The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is the complete opposite of the landscape that usually represents the state. It is the highest peak of the Aravali range and has rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and dense evergreen forests. To get […]
Top 5 Places to Buy Indian Handicrafts
There is no doubt that Indian handicrafts have a high demand in the market. Not only do they appease the foreign tourist, but they also make for beautiful decor elements in our homes. They are often unique, intricate and expressive. […]
Discover Karnataka
The peninsular state of Karnataka is one of the larger and older Indian states. Its size results in varied geographic conditions and its elaborate history in a deep rooted sense of culture. All this, combined with a speedy economic growth […]
Jaipur Literature Festival ‘2012: Jan 20th to Jan 24th.
Once again, it’s that time of the year when the intellectuals of the literary world and literature enthusiasts flock to Jaipur, the beautiful capital city of Rajasthan. The Jaipur Literature Festival (or JLF as it is fondly called), is back […]
Mana Hotels Supports NGOs: Kadam and SASHA
Right from the very beginning, Mana Hotels has ensured that all its decisions are well thought and meaningful. The management of the newly launched hotel chain has ensured that their main focus has been utmost client satisfaction and socially responsible […]
Ghanerao Castle – A royal hidden beauty
Getting to Ghanerao Navigating through a mesh of narrow twists and turns in the silent, dusty Rajasthani village of Ghanerao, I finally reached the gates of the most important building in the village. The afternoon was sunny and the huge […]
Udaipur to Ranakpur on a Royal Enfield!
Amongst the first few stories that we published on Mana Traveller was a photo essay of a road trip from Udaipur to Ranakpur. We described how often the landscape changes, the winding roads, how the roads have been picturesquely carved […]
Udaipur – Kumbalgarh – Ranakpur: A great holiday!
If you’re looking for a vacation destination for the coming new year, consider Udaipur – Kumbalgarh – Ranakpur! The three destinations are steeped in history, beautiful architecture, and scenic endowments. While Udaipur is well connected by air, Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh […]
Cultural Tourism in Rajasthan
It’s pretty obvious that cultural tourism refers to people travelling to witness a new culture. The broad term of culture in this context can be simply defined as the lifestyle of the people in this region. As one can imagine, […]
The Havelis of Rajasthan
A ‘Haveli’ is a term used to describe a private residence in some parts of the Indian subcontinent. The word originated from a Persian word that referred to an ‘enclosed space’. In the context of Rajasthan, the word was originally […]