To begin with... Jaipur
Nothing can beat the mystery steeped in its forts, this is how the gallery looks in the queen's palace which housed 9 queens. Location: Nahargarh Fort Palace, Amer.
or the grandeur of the times, this is the biggest canon in the world with a range of 22 miles and uses 100 kgs of gun powder, the king never had to use it ever after a test run, wonder why? Location, Jaigarh Fort, Amer.
The fog in Jaipur doesn't let us see the Jal Mahal below very clearly while we are atop the Amer forts.
On the steep roads towards the forts, be ready for a "Royal Ignore" from elephants; you will try to overtake them only at your own risk...!
Nothing however beats the grandeur of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. It's awe-inspiring!
Hmmm... true to my job, I found a typo in this board displayed outside Junagadh Fort, Bikaner. If you find it, give a comment to this post indicating it.
Makhaniya Lassi a must-eat in Jodhpur, its so sinful, I almost felt guilty after having it. Then I had it again and went on a guilt-trip again, but every sip was worth it! Other must-eat's include, Gulabjamun ki Sabji (Jodhpur), Ker Sangri (Sabji and achhar both, Bikaner), Bajre ki Roti and of course the usual Dal Bati Churma and Gatte ki Sabji.
Plastic is banned in Rajasthan so shops give merchandize in bags made out of synthetic sarees, very encouraging indeed. Commendable!
Camel-hide stuff, Sasta, Sundar, Tikau
Beautiful roads in Rajasthan, though we paid Highway toll road taxes through our nose, we never did less than 120kmph. But on our way back from Bikaner to Delhi, the moment you enter Haryana, be scared, be very scared, those roads can kill!!!
The sand beckons... go make that trip, stay in havelis turned guest houses and cozy up in the luxurious hospitality the state offers.
