The erstwhile princely states, the grandiose traditions of elegant royal families, the legends of valiant wars, and the physical remnants of a society based on noble chivalry – all play an important role in modern-day Rajasthan. Not only impacting the […]
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) […]
Discover Jammu & Kashmir
The state of Jammu & Kashmir, infamous for civil violence and cross border terrorism was once considered heaven on earth. Gorgeous as it was, India’s northernmost state, in the heights of the mighty Himalayas, was mentioned in the texts of […]
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 […]
The Festival of Teej, Jaipur, Rajasthan
One of the most widely celebrated festivals in Northern India, especially Rajasthan, Teej is a Hindu festival for women and involves swings suspended from trees, mehendi (henna tattoos) and traditional song and dance. The celebrations for Teej originated with an […]