Rajasthan literally translates into the “Land of Kingdoms”. Consider this a sign of its glorious heritage and history. It is India’s largest state and is home to incredibly diverse topography and climate. On the one hand, it comprises mostly of […]
Explore Rajasthan on a Hot Air Balloon!
Rajasthan, known for its opulent palaces, majestic forts, and serene lakes, has recently emerged as a hub for adventure enthusiasts, offering a unique and thrilling experience – hot air ballooning. The state, with its rich cultural heritage, is now adding […]
Lonely Planet’s Video on Rajasthan
Covering the best that Rajasthan has to offer, Lonely Planet’s video on the state is informative and enticing, capturing all the nuances of the Land of Kings. Have a look!
Tourist Places in Ranakpur
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 […]
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary now a National Park!
The Rajasthan government has recently decided to convert the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary into a national park in an attempt to conserve some highly endangered species in the area as well as to support tourism. Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary, in Rajsamand district, […]
Review: Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel, Udaipur
One of the most illustrious rulers of Mewar, Maharana Fateh Singh constructed the Fateh Prakash Palace on the eastern shores of Lake Pichola in Udaipur as an exclusive venue for royal functions. The Palace has been converted into a 38 […]
Review: Jag Mandir Island Palace Hotel, Udaipur
In 1551, Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar began constructing an island palace in the midst of the beautiful Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It took two of his successors, Maharana Karan Singh and Maharana Jagat Singh to complete this project and […]
Top 10 Most Visited Places in India
Agra Home to the Taj Mahal; Agra is the most visited city in India. The marvellous Taj is one of the most recognizable structures in the world, a global symbol of eternal love and is said to be an interpretation […]
Review: Shikarbadi Hotel, Udaipur
Shikarbadi Hotel, located on the outskirts of Udaipur on Goverdhan Vilas, used to be a hunting retreat for the royal family. In fact, for those who don’t know, Shikarbadi literally translates as ‘hunting lodge’. The property is owned by the […]