The only reason for going to Sawai Madopur is to visit the Ranthambhore
Tiger Reserve an amazing rugged area protected for a small number of wild
tigers. It's supposed to have the best chance of seeing a tiger in the wild
but the chances are still only about 1 in 5. We weren't lucky but had a
great 3 hours in the jungle.
Train out at 05:25 next morning but another day, another cancellation. No
trains to our destination at Chittaurgarh but one part way at Kota. Again
no reservation so "general" ticket but managed to grab two bunks. Paid a
fortune to taxi the rest but reached our luxury stay at the Pamina Haveli,
had shower, superb lunch and siesta. The Haveli is actually within the old
fort, way above the town. Short stroll around, already impressed, will do
more tomorrow.
Chittaurgarh is superb: a huge plateau about 5km by 1km surrounded by
battlements which enclose a collection of palaces in various states of ruin
but nearly all visitable and lots of intricately-carved temples, along with
sundry towers and lakes. We hired two bikes and did it all. Saw the weekly
sound and light show in the main palace, had a great evening meal then to
bed before catching the 06:20 train to Udaipur.
Train not cancelled, just a bit late. Hopefully trains are back to normal
now.
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