Jaipur - The Royal City of Rajasthan
Jaipur , the ‘Pink City’ of India , for many of you who don’t know ,the older part of the city is given a fresh coat of pink paint every year. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh , who eventually went on to name the city after himself , is the capital of India’s most visited place Rajasthan. If you happen to saunter alone along the cobbled streets of this historic city, the murderous heat along with the evening breeze are sure to teleport you to the past. The people of Jaipur assuage the barren topography by wearing colorful ingenuous garments drawing magic of their aesthetics from the bygone era. Dive into one of the forts that still stand majestically to beckon the tourists, resounding the heroism of a warrior clan and it’s allegiance to the more powerful. Wide avenues lined with gigantic neem trees divide the old city into rectangles with food stalls being nestled in every corner of the city. Tired of the colorful chow mein or the greasy burger ? Head for ‘Natraj’ , their speciality being the ‘Rajasthani Thali’. A ‘thali’ is a huge steel plate holding an array of tiny bowls each carrying an amazingly good curry and as you weave your way through the dishes out of oblivion somebody whips out an extra helping of fluffy rice .I can assure you that you will be needing a lot water and cola to counter the deadly ambush. It has been rightly said that ‘Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you desire and let the food fight it out inside.’ Communities in Rajasthan have disparate diets , most of them low in fat. The dearth of fresh fruits and grains in the markets is made up by the gamut of dry fruits and spices. Looking for authentic Rajasthani food served in the traditional way ? One should head for ‘Chokhi Dhani’ , which showcases Rajasthan’s amazing cultural heritage. It’s famous for the authentic ‘Rajasthani Thali’ it churns out along with the mouth watering sweets. 'Moong dal halwa' is something you ought to try when you drop by this ‘ethnic village’ , for it's a far cry from what gets passed on as 'halwa' in many restaurants enveloping the city. The darkness of the night invades the city wildly , the cool breeze refreshes you and the twinkling stars embracing the pristine beauty of the sky. Want to cool down ? Make your way to ‘Jal Mahal’ they have the best variety of some of the yumcious ice-creams you can ever have. Devouring every molecule which melts down your throat like a beautified strawberry – heavenly . Picking what to eat is not just the difficult part but also the fun part. If you are to try continental food then you need to push yourself through the streets of the once walled city and head for ‘Chitra Cafeteria’ which churns out delicious delicacies. The dishes here are good , subtle and bursting with flavors. Time is a pesky thing and without a planned itinerary , you'l get lost in this city with a woozy head. So blend in with http://www.playcez.com/ or you shall fail to decipher this mysterious and quaint place.