Everyone is aware of the conventional tourist hotspots in Rajasthan. Even the palaces and forts must have lost their charm for the frequent visitor. However, there are a few lesser known locations that are not part of the mainstream travel […]
Train Safari in Rajasthan!
An experience not to miss in Rajasthan is a genuinely local ninety minute train ride from Phulad to Khamblighat. This wonderful hidden train journey is located about 2 hours from Mana Hotels in Ranakpur. Originating from Phulad station and terminating […]
Ranakpur | The temple town near Udaipur
A wizened Rajasthani sporting a tomato-red turban and fake aviators sped along on his motorbike. Village belles with neatly done-up hair and glittering odhnis sashayed down the roads armed with pots of water. Herds of goats, cows and buffaloes were […]
Mana Ranakpur: A Wholesome Vacation!
Tucked away in the shadows of the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan’s place district, lies a quaint town called Ranakpur. Home to the grand Ranakpur Jain temple, the town is small and peaceful, giving tourists a keen insight into small town […]
Methi Dana and Papad ki Subzi – A lip smacking recipe from Mana, Ranakpur
‘Papad ki Subzi’ is a staple food in many Marwari homes; however, this version hails from the Mewari region of Rajasthan and hence has a twist of Methi Dana and Khada Masala to it! Papad Ki Subzi needs very few […]
The Evolution of Rajput Kingdoms
Amongst the many things that Rajasthan’s erstwhile Rajput rulers are famous for, the most glaring is their aggression. It was this aggression that enabled them to carve out beautiful kingdoms in the harsh conditions of India’s desert state. When you […]
Laal Maas – The food of the Rajput Hunters
With its origins being traced back to the 10th Century, Laal Maas is an integral dish in Rajasthan’s traditional Mewari cuisine. It is believed that back in the day, this dish, which literally translates as red meat, was cooked solely […]
Mana Ranakpur in Indian Architect and Builder, Feb 2012!
Recently, Mana Ranakpur and Architecture Discipline, the firm responsible for designing and creating the magnificent resort in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, were in the limelight, having been covered in the February 2012 issue of the reputed Indian Architect and Builder Magazine. The […]
Mewari Cuisine: How to Make Makka Rabri
Most of Rajasthan’s cuisine is greatly influenced by the area’s rugged topography and the indigenous ingredients. The result is a heavy dependence on easily available legumes and pulses as well as intensive use of milk, curd and buttermilk to make […]
A Weekend in Southern Rajasthan
In India, when you think of tourism, Rajasthan is the first word which strikes the mind. Southern Rajasthan is the most colourful place in India and its grandeur markedly stands apart. There is no dearth of tourist places in Rajasthan. […]