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8 places that you must visit in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, the land of desert and colorful culture has tons of places to see. There is something for every tourist and the energy of each place is infectious. To help you plan your trip better, here is a list of places you must visit in Jaisalmer and make the best out of your holiday. 1. Jaisalmer War Museum On the outskirts of the city lies a modern war museum with memoirs of 1971 Indo-Pak, models of war tanks and aircraft, real ammunition used in the war, general information about Army operations and more. This war museum is a newly constructed site where no war took place. It was built to…
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All about Deeg- The hidden gem of Rajasthan
Tired of the same old getaways near Delhi NCR? Here's Deeg, the hidden gem of Rajasthan that offers tranquility without any maddening crowd.
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Maharaniyon ki Chhatriyan- Jaipur’s distinct, offbeat place
Witness the stunning cenotaphs in Maharaniyon ki Chhatriyan. Dedicated only to the royal ladies, the offbeat place in Jaipur is one of its kind in India.
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Exploring Chand Baori – World’s biggest stepwell
Not just India’s, Chand Baori is the world’s biggest and deepest stepwell. Presenting Jaipur’s best-kept secret and an archaeological wonder from history that caught the fancy of several Bollywood filmmakers.
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Kumbhalgarh Fort- A detailed travel guide
A detailed travel guide to Kumbhalgarh Fort, the second longest wall of the world after the Great Wall of China. Know about its architecture, the marvels to see inside, and the rules to follow here.
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A guide to Chittorgarh Fort
Here's a detailed travel guide to the UNESCO world heritage site Chittorgarh Fort with the must visit spots and their history. The trip is incomplete without mentioning Rani Padmawati and the ultimate sacrifice of Jauhar.
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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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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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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, 10 km away from Jaipur. For the most part, your journey through the forest and curvy roads to reach the ancient temple would be breathtaking. For those looking for scenic routes and quiet spots amid nature, Galta ji…
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A perfect weekend getaway in Dadhikar Fort
Looking for a weekend escapade destination near NCR? No, we don’t suggest a staycation. Our suggestion for a quick getaway is Dadhikar Fort; an amazin place nested in the foothills of the Aravalli range near Sariska village. I chose this Alwar's fort-cation for Mithun’s birthday surprise in October. There couldn’t be a better time of the year to visit Rajasthan.
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Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri in Alwar
While planning a short getaway from NCR, never had Alwar appeared in our list. But this time it did, when I was planning husband's birthday surprise. Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri in Alwar was our first stopover before we checked into Dadhikar Fort. The less known cenotaph awed us with its beauty and here is all you need to know about it.
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The offbeat Nagaur Fort
We are back with another travel story from our Rajasthan road trip in March this year. The popularity of Nagaur Fort drew us to this less-visited city and we were not disappointed. This was by far the most beautiful fort we ever saw. Post Bikaner and Jaiselmer, the last destination of our trip was Nagaur. Here is a photoblog for the gorgeous and offbeat Nagaur Fort. Like some History? The Kshatriyas (warrior clan) of the Naga dynasty built Nagaur Fort in the 2nd century. Also known as Ahhichatragarh Fort, it bears testimony to several battles, destructions, and reconstructions. Rebuilt in the 12th century, it underwent major renovations in 2007. The…
