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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Before Jaipur it was Amer that was the capital of the Jaipur state. Perched on the Hill of Eagles (Cheel ka Teel) in Aravallis, 11 km from Jaipur, is the Amer or Amber Fort. Like the Hawa Mahal, it is the most frequented site by tourists visiting Jaipur. The Amer Fort, along with the forts
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Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur in the 18th century. It’s a collection of astronomical instruments for measuring time, the position of stars and planets, predicting eclipses and other celestial measurements. Some of these instruments could predict the onset of monsoons, floods, and famines and how hot the summers would
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Jaipur, the pink city in Rajasthan, has been part of the Golden Triangle frequented by tourists worldwide. Sawai Jai Singh of the Kacchawah dynasty founded the city in 1727 A.D. Its imposing forts, astronomical observatory, royal palaces and vibrant bazaars have attracted Indian and foreign tourists alike. We had visited Jaipur two decades back and
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What the Taj Mahal is to Agra, Hawa Mahal is to Jaipur. Located on a busy road near Sireh Deodhi and Johari Bazars, the iconic monument is thronged by tourists for Instagrammable pics. But there is more to Hawa Mahal than the obligatory selfie with it. On our earlier visits to Jaipur, we had only
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