Jaisalmer Travel guide including desert safari details. Jaislamer Fort, Gadisar Lake, Museums, Lodurva Jain Temple, Sam Sand Dune & More.
Jaisalmer Travel Guide: Fort, Havelis, Lake, Thar Desert Safari, Museums & More Read More »
A small, secluded village called Khichan in Rajasthan has been feeding and protecting migratory Demoiselle Cranes for decades.
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Bundi is a living, breathing, art gallery. The walls are filled with joyous and colourful figures. However, unlike the big metropolises, they are not based on western anesthetics but proudly replicates the indigenous school of art.
Bundi Travel Guide (With Jhalawar, Kota, & Rest of Hadoti) Read More »
Interesting offbeat things to do in Pushkar beyond the lake & Brahma temple, including Varaha Temple, Savitri Temple Ropeway, & Budha Pushkar (Old Pushkar).
Offbeat Pushkar: Varaha Temple, Budha Pushkar, Savitri Temple, & Pink Floyd Read More »
One day I came across a photograph of Bhainsrorgar Fort atop a little hillock on the banks of Chambal. There was the reflection of the same on the crystal clear water of Chambal, a reflection so immaculate that no one could figure out even if you turn the photograph upside down. This was the view I was looking for! So, I reached there, I saw the view I wanted to see… almost!
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Dholavira is one of the few remnants of Indus Valley Civilization within India but reaching it takes a lot of effort as it is located in an island right in the middle of a salt desert.
Dholavira: Bricks of Oblivion Read More »
I climbed up to the top of the hill to visit the remainders of the Taragarh Fort including a couple of step-wells (Baolis).
Taragarh Fort: Baolis at the Hilltop Read More »
The present Jhalrapatan town is no more than 200 years old but there used to be an older city here. The oldest relics here date back to 6th and 7th century. The Surya Temple (Sun Temple) or the Padmanava Temple was built in the 10th or 11th century but I could not find any definite information regarding the people who built it.
Jhalrapatan: Of Temple Bells and Swaying Idols Read More »
Gagron Fort is listed as one of the “Hill Forts of Rajasthan”, a cluster of heritage sites by UNESCO but unlike the rest in the list, it is barely known and rarely visited. It nevertheless stands alone and stands tall on the banks of Kali Sindh.
Gagron Fort: Citadel on the Black Indus Read More »
Shergarh Fort is named after Sher Shah Suri. Not too many details are available for this medieval monuments and it is not surprising because most people barely know the town of Dholpur itself, where it is situated.
Shergarh Fort: Roaming Around the Ravines Read More »
Machkund Temples complex near Dholpur has mythological stories related to it.
Machkund Temples Dholpur: Pushkar in the Ravines Read More »
Bundi is the centre of Hadoti school of Rajput arts known for its vibrant depictions of mythological and historical events such as Krishna Leela, hunting scenes, battles, court scenes etc.
Chitrashala: Taragarh Fort Bundi Read More »
