Tag: Heritage sites

Kathmandu Top attractions – My trip to the City of Temples

Pashupatinath

I frankly admit that the impression that I had formed of Kathmandu, until recently, was solely on the basis of the scenes of some of the Hindi movies (such as Hare Rama Hare Krishna, and more recently Baby) and Indiana Jones movies that I had seen. That was before we (husband and me) packed off… Read More Kathmandu Top attractions – My trip to the City of Temples

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Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan – Pictures from the 19th century Part II

Udaipur_Palace

By Somali K Chakrabarti “And here, over the portals of my fort, I shall cut in stone the word which is to be my beacon and my banner. The word which will not die should we all perish in battle..” –  Ayn Rand, The sacred word Taking on from my last post on Forts and Palaces… Read More Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan – Pictures from the 19th century Part II

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Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan – Pictures from the 19th century Part1

Amer Fort, Jaipur

By Somali K Chakrabarti “Sublime wonders lie in store, I am shown a regal residence; a mighty kingdom, an empire with more grandeur than before …”   – E.A. Bucchianeri, Poetry for the Phantom of the Opera Forts and palaces never fail to fascinate me. These rare examples of architecture offer a glimpse into the past grandeurs and… Read More Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan – Pictures from the 19th century Part1

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