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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Everytime, we think Jaipur, its all about splendor, opulence, grandeur, towering forts, royalty, mahals, palaces, colorful bazaars, lots of shopping and ghee dripping delicacies. With little time on hand and so much to see most tourists would not venture beyond…
Apart from the annual fair held in November each year, Pushkar is famous for its Brahma Temple, which is one of its kind and the Pushkar Lake. There are many mythological tales associated with the lake and the temple alongside.…
Pushkar is a small town in Rajasthan famous for its annual fair which attracts people from all over the world. Held for about a week with a run up to the full moon in November every year this is also…
While planning my trip to Rajasthan, apart from all the forts, palaces, princely styles and grandeur, I was looking forward to some authentic taste. I have long heard about the Laal Maas, the traditional meat dish of the royals and…