Barmer Travel Guide

 lynnehamman Says:  Because cultivation of a crops is difficult, if not impossible, in most dry arid regions of Rajasthan, the desert dwellers have perfected the various forms of decoration- be it to cloth, wood or pottery. Block-printing is extremely popular in all its different forms, and is... 

 lynnehamman Says:  There are a couple of ways to reach Barmer.It is connected by train to Jodphur (Barmer Express train 4808)From Jaisalmer, Barmer can be reached by car or bus. The distance is approx 160kms. 

 lynnehamman Says:  There are many stalls,and there is the Sadar market. Tiny shops lining the narrow lanes of the colorful bazaar are a good place to pick up some treasures-beautifully made and reasonably priced.One can actually watch the artisans and craftsmen at work.The market is always... 

 lynnehamman Says:  DRINK ONLY BOTTLED WATER- CHECK THAT THE BOTTLE IS SEALED BEFORE DRINKING.Because of the extreme heat (even winter days can be warm) it is very important to always carry extra water while travelling around. In Barmer, there is bottled water available to buy from small kiosks... 

 lynnehamman Says:  We enjoyed the drive to Barmer. Rural Rajasthan can be seen at its best. Along the way- the roads do not have much motor traffic. There are, however, many other forms of movement on the road. Many many camel-trains- carrying HUGE loads of ........who knows what?Goats...