November rain

Its really cold here in gangtok especially since yesterday.seems like guns n roses' November rain is here.i am feeling all the more cold because i just returned from delhi-jaipur where its still warm.jaipur is really so rich in its history and culture.the forts were awesome and walking through the corriders of the palaces i just wondered how it must have been in those days.if you happen to visit jaipur then don't miss the Jaigarh fort of Amber which is 15 km from Jaipur city.best season to visit is from late september to march.what is interesting other than the fort is we got to meet the 97 years old gentelman who used to cook for the late maharaja Sawai Man Singh 2nd and he is still hale and hearty.touchwood.He runs a canteen in the vicinity of the fort.another must visit is the village resort called Choeki dani(not getting the correct spelling).its a mini Rajasthan with live folk song n dance,huts,camel rides,elephant rides,bullock cart rides,shops selling Rajasthani jewelleries,etc.this resort also offers a traditional local meal which i relished to my heart's content.i learnt that rajmata Gyatri Devi is the third wife of late maharaja Sawai Man Singh 2nd.i admire this graceful lady who started the Maharani Gyatri Devi girls School in 1943 with just 21 students.Today its one of the finest girls' schools.the water harvesting system with well planned water channels and covered tanks was very impressive.this pink city is a must visit.