The H.H.Maharaja Sir Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum offers to the public a unique view of the palace created in the 19th and 20th century and focuses on various arts and crafts that grew and reached their zenith under the patronage of the royal family. The museum has a rare collection of French, Belgian, English, Malabar, Oriental & Crystal furniture...
I didn't hold much aspirations as sighting the majestic Panthera Tigris doesn't occur on every jeep safari inside a forest reserve. Also, besides Kanha, the big beast was never sighted by me at any of the game reserves i visited in India from Corbett to Bhadra. Panna was going to be no different, i thought to myself & resigned...
The ancient town of Orchha founded in the 16th century seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur even to this day. Here you will find some of the most fascinating temples and palaces that will help you realise a childhood fantasy - travelling back in time! One among the many of the fascinating...
Dawn & the early morning hours is the best time to visit the Western Group of Temples in one of India's smallest villages, Khajuraho (named after the date palm tree found extensively in earlier times, now dominated by brilliantly textured paddy fields). A recce trip i did a fortnight earlier brought out the same enthusiasm & delight i experienced...
The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, South India has a number of unique distinctions to its credit, making it notable & a `must-see' monument during your visit to South India. For starters it was completed in a record time of seven years beginning from 1004 C.E. Built during the Chola Period by Rajaraja I, the temple as per...
Brahmaputra cruises feature visits and attractions such as wildlife viewing (both by jeep and on elephant back), village walks, visits to tea gardens, exploring country towns in cycle rickshaws, barbecues on deserted river islands, dance performances, and visits to craft workshops. Between October and April, the Assam Bengal Navigation company...
In the land of temples, there is the Jagannath Puri Temple also referred to as the White Pagoda. With the spire reaching a height of 65 meters it's the tallest temple in Orissa & also referred to as the 'White Pagoda.' A grand car festival is held each year at Puri where the idols `residing' inside the temple -...
The founder of Ashthanga Yoga lived here. Yoga practitioners are familiar with different forms of yoga, most renowned being Iyengar Yoga, Hatha Yoga & Ashthanga Yoga, then there's Bikram & Power Yoga as well. Sri Pattabhi Jois the founder of Asthanga (noun - a type of yoga based on eight principles and consisting of a series of poses executed...
High above the plains & in the higher reaches of the Himalayas religions `converge' & intermingling among the Buddhists & Hindus is very common. 150 kilometers, east of Shimla lies a tiny hamlet, Sarahan where the Bhimakali Temple reputed to be at least 800 years old has both Buddhist & Hindu influences. In fact the exterior is distinctly Tibetan...
The Blue Mountain Nilgiri toy train ride from Mettupalayam to Ootacamund in South India is an experience you should consider once in your lifetime. Declared a world heritage site in 2005, the railway line was completed in 1899. The engine is an 'X' Class steam locomotive, made in Switzerland. It pulls quaint blue and cream wooden carriages with...
