Forts In Rajasthan

The Achalgarh fort is located almost 11 kms away from the hilly city of Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular attractions of the city, especially for tourists. The fort is currently in ruins but makes for a great place to explore and spend some time just marveling at the beauty of the erstwhile grand structu...

One of the most famous attractions of the city, the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is a massive fort right in the heart of the city. Earlier referred to as Chintamani, the  Junagarh Fort was renamed in the 20th century. The new parts of the city was built around this fort, nearly 1.5 kms away from the city center. The fort is ho...

The cycling tour in Jaipur is an eco friendly way of exploring the ‘Pink City’. To explore the exquisite architecture and to admire the entire city, the hilltop forts and the massive villages, cycling is the best way. The temples and shrines can also be added to the list of places covered during the tour.

A cycle tour in ...

For the adventure lover, an elephant ride in Jaipur is a must. Elephants are majestic creatures and were among the most valuable assets of the maharajas in the olden times. Gifting and receiving elephants was highly beneficial for the maharajas and the chiefs. The elephant rides at Amer Fort in Jaipur is among the top most ...

Amber Fort is the most famous tourist attraction of pink city, Jaipur which is located at distance of about 10 to 12 kilometres which is short drive away from main city. The palace was beautifuly constructed by Raja Man Singh in 1592 Century and further construction was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in 18th century. The grea...

Sheesh Mahal in Jaipur is as beautiful as other mirror halls built in different royal residences of its time in India. Famous for intricate mirror work, this pavilion was built in the Amber Fort by the imperial family. The construction began under the orders of Man Singh in the 16th century and it was finished in 1727. It i...

Towering over the city of Jodhpur and the reason that Jodhpur flourished as it did throughout history, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is the impregnable fortress of the Rathore clan built by Rao Jodha around the 1460s.

Mehrangarh Fort History

One year after the accession of Rao Jodha – the 15th Rathore ruler – the Mehrangarh ...

Delve into the enchanting past of the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, the Sun City of Rajasthan. A part of this palace is a hotel owned by the Taj group and the other part is a museum that depicts the history and culture of Rajasthan.

Umaid Bhawan Palace History

After the reign of Pratap Singh, Jodhpur went through a dro...

Jaswant Thada is one of the most visited monuments in Jodhpur. It is a white marble mausoleum and a stunning piece of architecture and depicts the superiority of Indian craftsmanship. The domes and intricate wall ceilings define the Rajasthani culture very well and reflect the Indian art of architecture. The mausoleum also ...