Posts

Showing posts from May, 2017

The Mesmerising Mehrangarh Fort - The Work Of Giants

Image
A self respecting king wanted a grand and secure fort. When one fine day he stumbled upon the ideal location, an isolated hill, he ordered his men to clear the place of its inhabitants. A holy man, who was known as Chidiya Wale Baba was the only one residing on the hill. The hermit was known to feed the birds and talk to them. Hearing the king's plan he became all furious and cursed the king with recurrent droughts in his kingdom. The appalled and apparently terrified king asked for forgiveness to which the hermit laid a condition. A man had to be buried alive upon the hill before they could lay foundations for the fort's construction. The king was dejected for there was no one who he believed would volunteer for the noble yet deadly cause. The fort' construction felt like a lost cause and just before the king decided to call it off, a man by the name of Rajaram Menwal volunteered for the deed. Ecstatic, as the king was, he accepted the offer and on an auspicious day,

Top Tourist Attractions in Rajasthan

A hushed heaven bathing in beauty and history, Rajasthan is a vibrant state set amidst the Thar Desert, which forms a geographic border between India and Pakistan. From massive, celestial forts and splendid palatial hotels to Indus valley ruins and flamboyant festivals, Rajasthan is drenched in sheer brilliance and is one the most craved travel destination in India and worldwide. The fascinating state, which is also the largest in India, has inspired thousands of travelers, who chose to tread through its jagged yet alluring landscape, straight into its warm and comforting embrace. The best time to visit The harsh summers lasting from April to June witness the temperature rising up to 48°C. Keeping it in mind, you can always head to relatively cooler places like Mount Abu and Ranakpur . Come the monsoon, the temperature begins to fall and you get to witness a transformed state with fewer tourists. Lasting from July to September, Rajasthan during the monsoon is a must vi