Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Enjoy the delicious Dal-Bati-Choorma

In Jaipur, you can enjoy local delicacies like Dal-Bati-Choorma, which is prepared of butter, cereals and sweetened bread pudding. Most of the restaurants in Jaipur serve Indian and Continental cuisine and typical Rajasthani vegetarian meals which are a delight.

Dishes are quite spicy in Jaipur restaurants and the usually use lots of ghee and butter which add extra taste to the food. One of the most popular sweet dishes found at Jaipur restaurants is Besan Chakki that is prepared out of gram flour. Jhajariya is also very well popular sweetmeat of Jaipur.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Famous structures in Jaipur


Jaipur is the first planned city of India, and once was the capital of the royalty. The capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan, Jaipur and well carried the grace of the Rajputs and the Royal family. The city of Jaipur which is painted in pink will be appreciated by every visitor.

The city consists of famous structures like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Several temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of serenity in the lands of Rajasthan.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Jaipur India - Rich in Culture & Heritage

The Pink City of India, Jaipur, has a great history to tell. The forts and palaces attract tourist all the year round. The capital of Indian state, Rajasthan, Jaipur historically known as Jeypore was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. In the 19th century, Jaipur developed into a prosperous city with important industries in metals and marble. The city also witnessed the growth of native bankers like the Jains and the Marwaris.

Jaipur is rich in its culture and heritage. It is one of the best planned cities designed according to Indian Vastu Shastra. In present times, the city is expanding very rapidly. Jaipur is well-connected to Delhi, the capital of the country. Apart from having an airport, it is also has good rail connections to other major Indian cities and towns. Several foreign tourists like visiting the historical palaces and forts of Jaipur.