As soon as you enter Aihole in Badami, you are greeted with a vibrant rural life intrigued with the ruins of the past. Once the capital of Chalukya Kings, Aihole still seems to stand in the past telling stories through its temples, sculptures and heritage sites. Click here to read all our blogs for backpacking […]
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Gandikota Fort: Grand Canyon and Hampi like Ruins
Once, one of the greatest forts of South India and now a small village, tucked remotely inside Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, Gandikota mesmerizes you with an aroma of the past and grandeur of grand canyon. Initially, we had planned to visit Gandikota to experience the canyon that river Pennar makes cutting through the red granite hills, but […]
Jaisalmer Trip: Fort, Havelis and Golden Desert
“It is not only the sand that is golden in Jaisalmer but this city has a golden heart and history too.” With nine century old fort telling the royal stories and marvelous Havelis echoing the sound from the past, you are bound to be mesmerized by this city nicknamed as ‘The Golden City’. You will be […]
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur: An Astronomical Wonder
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur (A UNESCO heritage site) is one of the five observatory monuments built by Maharaja Jai Singh in early 18th century, other four being at Delhi, Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi. Located right in the center, next to the City Palace, this is the biggest observatory in India with around 20 instruments. Click here […]