A "Welcome" Drink
by Canadienne
The ground opium, which has been mixed with water, is offered from the palm ~ it's a longstanding tradition. Visitors (the regular kind, not just tourists!) usually come from far away and have had long, hard travel days. . .rather than sending them straight off to bed while their are still wired from their day, the opium is meant to relax and refresh their bodies and minds. It's a way of welcoming your guests and ensuring that they recover from their trip.
We took the offered drink and even tasted the opium seed on its own afterward. . .the taste is a bit bitter, but nothing terrible. We may not have had enough, but there were no noticeable side effects.
Don't Miss A Rest Stop
by keeweechic
This self sufficient little village was a treat to stop at. Other than the request for pens from the children who really did get a bit much towards the end, no body hassled us, nobody asked for money and while I doubt we were a rare sight to this little village, it had yet to become spoiled by tourism. The other nice thing was that this little hamlet was clean, there was none of the rubbish or even poverty as seen in other such villages.
One of the guys I was with saw an ice cream vendor outide the gates selling ice creams for 1 rupee each. A few children had gathered nearby so he gave the vender 5 rupee to buy them ice creams.
Meandering at Mandore
by satchmo1963
Mandore was the capital of the Marwars before Jodhpur was established.
What remains at Mandore today is a large, ill-kept garden, within which one can observe some decrepit, run-down temples and cenotaphs, but having amazing architecture.
After you make your way in, you will encounter a large gang of black-faced monkeys. They couldn't care less about your existence, unless you decide to step on their tails!
One can gather that the Jodhpur locals largely utilise Mandore Gardens as a picnic spot. I observed such a school bunch littering the place, in between their game of makeshift cricket.
Jaswant Thada
by umashanker
Jaswant thada is at a walking distance of mehrangarh.It is an enjoyable walk on slopy hill road.As you reach the entrance of the Jaswant Thada,You feel a relief as there is lush green trees around Jaswant Thada.
Purdah
by keeweechic
For the royal women who had to be shielded from prying eyes of men as purdah was very much in vogue, they often sat behind latticed screens and windows which were carved with almost lace-like fineness.
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Rampart of Fort
Mehrangarh Fort at Night
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