The visitors to Ranakpur’s favorite boutique hotel, Mana Hotel, can now have even more fun during their stay. The hotel has added a trek to Kumbhalgarh fort and a handicrafts workshop to its already long list of activities. The trek […]
A Visit to Amber Fort in Jaipur
Amber (pronounced “Amer”) is a majestic fort set in the lap of rugged hills in the Jaipur area. An enticing combination of Hindu and Mughal architecture, Raja Man Singh I initiated the construction of the fort in the year 1592 […]
The Charming Turbans of Rajasthan
The bright, colorful turbans worn by the men in Rajasthan make for a captivating sight. Known as “pagdis” in local tongues, these turbans reflect the wearer’s cast, culture and profession. Pagdis are extremely popular in the rural areas of the […]
Dos and Donts While Travelling in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the land of the kings, is the largest and most colorful state of India. Culture, architecture, geography, wildlife, handicrafts, cuisines; Rajasthan has so much to offer, it’s no wonder the state is one of the biggest tourism destinations in […]
Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
World renowned Keoladeo National Park originated two centuries ago when Maharaja Suraj Mal created a private duck shooting reserve for the Maharajas of Bharatpur. After independence, on March 13, 1956 the site was formally declared a bird sanctuary and was […]
Shekhawati: the art gallery of Rajasthan
Harsh terrains are often inhabited by brave people. Rajasthan’s Shekhawati is one such region. Known for the fact that the region sends maximum number of men to Indian Army, the region is also a traveller’s dream come true. Often called […]
5 Things To See: Exotic Andamans
Serene, unspoilt and ethereal: the heavenly Andaman and Nicobar group of islands are a cluster of picturesque islands lying in the lap of Bay of Bengal. The islands form a disjointed chain, about 800 km long. Coral reefs are […]
Bangalore: The city of contrasts
Charming colonial architecture, lush green gardens, astonishing museums, the uninitiated may think about an old hill station from British era. But the destination we are talking about is Bangalore. Fast, uber-modern crowd, technological hub, beer capital, rock concerts – these […]
Ecotourism: Travel in tune with Mother Nature
Ecotourism is more than just a catch phrase for environment-friendly travel. It goes beyond being minimally destructive to the environment. The true essence of ecotourism lies in both travellers and service providers realizing their responsibility towards preserving and sustaining the […]
Top 5 Gardens of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a study in contrast for the traveller. On one hand is the vast, barren Thar: inhospitable, eerie, almost alien.. and yet alluring. On other hand, are numerous lush green gardens laid out by rulers of the land, as […]