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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…
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Longewala War Memorial – The pride of India
Your visit to Jaisalmer is futile if you do not go to the iconic Longewala post. The most reminisced Indo-Pak war of 1971 was fought here where the latter faced a brutal defeat. Just once, for the sake of our fallen heroes and for the pride of India that you hold, do visit Longewala War Memorial. Getting to Longewala from Jaisalmer The distance to cover from Jaisalmer Fort to Longewala is 124 kilometers (77 miles) via Ramgarh road. It is an effortless drive on the world-class roads minus any bump. Windmills, patches of sand and desert vegetation make the ride quite interesting. The milestones too give a good photo opportunity…
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Touring Bikaner in one day
Among the most toured and well-known places of Rajasthan, Bikaner features in the list of potential tourist destinations. Placed close to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, the city has several activities and places to indulge in. So here is an account of touring Bikaner in one day and making the most out of your short holiday. Junagarh Fort A popular location for film shoots, Junagarh Fort is the only non-hill fort of Rajasthan. Majestic and magnificent, the fort has preserved the historical artifacts with much care. From gold-plated walls and weapon rooms to royal assembly halls and air-craft collection, Junagarh fort is home to Bikaner’s long history. In fact, this is the…
