The palace of winds or the Hawa Mahal is one of the most recognized landmarks of Jaipur. It was interesting to see how much appreciation and recognition I received with that one picture of Hawa Mahal shared in my post on Best Places to stay in Jaipur. What was even more surprising – I discovered … Read more
Mandore, the erstwhile capital of the Jodhpur Kings, is an amazing yet abandoned tourist destination in the city of Jodhpur. Though right in the middle of the city, this one is often ignored or skipped for varied reasons. I for one, am glad that we did not miss visiting this ancient capital of Mandore. Of … Read more
There is enough said about how fascinating it is to visit the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur but nothing prepared me for the absolutely amazing and awe-filled experience that this UNESCO World Heritage site offered. Amazing – for the instruments still work with absolute precision and awe for the science and knowledge that went into building … 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
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
Rajasthan – a land of colors and traditions and immense beauty. A popular tourist destination in India, part of the Golden Triangle with lots of history and culture. And this is the reason for my absence over the last few days. 🙂 Rajasthan had been on my travel list for a while and finally, I … Read more
Lake Pichola in Udaipur – just another lake in a city. What is the big deal? Nope, I am not saying this but someone did say that to me. And that is what prompted me to write this post. Lake Pichola is not just another lake, it is one of the most beautiful ones that … Read more
I love plants! Even though I stay in an apartment, I have plenty of pots and greens to keep me company. They add so much freshness to the surroundings. There are times when Ash, my hubby says that there are more pots in the house than furniture. 😉 Imagine if I had a garden of … Read more
I don’t remember when exactly, I got obsessed with Jal Mahal in the Man Sagar Lake – I know it was even before I started planning my Jaipur trip. I remember obsessively asking every person who had been to Jaipur or belonged there on whether they had been to Jal Mahal? Were they allowed in? … Read more
The Sisodia Rani Bagh was a soothing end to my over-charged and overwhelmed senses – that I had from visiting the heritage forts and palaces of Jaipur. 10 kms from the city center of Jaipur, we ended up here just in time for a sunset. For my travel companions, it was a welcome change from the … Read more