The Pushkar camel fair is one of the world’s biggest camel fairs. Over 50,000 camels are bought and sold in Pushkar, a tiny desert town of Rajasthan, during the annual Pushkar Fair. The Pushkar Camel Fair was historically a bazaar […]
The Legendary Raj Mandir Cinema | Jaipur
While forts, castles and natural beauty are obvious essentials on any tourist’s itinerary, there are many sights and sounds, part of the urban experience, that are worth exploring. Jaipur’s Raj Mandir Cinema is one of them. It’s not only a […]
The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing in Jaipur
The Anokhi Museum in Jaipur has the distinct privilege of being the only Indian museum that is solely dedicated to showcasing the hand block printing works of India’s renowned artisans. The museum is located inside the Royal Palace (or Haveli) […]
India | Asia’s Leading Medical Tourism Destination
A recent industry report has found that India is one among Asia’s leading medical tourism destinations, outranking Thailand and Singapore. The report, titled ‘Medical Value Travel in India’, researched and compiled by global research firm KPMG and the Federation of […]
Rajasthan’s Linguistic Heritage
India’s rich and vibrant culture translates into a diverse language belt. One of India’s most historically rich states, Rajasthan, also has a rich linguistic heritage. Locally, ‘Rajasthani’ is the common tongue here, and is spoken by 20 million people in […]
A day at the Museums | Rajasthan
Rajasthan has a rich and vibrant history, even its name translates to “Land of Kings”. Of course, with monarchy comes feudal culture and a history of warfare, and Rajasthan has given India some of the finest warriors. Many legendary battles […]
How to Plan a Family Vacation for a Multi-Generation
Unlike many American nuclear families, the Indian family unit is a large one. This can lead to a major hassle when planning a family vacation. While the elders in the family might be drawn to more traditional pursuits, your wife […]
Top 5 Tourist Destinations in Rajasthan | Trip Advisor
Rajasthan literally translates into the “Land of Kingdoms”. Consider this a sign of its glorious heritage and history. It is India’s largest state and is home to incredibly diverse topography and climate. On the one hand, it comprises mostly of […]
Rajasthani Wedding Rituals
You must have all read about the extravagant wedding ceremony of steel tycoon Laxmi Mittal’s niece that hit the headlines across all the media channels worldwide. Pramod Mittal, the father apparently spent about 60 million Euros on the various ceremonies. […]
Top 5 Romantic Hotels in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is well established as India’s premier holiday destination. It has abundant opportunities for vacationers to explore. Along with sightseeing (forts, monuments, and natural beauty), Rajasthan offers a plethora of exciting outdoor activities to indulge in. It has something for […]