Chittorgarh was the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. The city gets its name from the Chittorgarh fort, a symbol of Rajputana legacy. This fort is considered one of the oldest in world with tons of history related to it. Chittorgarh fort is spread over 700 acres and has 22 water bodies, towers, palaces and [...]
Set in the heart of Rajasthan between Udaipur and Jodhpur, Bera is a picturesque piece of land set against the backdrop of the Aravalli Hills. It is also known as Leopard Land. Most fascinating thing about Bera is that villagers and leopards have been harmoniously coexisting for centuries now. This makes it a unique and [...]
Kumbhalgarh is an invincible fortress situated on the top of Aravali Hills in middle of Kumbalgarh wildlife sanctuary. The very fact that Kumbhalgarh fort has the second longest wall in the world was enough to make me take a trip here. The outer walls of this massive fort stretch to 36 kilometers. We had two [...]
Udaipur is a wonderful mix of heritage palaces & Havelis, picturesque streets, home to numerous lakes and surrounded by the mighty Aravalli ranges... The rulers of Udaipur constructed 7 artificial lakes. Due to the numerous lakes that surrounds it and are integrated into the city it is called as the "city of lakes"..... This [...]
Mandu and Maheshwar are two gems of Madhya Pradesh. It was always there in my to do list while visiting this central state. Maheshwar is situated on the bank of river Narmada and Mandu is endowed with a very attractive natural scenery with lot of water bodies. Beauty of Maheswar is unmatched during sunrise with [...]
Ujjain is located on the banks of the Kshipra River in Madhya Pradesh. This place is of great historical and religious significance. I wanted to visit Ujjain mainly to feel the vibrant nature of this city and to know about some history associated with it. Lot of devotees come here for pilgrimage to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling(one [...]
Villages like these certainly reflect the beauty of Kerala and are major attractions because of their simple rural life, untouched by the modernity. Mamalakandam a tiny village blessed with abundance of natural beauty. This place is no short of wildlife as a good number of wild elephants roam this area. The drive from Kothamangalam to Mamalakandam [...]
Gavi is a best kept secret for all nature lovers. It is preserved with its natural beauty untainted. Located in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, Gavi is well known for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed macaque. There are plenty of wildlife around as it shares the boundary with famous Periyar National park and few other [...]
Pampadum Shola National Park is the smallest national park in Kerala, but it can surprise visitors with its incredible collection of flora and fauna. It is very picturesque and gives a misty and cloudy experience in most mornings and evenings. We were there in Mamalakandan forest area adjoining the Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (Thettakad) when [...]
Situated in South Eastern Karnataka, Biligirirangana wildlife Sanctuary (BR hills) is home to ecosystems that are unique to two mountain ranges. At an altitude of 3500 feet above sea level, BR hills stand where the Western Ghats meets the Eastern Ghats, and make for an ecological hotspot. I have been to BR hills many a [...]
