Rajasthan offers an impeccable fusion of ages old traditional culture, history and modern comforts that leaves one spellbound. The intriguing heritage of Rajasthan never fails to impress. With umpteen monuments and rich history, the abode is dotted with epic pieces of stones. Here we explore the most sought-after monument of princely state Rajasthan – The Meharangarh Fort. Placed atop a…
India is one of the most diversified countries in the world and different elements of India’s rich cultural past and heritage have a profound influence on the hearts of tourists across the globe. This bestows India several mesmerizing tourist places, historic monuments and cultures to explore. In a bid to glimpse the most exotic and ancient cultures of India, the…
Jaipur, also called as the Pink City, is a prominent showplace in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Spending your holidays in Jaipur city will bring alive all the diverse elements of city’s life heritage. Whether they are age old temples, monuments and palaces, or living craft and culture, or traditional cuisines such as – sweets making; this city has all…
Maharajas’ Express is regarded as one of the most luxurious train of world and wthin a very short span of time the train has several accolades to its name. Recently, the Maharajas’ Express has bagged coveted ‘The World Travel Award 2016’ in ‘World’s Leading Luxury Train’ category, for 5th consecutive year. The Maharajas’ Express was voted as the ‘World’s Leading…
Bikaner is an important tourist destination in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The city offers a slice of everything that the state has to offer – sand dunes, royal forts and palaces, ancient temples, local cuisine and camels. It is because of this varied escapes, the city remains a favorite destination amongst tourists from all over the world. Bikaner is…
‘Aarti’ is a religious ritual performed by followers of Hinduism during worship. In this ritual, a cotton wick dipped in ghee is lighted in a lamp to produce light and smoke. In some instances, camphor is also used in place of ghee. Offering ‘Aarti’ or ‘lighting a lamp’ is an important element of worship in Hinduism. Ganga Aarti at Varanasi…
The Jewels of India, the newest addition to the existing trip circuits of Maharajas’ Express, gives tourists an opportunity to feel the romance of Agra, thrill of the wild Ranthambore, the grandeur of Royal Rajasthan India and the rich historic culture of the region in a royal style. From Delhi to Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Osiyan, Udaipur and back to…
Ranthambore National Park, situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeast Rajasthan, is nothing less than a dream destination for all wildlife admirers, adventure freaks, and travel photographers. Covering an area of approximately 400 square kilometers, the park is covered with tropical dry forest and rocky terrain that is beautifully interspersed with several streams and lakes. Ranthambore is located in picturesque…
Travelling aboard the Maharajas’ Express is undoubtedly an experience of unmatched luxury and opulence. The more than half-a-mile long train comprises 20 deluxe rooms, 18 junior suites, 4 suites and one large presidential suite with a total capacity of just 88 passengers. Each room on the train has attached bathroom replete with modern fittings like showers, faucets and other imported…
Osiyan is a favorite destination for tourists visiting the western Indian state of Rajasthan. This small town, located approximately 70 kilometers from Jodhpur, is also referred to as ‘Khajuraho of the North’, because of the presence of several famous temples that bear a stark architectural resemblance to the temples located in Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in central India.…
