Trekking. Or maybe not.

Mt Abu is a major pilgrimage centre, but because of its remote, forested location, also offers good walking and wildlife spotting opportunities including bears, cobras, wild boars and hyenas. So I went to see the local trekking guru, the improbably-named Charles, and he said he'd take me out in the morning for a few hours. He was going through the drill when I picked out some line about "don't bring any valuables, local tribe murdered a tourist in February." Perhaps sensing my apprehension, another guy smiled and said "Tourist was not with Charles, tourist was lonely. You are being safe with Charles." No disrespect to Charles, but he's about 5ft 3 and 9 Stone dripping wet. It would be like being protected by Paul Daniels, and at least he might be able to turn my would-be assailant into a rabbit. Anyway, the rains came and we couldn't go out anyway.

Udaipur tomorrow, a mere 4-5 hours away by bus.

written by

phileasdogg on September 22, 2008 from Abu Road, India

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