Rajasthan is a spectacular state set amidst the great Indian Thar desert and the Aravali mountains- among the oldest in the world. Historic battles were fought here and the royal influence is still prevalent in the descendants of the old royalty. Music, dance and festivals are celebrated lavishly. The people are extremely hospitable, and the desert comes alive with their vibrant clothes and jewellery. The state is famous for precious and semi-precious stones, silver, handicrafts, textiles, carp
Shri Amarchand Badwa, who served as the Prime minister of Mewar kingdom during the reign of Maharanas Pratap Singh II, Raj Singh II, Ari Singh, and Hamir Singh from the period of 1751 to 1778, built Bagore Ki Haveli. Following the death of Amarchand Badwa, the haveli came under the possession of the Mewar royal family and became the abode of Nath Singh, a relative of the then Maharana. In 1878, Maharaj Shakti Singh of Bagore further extended the haveli by building the triple-arched gatew
Built in 1884 in honor of Maharaja Sajjan , the “Monsoon Palace”, also known as Sajjan Garh Palace, sits atop a hill offering the best views of Fateh Sagar Lake . Filming location of Octopussy , one of the most famous films in the James Bond saga, this construction was conceived to be able to better witness the monsoon clouds, a phenomenon that in India is interpreted in a more mystical and ceremonious way than the traveler imagines . A monument built in white marble whose charm lies in its high
The former maharajas of Rajasthan used to be cremated and then honored through a structure placed over their grave called a chhatri. A typical custom of the northwest of this state that in Udaipur finds one of its best representatives: the Ahar cenotaphs , a set of 19 chhatris located 2 kilometers from Udaipur where the whispers of old times contrast with the monumental charm of one of the most characteristic structures of India.
There is a vast number of cities that have held the title of capital of India at various points in history. While we are unable to cover them all because doing so would need writing a whole book, we will take a brief tour “flying over” the various capital changes.
Hampi temples, the great attraction of Karnataka © Bet Travel
Karnataka is the ideal destination to enter South India. Starting from the technological city of Bangalore , this state offers an irresistible array of vast sites and fairytale palaces: nothing better than entering the more than 300 temples of Hampi , to connect with Mysore, the city of incense, and start the winding journey to what is known as “God’s Land”. The north of Kerala offers unique alternatives in the form of less crowded bac
The holiest city in the world is called Varanasi. © Pixabay
Varanasi is the city of India, even of the world, to which all traveling paths lead. The largest spiritual city on the planet overlooks a Ganges river from which to take perspective, among women in colorful saris submerged in the water and that aroma of fire and sandalwood that awakens more than one reflection. In addition, you can approach the Aarti Ganga, or offering rituals to the gods at sunset; take a boat ride on the holiest river
South India is brimming with tropicalism: the coconut palms overlooking the backwaters of Kerala , the spice villages of Periyar, the tea plantations of Munnar or beaches where you can perform the Sun Salutation during a yoga retreat. However, states like Tamil Nadu offer another vision of the history of India through different monumental complexes that are ideal for exploring the remains of this civilization. The
The leopard is one of the world’s most adaptable wild cats and one of the most popular species to take on safari in Africa and the Indian subcontinent. However, unlike their congenitals in African territory, Asian leopards are more easily spotted as they lack large predators such as the lion. The leopa
