Nearly 8 kilometers from the Ranakpur Jain Temple, is Sadri Village. Though still called a village, Sadri has now grown to be a small township bursting with commercial activity and abundant with human movements, developing probably due to its proximity […]
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 […]
Panja Durries – The Backbone of Ranakpur’s economy
Durries were originally the poor cousins of carpets – meant purely as a utility product and lacked hugely in terms of finesse, design and ornamentation. Most often, they formed the bottom-most layer of the bedding or used as an underlay […]
Ranakpur Jain Temple – A ‘Wonder’ of India
In 2008 – 2009, the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India along with premier news channel NDTV did a nationwide survey of the 7 wonders of India. Amongst the Top 200 nominees was the gorgeous Ranakpur Jain Temple. […]
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 […]
Sound and Light Show @ Kumbalgarh Fort, Rajasthan
The Kumbalgarh Fort in Rajasthan is as gorgeous as it is massive. It is one of the most impressive sights in the state and used to be one of the most significant forts of Mewar. The wall of this fort […]
Mana Hotels Launches Online Competition
Mana Hotels recently launched an exciting competition on social networking forum, Facebook. Keeping in step with the company’s aim of shaping the informed traveller, the fairly simple competition requires participants to merely log on to Mana Hotel’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ManaHotels) […]
Top 5 Festivals of Jaipur
The festival’s colors, sparkle, and vibrance of Jaipur pull tourists from India and beyond. Recognized for its regal and royal welcome, the capital of Rajasthan is one of the most visited cities of India. Each month, numerous tourists travel from […]
Review: Karni Bhawan Palace Hotel, Bikaner
Set on perfectly manicured lawns on the outskirts of Bikaner, Karni Bhawan Palace was home to Maharaja Karni Singh of Bikaner. Built-in the deluxe art deco style popular in west in the 1940s, the palace is spacious, has Doric pillars, […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Dance
Rajasthan has a rich repertoire of folk dances that are lively and colourful to say the least. These dances often tend to be the highlights of any celebration and festivity in the state. In technique and style, the dances are […]