We are woken up by a chorus of birds, Jungle Babblers, Sparrows, Red-vented Bulbul and a range of small birds and doves.

After breakfast we visit the fort. What an amazing artistic architectural masterpiece. People live in this fort, so when you add locals and tourists who are chiefly Indian, describing it as busy is an understatement. There are stalls selling beautiful clothing, accessories and art. There is motorbike traffic and cows, the latter who rule the road, footpath or any other area they choose to occupy.

Within the fort we are taken to visit the Chandraprabhu Jain Temple, shoes off, no big backpacks and no leather articles on your person. The detailed and beautiful architecture is impossible to be accommodated by human memory nor camera, it is so exquisite and variable, we took a few photos but it does not do justice to the beauty. We learn about Jain and Hindu religions, their similarities and how to identify the differences.

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion, often referred to as Jain Dharma, that emphasizes a path to spiritual liberation and enlightenment through strict non-violence (ahimsa) toward all living beings.

The narrow alleys are lined with homes and businesses. The buildings glow gold when sunlight strikes the gold coloured Jurassic sandstone.

Indian people for some reason want to take photos of us with them, they love it and enjoy our company, it can become an all day activity if you are not careful.

We visit the Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, it was constructed by two brothers, who each built one half of the building, the designs used by each brother was different but the building altogether is beautiful and functional as home and shop.

After lunch we visit the Thar Desert and enjoy a ride onto the dunes via gentle forgiving camel.

We are treated to a traditional folk dance show prior to our dinner. Beautiful costumes and dancers, using instruments we have not ever seen before.