A beautiful village turned into Hippie Haven. If you’re looking for peace and are happy with just basic facilities then Kasol is for you. Top things to do in Kasol Walk till Manikaran Manikaran is a pilgrimage center for Sikhs and Hindus situated 5 km from Kasol. The main attractions are the Gurudwara, Shiv temple, and hot water springs which […]
Raigad road trip in Monsoon season
This Hill Fort is one of the most significant forts in Maharashtra and testimony of many significant events. The easier way is the rope-way from the base which takes you to the top of the fort in 5 minutes. The Fort is huge and it can easily take 2-3 hours to explore all the parts of this magnanimous part of […]
Ancient Temples of India
Whenever I explore any part of India, I always try to visit old temples. I love to peek into the grand history and culture of our beautiful country. I feel our ancestors spent generations building these beautiful temples. We can definitely spend a few hours soaking in their tranquillity. I will keep on adding more to the list as and […]
Ranakpur – treat to eyes and soul.
Dedicated to the first Tirthankara Lord Adinath Ranakpur Jain temple ~ 100kms from Udaipur is the largest & one of the most important temples of Jain Culture. It is also a popular tourist destination and is visited by Indian as well as foreign tourists. Temple was built by a Jain businessman in the 15th century amidst the forest in the […]
Elephanta Caves
Originally Gharapuri (city of caves), these are a collection of rock-cut caves on an island ~ 10kms away from the Gateway of India. Built somewhere between the 5th and 6th centuries by various Hindu Kings. Portuguese removed the stone at the entrance which had inscription details, which were unfortunately lost later on. Caves got their modern name from the Portuguese […]
Kumbhalgarh – The Great Wall Of India
This Mewar Fort is a World Heritage Site built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. It is one of the largest forts in the world. Kumbhalgarh separates Mewar and Marwar from each other and has served many Mewar rulers as a refuge in times of conflict. Due to its strategic position and Fort remained invincible. Historic Significance The present […]
Tosh
Tosh is a small village in the deep valley of the exotic Himalayas. It is less explored and perfect for people looking for some solitude. Once you reach Tosh you can either do day treks to nearby villages or simply relax and take it slow with no itinerary in mind. Here I am summing up our 2 days in Tosh. […]
Step-wells of Indian
Step-wells are deep wells where water is reached by descending a set of steps. Due to long dry summers and very little rain, water levels drop in regions like Rajasthan & Gujarat. Step-wells over the centuries evolved to reach extremely low water levels and for other water-related requirements. Due to their architecture, they even acted as ancient air conditioners. These […]
Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest fort in India. Chittor was the capital of “The Kingdom of Mewar” till the Royal family moved to Udaipur. Chittorgarh is a symbol of Rajput Chivalry resistance and bravery and has witnessed a lot of bloodshed over centuries due to its strategic position and importance. The Ruins run chills down the […]
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At some stage of life, you want to trace back your roots and understand them better. This is my journey about knowing India, Sanatana, Kashmir more 🙂