Exploring the remains of the Great Deccan Sultanate at Golkonda Fort Hyderabad

When visiting Hyderabad City, it is imperative to visit Golkonda Fort – a clear testimony of the glorious past of the empires of India. It is located just outside the city of Hyderabad. On our road trip from Bangalore to Hyderabad, we stayed in the Marriott Resort and Convention Centre Hyderabad . While the Golkonda … Read more

Exploring the majestic Bekal Fort Kerala

As I stood on top of the massive watchtower, gasping at the 360 degree views of the surrounding coastline. Suddenly my imagination went live. With a port full of boats, prospering with import – export. An army and it’s ships cruising through the Arabian Sea towards the fort and canons firing through the holes in … Read more

An armchair tour of The Orchha Fort of Bundelkhand : The forgotten glory of an ancient Empire

  The most beautiful tales are told by the walls of the destructed forts -Varsha Vaishnav     Orchha is a small, very small town located in Madhya Pradesh, just kilometers from Jhansi, waiting to be discovered. Located on the banks of the Betwa River, it basks in the glory of it’s past when it … Read more

A day trip from Indore to Mandu

Day trip from Indore to Mandu

This monsoons in India we visited Indore. It was a 4 days trip with the extended family. And the main purpose was to offer our prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in the ancient city of Ujjain, which is located near Indore. However, to go to the beautiful city of Indore and not to explore it … Read more