25 Dec 2017 I was sitting in my place reading an article about Rajasthan and thinking how three years back I had nearly missed being made to the land of Maharajas, Rajasthan. 23 Jan 2018 I am sitting in the airport looking at the tripod and backpack, again dreaming about Rajasthan. But this time, I am going to live this dream. When the land of royalty finally called us to its solace, we couldn’t be more happy. That was a…
Between rugged hills and fortified walls, lies this bustling city full of life, trying to handle the enormous tourists’ visit. Amidst all this, Jaipur’s magnificence is something that is going to take you on a journey to the glory of yester years. How naive I was to think there were not much to see in Jaipur? City has got lot of touristy and non-touristy places to it. And how badly I wish for another trip to this place. Appreciate the grand…
Color coordinated city Every big city in Rajasthan is color coordinated. Wondering what I am talking about? See! Jaipur as pink, Jodhpur as blue and Jaisalmer as golden and finally Udaipur as white. Food Treat your taste buds to the royal taste of Rajasthan. For a South Indian like me, it was a blissful treat to have tasted so much of it’s delicacies. Indeed a Foodie’s heaven. Arts and Artifacts Whether it is the handcrafted wooden puppets or the metal…
Jodhpur The very name invokes images of blue city, mighty Mehrangarh fort and expansive Thar desert. Trust me! The grandeur and charm of the city will leave a permanent mark in your heart. But the blue lanes! I badly wish that it could have been maintained much better with proper drainage system. In a nutshell, a perfect amalgamation of old and new city brings to you the much famed Sun city, Jodhpur. Mighty Mehrangarh fort Perched on a hill top,…
Umaid Bhavan Palace Have you heard of a famine relief policy which gave rise to one of the largest royal residences of India? Well what?? This was my reaction in Umaid Bhavan palace while reading a piece of article in museum. For anyone who aren’t aware of the history behind the Umaid bhavan palace, the anecdote goes like this. Interesting Anecdote behind the palace When a period of draught followed by a curse of saint happened in Jodhpur, the farmers…
As we proceeded for an exotic stay in Jaisalmer desert camp, we observed the change of scenery slowly. Before heading to Desert in Jaisalmer, my imagination of desert was a stretch of barren, empty land with endless sand dunes eyes could see.But what awaited us in Thar desert was something different. There were barren stretches and then there were stretches filled with sands and desert plants too. I was stunned to see a different version of desert from what I…
From the never ending sand dunes to ancient forts and fortress, Jaisalmer has everything in it’s pot. You will see a peep of culture perfectly in contrast with the monochromatic or toneless desert lifestyle giving it’s all colors. We not only experienced one of the beautiful sunsets in the vast expanse of Thar desert, but also met interesting personalities during our trip to Jaisalmer. As I said, it’s not just about the breathtaking views, Jaisalmer had got many more things…
It was our first day in Jaisalmer. We started our day with a mandatory visit to Golden fort. When in the land of fort, who would afford to miss it? But what came in as a pure surprise was that the colourful shops which awaited us in the crowded lanes of Jaisalmer fort. Just as we entered the fort , my friend pointed at something colourful hanging onto our left. Allured by the beautiful embroidered masterpieces hanging all around the place,…
Think Rajasthan! Images of vast stretch of desert, majestic forts, havelis and palaces come to your mind right? No doubt Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas, is famous for its majestic forts and desert scape. I totally agree. But this time, the highlight of our trip to Rajasthan wasn’t just the majestic forts we saw, or the desert scape we experienced ; but the exemplary Rajasthani Food we savoured. Despite the paucity of water and extreme climate conditions, Rajasthanis had churned their recipes to the…
