History & Religions

history and religions

  That’s it! This day has come! On 2nd October 2014 this is the 145th (!!!) birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, called Mahatma Gandhi. All India gathers together this day to celebrate this event and pay homage to the one of the greatest men in the history of India. The […]

The Father of the nation celebrates his 145th birthday!

August has deployed its sprawling heat on Rajasthan. Tourists, frightened, sweating profusely, are circulating in the deep silence of various temples and spacious palaces. My friend and I are no exception : the only time we have a semblance of freshness is when we are locked in our hotel room, under […]

Romantic break in Udaipur

Ganesha chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important Hindu festival celebrated as the birthday of the Lord of wisdom and prosperity – Lord Ganesha. People worship Lord Ganesha and seek his divine blessings to fulfil their desires and to get rid of the problems in their lives. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated […]

Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

Jaisalmer
Why not go to the desert looking for a little more exotism? Jaisalmer, founded in 1156 has seen the camel caravans, the war, and the end of the maharajas. Despite mercantile atmosphere prevailing in the city, due to its tourist attraction, a visit is worthwhile. The town, surrounded by walls and […]

A journey in Jailsamer

Independence day Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a National Holiday in India commemorating the nation’s independence from Kingdom of Great Britain on 15 August 1947. India attained independence following an Independence Movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the […]

Indian independence day

Agra is the city where belongs the 8th wonder of the world : the Taj Mahal. You only need 24h to visit the city. You should absolutely start at 5am to see the sunrise on the Taj Mahal. Careful though not to take with you any computer, lighter or pack of […]

One day in Agra

Manali, North of Delhi, is a city surrounded by green mountains. The air is cool and the scenery is impressive. It is 6:00 p.m., we finish loading the taxi, with the help of Arun, our amazing driver from the Guest House. Everyone is excited to leave the heat and bustle […]

My weekend in Manali

Udaipur - Taj Palace
Program this weekend: Udaipur. This city built around Pichola Lake is rightly called the Venice of India. View of Pichola Lake The city, still inhabited by the Maharana three months during the year, is ideal to forget the bustle of Delhi. The proximity to the lake offers great freshness while […]

Keep calm in Udaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, has long been established on tourist itineraries as the third corner of India’s Golden Triangle (along with Agra and Delhi). You will love the city’s colourful and chaotic streets. Hawa Mahal  At the heart of Jaipur lies the Pink City (also know as the Old City) whose […]

A week end in Jaipur!