How to Reach Bikaner The ancient Jain temples, intricate red sandstone havelis, and winding lanes lend a certain old-world charm to the desert city of Bikaner. Bikaner has a thriving camel safari scene, even though most tourists prefer landing up in Jaisalmer. This means you can enjoy the historical attractions and enjoy [...]
How to Reach Bharatpur
How to Reach Bharatpur Bharatpur is named after Ram’s younger brother, Bharat. Mythologically, Bharatpur’s history dates back to the 5th century B.C. These lands fell under the powerful Matsya kingdom who were on the side of the Pandavas during the epic battle of Mahabharata. Till the early 1700s, Bharatpur was ruled by [...]
How to Reach Alwar
How to Reach Alwar Most tourists in love with Rajasthan’s history visit dusty Alwar to explore the City Palace and museum. Alwar’s traces its roots way back to 1500 B.C. making it one of the oldest Rajasthani kingdoms. Alwar’s came to prominence when Pratap Singh defended the kingdom against the invading Marathas [...]
How to Reach Ajmer
How to Reach Ajmer Ajmer exists on the banks of the holy Ana Sagar Lake, a placid waterbody that really adds to Ajmer’s charm. This Muslim pilgrimage town is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills making it all the more picturesque in the winter months. Jaipur is just 130kms away and the secular [...]
Best Time to Visit Udaipur
Best Time to Visit Udaipur Atop the languid blue waters of Lake Pichola sits the grandiose Lake Palace. One of the main historical sights of Udaipur, this palace has entertained the likes of Queen Elizabeth, First lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and was even the setting for Octopussy, a James Bond movie. That is just [...]
Best Time to Visit Ranthambore National Park
Best Time to Visit Ranthambore National Park The sleepy, railway town of Sawai Modhpur is home to the Ranthambore National Park (RNP), thickly forested land straight out of The Jungle Book. Spread over 1334 sq. km. this wildlife park has it all- steep cliffs, wild jungle, and watering holes teeming with animals. [...]
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan Rajasthan is a whirlwind experience that will see you explore exquisite palaces, gargantuan forts, tranquil lakes, quaint hamlets and lush jungles. The desert state’s appeal is majorly historical, but your memories will be tinged with much more than just royal attractions. A desert safari in Jaisalmer or [...]
Best Time to Visit Pushkar
Best Time to Visit Pushkar Pushkar is a major Hindu pilgrimage town as well as hippie central of Rajasthan. There are nearly 400 temples in this sleepy town, and many travellers simply land up here to enjoy its laid-back vibe. The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the main reasons to land [...]
Best Time to Visit Mount Abu
Best Time to Visit Mount Abu Mt Abu holds the distinction of being the only hill station in Rajasthan. This makes it the ideal destination for travellers with a love for bucolic settings. Anyone who has visited this idyllic location will tell you the best time to visit Mt Abu is throughout [...]
Best Time to Visit Kota
Best Time to Visit Kota A long, long time ago Kota was a small part of the mighty kingdom of Bundi. In the 1600s, when Kota was formed, the city was mercilessly attacked by Jaipur kings, Marathi warlords and Mughal emperors. Koteya, a Bhil chieftain, was beheaded where today stands the Kota [...]