Tag: Rajasthan

Calling it City Palace is misleading as it houses 11 different palaces. Those splendid palaces, though built by different rulers, bear a remarkable similarity. Many towers, domes, and arches embellish this complex. - Udaipur City Palace - Travelure ©

Remember Panna Dhai - the legendary nanny of Mewar royals? She had sacrificed her child when Banbir, an illegitimate son of Prithviraj, came calling to kill the royal child? But for her, Udaipur would have not existed today. - Udaipur City – An Oasis of Calm Grandeur - Travelure ©

As a living fort, it has seen a huge influx of tourists savouring pre-modernist lifestyle. They come to live like locals but seldom stay true to the cause. - Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Travelure ©

Mehrangarh also seems like an island that rose 400 feet from the plain below. The city beneath, like the waters in the sea, are all painted blue to honour a royal decree, giving Jodhpur the epithet of the blue city. - Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Travelure ©

The bulwark skirts the hilltop and has slots for cannons to fire. Little wonder as it earned the reputation of being the foremost cannon foundry near the Mughal Sultanate capital, Delhi. In fact, Jaivana, the largest cannon on wheels of its times, is still displayed here. - Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©

Today, it may be the crowning glory of Jaipur, but let us not forget that Sawai Jai Singh founded Jaipur only in the early 18th century, while Amber existed since the latter half of the 9th century! - Amber (Amer) Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©

This is my second Instagram series on Rajasthan. I did this second series as it is not possible to do justice to this state that offers culture, heritage, wildlife, landscapes, slice-of-colourful-life, and more in just one series. #Rajasthan #India #culture #travel #travelure #traveler #desert #colours #Instagram #incredibleindia - Instagram Roundup - Rural Rajasthan Rhapsody - Travelure ©

From the moment I set my eyes on it, its unmistakably royal aura engulfed me. As I entered the property, it gave me a satisfying sense of space and luxury. The lobby was well appointed with choicest artefacts and comfortable seating. The walls were tastefully decorated with ethnic displays.

My article on Kumbhalgarh has appeared in July 2016 issue of JetWings, the in-flight magazine of Jet Airways. SURROUNDED BY THE MIGHTY ARAVALLI MOUNTAINS SITS...

Rambagh Palace by Taj, Jaipur - a hunting lodge turned royal palace turned ultra-luxe 5-Star resort treats its guests like royalty. Find out how!

It isn't about taking a photograph but making a photograph. And capturing the decisive moment is critical. Travel Photography Tip - Moments - Travelure ©