Craft, culture and tradition in India have been handed down to us as legacies through generations. It is no surprise that we have also chosen to protect and rear them the most traditional way. However, the COVID-19 lockdown has...
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Humayun’s Tomb, a grand mausoleum for the second Mughal Emperor Humayun, is poetically referred to as his ‘Last Refuge’. This towering structure on a 7 meters high stone platform is situated between sprawling gardens that spread across 2,16,000 square...
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the palatial residence of the President of India. While visits to the Mughal Gardens during spring have been a tradition for many in Delhi, parts of the main building have sometimes also been opened to...
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....
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...
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...