The Magnificent Birla Mandir in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The magnificent Birla Mandir in Jaipur, Rajasthan also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple; is a Hindu temple built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988. Located at the base of Moti Dungri Fort, Jaipur; the temple is a popular tourist spot and pilgrimage centre for Hindu devotees.
Bhangarh Fort in Alwar, Rajasthan – India’s Most Haunted Fort
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Alwar, Rajasthan. The fort was built by Bhagwant Das, as residence for his second son, Raja Madho Singh. The well-preserved fort is located on the border of Sariska Tiger Reserve. The fort built by Kachwaha Rajput kings is located at the foothills of Aravali ranges on a sloping terrain.
Achrol Fort – A Forgotten Fort Near Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Achrol fort is actually named the Achalgarh fort. It should not be confused with the Achalgarh fort located near Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, as the capital of Rajasthan is full of forts and palaces located in and around its vicinity.
Albert Hall Museum -Oldest Museum of Rajasthan
Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of Rajasthan, India. Located in Ram Niwas Gardens outside the city wall opposite New Gate, it is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Today what It is also called the Government Central Museum, original building construction was started in 1876.
Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Wind in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The massive palace built using red and pink sandstone, on the edge of City Palace as an extension, is part of the Zenana quarters or women’s chambers and is famed for its massive Jharokha or windows.
A romantic tour package to Rajasthan
Rajasthan is rightly called the place of the royals. Huge castles in exotic locations and mind-boggling facilities are now the temporary address of the tourists who desire to enjoy the lavish facilities. If you are newly married and planning to spend your honeymoon in some magnificent palace to feel like a ‘royal,’ then Rajasthan will […]
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – World’s Largest Sundial
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is the world’s largest stone sundial. The name Jantar is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, that means “instrument, machine”, and Mantar derived from mantrana, another Sanskrit word that means “consult, calculate”. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder […]
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
