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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore Bharatpur
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 […]
Top 5 Road Trip Destinations from Jaipur
Jaipur has become a hot favorite as a holiday destination in the winters. The pink city also serves as a convenient base to explore Rajasthan. The beautiful state of Rajasthan can be best experienced on a road trip with family […]
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary now a National Park!
The Rajasthan government has recently decided to convert the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary into a national park in an attempt to conserve some highly endangered species in the area as well as to support tourism. Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary, in Rajsamand district, […]