Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) is so called because it is one of the best ventilated palaces in the generally arid and hot Jaipur, and is known to be the summer home for queens. Since the Purdah system was strictly observed by the Madwari women, there were secret passage ways leading to the palace from the main…
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A Cultural Pit-stop
Bagore ki Haveli also serves as a Museum for traditional Mewar art. The place was essential used to entertain royal guests and today stages traditional Rajasthani forms of entertainment by professional folk artists on a daily basis. Apart from folk music, the performances honor every art which adds flavor to the culture of Udaipur. You…
Bagore Ki Haveli
Bagore Ki Haveli stands at the Gangori Ghat, near Lake Pichola. It was built by the then Prime Minister of Mewar, Amir Chand Badwa. Dating back to the eighteenth century, the palace gets its name to the residing king, Maharana Shakti Singh of Bagore. Locals say, the palace was used to enteratain royal guests….
Traitors Beware!
Kadelot Tok (A point from where people are pushed over) can be found at almost all forts in Maharashtra. The one above is from the Pratapgad Fort. The only punishment for treason in those times was shoving the traitor alive in a sack and throwing him off the cliff. Since most forts are situated on mountain…
Pratapgad Fort
Built by Prime Minister Moropant Trimbak Pingle on the behest of his king Shivaji, the Pratapgad Fort was complete in 1656. The fort is etched in history as the epic Battle of Pratapgarh 1659, which was fought between Shivaji and Afzal Khan, which lay the foundation of the Maratha Empire in the state. Pratapgad is…
Bandardhara
No stay at Bandardhara can be complete without an eco-friendly paddle-pushed boat ride across the Arthur Lake. And nothing can be the perfect end to a beautiful holiday than a ride across the lake with a view of the sunset and the Kalsubai Peak in the backdrop. The lake is known to hold fresh water fishes do…
Arthur Lake
The Arthur Lake offers the most spectacular views of Bandardhara, and it gets water from the Pravara River. From the other end of the MTDC resort, the lake appears like the map of India! It is one sight you do not want to miss.
Randha Waterfalls
Randha Falls is said to be the third largest waterfall in India. Originating from the River Pravara, the water falls to a depth of 170 feet into a beautiful gorge. The gorge is also house to huge bee hives, and the tribals usually make a living collecting honey and wax for the honey combs.
Amruteshwar Temple
Amruteshwar Temple is situated at Ratanwadi village and is famous for its carvings. Ratanwadi serves as a base for treks to the Ratangad Fort and the Kalsubai Peak which is the highest mountain peak in Maharashtra. The temple has been created using black stone and lime and dates back to the Hemadpant Era, back in…
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