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The lesser known Jain temple of Ranakpur
The intrinsic carvings on white marble and the stunning architecture of Ranakpur temple leaves you spellbound. Know about the rules and treat your eyes to the picturesque beauty through this blog.
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6 Indian Holiday Destinations for October
Check out these 6 Indian holiday destinations for October. This is the best month to travel, especially with the pleasant weather and ease of travel restrictions.
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Monsoon break in Hill Fort Kesroli
After endlessly waiting for monsoon and for relief from pandemic, the traveller within us gave in to the temptation of a short break. It was Hill Fort Kesroli for us this time as heritage forts of Rajasthan have always allured us. The heritage hotels, especially in Alwar are a stone’s throw from Gurugram and attract a large chunk of tourists from NCR looking for a weekend getaway. Our apprehensions Since we had explored Rajasthani culture during our stay in the luxurious Dadhikar Fort in 2019, we expected less from Hill Fort Kesroli. (No)Thanks to the pandemic. Social distance, masking up, sanitized premises, vaccination, negative RTPCR report and a lot of…
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Travel restrictions in Uttarakhand to know about
Here are the travel restrictions in Uttarakhand you must know about. Do locals need RT PCR test? Are treks in Uttarakhand open? Which places are restricted? All questions answered here!
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Trip to an offbeat Himachali town just before weekend lockdown
A short escapade to Renukaji, an offbeat Himachali town just before weekend lockdown in Delhi NCR
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5 offbeat places in Jaipur, unlike the touristy ones
2021 brought us new hopes to travel. Post the vaccination drive in NCR, the husband planned an impromptu trip to Jaipur. Visiting the well known forts and palaces was definitely not in the plan but the unusual ones. In case you are tired of visiting the touristy attractions, here are 5 offbeat places in Jaipur. Galta ji Temple Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the god of monkeys, Galtaji lies hidden in the Aravalli range, 10km away from Jaipur. The journey you take through the forest and curvy roads to reach the ancient temple is breathtaking. Galtaji temple is known to have a natural water spring (kund) in which pilgrims take holy…
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Republic Day 2021 Rehearsal-in Pictures
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5 must visit attractions of Gwalior
Dive deep into Gwalior with our ready-to-use guide of Madhya Pradesh. Here is a list of 5 must visit attractions of Gwalior
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The mighty Gwalior Fort: A journey into history
It wasn’t long after we returned from our short vacation to Chail. But you know our travel itch. Hence followed a detailed planning for Orchha and Gwalior. We spent one of our two days in Gwalior touring the mighty Gwalior fort since this is one of the must visit places in the city. Here is all about our journey into history at the magnificent fort of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Inside Gwalior Fort premises A major cluster of structures lies under the care of ASI and the rest fall under the State Government. Primarily, the ASI structures include Man Singh Palace, Teli Ka Mandir, Saas Bahu Temple and Assi Khamba…
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A guide for the historic town of Orchha
The medieval town of Orchha is seeped in history and rich heritage. Discovered under an impermeable forest cover, the place was named Orchha, translating as ‘hidden place’. It was later established as a capital in 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh’s lineage. Orchha is known for its ancient temples, monuments, murals and gardens. Inspite of its rich history, this town merely 15 km from Jhansi, is lesser known than its counterpart Khajuraho. As we dived deep, we hereby bring you a detailed guide for the historic town of Orchha. Places of Interest Barring the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary, the entire town is less than a radius of 5 km. You can explore…
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Exploring the illustrious Orchha fort
The heart of India, Madhya Pradesh a.k.a MP is a concoction of primeval history, beautiful traditions, lip smacking food and lot more. Our recent visit to Orchha, a small town near Jhansi was all about bespoke architectural beauty. With dated structures narrating the glorious tales of a rich past, Orchha Fort topped our must-visit list. Here is all about exploring the illustrious Orchha fort. Built by the Bundela Rajputs during the early 16th century, Orchha Fort houses several structures like palaces, temples gardens and more. The fort has three prime structures as follows. Raja Mahal Built by Madhukar Shah who ruled from 1554 10 1591, the Raja Mahal or King’s…
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7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it
After months of lockdown and stalled travel plans, September brought some good news. Himachal Pradesh announced unlock and welcomed tourists without restrictions. Contemplating whether to travel off season immediately post unlock, we made it to Chail during the first long weekend of October. Here are 7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it. Minimal to no crowd What’s the best thing that can happen to you on an offseason trip? Yeah, absence of crowd! Chail was literally vacant and for the first time we had so much of space to ourselves. There were no queues, no crazy traffic, no crowded spots for selfies, zero noise and abundance of calmness.…
