You must have heard about forts, palaces, and tombs built by wealthy kings for their beloved queens or their parents. But have you ever heard of a monument specially built by a king for his maids? As unusual as it may sound, it is true. There exists a small palace built by the mighty ruler […]
Jaswant Thada is commonly famous as the Taj Mahal of Mewar. The marvel monument is in between the lush green trees and the gorgeous lakeside. The white memorial is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city of Jodhpur. The crystal white monument is beautified with jalis, artworks, and portraits of Rathore […]
Indian art never fails to surprise us with its traditional forms and variations. Zardozi’s work is a unique type of Indian embroidery in various parts of the country. The embroidery is highly influential in the early Persian culture with a fusion of Indian touch. Zardozi is a simple word that breaks into Zari and Dozi; […]
Noor Jahan’s gift to India or the art of Shiraz from Persia? The many stories of the minimalistic beauty of Chikan ki Kadhai from the land of Nawabs- Lucknow. India has a treasure of some of the best Textiles in the world. With some of the boldest motifs, embellishments, and vibrant fabrics, what we miss […]
Summar vacation in India calls for a perfect getaway to the heavenly beaches of India. Beaches are a divine combination of sand, sun, and serenity! As the scorching sun hits the human temperature, it is so important to take some chill and plan to visit Indian beaches for summer vacation. Wind caressing the trees while […]
The Hornbill festival is the festival of Naga tribes. This festival is celebrated in Nagaland in the Heritage Village, Kisama. It is 12 km away from Kohima. The festival is a display of the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland and has protected their traditions for ages. Time of celebration Nevertheless, the Hornbill festival is celebrated […]
Hakki Habba known as the bird festival in Kannada is one of the famous bird festivals that takes place during the winter season in Karnataka every year. The winter season gets to see the various kinds of migratory birds from one spot to another crossing over miles and miles and stopping for a certain period […]
Konkan fruit festival is held in Goa, in Panaji during April. This festival is a celebration that brings to the limelight The lesser-known fruits of Konkan. The festival features local as well as exotic fruits of the Konkan belt and also has many fruit-based competitions. Location The Konkan Fruit festival is at Campal Promenade at […]
Who said festivals had to involve bright lights, loud music, etc.? There are some Indian festivals that highlight the diversity of our culture and biodiversity and showcase another side of fun and frolicking. Filled with vibrant colors, informative short films, exotic fruits, delicious cuisines, and many more, they promote ecotourism, agro-tourism, and sustainability – Dahanu […]
Revisiting the Royal History and Glorious past that still echoes within the walls of the stunning Jaigarh Fort. Rajasthan, the land of the Kings gave us some of the mightiest and wittiest rulers of India. Be it Maharana Pratap’s glorious Rajputana reign, Rana Kumbha’s undefeated Sisodia Rajput Empire, or the wit of Maharajas like Udai […]
Son Bhandar or commonly known as Sone Bhandar are artificial caves located in Rajgir, Bihar. Caves have always been a topic of amazement and mystery, and so are the Son Bhandar caves of Bihar. It is situated at the foot of Vaibhar Hills, Son Bhander are two adjacent caves in the state. History of Son […]
Leh is undoubtedly one of those very exciting travel destinations that have stayed on every traveller’s list to explore. Pinch me if I’m wrong! These destinations are truly surreal not just for their landscape but also for the uniqueness they store. From exploring the highest motorable roads to being amused at the double hump camels, […]
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