Traveling in India is a great pleasure, but it's also a pain, lol. You have to care about your mental health to avoid the rise of negativity and depression in you.
Why? Streets are super crowded and cluttered, there are no sidewalks and no traffic rules, traffic is super noisy, people constantly force you to talk to them about the same things (which country, etc.), constantly demand handshakes, photos, Instagram connection, and so on and so forth.
None of these is a big problem, but this disturbance slowly gets stronger than the pleasure of being in wonderful India. And that's the time to get a retreat somewhere far from the urban environment.
For me, Singhoria Hill in Jodhpur became such a place for recovery.
No noise, almost no people, great vistas all around. Astonishing vegetation.
This arid, semi-desert nature is new to me, and a pleasure to my eyes.
The same about the fauna.
I was lucky to see a long-tailed shrike:
They impale their prey on thorns... If I had another day on Singhoria Hill, I would just have a walk in search of such impaled victims - that's how I recover my mental health, lol - through contemplation of nature's traits.
Did I mention vistas?
Yes, for example:
The highland is occupied by the Medieval walls and desert vegetation, while the city stretches out below.
And Singhoria Hill, as a soaring natural fortress, stands above all this wondrous landscape.
And if you look to the south:
You'll see Mehrangarh Fort, an architectural gem in the crown of Rajasthan.
But don't want to focus on it as I posted a separate story about this castle.
Plants and views are amazing but animals make hiking around Singhoria Hill even more exciting:
Somebody is jumping behind the shrubs...
Langurs!
Not a rare beast in India, but I never get bored with watching them.
Foraging seeds, resembling a species of acacia.
Langurs don't mind being near people and often walk along Indian streets, although they obviously prefer trees and rooftops. Walls around Singhoria Hill and the Mehrangarh Fort, serve them safe roads.
By the end of my walk, I noticed unexpected visitors:
Boars! 😎
There were three of them at the territory of Rao Jodha Natural Park, walking in shallow waters of a small pond and consuming duckweed.
The photos were taken with a Nikkor 70-300mm on a full-frame DSLR Nikon D750 on November 17 and 18, 2025, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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What an incredible place. The view from Singhoria Hill is absolutely beautiful and you captured it in such a magical way. I’ve been to India too, I was in Jaipur, which is actually not that far from Jodhpur, but somehow I completely missed this area. Such a shame, because it looks stunning. I would have loved to explore these hills and see this view with my own eyes. Thanks for sharing this moment with us, it really brought me back to my time in India.
Hey! India is so big, you always miss some parts of it. I traveled in India 10 years ago, two three-month trips, and visited only one Rajasthani city - Udaipur. This time, I came back to fill this gap.
The good things about Rajasthan - each small place has a lot to offer. Jaipur and Jodhpur are famous, but look at Google.Maps, you ll find many cities with Medieval fortresses and palaces - dozens of places and most of them are almost not visited by foreigners...
So... Highly recommend if you come back to India one day.
Thank you!
Now I have to! It is indeed too difficult to visit most of them haha only travelling from one to another takes so much of your time.. I went there for two weeks and visited so many different places so we stayed on the road for so long! Very tiring.. still worth it!
🙂
Focusing on one state is very helpful from this point of view. In Rajasthan, I travel between cities by train for only 2-4 hours each time. But it is possible because I've already seen many parts of India previously, so I satisfied my desire to see "all India."
yeah indeed we went there with the i want a see "all India" no sense hahaha but we went from Dharamshala, New Delhi, Risikesh, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, ... all in two weeks.. crazy amateurs! hahaaha
Cool route!
The mountains (+ Sikh areas and Kashmir) are for my next time in India.
Going there in December.
This is where I am now. :)
You are in Pushkar now?? Wow! Amazing! We went there for the Holi festival.. I loved it! The lake view! So jelous!!
OMG!... 😍🐒🙏
It's impossible to get bored of those adorable creatures!
Thanks for another one of your "Geomundo-style" posts, which I always love to see, my dear @x-rain friend! Thanks a million!
!discovery shots
!PIZZA
Very true! Lucky me, I arrived in another town that I started calling the Langur City since they are everywhere here, lol. And that makes me happy! 😀
Thank you, dear Jesus!! 😊🥂
Eee! I love those monkeys! Please, can you post one for me? I’ve always wanted a monkey as a pet. Years ago, I kept bugging my mom to get one, but she never permitted it. I guess it’s lovely seeing them in nature rather than in a home. Lovely, lovely, look at that one foraging for fruit! It’s so well captured. Ah, I’m just getting jealous of that camera of yours! Of course, it’s not just the camera, you also have to have a good eye for detail to be a good photographer. What a lovely spot you’ve found!
😃 Doubt it's easy to steal one from the rest - they look after each other. Little veg warriors, lol.
Yes, since foraging is the main talent of each of them. They are lucky ones who don't need to search for purpose - they are born with one.
You need to be a perfectionist, have a trained eye, and love animals. Judging by your photos, you have all of these. As for the camera and lens, the telephoto lens was helpful in this hill area but you can be very close to langurs in other parts of India. I am in Pushkar already, and I don't use telephoto lens anymore - they are too close - mobile phone could work too (but I have a very cheap one, with a very humble camera).
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Wow... What truly spectacular views!
I hadn't seen your post about this castle. I'd never seen it before, nor those extensive walls; I find them uniquely interesting and beautiful from an architectural standpoint.
How curious to see those wild boars roaming freely and peacefully.
And the photos, bravo!
Thank you for taking us on this journey with you to contemplate this wonder!
Hugs!
Rajasthan is full of forts, fortresses, and castles - every small city has one, and some of them are stunning. Jodhpur is one of the most famous, but there are many off the beaten travel path.
Thank you!! 😊
Wow, that's fascinating... I hope you continue to show us many more of those magical places. Hugs!
That's some great views there... You must be an interesting foreigner or do they stop all foreigners?
Monkeys, I can't get used to see them around lol
Thanks!
They stop all foreigners but I have more attention because 1) I have a big camera 2) I don't look stern, strict, threatening, but kind and often excited, 3) I look relatively young, so young people don't feel like I'm real serious "sir".
When I am outside without a big camera and my face is unhappy and I avoid eye contact, significantly fewer people approach me.
Thirdly, most massive attention happens in the least-visited cities - so it was my "fault" I visited Churu and Bikaner. Jodhpur was in between. Now I am in Pushkar, many foreigners here, and almost no locals approach me - very few.
This looks like an amazing place to hike!
I really like the mix of nature and old architecture in your photos — especially the wall stretching across the hills.
The part you wrote about taking care of your mental health while traveling is very relatable.
Thanks for sharing this experience, it made me want to visit India even more!
Thank you! You really should visit India - the best country for traveling with discoveries, experiences, challenges. Thailand is the best place to rest and chill out, India is the best for travel adventures you'll remember all your life.
It’s really nice to stay in mountainous areas sometimes, just to recharge from all the noise in the city.
I love how you photographed the bird, such a beautiful capture.
Exactly!
Thank you! 🙂
Your hike up Singhoria Hill sounds like such a restorative break, especially with the langurs, wild boars, and all that quiet beauty offering a real contrast to Jodhpur’s busy streets. It’s amazing how a bit of nature can reset the mind when the chaos of travel starts to feel overwhelming.
True, an amazing mystery. No idea how it exactly works but happy this remedy is always somewhere near.
What an incredible place.
Glad you liked it, @robertoasl!
Omg the views are insane 😍 I’d totally go here to reset my mind too
Hope you'll go one day. 🙂 Thank you!
Those pictures are amazing! You got a great camera and a better eye. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked the post, @cristiancaicedo!
What beautiful scenery I like it very much
Thank you! 🙂
There are places that are beautiful. I loved Mehrangarh Fort. The architecture is impressive and, above all, sophisticated.
Every photograph is beautiful.
Gracias, @neruel! 🙂🥂
#hive #posh
Your hike is the perfect way to recharge. Quiet, stunning vistas and fascinating wildlife all around.
Very true! 😊
Thanks for sharing!🤗
It has been a wonderful journey because it has combined history, culture, and geography. These posts teach me a lot and show me the immensity of the universe.
Thank you for taking me on this journey with you without leaving Cuba.
That image of the wild boar walking freely and without fear is a marvel that conveys many messages, but the message of peace is the one that resonates with me the most. Have a great week. Cheers and best regards.
Yes, three in one, a triple pleasure :D
Thank you! Have a great week too!
nature at its best
True! :)
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