"Lucknow, the ""Constantinople of India"" is popularly known as the city of Nawabs and is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of River Gomti and its history dates back to the time of Suryavanshi dynasty. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula founded this city, which served as the capital of Awadh. It is indeed in this period that…
"Gwalior is a celebrated city of true royals, situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, which is world-renowned for its majestic fort. The city has been a chronicler of the rise and fall of many dynasties, from the Tomars in the 13th century to Mughals to Marathas and then finally it was under the Scindias. Gwalior is well connected with…
"Over the centuries, Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, has strongly influenced the art, culture, cuisines and aesthetics of northern India. Lucknows ascendancy during the Mughal era made it a cultural powerhouse and different forms of art including various dance styles were originated and reinvented during this period. Mughal influence is quite evident in Lucknow and a…
"If you are craving for a royal gourmet in India, then there is no place better than the city of Nawabs that could satiate your palate. Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh (UP), was traditionally the capital of a central region in the UP known as Awadh. The Nawabs of Awadh, who were famous for their hedonistic lifestyle and…
"Boarding a train like Maharajas' Express in itself is grandeur and opulent feeling and the world-class dining facilities and service rendered on the train heightens the joy and delight of the guests. Tourists boarding this train are sure to be surprised with the amazing facilities and hospitalities that will expose them to the living style of erstwhile maharajas. The fine…
"The state of Rajasthan in India is a renowned tourist attraction and the reason behind its popularity is its rich heritage along with amazing and unique culture. Tourists who wish to have a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of India will surely enjoy the trip of Bishnoi Village that rightly showcases the strong age-old traditions along with the opulent…
"Gulabo popularly known as Gulabo Sapera is an eminent folk dancer of Rajasthan, who was born and brought up in a traditional family of nomadic tribe or snake charmers. Associated with Rajasthan traditional folk dance Kalbelia, she has become synonymous with this form of dance. In the span of her 30 years of career, she has been felicitated with several…
"Situated on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of the prominent historical cities in India.Its celebrated history is replete with numerous instances of incursions, usurpation, and establishment of new ascendancy.Though, it was first mentioned in the great epic Mahabharata but its earliest reference as a city was made in 1475…
"Kasi or Varanasi is among the worlds oldest living cities, which is rightly termed as the religious capital of India. Situated between two small streams, Varuna and Asi that flow into the river Ganges, the city derived its name from these two streams only. The city can be best described in words of Mark Twain, who said ""Banaras is older…
"On December 7, 2014, the grand final gala ceremony of the prestigious World Travel Awards was held in the exquisite Caribbean island of Anguilla. The Holy Grail of all luxury train awards, the World's Leading Luxury Train award, was presented to Maharajas Express, which is a premium luxury train operating in the northern-western & central part of India. In fact,…
