Crafts In Barmer

This arid desert town in western Rajasthan, with just a handful of ruins, does not seem to have anything that will interest a visitor. But there is beauty even in this wasteland. Beautiful block-printed fabrics, delicate handcrafted wood furniture, pottery, carpets, and fine embroidery add colour to this otherwise monochromatic town. Even the houses here are decorated with pictures and motifs. These crafts are the lifeline in a region where almost nothing grows. Anad its not just crafts that draw people to this town; the songs of the Bhopas or priest singers and the music of the Musline dholis are also famous. Visitors can start craft-hunting in the tiny shops that crowd Sadar Bazaar. But don't restrict youself to the bazaar-there are artisons at work in almost every bylane in the town.

Barmer is 153km south of Jaisalmer and 224km west of Jodhpur.
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Alwar

Alwar is not the most tourist-friendly destination, which is likely a good thing for those seeking classic Rajasthani attractions without the classic Rajasthani tourist hordes. Once the northern entryway to the region, Alwar's strategic location meant that it saw plenty of warfare in its time, until the 17th century when the Rajputs seized it from the jats. Today, Alwar's many palaces and forts reveal its Mughal and Rajput history, and its cuisine and hospitality characterise the best of Rajasthan. The main attraction is Bal Quila, a towering fort that affords a 300m-high view of its surrounds. Just below lies Sagar tank and the City Palace, worth visiting particularly for its museum, which contains a fine array of courtly memorabilia, weaponry, and Arabic and Sanskrit manuscripts. For the dose of Mughal culture, the gold-leaf decoratons and elegant balaconies of Vinay Vilas Palace are nice. Alwar is also the access point to Sariska National Park.

Alwar is 2hr30min from Delhi: Tourist Reception Centre: 0144-2347348.