When Places Come Alive

She decided to carve a memorial in his name So she called for artisans with acclaim. They chiselled & carved 7 levels of stone Rani Ki Vav or the Queen’s Stepwell, is what it is now renowned. A befitting and a rare tribute by a Queen – for her King. Discover the ornate Rani Ki … Read more

She begged him to return her son But he said – “Death cannot be undone!” “Instead I grant you this unique boon – “You & your sons will live on as rats with silver spoon” …. And thus began the unique Karni Mata story of the only Rat temple in Rajasthan. Have you heard of … Read more

She traced the flowers with her fingers as she recalled her beloved. With tear-filled eyes, she sought the blessings of the Lord etched on the walls. Murmuring a silent prayer, she completed the circumambulation of the new Adalaj ni Vav And then without hesitation, she plunged in to the very dream she had completed. Adalaj … Read more

By the will of God, the two pillars swept ashore For three good years, they remained obscure Till finally the good slave managed to find the new land Amid the Bay of Smoke and Icy sand Reykjavik – they decided to name the space Over time, this Viking town became a bustling space. Reykjavik, the … Read more

Experience a sky dotted with colorful hot air balloons Find a secret tunnel that leads to the caving communes Hike around and catch some of the subterrean actions These are just a few of the Cappadocia attractions. Discover the best things to do in Cappadocia! Perhaps you have seen images of colorful hot air balloons … Read more

The magic took place at the crack of dawn When the first ray of sun light hit the bejewelled stone. The dark shrine was awash with golden light Much to the waiting devotees’ delight! Such are the stories of the Sun temple of Modhera. Discover this and many other tales at this heritage Site in … Read more

Eerie Silence through the rumbles, Shivers through your spine as you explore the crumbles, They say it existed, it isn’t a story, There used to be a village in its times of glory. Read about the Kuldhara Village haunted story A medley of emotions hit me as I took my first step into this ghost … Read more

They said that this temple has no shadow – even at noon! A myth or reality, don’t judge that so soon! Uncover the mystery of the Brihadeeswarar Temple shadow and learn some really interesting facts about this 11th century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have you heard of the Living Chola Temples? Temples that have no … Read more

Jodhpur, is also known as the Blue city of India, but for me, it’s not that blue anymore. For me, it’s an amazing city to visit again & again, and I did spend a total of 4 nights here, twice as a solo traveler and again after 11 months, with family. For me, Jodhpur is … Read more

The blue green Penna river pierced through the ravine Creating a bewitching scene. On one end, I stared at the contrast of sorts While on the other side, I heard the whisper of ancient Gandikota fort. Discover Gandikota grand canyon with its heritage fort through this complete Gandikota travel guide. People refer to Gandikota as … Read more