Why do you want to visit Rajasthan? Amazing palaces to explore. Beautiful and vibrant culture. Shopping , Thar Desert. No matter what your reasons are, one of them is bound to include an experience in the desert. And when it comes to desert camps in Rajasthan, the most popular place in Jaisalmer. The numerous Jaisalmer … Read more
The golden walls shimmered in the bright sun, Was it a mirage? Probably so… for with a blink of eye It had disappeared in the sandy landscape of Thar. For those visiting the desert city of Jaisalmer, the golden fort does appear like a mirage. As I got closer, I realized it was more than … Read more
“We don’t have the time. We will get late to our next destination. Besides, it can’t be more elaborate than the Jaisalmer palace….also, the road is narrow, the driver is reluctant…..” … The tussle continued but my pleading finally won. With a strict deadline of one hour, I set off to explore the “Mansion of … 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. A medley of emotions hit me as I took my first step into this ghost town. It was one of my … Read more
I can’t believe that in my chronicles of Udaipur, I left behind the biggest gem of the city! When I refreshed my last post on the things to do in Udaipur, I realized that I never did write about the lovely City Palace Udaipur. This was technically my first major exploration in Udaipur. Not only … Read more
During my last holiday in Rajasthan, I covered many cities and towns. While each city has something that I liked, the one city that earned the tag of being my favorite is Udaipur. It was much more than the things to do in Udaipur. It was a certain vibe that added to the charm of … Read more
Frenzy! That is what I felt when I visited those small lanes of the uber-rich merchants of Bikaner. The “fear of missing out” – FOMO was running high as I walked the lanes from Rampuria Havelis of Bikaner to Kothari Havelis and its other equally beautiful neighbors. There was so much to see and so … Read more
Every destination has a local tradition or craft or art form to share. Not only are they the source of their pride but also, form a part of their livelihood. A lot of these have been practiced for years but are now fading into obscurity. Through my travels, I have come across various such stories … Read more
All through my earlier posts on Rajasthan, especially Bikaner, I expressed a desire to relive that era. Mostly for its luxurious residences, its rich lifestyle and the little quirks that the royalty used to indulge in. Little did I know that my wish was going to be granted – without me going back in time … Read more
Sometimes when you like something, you want to savour it for a good amount of time before you share it with everyone. My journey through the Junagarh Fort Bikaner is something similar. The fort was so beautiful and classy that each time I began writing about it, I paused to savor it some more. Thus, … Read more
Judging from the queries that I have been getting on my last post on Jaipur, it appears that a lot of people are keen on Rajasthan tourism. It is not just Jaipur that seems to hold the charm. Everyone wants to cover more than this city. Rightly so, given the rich heritage and culture that … Read more
I am sure you have come across several of my posts on different places to see in Jaipur. Through these posts, I have shared my fascination about each of these – what appealed to me, what I loved about it and its history. With every post of mine, I have noticed that a lot of people … Read more