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Jaipur in the Heart (and Heat) of Rajasthan - Kitchen Kat
Popularly known as the “Pink City,” Jaipur is the capital of India’s sprawling, northwestern state of Rajasthan. Last week Sean and I spent four days here, exploring the wealth of stunning sites while wilting in the hot sun. With a population of over five million this busy city offers a little something for every taste — historical sites, bazaars, temples, art, wildlife, Bollywood movies and the ever-present flavorful cuisine. We found Jaipur to be equally enchanting and exasperating. The prevalence of cheeky monkeys, loping elephants, camels, kingfisher birds, colorful markets, historic forts, delectable food and beautiful vistas made us fall in love with the region again and again. Yet, the intense heat (when factoring in the heat index, it’s around 115 degrees Fahrenheit) and overabundance of homicidal drivers, pushy vendors and aggressive beggars left both of us aggravated and spent. Setting aside the annoyances, I’ll share some of the day-to-day pleasures of our time in this mesmerizing, 17th century metropolis. Think of it as a daily things-to-do list should you ever find yourself in Jaipur. …
Kathy Hunt