The Lodhi Gardens are a 90 acre garden-city built by the ancient rulers of Delhi, filled with activity at all times of the day. The sprawling greens are full of architectural marvels and pathways cutting across the entire place....
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The Red Fort is an iconic monument that has found its place as one of the symbols of Delhi. It is from here that the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on Independence Day every year, and is...
An unearthly eeriness shrouds the thousands of moss layered mausoleums of Kolkata’s Park Street Cemetery – a vast necropolis that inspires thoughts both sombre and poetic. Hidden away in the most happening part of Kolkata, the mysterious, city-like cemetery...
From planetariums and massive stadiumsd, to an entire fort and a breathtaking cathedral, Kolkata’s lush Maidan area holds many interesting sights. The most magnificent of them all is easily the white marble memorial that bears testament to the influence...
Curious to know more… The Iron Pillar in the Qutub Minar Complex is the perfect example of the phrase “appearances can be deceptive”. At the first look, it is a simple pillar standing oddly in the middle of the...
The iconic Paranthewali gali is a street located deep in the heart of Chandni Chowk. It has many small shops that sell the deep-fried stuffed Indian breads which attract foodies from across the world. While simpler parathas are a...
This mystical destination is the shrine of one of the world’s most famous Sufi saints Nizam-ud-din Auliya. The approach to the Dargah is lined with shops selling amulets, charms, chadars and other trinkets. Thursday evenings offer a magical ambience...
As you walk up the steep path to the magnificent Amer Fort you enter another world. Cobbled paths, sprawling courtyards and halls, secluded women’s quarters, a temple, a manicured garden, narrow maze-like corridors and steep stairs take you straight...
The stunning white marble Birla Temple sits like a pearl amid serene greens at the foot of Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur. It is an oasis of peace and spirituality. Formally known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple it has...
The pink-walled City Palace in Jaipur gives us a peek into the magic of Royal Rajasthan. The days of royalty ended with India’s independence from British rule seven decades ago, but this palace with its courtyards, halls, gardens and...