If it’s the art and culture aspect of your travels that excites you most, perhaps you’re more suited for scholarly discussions over fine wine than a fireside evening of beer and dancing. If you want to become a tourist of […]
Delhi to Agra at 160 kmph: Gatiman Express
The trip to Agra hasn’t exactly been enjoyable till now. Road journeys often feel tiring, and trains haven’t really promised a comfortable trip. But with the Gatimaan Express, a semi-high speed train that rushes people from Delhi to Agra fast […]
Here’s what you need to keep in mind for summer travel!
Summer travel in India can be cruel on the unprepared. No matter which part of the country you travel to, you’ll either find dust, humidity, or dry heat. Between scorching hot winds or a sticky hot climate that constantly drains, […]
Top Destinations for Leisure Travel in India
Leisure Travel is perfect for two sets of people. The first set being those who have just begun vacationing and stepping out of their comfort zone. They are usually looking for something enjoyable and relaxing and prefer to avoid adventure […]
Five Prominent Waterfalls in India
When it comes to geological diversity, there is no place like India. It has mighty mountains, oceans, a desert and a number of rivers meander through the country. And these hills and rivers combine to create some beautiful waterfalls! Let […]
Review: Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur
One of the finest properties in Udaipur, the Shiv Niwas Palace is a crescent shaped palace which was built in the early 20th century during the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh. It was meant exclusively for visiting dignitaries and guests […]
Review: Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel, Udaipur
One of the most illustrious rulers of Mewar, Maharana Fateh Singh constructed the Fateh Prakash Palace on the eastern shores of Lake Pichola in Udaipur as an exclusive venue for royal functions. The Palace has been converted into a 38 […]
Review: Jag Mandir Island Palace Hotel, Udaipur
In 1551, Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar began constructing an island palace in the midst of the beautiful Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It took two of his successors, Maharana Karan Singh and Maharana Jagat Singh to complete this project and […]
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, […]
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 […]