A Visit to the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri – Part I
In 16th Century, childless and desperate for a heir, The Great Mughal Emperor Akbar undertook a pilgrimage on foot to the shrine of Khwaja…
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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur – A Photo Essay
I have not been to many forts and am essentially not a fort fan but I had been to my share of them like…
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Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer – Pics and Review
Jaisalmer has many many hotels for its small area and population, but heck, the city survives on heritage tourism. There are hotels right in…
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Shimmering Jaisalmer – Sand Dunes, Fossils and a vacant village
This is continuation to my previous story. Click here to read that. By now the only big thing which was left to do was…
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Shimmering Jaisalmer, a timeless experience – 1
Its called ‘The Golden city’, for the color, an apt enough reason one would say. Looking beyond the color, you would find Jaisalmer to…
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Karni Mata temple – Not for the faint hearted
Besides the religious significance, the Karni Mata Temple is also a significant piece of art. Built in the late 19th century and finished in the early 20th century, under the patronage of Maharaja Ganga Singh of Binaker, the temple architecture reflects the Mughal style of artistry.
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