Day 16: Total Timepass 2

This map shows where we currently are in Bhopal. Later today, we take the train north into the state of Rajasthan (the Land of Kings).

Meanwhile, there is more sight-seeing to do.

This morning, Priyanka has taken us to a kids theme park. The National Park was not open. Surprisingly, the theme park was a great experience. We rode the kids train, walked around a lovely park and took another boat ride on a beautiful lake. Then it was on to a nice restaurant at Priyanka's expense. She won't take any money. She's typically generous of our community in India.

Our itinerary today has also taken us on a cable car up a mountain, and then coffee on the terrace of an extremely luxurious hotel. This is a long way from our work in the poorer parts of Maharastra, but nice to do for a short spell! Cool saxaphone is drifting over the terrace as I write this.

Jain temple at the summit of the mountain

Bhopal mosque

Gridlock in the Muslim quarter

We then visited the majestic Bhopal Mosque in the Muslim quarter. Finally, we finished at a Buddhist vihar. Then we had a last event in Bhopal at someone's house with many folk there. We could not have fitted more in to day.

Then it was on to Bhopal station by taxi for the overnight train to Rajasthan. A full but enjoyable day.

Farewell party

I saw a number of tractors today as we were out and about in the countryside. Bhopal seems to be Powertrac country, with the 435 Plus being the most common model - often pulling massive trailer-loads.

Powertrac 435 Plus