Varanasi, the “Eternal City” has a charm like no other place on Earth. Standing majestically on the banks of River Ganga, it is also called Benaras, or Kashi, which is Varanasi’s historical name. The city has several titles like “The […]
Located in the middle of Jaipur’s Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is an architectural marvel of Rajasthan. In 1596, the area was hit by severe famine and the ruler of Amer, Sawai Man Singh I constructed a dam, forming Man […]
Rajasthan is home to some of the most stately forts in the country. Either standalone or in combination with another fortress, the forts were primarily used for the defence of capital cities. The forts of Nahargarh, Amer and Jaigarh once […]
Chhattisgarh, situated in the heart of India, is endowed with a rich cultural heritage and attractive natural diversity. Ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, waterfalls, caves, rock paintings and hill plateaus, the nascent state has a […]
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 […]
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 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 […]