Dhoom Dam located around 21kms away from Panchgani and seems to be a big hit with Bollywood, as many major feature films were shot here (including Swades, We the People, 2004). The dam is a major bone of contention between Maharashtra and Karnataka as the dam is built over the Krishna River; both states want it…
Arthur’s Seat
Arthur’s Seat is set about 1470 m above the sea level and gets its name from British actor, Arthur Malet. Apart from the views of the River Savitri and the Jor Valley, any object, (other than a living being) tossed inside the valley tends to float in the air. However this theory no longer holds water…
Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, based on designs by Lal Chand Usta in 1799. On the inside, the palace with 953 jhorakas (small windows) forms the pattern of the Hindu God Krishna’s crown. The palace is made with different kinds of marble stone to keep the palace cool while the…
Hawa Mahal
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…
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.
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