The Dal Bati Churma Thali Shop, Jaipur Rajasthan Before I say anything else, once upon a time I have studied for five years near Jaipur (my graduation and post graduation). But at that time I hardly explored Rajasthan. But the Rajasthani Thali (plate) of Dal Bati Churma was not new for me. We asked Gopi…
Author: Mridula Dwivedi
A Chat with Arun from India Travel Blog
To the readers of this blog Arun at (India Travel Blog) needs no introduction. So I will not try to give one. I will only say he has very helpful whenever I needed any help, be it with trips or cameras, over emails and even the phone. So enjoy his views on travel and a…
Jal Mahal, Jaipur, A Small Video Captured on Nokia N96
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQ-bR7F6Xg&hl=en&fs=1] Jal Mahal, Jaipur I have to say that Jal Mahal is actually much more scenic rather than my video but I think I get better videos on Nokia N96, rather than my Nikon Coolpix 3200. The only thing is, the Nikon will remain with me whereas the Nokia N96 will go back after a…
Lazy Sunday Photo- Teddy Bear Hanging High to Dry
Teddy Bear, High and Dry! My niece’s teddy bear after a was caught my eye while it was hanging high in the balcony to dry. She is the typical kid who likes to pay with grown up stuff (read cell phones, handicams, laptops, computers and musical instruments) rather than toys!
The ATM Culture in Jaipur
Street Food near Abmer Fort, Jaipur While in Jaipur, I noticed that the place is not only colorful, but people behave differently too. I needed to withdraw some money from the ATM. So the auto driver, Gopi took me to one. I wonder what is your experience of taking out money in India but in…
Jal Mahal, Jaipur (India) at Sunset
Jal Mahal at Sunset, Jaipur, India It was a very pleasant Saturday evening (15/11/2008) when Sunil (my younger nephew, also referred to as Brat 2 in many of my posts, his elder brother is Brat 1) and I made a stop at the Jal Mahal in Jaipur. I was quite smitten with the atmosphere (minus…
Cows on the Road- Morning Commute
Cows on the Road, Gurgaon I took this picture while driving to work today morning. I often meet cows on my morning commute. But earlier I could not take pictures as I had no camera in my phone. Would love to click a picture from the other direction. Then you can see what huge horns…
The Puppet Show at Jaigarh Fort Captured on Nokia N96
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9njEm0SqYYE&hl=en&fs=1] A Puppet Show at Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan I watched this puppet show through the lens of the Nokia N96 camera. The Rajasthani music is so catchy. But we were so hard presseed for time that I really did not linger around for long. Steve this one is for you. You have in the…
Back from Jaipur- Drowned in Work
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan I am back from Jaipur with a lot of pictures, a few videos (on Nokia N96) and thoroughly refreshed. But before I start blogging to my heart’s content, there are copies to grade! The idea of contacting Raju from Delhi itself was great and Brat 2 and I had a great…
Lazy Sunday Photo- Thames Walk, Oxford, UK
Iffley Meadow at the Thames Walk, Oxford, UK