It may come as a surprise but the desert of Rajasthan plays host to a city that called the Venice of the East or commonly known by its name, Udaipur. Although what’s more famous are the Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan, Udaipur stands out for being the City of Lakes in this land dominated by [...]
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Rajasthan Tour- A Taste of its Architectural Heritage
December 2nd, 2010 
Amjad Khan Selecting your favorite among the forts and palaces in Rajasthan is akin to asking a mother to pick her most beloved child from her brood. As cliched and melodramatic as this comparison is, it’s only when you’ve visited a few of Rajasthan’s beautifully restored and preserved monuments that you’ll understand how no other comparison holds [...]
Almost There on an India Tour
November 30th, 2010 Amjad Khan It’s not possible always to drive into Rajasthan to catch a glimpse of its Forts and Palaces. I’m sure the Royals thought of this which is why the entire stretch from Delhi to the desert state is dotted with impressive bastions that boast of the glorious past India enjoyed. So when on an India tour [...]
The New Rajasthan Royals
November 29th, 2010 Amjad Khan The Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan are of course one of the biggest reasons to get there and what makes the visit truly worth it is that you can live in most of them. This is all thanks to great conservation efforts and the generosity of some royals who’ve opened their hearts and homes to [...]
Heard of Anjolie Ela Menon? India Tours are Full of Surprises
September 22nd, 2010 Amjad Khan Have you heard of Anjolie Ela Menon, the painter? May be not. What about the Neemrana Fort Palace? Maybe yes. But the point of these questions is not to test your general knowledge only to let you know that the Neemrana fort is Menon’s favourite getaway when she’s on a holiday in Rajasthan. And why [...]
