Category: rajasthan
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The Farmhouse of Our Dreams
In a quick weekend getaway to Neemrana, my family and I stumbled upon Rajnikas Farm through AirBnb. Despite the lack of nearby dog-friendly accommodations, our stay at the Farm was a dream come true. The glasshouse accommodation was stunning and surrounded by a peaceful oasis amidst the Aravali Hills. Although we had to cook our…
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Dausa Heritage Wonders: Chand Baori, Harshat Mata Temple, Bhangarh Fort
In January 2021, we explored the hidden gems of Dausa near NCR. Our first stop, the Chand Baori, showcased stunning architecture and historical significance. The Harshat Mata Temple also left a lasting impression. Another highlight was the Bhangarh Fort, shrouded in mysterious legends. Our stay at Umaid Palace was delightful overall.
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The Alwar District in Five Days
Our recent blog post (& the comment it generated) made us realise that the Alwar District was a wholesome getaway. It has the advantage of being close to Delhi NCR (4.5 hours from ISBT) & enough to see & do for more than a weekend! We dug through our emails, photographs, and memories, & compiled…
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Alwar – An Anonymous Historical Enchantment
It was an airless August morning when we drove to Alwar to see its nameless attractions. By the end of the holiday, we were left wondering how this city retained its allure in spite of being so close to NCR! Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. It’s surrounded by a moat &…
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Doors of Rajasthan
So we’ve been wanting to do this for a LONG time but something or the other made us put it off. Finally, the Holi post of Incredible India made us bite the bullet! Isn’t that a treat to the eyes? So, here we go, with our version of ‘Doors of Rajasthan’!! Do you like it?…
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MANDAWA
The ‘Open Air Museum’ In 12 Hours We had been to Churu earlier. When we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we had to include another Shekhawati town. Mandawa was our fourth & last destination. We left our Jodhpur hotel after breakfast. Jodhpur to Mandawa was close to 330…
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Pali
A Brief Halt at a Unique Indian Temple On our Udaipur to Jodhpur stretch of the Rajasthan road trip, Pali (92 KMS from Ranakpur) turned out to be a spontaneous halt. We had known about a unique temple existing in Pali but when we found it right on the highway, we had to stop. The…
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Jodhpur
The Blue City In 36 Hours We had been to Jodhpur earlier but never together. When we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we had to include the blue city. It was our third destination. We left our Udaipur home stay after breakfast. Our first halt was Ranakpur (94…
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Ranakpur
A Halt at The Ranakpur Jain Temple On our Udaipur to Jodhpur stretch of the Rajasthan road trip, Ranakpur (94 KMS from Udaipur) was a halt that had to be made. P had been here earlier; there was no way N could not see the marvel that the Jain Temple was. A photo-log from our…
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Nathdwara
A Quick Halt at The Shrinathji Mandir On our Jaipur to Udaipur stretch of the Rajasthan road trip, Nathdwara (351 KMS from Jaipur) turned out to be an impromptu halt. On a whim, we turned inside from the highway to bow our heads to Shrinathji (a form of Lord Krishna). We write the key points…
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Udaipur In Three Days
Recently, a classmate reached out to get a three-day itinerary for Udaipur. As we dug through our emails, photographs, and memories, we couldn’t help compiling an itinerary of the city of lakes… Day 1 – City Palace Museum, Jagdish Mandir, Bagore Ki Haveli & Lake Pichola Start at the City Palace Museum. It opens at…
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Udaipur
The City Of Lakes In 36 Hours We’d been to Udaipur earlier but never together. When we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we’d to include the city of lakes. It was our second destination. We left our Jaipur home stay after a hearty breakfast. Our first halt was…
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Jaipur
The Pink City In 36 Hours We had been to Jaipur earlier but never as a tourist. One time for work, the other time to shop. So, when we were drawing up our itinerary for the Rajasthan road trip, we knew we had to include the pink city. It was our first destination. The First…
