If historical forts and monuments attract you, if you are a lover of mouth watering ‘kachoris’, and if you’re looking for a city rich in tradition with a blend of modernity then Jaipur is the right place to be in. Jaipur presents a contrasting image to the one that comes in mind when a person thinks of Rajasthan…

Many people think that Pondicherry was only under French control, but it is not so. The Dutch, Portuguese, English and Danes have been to this former fishing village which has now turned into a major port city. This former French town …

Egypt is a mystical land of deep history and culture. Near its capital city, Cairo stands one of the greatest marvels of ancient architecture: the Pyramids at Giza.Though there are many pyramids spread across Egypt and some in Mexico, the ones…

Calcutta, Kolkata, The City of Joy- this is a city known by many names and colored in as many hues. The erstwhile capital of British India, Kolkata, is a beautiful collage of the English imperial culture and the traditional Bengali way of life, interspersed …

Rishikesh, the holy city in the state of Uttrakhand is a tourist favorite place throughout the year. Situated on the banks of the holy River Ganga, the city is listed amongst the must watch destinations in all the tourist guides. Rishikesh is 25kms…

Dharamshala came into being in 1849 when it was selected as a site to accommodate a native regiment that was being raised in the town. It is divided into two parts – lower Dharamshala which is the civil and business area with courts…

Sikkim is a land which will make you feel like you’ve walked into a different world. A small state lying [...]

If you are a beach lover, relish a wide variety of sea food and enjoy being in the lap of nature, then Goa is the place for you. Located on the west coast of India, Goa is renowned for its beaches, places of worship, world heritage and of course…

In the map of India we can see the northeast as an almost separate entity geographically, linked as it is to the entire landmass of India by what is commonly known as the ‘chicken-neck’. Nurtured by this exclusive existence, the northeastern…

Last month I went to this very small city called Kuchaman city. Not many people have heard about this town, which is situated in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan about 110 kms away from the state capital and my hometown, Jaipur…