The Lodhi Gardens are a 90 acre garden-city built by the ancient rulers of Delhi, filled with activity at all times of the day. The sprawling greens are full of architectural marvels and pathways cutting across the entire place. While some of the monuments...
The Red Fort is an iconic monument that has found its place as one of the symbols of Delhi. It is from here that the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on Independence Day every year, and is also featured on the 500...
From planetariums and massive stadiumsd, to an entire fort and a breathtaking cathedral, Kolkata’s lush Maidan area holds many interesting sights. The most magnificent of them all is easily the white marble memorial that bears testament to the influence of the British era on...
Curious to know more… The Iron Pillar in the Qutub Minar Complex is the perfect example of the phrase “appearances can be deceptive”. At the first look, it is a simple pillar standing oddly in the middle of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque’s courtyard. But it...
The iconic Paranthewali gali is a street located deep in the heart of Chandni Chowk. It has many small shops that sell the deep-fried stuffed Indian breads which attract foodies from across the world. While simpler parathas are a common breakfast-food in North Indian...
This mystical destination is the shrine of one of the world’s most famous Sufi saints Nizam-ud-din Auliya. The approach to the Dargah is lined with shops selling amulets, charms, chadars and other trinkets. Thursday evenings offer a magical ambience when the place comes alive...
The pink-walled City Palace in Jaipur gives us a peek into the magic of Royal Rajasthan. The days of royalty ended with India’s independence from British rule seven decades ago, but this palace with its courtyards, halls, gardens and collections of curious and exquisite...