8 Things to Do in Jaisalmer— The Golden City of Adventure in 2019 Most travellers plan their trip to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur, and the common route is via Agolai, Dechu and Pokaran. However, if you want your road trip in western Rajasthan to be more than just getting from one point to [...]
Things to Do in Bundi
4 Things to Do in Bundi— Rediscover the City of Royal Step Wells in 2019 You know a place has its own special charm when a writer spends his days working on a novel there. Rudyard Kipling holed up in Sukh Mahal, Bundi, writing chapters of Kim, his most popular novel after [...]
Things to Do in Bikaner
6 Things to Do in Bikaner— A Multi-tiered Adventure in Camel Country In western Rajasthan lies the desert city of Bikaner, home to the Junagarh Fort, that will enamour you with its well-preserved interiors. The fort is not the only reason you should land up here, for Bikaner has a couple of exquisite [...]
Things to Do in Alwar
5 Things to Do in Alwar—The Off-beat City of Rajputs When a traveller decides on eastern Rajasthan, the first city that comes to mind is Jaipur. Rightfully so, considering the number of historical attractions that beckons tourists, both local and foreign. However, the dusty city of Alwar is quietly charming and offers [...]
Things To Do in Ajmer
Things to Do in Ajmer— Immerse Yourself in the Dargah City When travellers want to witness the epicentre of Islamic heritage and culture, Ajmer is where they land up. About a 130km car drive from Jaipur, this bustling little town is hemmed in by the tranquil Ana Sagar Lake; the Aravalli Hills loom [...]
Things to do in Bharatpur
3 Things to Do in Bharatpur—Get Lost in Rajasthan’s Wildlife Utopia Bharatpur’s appeal centres around the fact that most tourists skip this city. For the peace-loving traveller, this offers an opportunity to explore Bharatpur’s handful of delights minus the crowd. Whether you’re exploring the 18th century bastion of Lohagarh, or basking in the [...]
Things to Do in Mount Abu
4 Things to Do in Mount Abu— Explore Rajasthan’s Exclusive Hill Station in 2019 Cities like Jaipur and Jaisalmer offer a front row seat to the beige mural that is Rajasthan. Palaces, forts, and picturesque lakes are brilliant attractions, but you might be looking for something different in the desert state. That’s [...]
Things to Do in Chittorgarh
5 Things to Do in Chittorgarh— Explore the Epicentre of Rajputana Pride in 2019 Before you make that trip to Chittorgarh (Chittor), know this- the kingdom is the epitome of Rajput valour and courage. In 1303, Ala-ud-din Khilji besieged Chittor Fort in the hope of capturing Queen Padmani, who committed jauhar (death [...]
Things To Do In Ranthambore National Park
5 Things to Do in Ranthambore National Park— Follow the Tiger Trail in 2019 Near the slow-moving railway town of Sawai Modhpur lies the lush jungle-land of Ranthambore National Park. Covering a whopping 1344 sq. km. this park/reserve offers travellers a breath-taking vista of wild jungle, steep cliffs, criss-crossed by rivers and [...]
Things To Do In Jaipur
11 Things To Do in Jaipur— Explore the Pink City Like A True Traveller in 2019 The capital of Rajasthan epitomises Rajputana splendour with its fort and palaces, pink houses, bustling bazaars and serene lakes. Old Jaipur was painted pink in 1876 to honour visiting British royalty, and the faux-sandstone painted houses [...]