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CategoryBasgo Monastery, Ladakh – Ruins of Palace and Fort
About the blog: Basgo Monastery is a beautiful and important place to visit in Ladakh. Located...
Rani ki Vav, Patan – The Queen of Stepwells Built by a Queen
Rani ki Vav in Patan Gujarat is the only stepwell that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, also found on 100 Rs note. The stepwell was built by Queen Udaymati of Solanki dynasty in memory of her late husband King Bhimadeva I.
Sun Temple Modhera, Gujarat – History, Architecture & Interesting Facts
About this Blog: Sun Temple Modhera is one of the finest temples of India and has been on my...
NARANAG TEMPLE COMPLEX – Ancient Shiva Temple of Kashmir
About this blog: Naranag, a picturesque hamlet in the Wangat Valley is known for its ancient Shiva...
Chausath Yogini Temple Morena – Looking for the Esoteric in Mitawali
We have always been fascinated by esoteric aspects of religion, drawn to the mysticism of cultures...
Varanasi to Sarnath Day Trip – The Ultimate Travel Guide
Sarnath is one of the major pilgrimages for the Buddhists for this is the place where Lord Buddha...
Kakanmath Temple, Hidden Gem of Morena – Ruins that Defy Gravity
I was looking at the yellow mustard fields as we drove on the almost deserted roads through the...
Bateshwar Temple Complex, Morena – Symphony on Stones
There is a typical charm about ruins, old stones and buildings. The stones and ruins all seem to...
Interesting and Famous Temples in North India & Others
In continuation of our series on Temples of India, this article is dedicated to some of the famous...
Famous Temples of South India That You Must Visit
There is no doubt that the southern part of India boasts of some of the most beautiful and...
Famous Temples in India That You Must Visit
India is a land of diversity that can be seen in her culture, religion, language and even...
Bhaktapur Durbar Square – things to do in and around
Bhaktapur was the first place that we visited on our Nepal trip. It was not a planned decision...
Neermahal Palace on Rudrasagar Lake – The Iconic Attraction of Tripura
Neermahal or the water palace stands proudly on a marshy island in Rudrasagar Lake. The palace is...
Temples of Bagan that should not be missed
Once upon a time, there were as many as 10000 temples and pagodas in Bagan, an impressive...
Amer Fort – A must visit place in Jaipur
I was speechless at the sheer opulence of the place! The huge courtyard, the majestic gates and...
Terracotta Temples of Baranagar, Murshidabad
I stood stunned as I looked at the complex yet magnificent terracotta designs in front of me. I...
Chittorgarh – tales written in devotion and courage
While the country burned over the issue of “Padmavati” or “Padmaavat”, I quietly decided to pay a...
Konark Sun Temple – the Poetry on stone
1200 master craftsmen and 12 long years of dedication built a masterpiece that is has gone down in...
Historical Hampi – a complete travel guide
Hampi was in our bucket list for long. The place has everything that could possibly pull us...
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjore or Thanjavur Big Temple of Cholas
Fascinating history, brilliant architecture and some rather interesting stories made...
64 Yogini Temple, Jabalpur
A visit to the Chausath Yogini or 64 Yogini Temple near Bhedaghat at Jabalpur was completely by...
Jatar Deul – History Unexplained
The name ‘Jatar Deul’ itself invoked a keen interest in us. And on hearing about it, we were much...
Agrasen ki Baoli – A haunted step well in the heart of Delhi
Agrasen ki Baoli – the name itself piqued our interest to a great height while we were researching...
Jama Masjid – Mosque with a view of the world
Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India – one of the jewels being built by Emperor Shah Jahan....
Humayun’s Tomb – Abode of Peace
Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi is one of the place I had been always fascinated since I read about it in...
Bhul Bhulaiya, Lucknow – History, Facts and Timings
They say it is a confusing maze, a place where you should not venture alone. You might get lost in...
Bara Imambara Lucknow – Images, Facts, History and Timings
The Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulayia are the most imposing and beautiful structures of Lucknow. The Imambara is neither a mosque nor a mausoleum. It is a place where the Shia Muslims gather together for various ceremonies especially the Muharram.
Maluti – Unknown Village in Jharkhand with 108 Terracotta Temples
Maluti, a nondescript hamlet is situated near the Bengal– Jharkhand border at Dumka district of...
Adina Mosque (Masjid), Malda – Images, Timings and How to Reach
The Adina Mosque is situated about 16 km from the town of Malda. It was built by Sultan Sikandar...
Wah Taj ! – Taj Mahal at Agra
"The Taj Mahal rises above the banks of the river like a solitary tear suspended on the cheek of...
The Hemis Monastery – Ladakh
Hemis Monastery is the largest monastery in Ladakh, and perhaps one of the most beautiful one....
20 MAGNIFICENT MONASTERIES OF LADAKH and How to Reach There
About this blog: Ladakh is a land of wonders. Not only is the place known for its rugged beauty,...