"My name is Pratap, I come from the village of Nathdwara, district of Rajsamand, state of Rajasthan," said the boy in his late teens sitting in front of me. Before I start on my long introduction, he continued, " I study agriculture," in typical Indian English, "and cultivation in India iss good." "We have many agriculture,"…Read more Day 25 [Kumbhalgarh] Of Fields And Forts

THE MONSOON BRINGS RAIN, BUT RAIN BRINGS DIFFERENT MEANING IN DIFFERENT PLACES. While Delhi and Ladakh suffer from floods and landslides, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur celebrate the end of a nine year drought with tall millet fields and full wells. The romantic city of Udaipur blooms best during monsoon. The lakes are full and the banks…Read more Day 24 [Udaipur] Let It Rain

IMAGINE WAKING UP BY A LAKE DURING SUNRISE. Isn't it romantic? My sleeper bus took me from Jodhpur to Udaipur in 7 hours. This one-and-a-half decker bus has normal seats with sleeping compartments above them. My bus was full and I was lucky enough to get the first sleeper seat at the front, good for…Read more Day 23 [Udaipur] Romantic And Friendly

A NIGHT AT THE ROOFTOP PROVES WORTHY IN THE MORNING WHEN I GET TO ENJOY THE SUNRISE from the comforts of my bed (not very comfortable actually). Sun rays on the sand dunes feel different in the morning, the golden flickers play games with your eyes, perhaps a mirage-like experience. The homestays' family rose early for their…Read more Day 22 [Osian] Rural Excursion

MY CAMEL, TEN-YEAR-OLD MOTI, IS A SMART ONE, HE REMEMBERS HIS WAY HOME, but is constantly distracted by delicious green plants. With the monsoon bringing a lot of rain this year, the desert now blossoms with millet fields and tall grass, yum yum for Moti. The two-day camel safari started on a jeep where the…Read more Day 21 [Osian] Green Desert

A TRIP TO THE MEHERANGARH FORT IS AN IMPOSING EXPERIENCE. An eye-candy for historical whizzes, the fort's audio guide is well prepared in 11 languages to help turn the most knowledgeable traveler into instant fans. Views onto the blue city is breathtaking, and the guide then tells you that the area is home to the…Read more Day 20 [Jodhpur] It Gets Better

I HAD A FEEING THAT I WILL LIKE JODHPUR ONCE I ARRIVED YESTERDAY EVENING. Kites were flown everywhere due to the national holiday of 'Makki', a celebration of brothers and sisters. Jodhpurians are in their festive mood when brothers visit their sisters and give them presents and money. Sisters give the brothers good luck bracelets…Read more Day 19 [Jodhpur] Home Away From Home