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05/08/2022

02/08/2022

HOLI 2023 IS ON THE CARDS 🎉🎊

An Iconic Royal Rajasthan your is in the making.

Limited spots available (Only 10).

Possible dates are from 28 February to 10 March.

A bucket-list trip crafted especially for people who always wanted to go on a subcontinent adventure!

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02/08/2022

SIX SENSES has arrived in INDIA🇮🇳🎉🎊

A beautiful 14th-century fort sensitively converted to become a Six Senses sanctuary of well-being.

Originally owned by a Rajasthani Royal Family.

The significant conservation effort incorporates two palaces and two temples within the walled fort.

The design of Six Senses resort in Rajasthan reinterprets the gracious and regal ambiance of a bygone era dating back 700 years.

Come and live the Maharaja Lifestyle for a day or two at Six Senses near a Tiger Reserve.

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01/08/2022

Isn't it stunning?

It's one of the secret destination in the Land of Maharajas, Rajasthan.

It's an ideal location to spend a night between Jodhpur and Udaipur.

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01/08/2022

The Taj of Jodhpur.

This structure in Jodhpur is inspired by the infamous Taj Mahal.

A must stop when you visit Jodhpur city on your Rajasthan trip.

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29/07/2022

One of our Hotel Partners in Rajasthan.

Pal Garh is more unstinting for its resplendent expanses that garner pleasure and peace of mind for the travellers.

The benevolent gateway to Rajasthan’s luxury vacations away from the city.

Pal Garh encompasses grand dining arcades, intriguing museums featuring a collection of weapons, cannons, treasuries, car models, artefacts, a swimming pool and baronial heritage rooms; each restored by keeping its original essence alive.

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24/07/2022

Ahhichatragarh Fort literally translates into ‘fort of the hooded cobra’ is situated in Nagaur. Spread over 36 acres, the fort was in a state of neglect till the 1980s.

In 1985 the fort was placed in the care of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust.

The fort has gradually been restored to its former glory with the support of four grants from the Getty Foundation, two from the UK-based Helen Hamlyn Trust and contributions from the Mehrangarh Museum Trust.

The Palaces and historic spaces display period furniture, objects and an amazing group of wall paintings.

In 2002 the Fort of Nagaur won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation.

It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2011-2013. The Nagaur Fort hosts the World Sacred Spirit Festival every year.

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24/07/2022

Perched above the rolling waves of the Arabian Sea, tranquil Niraamaya can captivate guests for days on end.

The hotel’s culinary programme is exceptional, and the hotel customises cooking classes to showcase dishes or ingredients to please each guest.

For the real sea-to-table experience, accompany the chefs to the dock to select a fish to prepare for dinner. The team can then arrange candlelit dinner in the yoga pavilion overlooking the sea or on a secluded strip of beach.

The Niraamaya Spa alone is worth a journey, and books up well in advance. The menu of à la carte treatments has enough to please any spa enthusiast, but the ultra-devoted can join month-long retreats for maximal relaxation.

Niraamaya’s remote location is part of its appeal, but there are plenty of activities nearby for those eager to explore the best of Kerala.

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23/07/2022

Rajmahal Palace offers 13 rooms and suites and two spectacular Royal Apartments. Each room unites classic and contemporary styles, resulting in a perfect example of Indian Art Deco.

The palace has magnificent, serene gardens and a gorgeous Art Deco-style swimming pool.

The walls of the palace tell stories of Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’, and are a unique oasis for a romantic stay that exudes luxury.

Rajmahal Palace is located at the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site — Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

The city holds some priceless national treasures such as Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace.

22/07/2022

The scenic backwaters of Kerala comprise a serene stretch of lakes, canals and lagoons located parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea.

The backwater regions of Kerala are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The tranquil backwater cruises are a once in a lifetime experience.

Alappuzha, known as the 'Venice of the East', is especially popular for its houseboat cruises where you can soak in nature at its finest form.

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22/07/2022

Kothari’s Patwa Haveli is one of the finest, oldest and the largest havelis in Jaisalmer, which is full of artistic work in each corner, be it gracefully carved pillars, façade or the balconies (Jharokhas).

Kothari’s Patwa Haveli bears expensive decorated items that were imported from various countries.

The murals and interiors have derived inspiration from the Rajputi, Mughal as well as Victorian architecture.

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15/07/2022

Varanasi is the India of your imagination. This is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism.

Pilgrims come to the Ganges here to wash away sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Most visitors agree Varanasi is magical – but not for the faint-hearted. Intimate rituals of life and death take place in public, and the sights, sounds and smells of the mazelike old town can be intense.

Still, the so-called City of Light is one of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth.

Strolling the ghats or watching sunrise from a boat on the Ganges are a highlight, and confronting the reality and ritual of death can be a powerful experience.

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15/07/2022

Kolkata, or Calcutta as it was formerly called, is the present capital of the eastern state of West Bengal and one of the most densely populated cities in India.

Kolkata became a British trading post in the last part of the 17th Century. The city that once served as the showpiece capital of the British power in India is noted for its colonial buildings including the grand Victoria Memorial.

Other important sights include the Howrah Bridge, an engineering marvel that links the city and Howrah Station, and the Indian Museum.

Gateway to eastern India and home to prominent intellectuals, the city is known for its easy pace and intellectual prowess.

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14/07/2022

India is known for its variety of different cultures and traditions.

Here in each community, it has its own distinctive identity through their standard of living, food, clothing, religion, and so on. One distinct feature in every culture that defines them is the headgear that they wear.

Every culture has created its own unique and creative headgear. Wearing a headgear adds pride to the whole attire; you can say that it, in a way, completes your look. Each of these headgears has its purpose like religious, social, decoration, protection, etc.

These headgears have a variety of styles, and these styles distinguishes the person wearing it according to their region or religion.

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13/07/2022

Stucco Art of South India.

As the tradition dictates, this stucco sculpture is not ‘signed’ by anybody neither, even though it is not that old. The sculptors knew stucco techniques for millennia. Some historians opine that the pyramids were plastered white.

The Greeks and Romans are known to have used stucco in constructions and sculptures. It must be during this period that Sangam-era Tamils learned this technique from the maritime traders.

Numerous imperial Chola period temples have their façades decorated using this technique. With the invention of Portland cement in 1843, the traditional method of making lime-based stucco was replaced by cement-based ones.

The drawback of cement stucco is that its life-span is low compared to that of plastered stucco. The first cement factory in India was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1904, and within a decade, it became popular due to its low cost.

Since then, this sort of painted cement sculptures has been decorating the façades and premises of the new temples, standing in stark contrast to the granite and bronze sculptures that were carved to withstand for long period.

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12/07/2022

🐦Songpasserine Flycatcher, spotted perched on a tree branch in Shillong, Meghalaya.

With almost 1301 recorded species of birds, India is a paradise for all bird lovers. Be it the terrestrial birds, endemic birds or the migratory ones, India is home to all.

A large variety of landscapes and forests attract a number of foreign birds also.

Tourists can visit the top bird sanctuaries in India destinations in order to have a marvellous and unique experience.

From Kashmir to Kerala, from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there are a lot of bird sanctuaries in India to choose from.

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Birding your coming soon!

12/07/2022

Who wouldn’t be interested in a giant, crispy Indian-style crepe?

Dosa is very similar to a crepe and is a very popular street food in India. Dosa is famous for its simple ingredients, interesting flavors, and even its sweet aroma.

Love it for how easy and clean the ingredients are. It can be eaten as a snack, as breakfast, or really anytime you’re in the mood! 

Originating in southern India, Dosa has been around since the 5th century AD. It’s said that Dosa was first referenced by Chalukya King Somesvara III in Tamil literature in 1054 AD.

Like many Indian foods, Dosa has many different variations depending on region and occasion.  

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11/07/2022

📍Stok Palace, Ladakh State, India

Stok Palace in northern most state of India on a winter day. The palace is still the summer home of the Ladakhi royal family.

Towering over a hill overlooking the valley of Singey Sangpo, popularly known as the Indus River, the 200-year old Stok Palace is an endearing landmark, historically, aesthetically, architecturally and socially.

Occupying a high altar of reverence amongst the people of Ladakh, the Namgyal dynasty has resided in the Stok Palace for centuries now.

Opened to the public in 1980 with the blessings of the Dalai Lama, Stok Palace today is a boutique and heritage hotel in Ladakh that encapsulates all that this mysterious and beautiful land is.

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11/07/2022

View of Kanchenjunga peak from Tashi viewpoint in Gangtok of Sikkim.

Sikkim was its own mountain kingdom till 1975 and still retains a very distinctive personality.

The meditative, mural-filled traditional monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism coexist with Hindu shrines of the ever-growing Nepali community, with both religions creating some astonishing latter-day megasculptures to adorn the skyline.

Hassle-free and warm-hearted, it's a state that's all too easy to fall in love with, explaining perhaps why permit regulations prevent foreigners staying too long or going too far.

Clean, green and 'all organic' since 2016, Sikkim is mostly a maze of plunging, supersteep valleys thick with lush subtropical woodlands and rhododendron groves, rising in the north to the spectacular white-top peaks of the eastern Himalaya.

When clouds clear, an ever-thrilling experience from many a ridge-top perch is spotting the world's third-highest mountain, Khangchendzonga (8598m), on the northwestern dawn horizon.

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11/07/2022

Stretched majestically along the top of a 3km-long plateau overlooking Gwalior, the fort is a dominant, unmissable sight, full of fascinating palaces, temples, museums and other buildings.

Much of the fort is now occupied by the prestigious private Scindia School, established by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia in 1897 for the education of Indian nobility.

There are two approaches to the fort, both uphill treks. Vehicles can drive up the west side through the Urvai Gate, but this approach is an anticlimax compared with the formidable view of the fort from the eastern approach, which is well worth the walk.

Don’t, however, miss the rock sculptures part way down the western side.

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11/07/2022

Jaisalmer – The home of the Thar Desert, is a place that is located bang in the desert located close to the magnanimous Jaisalmer Fort.

The Gadisar Lake was built by the Raja Rawal Jaisal, as a perennial source of water in the arid Jaisalmer.

The Gadisar got its name from Maharawal Gadsi Singh who renovated this beautiful lake.

The lake is one of the go-to places for witnessing the sunrises and sunsets and makes for a perfect place to spend time in tranquillity and peace.

Today, the lake offers scintillating views of the serene and peaceful environment around the lake and is one of the most frequented places in Jaisalmer by locals and travellers alike.

The distant view of the Jaisalmer Fort is also mesmerising which stands atop the mountains gloriously.

There are also chhatris located in the middle of the lake, where you can take a boat ride and spend some time admiring the pristine beauty of the lake.

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11/07/2022

Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

The vast and dream like Chilika Lagoon is situated on the east-coast of India. It is the largest brackish Water Lagoon with estuarine character that sprawls along the east coast. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl found anywhere on the Indian sub-continent.

It is one of the hotspot of biodiversity in the country, and some rare, vulnerable and endangered species listed in the IUCN Red List of threatened Animals inhabit in the lagoon for atleast part of their life cycle.

Chilika is an integral part of the culture of coastal Odisha.

Chilika supports some of the largest congregation of migratory birds in the country, particularly during the winter.

Flocks of migratory waterfowl arrive from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea, remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and South East Asia, Ladakh and the Himalayas, to feed and breed in its fertile waters. In 1989-90 an estimated two million birds visited the Lake.

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09/07/2022

India is a land of surprises. Here, you can expect the unexpected and witness the impossible becoming possible.

India is also where you will find the Bishnoi people - men and women ready to die for trees and animals. The Bishnois' dedication to protecting wildlife is unparalleled.

Bishnoi women breastfeed orphaned antelope fawns, and men patrol the land to ensure no animal is harmed or hunted.

The community believes in - "sir santhe rukh rahe to bhi sasto jaan" meaning "even if our head gets chopped off to save a tree from being cut, it is a small sacrifice for us."

In this picture, Mr. Red is with a village head of Bishnoi community near Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

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09/07/2022

If I can see pain in your eyes then share with me your tears.
If I can see joy in your eyes then share with me your smile.

An image of a girl shot in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

09/07/2022

Sanganer is a small township situated approximately 10 miles away from Jaipur is known for its famous handmade paper industry and the textile printing industry.

Floral and block prints textiles are a specialty with the Sanganer block printers and artisans.

The idea behind the handmade paper industry was initiated by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728.

Apart from the flourishing textile industry, Sanganer is also known for its medieval ruins and primeval temples that are deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of the settlement.

Some of the main tourist attractions at Sanganer are the Jain temples-the most prominent one being the 'Shri Digambar Jain Temple', the paper and print industries, and the remnants of a bygone, regal era.

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29/06/2022

Still surrounded by crumbling city walls and three surviving gates, the vibrant, bustling Shahjahanabad,.

Built over a period of 10 years by Emperor Shah Jahan, is very much a separate city -- predominantly a labyrinth of tiny lanes crowded with rickshaws, and lined with 17th-century havelis (Indian mansions), their balustrades broken and once-ornate facades defaced with rusted signs and sprouting satellite dishes.

Old Delhi is inhabited by a predominantly Muslim population whose lives revolve around work and the local mosque, much as it was a century ago.

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29/06/2022

'At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…’

This historic speech marked India’s independence from British rule and simultaneously made the Red Fort in Delhi a politically significant monument, which now acts as the setting for the independence day celebrations each year.

However, the Red Fort has been a strategically important monument through the ages, due to Delhi being the capital city for a good part of the Mughal rule in India.

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29/06/2022

Delhi’s history is often spoken of in terms of its seven cities.

These were fortified settlements, established by various rulers between the 11th and 17th centuries, now swallowed by the sprawling city of today.

The sixth Delhi is the Purana Qila, or Old Fort, a 16th-century stone fort near the eastern edge of the city, and a particularly good place from which to tell the story of Delhi’s urban development.

After the partition of India in 1947, the Qila sheltered thousands who were fleeing Delhi, as well as those who had moved there. Many remained until the early 1960s.

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27/06/2022

📍Emerald Lake, Ooty, Tail Nadu, South India.

Nestled in the Nilgiri hills at an elevation of about 2,240m, Ooty is one of the most popular hill stations in India.

Also referred to as the “Queen of the Western Ghats,” the lush green hills, tea plantations, well-known tourist spots, and a pleasant climate make Ooty one of the most favourite summer destinations for the locals and thousands of international tourists.

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27/06/2022

At Kumbalgarh Fort in Rajasthan.

Second longest wall in the world.

27/06/2022

Picturesque and elegant, Udaipur is known by many names, including “the City of Lakes”.

Undoubtedly one of India’s most romantic cities, it nestles between the glassy waters of its famous lakes and the ancient Aravelli Hills.

Although it is one of Rajasthan’s largest cities, modern Udaipur manages to retain a charming small town vibe.

At the heart of the city lies the serene Lake Pichola, with the Old City sprawled along its east bank.

Built along a series of gentle hills, narrow winding streets, full of abrupt twists and turns, give way to spectacular marble palaces, hibiscus-laden gardens, sparkling fountains and pavilions. This dreamy destination has inspired many an artist and literary enthusiast.

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27/06/2022

Fort Kochi, Kerela, Southern most state of India with stunning landscapes.

These huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that that droop towards the waters like over-sized hammocks have become a hallmark that represents Fort Kochi on the tourist map.

Chinese fishing nets is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He, from the court of the Kubla Khan. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.

They are made of teak wood and bamboo poles, work on the principle of balance.

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27/06/2022

Thiksey Monastery is one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh, northern most state of India.

This monastery is often compared with the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet on account of its general appearance, as it occupies the entire south face of a hill.

At the top of the monastery are buildings painted red and yellow followed by a tumbledown of small one-room box-like houses for the lamas, which are punctuated by large rectangular buildings at intervals.

Today, the entire monastery area is well laid-out with a large walled compound at the foothill and several small structures to hold the annual Photang ceremony.

The route leading up to the monastery is line with chortens (stupas) and mane (prayer) walls.

25/06/2022

Ranakpur is a village located in the lush green valley of Aravalli mountain ranges in Pali district of Rajasthan, in western India.

It is home to one of the biggest and most important Jain temple complexes of India, covering an area of nearly 48,000 square feet area, and has 29 halls, 80 domes and supported by 1444 marble pillars, each of them intricately and artistically carved, yet no two of them are alike.

The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built by a wealthy Jain businessman named Dharma Shah under the patronage of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century.

According to local legend Dharma Shah had a celestial vision that left in his heart a burning determination to build a temple in honor of Adinath, the founder of the Jain religion.

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25/06/2022

The life must go on.

25/06/2022

Bharatpur is famous for its wonderful Unesco-listed Keoladeo National Park, a wetland and significant bird sanctuary.

This tremendous bird sanctuary and national park has long been recognised as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds.

In a good monsoon season over one-third of the park can be submerged, hosting over 360 species within its 29 sq km.

By far the best time to visit this park is October to February, when you should see many migratory birds.

At other times, or even after poor monsoon conditions, it can be dry and relatively bird-free

If here for the park, the city also has a few historic vestiges and a good museum worth visiting too.

Bharatpur hosts the boisterous and colourful Brij Festival just prior to Holi celebrations.

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23/06/2022

THE 953 WINDOWS COVERING THE lace-like facade of the Palace of the Winds were designed to allow the ladies of the royal court to watch the drama of the streets unobserved behind their delicate latticework.

Known as Hawa Mahal in Hindi, the Palace of the Winds was constructed in 1799 for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as part of the women’s section of the enormous City Palace at the center of Jaipur.

The facade we see from the street is essentially an enormous screened porch, one room deep in most places.

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23/06/2022

Shots of Amer fort, Jaipur.

21/06/2022

A beautiful shot of a man from Rajasthan with his quintessential turban.

Rajasthan, biggest state in India, is known for its turbans. More than 100 different kinds of turbans styles seems to be prevalent in this part of India.

Turban used to represent the social standing of a person in this part of the country even to this day.

Different turban for different occasions is also a common norm.

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