Manu Maharani – The Curation Maestro
...for some unique experiences, try Manu Maharani. Their go-getter and attentive staff brigade will not let you down! - Manu Maharani - The Curation Maestro - Travelure ©
Jhansi Fort and the Folklore of the Jumping Point
She had escaped the British forces by jumping off the fort wall on a horseback. - Jhansi Fort and the Folklore of the Jumping Point - Travelure ©
Ramappa Temple – A Floating Bricks Marvel
This perhaps is the only temple in India to be named after its chief sculptor, Ramappa. - Ramappa Temple - A Floating Bricks Marvel - Travelure ©
Mysore Dasara – Royal Dussehra Festivities
The lead elephant carries a golden howdah. 60 kg of gold covers this 700-kg wooden structure. - Mysore Dasara - Royal Dussehra Festivities - Travelure ©
Aahana Resort – Your Chill Pill in Corbett
The resort provided habitation to 100 different species of birds - Aahana Resort - Your Chill Pill in Corbett - Travelure ©
1000 Pillar Temple Hanamkonda, Warangal
…it is in a labyrinthine maze of narrow alleys that is typical of any small town - 1000 Pillar Temple Hanamkonda, Warangal - Travelure ©
Warangal Fort – The Kakatiya Stronghold
Two eras coexist in the circular fort precinct - modern-day, and medieval - Warangal Fort - The Kakatiya Stronghold - Travelure ©
Temples of Hampi – Vijayanagara Empire
Built between the 14th and the 16th centuries, they flaunt signature period workmanship. - Temples of Hampi - Vijayanagara Empire - Travelure ©
Ruins of Hampi – The Places of Worship
The key cluster here comprises the Kodandarama, Yantradharaka Anjaneya, Ranganatha, and Varaha temples. - Ruins of Hampi - The Places of Worship - Travelure ©
Hampi Group of Monuments – The Royal City of Vijayanagara
As we set out to explore, we discovered the monuments comprised two broad categories - temples and the royal township. - Hampi Group of Monuments - The Royal City of Vijayanagara - Travelure ©
Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum
From yesteryears to now, every section tells you stuff, some known to you, and some new. - Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum - Travelure ©
Easter Special – The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy
He was rescued three and a half days later. Roughly 85 hours! He spent those not in despair, but in planning. - Easter Special - The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy - Travelure ©
Bollywood Park Mumbai – Demystifying Movie Making
And soon, they played that clip, and it showed us protesting inside a jail. - Bollywood Park Mumbai - Demystifying Movie Making - Travelure ©
Ramoji Film City Hyderabad – The World’s Largest Cine Magic Destination
Spread over 2000 acres, Ramoji Film City is a stunning aggregation of idyllic permanent sets. - Ramoji Film City Hyderabad - The World’s Largest Cine Magic Destination - Travelure ©
Korlai Fort Alibag – So Near, Yet So Far
While Shivaji’s tale of glory started in its neighbourhood, the Korlai Fort remained too far for him. - Korlai Fort Alibag - So Near, Yet So Far - Travelure ©
Revdanda Fort and the Rise of Shivaji
Shahaji’s son (Shivaji) took possession of the Chaul (Revdanda) fort and founded the Maratha navy here. - Revdanda Fort and the Rise of Shivaji - Travelure ©
Khusro Bagh Allahabad – A Lesser-Known Chapter of Mughal History
Little did I know then that I was visiting a lesser-known chapter from the history of the Mughal Dynasty - Khusro Bagh Allahabad - A Lesser-Known Chapter of Mughal History - Travelure ©
All Saints Cathedral – The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad
Inside, the marble and gold altar, alabaster pulpit, ornate arches, and attractive stained glass windows impart flair to this gorgeous example of architecture. - All Saints Cathedral - The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad - Travelure ©
Kolkata Pujo Pandals – Awesome Structural Engineering
Over the years, Kolkata localities have modelled their pandals after Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, White House, Burj Khalifa, Sydney Opera House, Lotus Temple, and more. - Kolkata Pujo Pandals - Awesome Structural Engineering - Travelure ©
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple – A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru
Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©
My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram
Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
The Victorian Neo-gothic style, and the adapted Art déco idiom acted as a foil to each other, not letting any style overpower the other. - Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai - Travelure ©
Elephanta Caves – Mumbai’s First UNESCO Site
A couple of British archeologists reassembled it in 1914, and now the grand pachyderm sits at Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Byculla, with its more famous neighbour, the Jijamata Udyan or the Byculla Zoo. - Elephanta Caves - Mumbai’s First UNESCO Site - Travelure ©
Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2
Built between 1713 and 1738 CE, the structure sports pyramidal roofs and a couple of domes. This temple too has an imposing deep stambh (lamp pillar) in its precincts. - Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2 - Travelure ©