Jaipur- the Pink city Jaipur never really grew on us. From the moment we arrived and were besieged by Jaipurian taxi touts on the platform of Jaipur station, it was always going to be an upward battle. The one thing we hate is being taken advantage of. We hate being pressurised into anything, and like to consider our options first. so a sure-fire way to get on the wrong side of us is to apply sales pressure. Fortunately, our hotel had arranged a free pick up fro...

Udaipur is situated in Rajasthan, part of the Golden Triangle, so popular with tourists from all over the place. It's understandably rated as one of the most romantic spots in India. A title well deserved. Nestling in the Aravalli hills, the large artificial lake accommodates the Taj Lake Palace hotel, famous for its part in the James Bond film Octop**** A completely white building, with domes and towers which appears to float on the water in the middle of the s...

After nearly three weeks in Mumbai, albeit for a two-night sojourn to Aurangabad, we were ready to leave the big city and start the travelling wheels rolling again. We had decided to take a night bus to Udaipur. 16 hours on a bus was going to be a whole new experience. We had located the departure point earlier in the week in true Boy Scout style, so just needed to get there for the 6 pm departure. So far, every day in Mumbai had culminated in soaking my feet in ...

Having route marched 5 km with our backpacks, at a hot and steamy 10.30 pm, on our arrival back in Mumbai.....long story we'll save for a night when we have a few bottles of wine.......we'd both reached the conclusion that we could manage with fewer clothes. A sort through the various bits we had brought resulted in three small parcels of clothes which were destined to be returned to the UK. We had already bought some large plastic envelopes so we could send back...

Just one day to go now before we leave Mumbai on our 16-hour overnight coach to Udaipur. Those of you who have already read previous instalments will be aware of my essential dealings with Indian dentistry. We left for Aurangabad with my front crown temporarily cemented on, and a promise to return after our planned few days there. So true to our word we were back. Unable to book a bed at the Travellers Inn where we had spent our first week in India we booked In a...