If you’re looking for a getaway this new year, your search is over. Head to Mana Hotel Ranakpur which is a mere hop skip and jump away from Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Udaipur and just as convenient from New Delhi. Tucked […]
The Colourful Languages of Rajasthan
Rajasthan boasts of a number of dialects, though it is primarily a Hindi speaking region. These dialects (mainly Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Haruati) put together are broadly recognized as Rajasthani. Further, there are several other sub dialects that have […]
Discover Kota
Kota, previously known as Kotah, is a prominent city in Rajasthan. It is an emerging industrial epicenter situated on the banks of River Chambal. Kota is still largely unexplored territory and has splendid treasures for tourists. Its invincible fortresses, sprawling […]
Deccan Odyssey: Luxury on Wheels
Modelled on the ‘Palace on Wheels’ (Rajasthan’s famous and very special luxury train), the Deccan Odyssey is a unique way to experience the Konkan coast of India. In fact, the concept train has led to a tremendous rise in tourism […]
Rajasthan and its People
Rajasthan is diverse and colourful, and its people are divided into groups and sub-groups basis their role in society. These roles are passed on from generation to generation, forming a caste system that continues to define the identities of modern […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Kitchens of Mana: Gwar Phali ki Subzi
A culture’s cuisine is heavily dependent on its natural surroundings. In the arid desert state of Rajasthan, most vegetables are hard to come by. However, beans are readily available. Gawar phali is a Rajasthani variety of green beans which is […]
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 […]
Must Do In Rajasthan: Adventure!
The Scope of adventure sports in Rajasthan includes both the traditional games enjoyed by the Maharajas and newer sports loved by today’s youth. Tourists in Rajasthan do not just have the royal forts and palaces to see but also royal […]