Jaipur and Pushkar

It has been 10 years since we were first in Rajasthans dusky pink city and we are enjoying the return, as its rich deep colours change with the light and enrich our senses. We are staying at The Evergreen guesthouse, which is a little oasis from the crowds with a room overlooking shady gardens it is the perfect retreat.

Amber Fort

I like Rajasthan, with the women in kalidescope colourful saris and the men in bright turbans and sculpted moustaches. The city is vibrant, and seductive with its hillside forts and alluring bazaars.

Probably one of the main attractions is The Amber Fort, a few kilometres outside the city. The fort is an excellent example of Rajuput architecture, with construction beginning in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh. Its easy to get lost in the maze of corridors and we enjoy the time exploring its inner realm.

Camel Fair

One of the main reasons for coming to Rajasthan, was to make our way to the Pushkar Camel Fair, 140km from Jaipur. Puskar is bewitching with its maze of streets that surround its sacred lake. Many ghats run to these sacred waters where pilgrims bathe and holy men perform Puja ( prayer).

The Camel fair itself is an Indian epic, with 200,000 people and some 50,000 camels engulf this small town. The swirl of colour and sound is amazing as traders, musicians and gurus go about their business. The exact date of the fair is dependent on the Lunar calender, and as if by 'magick' we arrive just in time for the festivites to begin, our evening thirst quenched by 'the Lassi'.

Camel Fair at Puskar

Pics soon folks , namaste B and H xx

Chillin at the Amber Fort

Ghats at Puskar

View across the Holy Lake at Puskar