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 […]
Top 10 Summer Destinations in India
A large part of India is known for extreme weather conditions. While the winters can be bone-chilling, the summers in India can be unforgiving. The atrocious summer season calls for a visit to hill stations. Thankfully, in India, one has […]
Lonely Planet’s Video on Rajasthan
Covering the best that Rajasthan has to offer, Lonely Planet’s video on the state is informative and enticing, capturing all the nuances of the Land of Kings. Have a look!
Neemrana Fort & Palace – Weekend Getaways from Delhi!
Once the home of the descendants of the illustrious Prithviraj Chauhan; the Neemrana Fort – Palace is now one of the oldest heritage resorts in India. Built in 1464, the Neemrana Fort – Palace was the third capital of the […]
Explore Bharatpur
Famous amongst birdwatchers from across the world, Bharatpur in Rajasthan is home to the Keoladeo National Park. It is also the eastern gateway of the state, making it ideal for road trips from Agra (56 kilometres) and New Delhi (205 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Bikaner
Once upon a time, there was a Rajput prince called Rao Bika. He was the second son of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur and he would never inherit his father’s throne. Thus he left Jodhpur to form his own […]