Hawa Mahal, Jaipur (Rajasthan) I remember exclaiming loudly to Gopi (our auto driver for this trip) “yeah kya hai?” (what place is this)? He replied, “Hawa Mahal” (Palace of Winds would be the rough translation). I wonder how I had never crossed it before in all my previous trips to Jaipur! But Sunil and I…
Can’t get Mumbai Out of my Mind
Alka (yes, she is my sis too) collects a lot of articles about Mumbai attacks and its aftermath. See if you want to be the champion of a cause don’t try to look good. Your cause will suffer. Applying make up is a crime if you are carrying out a march. You don’t represent India….
Nokia N96 on a Trip to Jaipur
With Nokia N96 to Jaipur No, I have not forgotten Mumbai but if people are willing to travel to India and Mumbai, I am willing to blog about travel. I have to say that it was the offer of using the Nokia N96 by Blogger’s Mind that spurred me to go to Jaipur. Now all…
Lazy Sunday Video- Gaitore Ki Chhatariyan, Jaipur
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JTFnrxla54&hl=en&fs=1] Gaitore Ki Chhatariyan, Jaipur, Rajasthan In all my previous visits to Jaipur I never heard of Gaitore Ki Chhatariyan. It is a beautiful structure, our auto driver said it is popular with tourists but when we went there in the afternoon we had it almost entirely to our self. PS. No, I have not…
Salam NSG
Salam NSG Looking at the commandos of the NSG at Mumbai (MARCOS, Army, Other Security Forces too) I was wondering what kind of a job it is that when everyone is running away from a place, these guys are storming into that place! Hats off to all of you out there. A few years back…
Will You Cancel Your Holidays to India?
Will You Cancel Your Holidays to India? It is a very logical question to ask and it has also been asked on Indiamike. The responses are so heartening. I know it is a very small database of potential tourists but it is still something. Below I am quoting one response by member Goanmad- Cancelling? No…
The Story of Dal Bati Churma- Rajasthani Food
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…
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!