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Month: December 2014

A Look into the History and Antiquity of the Ancient City Varanasi

Destination

“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, […]

Maharajas Express- Fortified as the Worlds Leading Luxury Train Yet Again at the World Travel Awards

Announcements

“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 […]

Miniature Paintings Manifestation of a Creative Mind

Art and Culture

“Miniature painting, a much-revealed art form of Persia, was introduced in India by the Mughals. Humayun, a Mughal ruler, brought artists who were specialized in miniature painting from Persia in the sixteenth century. Later on to promote this form of art, the succeeding Mughal emperor Akbar built an atelier for the artists of miniature painting. […]

Experience the Rare Amalgamation of Rajput and Mughal Architectural Styles at City Palace, Udaipur

Destination

“Udaipur, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the Venice of the East for its mesmerizing lakes that could leave anyone spellbound. These captivating lakes encompass numerous islands, where historical monuments depicting the rich heritage of this city could be abundantly found. Udaipurs history is nothing short of an epic […]

Mohabbat-e-Taj Show  An Insight into the Saga of Love

Art and Culture

“Mohabbat-e-Taj show is a must see for all the tourists visiting Agra. Presented at Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre in Agra, this cultural show is based on the chronicles, which depicts the saga of love and the legacy behind the magnificent monument Taj Mahal. Depicting the true love of Shahjahan for Mumtaj Mahal, this show […]