Apparently, it's not just a pair of pants. We climb the hill to Mehrangarah Fort in the midday heat. Through the usual military security checks, we are joined by other tourists, mostly Indian, women in flowing saris and moustachioed men. We quickly lose the crowds as we climb up, and up, through the various courtyards, salons and galleries. The windows and balconies look out over the town and the surrounding semi-desert. Jodhpur is also known as the blue city - a modern contrivance; someone had the bright idea to paint all the new buildings sky blue. The effect against the older buildings and the red soil is stunning.
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