Places

Lisbon or Lisboa, the city on the banks of River Tagus with seven hills is the capital of Portugal. The city is full of stunning architecture, vantage points that provide panoramic views, museums with curated collections, and aesthetic neighbourhoods. The cobblestone streets, lined with pastel-hued houses with red roofs decorated with wrought iron balconies and

Puri, in Odisha state, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, is well known for its picturesque beaches, the Jagannath Temple and the famous Rath Yatra. It is the gateway to Konark, home to the famous Sun Temple. Puri, Konark, and Bhubaneshwar form the Golden Triangle of Odisha. The city is famous amongst all

Odisha, on the east coast of India, is known for its handicrafts and tribal art forms. What if we told you that there are villages where the residents are artists and art is their primary source of livelihood? Pipli is known for its applique and patchwork, while Raghurajpur is famous for its Pattachitra paintings. Pipli

At a short distance from Bhubaneshwar are the Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves on opposite hills. They are Jain caves, which date back to the 2nd Century BC. Udaygiri Hill has eighteen caves, while Khandagiri Hill has fifteen. Read on to learn how we went about exploring Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves in Odisha. History of Udaygiri

Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Odisha state in the West of India, boasts numerous temples dating back to the 3rd Century BC. Numerous attractions are nearby, like Udaygiri, Khandagiri Caves, and Dhauli Shanti Stupa. Bhubaneshwar is also popular among tourists because of its proximity to Puri, home to the famous Jagannath Temple and Konark, known for

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

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

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

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.