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 […]
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur – the Pink City has a lot to offer to the tourist. Along with the plethora of museums, forts and palaces, parks, and great shopping for semi-precious stones, Rajasthani handicrafts, and garments, Jaipur also offers […]
10 Ways of Beating the Indian Heat
The Indian summer can be terrible. It can literally suck all the life out of you. High temperatures, dusty and dry winds, or sometimes the exact opposite, oppressive humidity can make even the most energetic person feel lethargic and considering, […]
Discover Shri Mahaveerji Fair at Chandangaon, Rajasthan
The eight principles of Mahaveerji philosophy had one common objective – to improve quality of life. He preached that every soul is in bondage to karmic atoms accumulated by good and bad deeds since eternity and that in a state […]
Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary – Rajasthan Tourism
Surrounding the grand Kumbalgarh Fort is 578 square kilometers worth of protected forest area, known as the Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. It extends over the Aravalli hills and covers parts of Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali districts. The wildlife here includes some […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Cuisine
Rajasthani cuisine is influenced by its imposing heritage and arid climatic condition. Food traditions within India differ from place to place basis the drastic geographical variations available here. In Rajasthan, the scarcity of water and the presence of a rich […]
The Origins of Jainism – Bhagwan Rushabhdev
The rise of Jainism is approximated to have occurred around the same time as the end of the Later Vedic period. With the rise of small kingdoms and a power struggle between the warrior class or the Kshatriyas and the […]
Gangaur – A Festival for Marital Bliss
A celebration of married bliss, Gangaur is celebrated in honour of Gauri or Parvati, the Hindu goddess of abundance. Parvati was the consort of Lord Shiva (also known as Gana) and is the epitome of virtue and fidelity in Hindu […]
The Spirit of Bhoganandiswara Temple: A Road Trip from Bangalore – By Sanibh Aryan
For all those fed up with Bangalore’s traffic and noise, there are places in and around that provide the peace you wish for on weekends. One of them is a temple I will now talk about. Bhoganandiswara is a temple […]
10 Most Romantic Resorts in India
Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh is conveniently located in the middle of nowhere, along the outskirts of Bandhavgarh National Park (which has India’s highest Tiger population) and the closest airport is Jabalpur, 190 kilometers away. This Taj property has 12 […]