Webster would run short of adjectives to define Leh, a place that blew me away with its warm people and its cold, raw natural beauty. This was Leh, a wild mountain not to be confused with the wimpy hill stations […]
A Peek into the History of Rajputana
Rajasthan’s political history has been a strife with heroic battles and valiant martyrs who laid down their lives to protect their pride, their land, and their culture. Rajasthan literally means the Land of Kings and the modern state is a […]
A Complete Guide to the Shacks of North Goa.
India’s smallest state also happens to be one of its biggest tourist attractions. While most of Goa is closed during the summer and monsoon months, Goa receives tourists throughout the year, hosting Indians in the summer and mostly foreigners in […]
A Peek into Rajasthani Handicrafts
The plethora of arts and crafts available in Rajasthan is awe-inspiring. As it happens in most regions across India, these arts and crafts are pursued by specific communities and often, their social stature depends on the nature of their efforts. […]
Top 10 Tips for the First Time Tourist in India
A dynamic and developing country, India has a lot of lure for tourists of all sorts. If you’re travelling to India for the first time, it’s best if you keep in mind the following quick tips to ensure that your […]
Mana Hotels ready to Launch by 1st October 2011
Mana Hotels announces 1st October as the official launch date for its Ranakpur property. On the banks of a seasonal river, Mana @ Ranakpur spreads over 3.5 acres and features 40 rooms and 9 cottages. The cottages have their own […]
Gajner Palace Bikaner: Magnificent Hotel of Red Sandstone
30 minutes from the city of Bikaner, hides the Gajner Palace, a magnificent heritage hotel constructed of red sandstone on the banks of the gorgeous Gajner Lake. The Palace was originally built by HH Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner […]
Temples of Ghanerao : Gajananda Temple
About Ghanerao Temple One of the must-see temples of Ghanerao is the awe-inspiring Gajananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The inner sanctum of this temple has intricately carved life-sized marble statues of the Lord with his wives; Ridhi (who represents […]