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, […]
Visit the Ancient Sun Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan
The sun god is an ancient and revered deity in India. Known as Surya or Aditya, vedic scriptures refer to the sun as a storehouse of inexhaustible power and radiance, as the source and sustenance of all life on earth. […]
Discover Himachal Pradesh
Abundant with natural beauty, Himachal Pradesh is one of the Northernmost states of India. The region holds great significance historically, culturally, and religiously as a civilization here dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization and it was patronized fervently by […]
Top Religious Destinations in India
Religion has played an integral role in India’s history and culture. In fact, India has been the birthplace of some of the major religious traditions in the world, namely, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Over the centuries, India’s dynamic culture […]
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 […]
A Trip to Ranakpur Jain Temple – by Nishank Verma
The Ranakpur Jain Temple is perhaps the most massive Jain temple in India, with the compound sprawled across 40,000 square feet. Within this huge complex lie three temples, but the main attraction is the Adinath temple, built for Bhagwan Adinath, […]
Top 5 Free Things to Do in India
Enjoy Religious Festivities in India All religious festivals in India are celebrated with much pomp and show in India. Interestingly in many situations, the celebrations are such that they can be enjoyed by all, even if they’re not directly participating […]
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 […]
Ranakpur Jain Temple – A ‘Wonder’ of India
In 2008 – 2009, the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India along with premier news channel NDTV did a nationwide survey of the 7 wonders of India. Amongst the Top 200 nominees was the gorgeous Ranakpur Jain Temple. […]
Top 10 Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan
The erstwhile princely states, the grandiose traditions of elegant royal families, the legends of valiant wars, and the physical remnants of a society based on noble chivalry – all play an important role in modern-day Rajasthan. Not only impacting the […]