechalismy o 9 - by dojechac na tam na 12 bo tak je otwieraja dla niewiernych - wiec mielismy luzik - oczywscie nie wpuscili mnie wczesniej bo ciagle nie wygladam na lokalesa - bylo to swiatnia jinnaistyczna (znowu klopot z przelozeniem na polski) wiec trzeba bylo jak juz podawac w przescieradelku bez szwow - turystow na szczescie wpuszczali w zachodnich ciuchcach :-) wiec po zaliczonej swiatyni ruszylismy w strone Jodhpuru. ... Po nie calej chwili zatrzymailismy sie w lokalnej wiosce bo mi sie zachcialo SIM-a kupic, ktorego nie kupilem w Udaipurze - i zaczely sie jaja.7 lipca - hotel w Jodhpur - 21. ... Wiec wyjechalismy o 9 - by dojechac na tam na 12 bo tak je otwieraja dla niewiernych - wiec mielismy luzik - oczywscie nie wpuscili mnie wczesniej bo ciagle nie wygladam na lokalesa - bylo to swiatnia jinnaistyczna (znowu klopot z przelozeniem na polski) wiec trzeba bylo jak juz podawac w przescieradelku bez szwow - turystow na szczescie wpuszczali w zachodnich ciuchcach :-) wiec po zaliczonej swiatyni ruszylismy w strone Jodhpuru. ... Po nie calej chwili zatrzymailismy sie w lokalnej wiosce bo mi sie zachcialo SIM-a kupic, ktorego nie kupilem w Udaipurze - i zaczely sie jaja....

May 3, 2009 - Sightseeing of Jodphur before getting on the road to Jaisalmer

Yup the day had finally come when I was to ride atop a camel across the western desert of Rajasthan! We were on a bit of a schedule as I was to be there to take in the sunset whilst sitting amongst the sand dunes. No change from my working days then:) Because of this little delay, Raju made me virtually run round the fort at Jodhpur. ... I was given an hour to get myself around Meherangarh, which is ludicrous.Yup the day had finally come when I was to ride atop a camel across the western desert of Rajasthan! We were on a bit of a schedule as I was to be there to take in the sunset whilst sitting amongst the sand dunes. No change from my working days then:) Because of this little delay, Raju made me virtually run round the fort at Jodhpur. ... I was given an hour to get myself around Meherangarh, which is ludicrous....

May 2, 2009 - Travel to Jodhpur dropping into the Ranakpur Temple on the way.

En route to Jodhpur we stopped off to visit what was definitely the most impressive temple on my tour and surely in India. ... A must visit! After this it was on to Jodhpur. ... It turned out to be a long journey as there were many new roads under construction causing us to slow down to avoid having an accident as one lorry we passed encountered.En route to Jodhpur we stopped off to visit what was definitely the most impressive temple on my tour and surely in India. ... A must visit! After this it was on to Jodhpur. ... It turned out to be a long journey as there were many new roads under construction causing us to slow down to avoid having an accident as one lorry we passed encountered....

May 2, 2009 - En route to and explore of Old Town Jodhpur

I would have to say that Jodhpur is probably the smelliest place I have been so far what with the open sewers and the usual piles of rubbish everywhere, oh yeh and don't forget those cows. ... Making my way into the central market place, I did feel I had to have my wits about me.I would have to say that Jodhpur is probably the smelliest place I have been so far what with the open sewers and the usual piles of rubbish everywhere, oh yeh and don't forget those cows. ... Making my way into the central market place, I did feel I had to have my wits about me....

Apr 21, 2009 - Jodhpur

Before I have to face being a lone-traveller again, I was fortunate to have Moez come with me to Jodhpur, which is a real gem of a place and a must for anyone tarvelling in Rajasthan. ... In keeping with the blue colour scheme of most of the houses in Jodhpur, the whole of the inside and outside of this place was bright, bright blue. ... Lots of stencilled artwork adorned the walls.Before I have to face being a lone-traveller again, I was fortunate to have Moez come with me to Jodhpur, which is a real gem of a place and a must for anyone tarvelling in Rajasthan. ... In keeping with the blue colour scheme of most of the houses in Jodhpur, the whole of the inside and outside of this place was bright, bright blue. ... Lots of stencilled artwork adorned the walls....

Apr 3, 2009 - Jodhpur: The Blue City

John India’s Pollution.John India’s Pollution....

Jan 27, 2009 - Week 1 in amazing India!

After being in India just over a week it feels much longer, but in a good way! We have covered many miles and experienced a multitude of sights, sounds and smells. We have toured many cities and towns - places like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur. ... but rats? Eeek! Today we're in Jodhpur - a very large city where we've been to the Maharaja's palace, explored a beautiful fort which surrounds the city and walked the streets of the Blue Houses in the old city. ... Tonight we'll explore the market which is the largest I have ever seen.After being in India just over a week it feels much longer, but in a good way! We have covered many miles and experienced a multitude of sights, sounds and smells. We have toured many cities and towns - places like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur. ... but rats? Eeek! Today we're in Jodhpur - a very large city where we've been to the Maharaja's palace, explored a beautiful fort which surrounds the city and walked the streets of the Blue Houses in the old city. ... Tonight we'll explore the market which is the largest I have ever seen....

Jan 24, 2009 - Blue

##photo=Other ruins## La ultima noche n Jaipur, la ciudad anterior, fuimos a visitar a una mujer que Katie conocio en el avion. Jodhpur was totaly awesome. ... Most of the city is painted in blue and it was this wonderful fort overlooking there .##photo=Other ruins## La ultima noche n Jaipur, la ciudad anterior, fuimos a visitar a una mujer que Katie conocio en el avion. Jodhpur was totaly awesome. ... Most of the city is painted in blue and it was this wonderful fort overlooking there ....

Dec 8, 2008 - CM - Jodhpur

- Guide's name was Shankar. - Shankar says Muslims and Hindus get along just fine here and told us the story of the Maharaja stopping the train from leaving Jodhpur in the great separation as he felt Muslims and Hindus were not meant to be separated - they were like the two eyes in his own head. ... - Moustache up: Hindu.- Guide's name was Shankar. - Shankar says Muslims and Hindus get along just fine here and told us the story of the Maharaja stopping the train from leaving Jodhpur in the great separation as he felt Muslims and Hindus were not meant to be separated - they were like the two eyes in his own head. ... - Moustache up: Hindu....

Nov 18, 2008 - On the move:)

Middle of the night.Middle of the night....

Nov 9, 2008 - Jodhpur

SUMMARY • Drive to Jodhpur • Jodhpur Fort • Jaswant Thada - Mausoleum DETAIL We leave at 7 and it’s a tad testy between Jeetoo and me. ... We make our way to Jodhpur and the road is good except for three road-kill: a camel, a cow and a dog. ... After about a six hour drive I see Jodhpur fort in the distance - bigger than Jaisalmer’s. ...