Mana Hotels recently launched an exciting competition on social networking forum, Facebook. Keeping in step with the company’s aim of shaping the informed traveller, the fairly simple competition requires participants to merely log on to Mana Hotel’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ManaHotels) […]
Top 5 Festivals of Jaipur
The festival’s colors, sparkle, and vibrance of Jaipur pull tourists from India and beyond. Recognized for its regal and royal welcome, the capital of Rajasthan is one of the most visited cities of India. Each month, numerous tourists travel from […]
Review: Karni Bhawan Palace Hotel, Bikaner
Set on perfectly manicured lawns on the outskirts of Bikaner, Karni Bhawan Palace was home to Maharaja Karni Singh of Bikaner. Built-in the deluxe art deco style popular in west in the 1940s, the palace is spacious, has Doric pillars, […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Dance
Rajasthan has a rich repertoire of folk dances that are lively and colourful to say the least. These dances often tend to be the highlights of any celebration and festivity in the state. In technique and style, the dances are […]
The Festival of Teej, Jaipur, Rajasthan
One of the most widely celebrated festivals in Northern India, especially Rajasthan, Teej is a Hindu festival for women and involves swings suspended from trees, mehendi (henna tattoos) and traditional song and dance. The celebrations for Teej originated with an […]
Mana Hotels Unveils Renderings of Luxury Cottages in Ranakpur Resort
Mana Hotels unveils renderings of the 9 luxury cottages on their Ranakpur property. The cottages are in two rows, away from the hotel block. Each cottage has two bedrooms, with the master bedroom, living room, and dining area on the […]
The Intricacies of Jain Architecture
Jainism is an ancient religion that has, over the centuries, had a great impact on Indian culture. As a religion, it has a great following; larger than what the numbers would suggest. The result therefore is that there are a […]
The Rivers of Rajasthan
When one thinks of Rajasthan, the images that most often strike our fancy include lonely sand dunes, grand forts and palaces, and the vivid colours of the local culture. The last image that could come to mind would be of […]
Review: Gorbandh Palace Hotel, Jaisalmer
Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer is another beautiful property of the HRH Group of Hotels. It is ideally located and inspired by the desert and its associated stories. Here, you can enjoy all modern-day facilities in an authentic Rajasthani ambiance. This […]
Top 10 Wildlife Reserves in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife sanctuaries. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren desert, scrub-thorn arid forests, rocks and ravines to wetlands and lush, green forests. And each of these areas houses a large […]