Camels, horses and elephants have always been significant in the culture of Rajasthan. The wars and voyages, processions and pilgrimages that make Rajasthan’s history exciting, would not have been possible without these amazing breeds. These days, camel, horse and elephant […]
The People of Thar
To understand a place and its people, it is necessary to understand the plethora of factors that have influenced its culture and had a hand in shaping it into what it is today. A society’s conditioning gets affected by its […]
Kaila Devi Fair
One of the most important festivals in Rajasthan, the Kaila Devi fair is celebrated by some of the most powerful Rajput clans like the Khinchis, Yadavs, and the princes of Karauli, who consider the goddess to be their guardian deity. […]
Discovering the City of Pali – By Nishank Verma
Nearly a hundred kilometers from Ranakpur, you get the whiff of a city after much of a wait. This is the city of Pali. It is said that the city of Pali was originally called Pallipur – the land of […]
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 […]
Why Fateh Bagh Hotel is so Adorable?
Review of Fateh Bagh Hotel: Fateh Bagh is probably India’s first attempt at ‘relocating a fallen palace’, faithfully preserving the rich Rajput architecture. Some years ago, Jitendra Singh Rathore, owner of the HRH group of hotels chanced upon a conversation […]
Palace on Wheels – A luxury tour of Rajasthan
Who doesn’t want to be treated like royalty? The ideas of wealth, luxury, and power associated with royal families have been romanticized in the minds of us common folk since time immemorial. Before the British rule, India was a collective […]
The Elephant Festival, Jaipur, Rajasthan
It is impossible for any culture to ignore a creature as enormous and impressive as the elephant. In India, elephants have been regarded as precious and majestic since the Puranic era. The relevance of the Elephant in Hindu culture is […]
Top 10: Most Visited Places in Rajasthan
Jaipur The capital city of Rajasthan has a lot to offer. From luxurious hotels, awe-inspiring forts, museums that take you back in time and bustling markets it has it all. Located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan, the very structure […]