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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Famous amongst birdwatchers from across the world, Bharatpur in Rajasthan is home to the Keoladeo National Park. It is also the eastern gateway of the state, making it ideal for road trips from Agra (56 kilometres) and New Delhi (205 […]
The state of Uttarakhand (meaning the Northern State) was carved out of Uttar Pradesh to become the 27th state of the Republic of India in the year 2000. It is also often referred to as the Land of the Gods, […]