DRIVE TO JODHPUR ABOUT 6 HOURS
Dominated by the majestic Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur is an interesting town with a very local feel. First stop is the fort, constructed on a cliff top 37 metres high with walls up to 36 metres thick. Ascending the long ramp to the top, visitors pass through a number of stone gateways before reaching the main buildings. Despite its grand scale, the walls and windows are covered with detailed stone carvings. Take time to enjoy the view of the town below with its blue painted houses, where the walled old city protects markets where local crafts include leatherwork and puppet making, scented by the smell of spices that drift through the bazaar. To see the rural side of Rajasthan, you can take a jeep safari to visit local villages inhabited by the Bishnoi tribes. They are predominantly farming people but potters and weavers will also show you their trades.