India

ORCHHA

Orchha is a historical city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, situated on the banks of Betwa River and the Matwa Plateau, some 18 km from Jhansi. Orchha was the Capital city for the rulers of Bundela dynasty founded by one of the local Rajput princes in the 11th century. …

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JHANSI

Jhansi is a beautiful city in the State of Uttar Pradesh with a lot of history behind. Before it became Jhansi, it was a town of Balwantnagar. During 1606-27 Orchha ruler Raja BirSingh Deo built the Fort and surroundings on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar, …

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GWALIOR FORT

Sun temple Gwalior  The Surya Mandir or Sun Temple is one of the most spectacular shrines as well as an architectural wonder that adorns the city of Gwalior. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to the holy Sun God and was constructed in the year 1988 by the famous …

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RAJASTHAN

The early history of Rajastan, the Aryans were the first settled in the area in around 2,000 BC, Later, the Gupta dynasty conquered the state in the 4th century. They built many Buddhist shrines and caves in the Jhalawar region.  By the 6th century, the influence Guptas started declining. In …

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Mount Abu

Situated at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft).amidst lush green, forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range, Mount Abu is the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan. Its cool and soothing climate makes it an ideal retreat. Mount Abu is the only hill station of Rajasthan. Our …

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UDAIPUR

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is the crown jewel of the state of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the beautiful Aravalli Hills in all directions, making this city as lovely as it is. This ‘Venice of the East’ has an abundance of natural beauty, mesmerizing temples and …

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CHITTORGARH

Chittorgarh is located on the banks of river Gambhiri, famous for its Rajput chivalry and pride, was home to Rajputs. It is believed that Chittorgarh was gifted to BappaRawal as a part of dowry when he married the Solanki princess in the 8th century. Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan is one …

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PUSHKAR

Pushkar is one of the most ancient cities of India. Located in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district in midst of Aravali range, Pushkar is often called tirtha-raj, which literally means the king of pilgrim sites. It is also among the five pilgrim sites or dhams for people following Hinduism. There are several temples in …

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RANTHAMBORE

Ranthambhore national park is a popular tourist destination for the National park safari. Due to many of the popular tigers living in this forest park, thousands of tiger lovers from all over the world visit here daily during the safari season. Watching these dangerous wild predators in their natural wild …

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JAIPUR

We had our New Year 31st December 2011 in this beautiful city of Jaipur,  the capital of Rajasthan which was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on November 18, 1727. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II was a Kachwaha Rajput who ruled Jaipur from 1699-1743. Prior to Jaipur, his capital …

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