Category: Discover India
Discover India : May/June 2012
This issue we travel from Rishikesh to Kanha and then on to Coorg, heading from there to Bangalore.
Crafts of India : Athangudi Tiles
For those looking to spruce up their homes in the newly fashionable ‘old fashioned’ way, Athangudi tiles should definitely top the list.
Zuri at Kumarakom : Exploring the backwaters of Kerala
Kumarakom is the ideal getaway for nature loving vacationers or honeymooners seeking peace and quiet. To enjoy the natural beauty in a luxurious ambience, the Zuri Resort and Spa is a popular choice.
The Goan-Portuguese style of architecture : Brian D’Souza
Before the arrival of the Portuguese, most houses were made of mud with thatched roofs. The homes looked inwards towards a courtyard and had small windows. With the conquest of Goa by the Portuguese in 1510, the development of the Goan home changed dramatically.
Jodhpur Blues : Chandan Dubey explores the city of cyan
Walking on the ramparts of the stately Mehrangarh fort, I catch my first glimpse of the blue.
Fatehpur Sikri : The Mughal sandstone splendour : Sanghamitra Bhattacharjee
Far from the din and bustle of India’s capital, New Delhi, yet not too far on the Delhi-Agra route, lies Fatehpur Sikri, a city that was once the capital of the Mughal Empire
Elements of a Goan home by Chandan Dubey
Ranging from simple mud houses to grand mansions displaying an agglomeration of Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical and Neo-Gothic influences, Goan homes are a palimpsest of architectural styles and influences.
Saad Bin Jung : The Bison resort : Kabini : A walk on the wild side
The Bison is our third venture. We started at Bush Betta-Bandipur and then established the angling camp on the Cauvery River. The Bison at Kabini is the third camp.
Discover India : Mar/Apr 2012
When one thinks of exploring India, there is a small coastal state at the tip of southern India that inevitably makes it to a top ten list.
Wildlife Trail : Svasara at the Tadoba Tiger Reserve near Nagpur
Located near the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Central India (Maharashtra), Svasara resort aims to take the wildlife enthusiast on a magical journey. A 2 hours drive from Nagpur(which is 100 kms away and well-connected by air,bus and train) the resort is located just 300 metres from the Kolara gate at the north end of the [...]
Treehouse resort : Jaipur : A green hideaway off the highway
An expanse of green that defies the picture in your mind when you think of the desert state of Rajasthan. The Treehouse resort, a stone’s throw from the pink city of Jaipur elevates you to a higher level—not just by lodgings in trees, but also by bringing you closer to nature and taking you far [...]
Havelis of the Shekhawati region : Heritage India : Melissa Enderle
Growing up in a rural area, I also appreciate the diverse nature of India, from the lush backwaters of Kerala and mangrove forests of the Sunderbans, to the barren lands of the Thar Desert. Once people at school began seeing what types of photographs I took, I received many recommendations of more places to visit. [...]
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