Tag: art
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Exploring Bundelkhand: A Journey of Heritage and Culture
In my new blog post, I reflect on my profound connection to Bundelkhand, a region tied to my maternal ancestry. Although I first visited in 2015, stories from my childhood sparked a deep familiarity and sense of belonging. Anticipating a week-long trail with Deep Dive India, I felt excitement as I explored historically rich areas,…
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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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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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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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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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Buddham Saranam Gacchami
A half-day excursion to Sarnath “Buddham Saranam Gacchami. Dhammam Saranam Gacchami. Sangham Saranam Gacchami.” (“I go to the Buddha for refuge. I go to the Dhamma for refuge. I go to the Sangha for refuge.”) We have been drawn towards Buddhism for a long time now. As we visited places like Bhutan, Ladakh & Spiti,…
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Bali Basics
Before we headed to Bali, we had a lot of confusion about its geography & location. Was it an island? Was it a part of Indonesia? How big was it? Blame it on ignorance. And, there’s no better antidote for ignorance than travel. Once we’d been there, many contacted us when they were planning their…
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Beat the Heat!
Come April & the Sun starts its mercilessness on the hapless souls of the National Capital Region. Right till September, it becomes a matter of hot, very hot & unbearably hot. In these six months, at least one getaway is needed to cooler environs. Aren’t we thankful that the Himalayas are a stone’s throw away?…
