Like many hidden gems, Karauli first came to me as a whispered recommendation from a friend. I almost dismissed it as just another ancient palace town in Rajasthan, but learning more about it in recent times would prove all my assumptions wrong. Why visit Karauli?– Heritage Palace and Fort– Ancient Temples & Step Wells- RajasthaniContinueContinue reading “Karauli, Rajasthan”
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Kangojodi: a delightful camping experience
Imagine staying amidst a deodar and pine forest spread over 7 km, and to reach you only need to travel 275 Km from New Delhi! Welcome to Kangojodi, a lesser-known offbeat destination close to Nahan (33 Km) in the Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh. It is here at Kangojodi that Delhi-based ‘MCG Camp Roxx’ has pre-builtContinueContinue reading “Kangojodi: a delightful camping experience”
Mahesh Khan – a Bird Lover’s Paradise
Located amidst the thick Deodar and Oak forest, Mahesh Khan is a Bird Lover’s Paradise. The Forest Rest House (FRH) at Mahesh Khan is located near Bhowali on the Ramgarh-Mukhteshwar Road and is actually 5 kms inside a forested motorable road. On your way you will be surprised to find Shyamkhet Tea Gardens! This place is hardly everContinueContinue reading “Mahesh Khan – a Bird Lover’s Paradise”
Mori, Uttarakhand
The pine-scented air and a thrilling river rafting experience in the clear waters of River Tons are what first attracts an offbeat traveler to a small little place called Mori in the hills of Uttarakhand. Mori is situated in the North-West region of Garhwal, Uttarakhand and at 1150 metres above sea level, the place offers quite a pleasant environmentContinueContinue reading “Mori, Uttarakhand”
Bhangarh: Mystical or Haunted?
The ‘Ghost Town’ of Bhangarh is located 255 kms from New Delhi and 85 kms from Jaipur, and still not many have visited it. History of Bhangarh Bhangarh was founded in 1573 by Bhagwant Das, who had two sons: Man Singh, who later became a General of Mughal Emperor Akbar, and Madho Singh. The BhangarhContinueContinue reading “Bhangarh: Mystical or Haunted?”
