Ram Pratap Palace Udaipur

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Ram Pratap Palace is a beautiful hotel in Udaipur, situated right across Fateh Sagar Lake, with an amazing view of the lake and the backdrop of Aravali hills beyond the lake. (Actually, it is much better than what you would perceive looking at the hotel pictures on it’s website. When we planned our recent trip … Read more

How to travel with a full time job

We both have full time day jobs. And we have 2 kids. Also, we both share tremendous love for travel. However, having a full time job, a baby and several commitments at home means we have our own limitations. Although, we don’t have the liberty of packing our bags at a wit, and starting off … Read more

10 unusual things to do in Shimla

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Although there is no dearth of famous places to visit in Shimla or things to do in Shimla. But, if you are the one like me who always tries to skip a few of the usual ones and try some unusual things to do, then you are at the right place. Because here, I am going … Read more

Revolving Compass is nominated for Liebster Award

Liebster Award Revolving Compass

We are super duper excited to announce that Revolving Compass has been nominated for the Liebster Award 2016!!! Yeppieee!!! Thank you Steven & Hayley We would like to start with a big thanks to Steven & Hayley of Four Dirty Feet for nominating us for the Liebster Award. Thank you guys. We feel really honored to … Read more

9 things to do in India in monsoons

I love rain, I love monsoon. So much so that I can see the clouds hover and the rain pour for hours sitting besides a window or in my balcony. I feel so cheered up and overwhelmed when it pours. And I know not everyone feels like that, but then, not everyone would have the perspective … Read more

2016 – Our Travel Diary

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As we bid good bye to the year 2016 and enter into the year 2017, lets reflect on our fabulous year of travel once more. Most of us start new year with lots of new thoughts, resolutions, goals etc. As the year progresses, we meet many of them and some are carried forwarded for the next year. For … Read more

The unconquered Nahargarh Fort , Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh fort, Jaigarh fort and Amber fort are a trio of robust forts that once guarded together the kingdom of Amer. While Amer fort is located at lower hills, it is well guarded by Nahargarh fort and Jaigarh fort on either sides at higher hills. Nahargarh fort is positioned towards the north side. From atop the fort, … Read more

Shilpgram : where art speaks to you

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The name ‘Shilpgram’ means ‘village of art’. Shilpgram is exactly a village of art. It is a setup by government of India towards preserving and promoting traditional art and culture of Rajasthan and adjoining states. Shilpgram is located in Udaipur, almost 3km from Fateh Sagar Lake area. Our stay in Udaipur in 2016 was quiet … Read more

5 ingenious things to see in Sahelion ki Bari, Udaipur

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Sahelion ki Bari Udaipur is one of the best places that I visited during my Udaipur trip, in the year 2016, The name ‘Sahelion ki Bari’ means ‘ Garden of the Maidens’. It is a garden constructed by Rana Sangram Singh, one of the kings of Udaipur for his daughter – the princess. Apparently, the … Read more

Beautiful wedding depiction at Bagore Ki Haveli

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Every culture has it’s own particular rituals of wedding – some funny, some mesmerizing – all interesting. A hindu wedding is one of the most elaborate ones in the world. There are several stages and rituals that mark it. Colorful costumes, beautiful decorations, delicious food, big gathering of relatives and lots of music go hand in … Read more