Blazing in the summer sun, inside the heart of Pune City stands the ruins of the majestic fort, Shaniwar Wada. Located on the banks of a dry river, this fort belongs to an important chapter in the history of the Maratha. Amidst all the traffic and noise of modern-day Pune City, the fort stands out…
The Fort of Gagron is situated in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, about 85 km from Kota. Earlier known as Dodagarh and then Dhulargarh. It is one of the six hill forts of Rajasthan – others being Ranathambore, Chittor, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Amer. A Jaldurg fort that faces rivesr, while the towers were embedded on the Mukundarrah…
Tung Fort, also known as Kathingad Fort, is an ancient hill fort which is located in the district of Pune in Maharashtra. It is situated in the Sahyadris Mountain Range and is also close to the town of Lonavala. The fortress is built at an altitude of 1075 m. Presently the structure is bounded with water on three sides as…
Tomars, Mughals, Britishers & Marathas ruled Gwalior untill the fort went under Scindias. It was a unconquerable fort that witnessed several battles from ancient till modern times. Emperor Babur once denoted Gwalior Fort as “the pearl amongst fortresses of India”. The folklore showcases Saint Gwalipa as the patron saint of Gwalior Fort, who once saved a person…
Fort Lohagad is a wonderful fort near Pune that throws light on the rich artistry of the Maratha period, named after a spiritual leader – Lomesh. This fort was built for observation of activities in Andhra Maval, Nane Maval and Korbaarse Maval. After Bahmani kingdom lost, Nizamshahi captured Lohgad on1670, till Shivaji took possession of…
Ujjayanta Palace, standing at the heart of Tripura, is a famous royal house that boasts beautiful tiled-floors, well crafted doors with curved wooden ceilings that showcases the rare skills. The state museum of Tripura is well known for its display of ethnic lifestyle, cultural artefacts and utility crafts of communities residing in and around Tripura….
Egyptian Getaway for 6 NIghts/ 7 Days – Vacation – Highlights of Egypt – Day 1 : Cairo Once your flight lands at Cairo airport, our agent will be there to transfer you to your stay in Cairo City. Later, visit Light & Sound Show at Pyramids Area for experiencing the legacy of Egypt. Thousands…
Bhutan offers bewitching destinations. A nation sharing its boundary with neighboring countries of China & India. Bhutan has a distinct culture with delicacies that can be relished with a lot of red rice buckwheat, and maize. The character that a Bhutanese food shows is spiciness, with chillies & cheese being an crucial part of every food….
A temple believed to be around 1500 years old, made by a forest occupant named Kannappan. In order to protect her daughter from evil spirits, he used to sacrifice every day for Goddess Bhagavathy. One day he didn’t find any animal for sacrifice and hence requested his daughter to bring a pet calf for sacrifice….
Located on the arid region of Thar Desert, a majestic, culturally enriched, unpenetrated killa/fort of Rajasthan. The fort has seen some of the wars but remained unvanquished despite successive wars and invasions. Junagarh Fort remains a major fortresses inside Rajasthan which was not built on a range. Inside Thar of Rajasthan, city of Jaisalmer, Bikaner along with…
The Life of Tilopa and Oḍḍiyāna A dakini in the form of a young lady giving gifts and advising Tilopa to visit the land of Uddiyana in order to receive secret tantric teachings. Tilopa shares the advice provided by the dakini with his parents. His parents recall all the past predictions from similar Dakinis that…
A 10th CE. fort on the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, also suggested that the hill fort was actually built during the 12 th CE. for strategic location between northern and the central regions of India. Ranthambore Fort was an important stronghold. On the eve of independence in 1947, Ranthambore Fort was under Jaipur State. Today, the fort is…
In 1156, Raja Rawal Jaisal built the Jaisalmer Fort that dominates the countryside of the India – Pakistan border. The complex is called Sonar Kila (“Golden Fort”) for its gleaming golden sandstone walls and buildings, flourished on the east-west caravan path which conncts India/Central Asia to the Middle East and North Africa. Merchants built elaborately…
At a distance of 6 km from Jodhpur Junction, an ancient hill fort at Jodhpur City, Mehrangarh is one of the renowned historical forts in Rajasthan, and among the must visited fort during Jodhpur sightseeing. Situated at 410 ft. above the city, Mehrangarh Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD when he transferred his…
If you’re a shopping enthusiast, you can roam in the Science Centre, Dieziphe and Hong Kong market that are considered nice in Nagaland, but the vibrant life of Nagas can only be discovered at Kisama Heritage village which is a paradise in *Hornbill Festival. Another village, named, Touphema has an age-old charm. Indulge yourself to folklore and…