Bouncing on a Bullock Cart in Barli

After we finally made it to Fort Barli we decided to bring forward our village safari from tomorrow morning till this afternoon as it often rains in the morning and the sun was out when we arrived.

So after a quick change we mounted the bullock cart at the Fort and then headed off with our guide to see Barli ‘Village’.

Chauffeur driven Bullock Cart

We rather foolishly thought this might have been a nice gentle trip round the village but after we raced through the first pot hole and Mrs M nearly got bounced out into a big cow pat we decided more attention in holding on was required.  Not sure if bullock cart injury is covered in our travel insurance!

Barli also isn’t really a village as there are more than 5000 people here, but without any metaled roads it has a very village feel. 

Rush hour - Downtown Barli

Everyone we meet is incredibly friendly and we get a good look round the Hanuman temple, Mausoleums, and all the little shops that are open. We also see an artisan making clay pots by hand on a hand spun wheel.

65yr old Artisan Potter

As we traveled through the village everyone came out of their houses to wave - all the people we have meet on our Indian adventures have been so friendly and welcoming - we are really enjoying it all so far!

Mr M