What happens when you visit a place and see the most unexpected. That’s what happened to me when I visited Nilkanth Palace Temple in Mandu. I was traveling from Maheshwar to Mandu when I stopped by to catch a valley…
Exploring the Elements through Photographs
Sometimes I travel in search of history, sometimes for art and culture and more often than not in search of nature’s creations. There have been several moments during my travel journeys when I have been one with nature and these photographs…
Beware of "Taxi for Sure" in India
My friends were visiting from overseas and with the sole intent of taking them around to a day trip of Belur-Halebid-Sravanabelagola, I decided to book a sedan from Taxi for Sure. They made sure that this is the last time,…
The Art of Block Printing !!
The larger part of shopping in Jaipur is all about traditional block print designs on bed spreads, skirts, shirts, stoles, table linen and the list goes on. Its almost impossible to return from Jaipur without that elephant print to remind you of your…
Discovering the Bong Connection in Jaipur
Bengali’s are a curious lot !! some ready to trot and explore the world and some others happy to be home with the neighborhood gossip pot. I belong to the group that trots for no gainful reason but for the love…
10 Must Do’s in Jaipur in 24 hours
Nearly 3 centuries since its inception, the pink city of Jaipur is not so pink any longer. The pink is where it was sometimes taking on an orange hue under the glare of the afternoon sun though it has been slowly and steadily edged…
10 Must Do’s on a Trip to Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer- on the edge of the golden desert in India is the last town on the Western front. Inspite of the dry arid weather, lack of water, extreme climates et al, the impression of the golden city stays with you…
Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer, India
The last thing you expect in an arid region is a patch of soothing blue green water . In the middle of everything golden, hot dry air and harsh sun is Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer. Its not an oasis nor a mirage but…
Glimpses from the SAM Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, the last town on the Western front is a dream destination. While the first glimpse of the golden city with the glimmering fort perched on a hill top will fill your senses, the boundless desert sands of the “Thar” will…
Palace of Winds~ Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Just search Jaipur on the net and in more than 90% cases, the bright pink structure that will stare back at you will be Hawa Mahal !! or the Palace of Winds. It was built in 1799 under the patronage of…