Tamhini in Mulshi Taluka near Pune is a small village in northern Western Ghats. It is blessed with emerald green forests, cascading waterfalls and lush green valleys. It has been recently declared as a wildlife sanctuary. Tamhini’s biodiversity is much talked about since it is home to unique and myriad flora and fauna. As enthusiastic […]
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The Sagar Talao, or Sagar Lake, is the largest lake in Mandu. It is close to the MPT Malwa Resort, which the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation runs. We stayed at a cottage facing the lake on the same property. The monuments near the lake are called the Sagar Talao Group of Monuments. Malik Mughith’s
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The Royal Enclosure north of Mandu is the prime attraction. Everything about this enclave is majestic and regal, from the lakes to the palaces to spas and even an opera theatre. The splendid architecture and water management mechanism are a testimony to how advanced the makers were in design and engineering. Watching the sheer size
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Mandu is a hidden gem of Madhya Pradesh known for its natural beauty, spectacular architecture and tales of love of the royals. At the epicentre of Mandu Fort are the village, bus stop and market. The monuments in this area are called Village Group or Central Group of Monuments. The main structures in this group
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Mandu, located in Vindhya ranges 2000 feet above sea level, was a town that flourished in the 8th century. It was ruled by several dynasties like the Parmar Kings, Gurjar Kings, Khiljis and Mughals. Known as the ‘City of Joy’ Mandu is known for its natural beauty, stunning architecture and narratives of kings and queens.
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Mandu, in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, is known for its history, stunning architecture and natural beauty. It was once the capital of the Malwa Sultanate, and hence, there are many historical monuments spread across the length and breadth of Mandu. The monuments are divided into groups, and it’s best you explore them groupwise
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Maheshwar, situated on the banks of the Narmada River, is known as a pilgrimage centre and also for its temple fort complex and handwoven Maheshwari sarees. This city has also been mentioned in the Ramayan and Mahabharat. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar worked diligently for the welfare and upliftment of the people of Maheshwar and has been
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If you are a foodie with an ardent interest for street foods, then Indore will not disappoint you. The sights, smells and textures of the piping hot jalebis, turmeric yellow pohe and crisp namkeens are a big draw. Chappan Dukan, or 56 shops and Sarafa Bazar, are havens for Indore Street food lovers. If you’re
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Indore in Madhya Pradesh state is a buzzing city aptly called its state’s commercial capital. Known earlier for its textile trading, the city has made enormous progress in economic, social and cultural domains. The city gets its name from the Indeshwar temple built in the 18th century. The Maratha Peshwas handed it over to Malhar
Jaipur is a shoppers’ paradise, and more so for an array of handcrafted products available here. The city has many handcrafting techniques that go back over four centuries. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (1688-1743) from Kachwaha dynasty was instrumental in promoting the various arts and crafts and providing livelihood to the artisans. Blue Pottery, Hand
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