Alcohol in Rajasthan

breenr91 · Nov 11th, 2008, 04:24

I'm travelling to Rajasthan for a week later this month.

Will be in Agra, Jaipur and looking into going to another couple of places.

While I'm not going for a party time I do like to have a few beers in the evening. I'm a bit concerned that Rajasthan is being called a dry state.

Is alcohol available to buy and easy enough to get in restaurants and bars?

hellogoodbye · Nov 11th, 2008, 05:08

You'll find it in restaurants and bars easily enough.

zoltan · Nov 11th, 2008, 11:22

There are plenty of "English Wine Shops" around Rajasthan, where you can easily obtain varying qualities and quantities of alcohol.

Gujarat is the dry state (in recognition /deference to Ghandi).

Cheers
Zoltan

puchoo · Nov 11th, 2008, 13:51

Lots of it available , and freely, in both Agra and Jaipur.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 11th, 2008, 14:13

Alcohol in Rajasthan is amongst the cheapest in country, along with Delhi and Goa.

loolee · Nov 5th, 2009, 06:38

We had no trouble at all and travelled form one end of the state to the other. Even in Pushkar where signs are posted we still found a beer.

staremperor73 · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:08

With respect to cultures, Is it ok for women travelling alone to have a beer at the end of the day?

There is nothing like a cold beer at the end of a days travels! I have been wondering if it would be ok to do so

Sarah

PeakXV · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by staremperor73

With respect to cultures, Is it ok for women travelling alone to have a beer at the end of the day?

There is nothing like a cold beer at the end of a days travels! I have been wondering if it would be ok to do so
Sarah

Yes that's the good news - the bad news is that you'll have to drink it in a room by yourself & dispensed from a teapot.

Just kidding.

Do make sure that you stress 'cold' when ordering 'cold beer' .... otherwise you might get something slightly less than tepid.

staremperor73 · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

Yes that's the good news - the bad news is that you'll have to drink it in a room by yourself & dispensed from a teapot.

Just kidding.

Do make sure that you stress 'cold' when ordering 'cold beer' .... otherwise you might get something slightly less than tepid.

As long as its cold I will happily sip it from a tea cup hidden away in my hotel room

RWeHavingFunYet · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by staremperor73

With respect to cultures, Is it ok for women travelling alone to have a beer at the end of the day? Sarah

Tell the store fellow that it is for your husband and also tell him that your husband will beat you up, if the beer is not cold.

You could, as well, drink it from a plastic glass. Make sure you carry the swiss army knife or a bottle opener.

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puchoo · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:36

Nothing wrong with it at all , as long as it is not on the roads...

Quote:

Originally Posted by staremperor73

With respect to cultures, Is it ok for women travelling alone to have a beer at the end of the day?

There is nothing like a cold beer at the end of a days travels! I have been wondering if it would be ok to do so

Sarah

seasahil · Nov 5th, 2009, 19:51

We have some amazing trendy,lounges in Jaipur like ORCA on Tonk Road,Near Rambagh Circle & Cafe Kooba in C-Scheme area.Would be a great idea to finish of the day at one of these & you will get to see the GenNext of India at these places!!!

shomikb · Nov 10th, 2009, 21:56

If you are planing to have a drink in Jaipur, as a single white woman, have it in one of the better restaurants like Niros on MI road or at Geofreys at the Park or some others.

Pushkar is a dry town, but there are lots of other things available-)

Jaisalmer is full of small quaint cafes where you can languidly sip a beer and contemplate..also the famous bhang lassi shop!

soultraveller · Nov 11th, 2009, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by breenr91

I'm travelling to Rajasthan for a week later this month.

Will be in Agra, Jaipur and looking into going to another couple of places.

While I'm not going for a party time I do like to have a few beers in the evening. I'm a bit concerned that Rajasthan is being called a dry state.

Is alcohol available to buy and easy enough to get in restaurants and bars?

If you happen to go to Jaisalmer, just outside the fort opposite the lane that goes to the main market, there is a govt authorised shop that sells bhang mixed with grass and coke. You can have it either ways. Jus make sure you hav it in a small amount.

Cheers!!

Nov 11th, 2008, 04:24	#1
breenr91 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 12	Alcohol in Rajasthan I'm travelling to Rajasthan for a week later this month. Will be in Agra, Jaipur and looking into going to another couple of places. While I'm not going for a party time I do like to have a few beers in the evening. I'm a bit concerned that Rajasthan is being called a dry state. Is alcohol available to buy and easy enough to get in restaurants and bars?

Nov 11th, 2008, 11:22	#3
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 899	There are plenty of "English Wine Shops" around Rajasthan, where you can easily obtain varying qualities and quantities of alcohol. Gujarat is the dry state (in recognition /deference to Ghandi). Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Nov 11th, 2008, 13:51	#4
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	Lots of it available , and freely, in both Agra and Jaipur. __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

Nov 11th, 2008, 14:13	#5
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	Alcohol in Rajasthan is amongst the cheapest in country, along with Delhi and Goa. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

Nov 5th, 2009, 06:38	#6
loolee Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 10	beer everywhere We had no trouble at all and travelled form one end of the state to the other. Even in Pushkar where signs are posted we still found a beer.

Nov 11th, 2008, 05:08	#2
hellogoodbye Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 148	You'll find it in restaurants and bars easily enough.

Nov 5th, 2009, 07:08	#7
staremperor73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 63	With respect to cultures, Is it ok for women travelling alone to have a beer at the end of the day? There is nothing like a cold beer at the end of a days travels! I have been wondering if it would be ok to do so Sarah

Nov 5th, 2009, 19:51	#12
seasahil Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 58	We have some amazing trendy,lounges in Jaipur like ORCA on Tonk Road,Near Rambagh Circle & Cafe Kooba in C-Scheme area.Would be a great idea to finish of the day at one of these & you will get to see the GenNext of India at these places!!!

Nov 10th, 2009, 21:56	#13
shomikb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	If you are planing to have a drink in Jaipur, as a single white woman, have it in one of the better restaurants like Niros on MI road or at Geofreys at the Park or some others. Pushkar is a dry town, but there are lots of other things available-) Jaisalmer is full of small quaint cafes where you can languidly sip a beer and contemplate..also the famous bhang lassi shop!

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