The peninsular state of Karnataka is one of the larger and older Indian states. Its size results in varied geographic conditions and its elaborate history in a deep rooted sense of culture. All this, combined with a speedy economic growth […]
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 […]
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, […]
How to Travel East India in 10 Days!
When referring to East India, one would be referring to the four states of West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, and Bihar. The region is rich in history as it was the centre for many illustrious empires, from the time of the […]
Chandrabhaga Fair – 9th to 11th November 2011
The Chandrabhaga Fair is held annually at Jhalrapatan, a mere 7 kilometers from Jhalawar city, in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan during the Kartika month (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar. Jhalrapatan is an ancient city and its name literally […]
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur
Rajputs were one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, found mostly in Northern India. Erstwhile Rajputana, now known as the modern of Rajasthan, was divided into smaller princely states which were ruled by different Rajput families. […]
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, […]
Discover Manipur
Often ignored, Manipur is one of the seven sister states of northeastern India. It is an absolutely gorgeous state with an outlying area of rugged hills and narrow valleys and an inner area of flat plains. Palace of Kangla, Manipur […]
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 […]