A quick walk to catch the Metro interrupted only by an irresistible hot ginger chai. After 2 stops we left the train and started our walk towards Narahgarh Fort. Only problem is, like all forts, it sits on top of a big hill.
We initially walked on roads, passing shops and small houses. Eventually we found a path up the mountain. It was wide enough for scooters but not autos and cars. It was fairly steep but a very pleasant uphill stroll with great views of Jaipur. We didn't enter the Fort, just admired the walls and views from up high. Another reason for not going in was that the fort is supposed to be haunted!
Walking down was much quicker but we stopped a few times to enjoy the peace and quiet and being away from the busy city traffic. It has been more difficult finding good places to eat in Jaipur as it is just like one huge bazaar but today we stumbled across a small pizza restaurant!
We decided to stop to sample their Veggie Delight pizza before heading to the Raj Mandir cinema. The movie was 'The Thugs of Hindusatan'. It has been released over Diwali in India and is a big box office hit. Unfortunately, it was all in Hindi but was a little like Pirates of the Carribbean. It lasted for just under 3 hours and whenever one of the stars came on screen the whole audience screamed and whistled!!
On the way home we stopped for a delicious Thali and Lassi before taking the Metro.
We initially walked on roads, passing shops and small houses. Eventually we found a path up the mountain. It was wide enough for scooters but not autos and cars. It was fairly steep but a very pleasant uphill stroll with great views of Jaipur. We didn't enter the Fort, just admired the walls and views from up high. Another reason for not going in was that the fort is supposed to be haunted!
Walking down was much quicker but we stopped a few times to enjoy the peace and quiet and being away from the busy city traffic. It has been more difficult finding good places to eat in Jaipur as it is just like one huge bazaar but today we stumbled across a small pizza restaurant!
We decided to stop to sample their Veggie Delight pizza before heading to the Raj Mandir cinema. The movie was 'The Thugs of Hindusatan'. It has been released over Diwali in India and is a big box office hit. Unfortunately, it was all in Hindi but was a little like Pirates of the Carribbean. It lasted for just under 3 hours and whenever one of the stars came on screen the whole audience screamed and whistled!!
On the way home we stopped for a delicious Thali and Lassi before taking the Metro.