Ninety kilometres from Udaipur, along the Udaipur – Jodhpur highway sits Ranakpur, one of the 5 major holy centres for the Jain community in India. The small village is cosy and full of character and a few days spent here […]
Temples of Udaipur: In and Around
The city of Udaipur is famous across the world for its historic charm, romantic palace hotels and beautiful museums and forts. It is also known for the artistically built temples that attract tourists and pilgrims in throngs. These are the […]
Rajasthan Government Recognizes Ranakpur’s Beauty
The Ranakpur Jain Temple is undoubtedly an architectural marvel. Its beauty often leaves onlookers spellbound and pondering over the dedication that it must have been the result of. Built completely from stone, the temple spreads over 48,000 square feet, has […]
Explore Mount Abu
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is the complete opposite of the landscape that usually represents the state. It is the highest peak of the Aravali range and has rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and dense evergreen forests. To get […]
Top 5 Places to Buy Indian Handicrafts
There is no doubt that Indian handicrafts have a high demand in the market. Not only do they appease the foreign tourist, but they also make for beautiful decor elements in our homes. They are often unique, intricate and expressive. […]
Discover Karnataka
The peninsular state of Karnataka is one of the larger and older Indian states. Its size results in varied geographic conditions and its elaborate history in a deep rooted sense of culture. All this, combined with a speedy economic growth […]
Jaipur Literature Festival ‘2012: Jan 20th to Jan 24th.
Once again, it’s that time of the year when the intellectuals of the literary world and literature enthusiasts flock to Jaipur, the beautiful capital city of Rajasthan. The Jaipur Literature Festival (or JLF as it is fondly called), is back […]
Mana Hotels Supports NGOs: Kadam and SASHA
Right from the very beginning, Mana Hotels has ensured that all its decisions are well thought and meaningful. The management of the newly launched hotel chain has ensured that their main focus has been utmost client satisfaction and socially responsible […]
Ghanerao Castle – A royal hidden beauty
Getting to Ghanerao Navigating through a mesh of narrow twists and turns in the silent, dusty Rajasthani village of Ghanerao, I finally reached the gates of the most important building in the village. The afternoon was sunny and the huge […]
Udaipur to Ranakpur on a Royal Enfield!
Amongst the first few stories that we published on Mana Traveller was a photo essay of a road trip from Udaipur to Ranakpur. We described how often the landscape changes, the winding roads, how the roads have been picturesquely carved […]