Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
When my colleagues suggested to visit Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I did not show much interest. My understanding of European history was limited and I found it hard to appreciate the artefacts in the museum without any prior understanding. But nevertheless, … Continued
Amsterdam Light Festival
When I visited Amsterdam in December of last year for official work, I was wondering about the places that I could see. Having visited the city many times and with cold winter conditions, I thought that I would be confined … Continued
Hameripal lake, Kumbhalgarh where catfish thrive!!
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Chittorgarh fort – the largest fort in Rajasthan
Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in Rajasthan, though I am not sure how the “large” is measured. It stands as the memory of the bravery of Mewar rulers and sacrifices made by women and children. The Mewar kingdom lost … Continued
The massive Kumbhalgarh fort
When I started planning for South Rajasthan trip, the fort of Kumbhalgarh impressed me a lot. I did some reading about Mewar history which was rich in the valour of the kings, especially the bravery of Mahrana Pratap and Rana … Continued
Ranakpur jain Temple – an architectural wonder
The journey to Ranakpur itself was memorable due to the winding roads in Aravali hills. As we reached Ranakpur, we realised that contrary to our expectations it was not a town or village. There were only Jain Temples and nothing … Continued
Places to visit in Mount Abu
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan. Situated on the plateau of Aravali hills, it has all the “pre requisites” of a hill station in terms of tourist places. Based on my experience during the recent trip to … Continued
Recap of 2016
When I look back at 2016 with respect to travelling, I must say that it went better than my expectations. This year saw an increase in the number of official travels (3 to US and 4 to Europe). Also, I … Continued
Different views of Udaipur lakes
Udaipur is known as “city of lakes” due to the large number of lakes in and around the city. These lakes built during the times of Mewar rulers are interconnected to each other to form lake system something that our … Continued