India with Caroline Paris - ROCS Travel Traveller's Tales

Day 4 Third stop was Sun City of Rajasthan - Jodhpur. We started the day with a trip to the Bishnoi tribal village. We visited some artisan craftsmen in their homes, we visited a potter, a weaver and I even bought a carpet to take home with me. It was interesting to speak to the villagers about their plans to expand their businesses, how they’re trying to ensure that in spite of capitalism, their artisan crafts which they are so proud of continues to thrive. And then itwas time for an incrediblehighlight - theBlue City. A tour of the village from different vantage points and a ride in Tuk Tuk was how we kicked the afternoon off. We then made our way to the Mehrangarh Fort, it was erected by Rao Jodha in 1459, on a 150 m high hill. This fort is impressive in so many different ways, the collection of paintings, costumes, armoury and all around, these amazing views and amazing structure. And as the sun set, we were greeted by musicians and dancers, who led us through candlelit path up to the top of the fort for a specially set Marwar barbeque, the lovely views were simply magical.