Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary  Maratha King commissioned Moropant Trimbak Pingle, his prime minister, to undertake the construction of the Pratapgad fort in order to defend the banks of the Nira and the Koyna rivers, and to defend the Par pass. Built in 1656, the foot of the hill was the scene of Shivaji's famous encounter

Shopping in Mumbai means lots of fun. Mumbai caters to shoppers with all kinds of budgets, from shoe-string ones to the ultra hi-end. No wonder the bazaars of Mumbai are famous all over the world. The bazaars of Mumbai sell everything under the sky right from basic consumer articles, antiques and curios, apparels and perfumes,

The Bison is a jungle lodge situated on the River Kabini on the periphery of the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, India. The camp offers you a blend of wild life and adventure. It is located 5 hours away from Bangalore and 90 minutes away from the town of Mysore. It’s spread over 12 acres

Liverpool was the town that was home to The Beatles and now the town has almost become synonymous with the group. Liverpool had been an extremely wealthy center for shipping in the 19th century. The imposing buildings are fashioned in neo-classical style with colossal columns, grand entrance ways and ornate exteriors. Places to visit are the

The Advent Markets of Central Europe are a well established seasonal attraction drawing locals a well as visitors from across the world to visit their stalls, enjoy their ambience and snack on traditional winter dishes. One such market is in Bavaria, south of Germany where the tradition of Advent markets is long established. Munich, Augsberg,

Jaipur is a city that is magical with vibrant colors and markets.  While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leatherwear. Some of the markets in Jaipur are Kishanpol Bazar, Haldiyon

In a terrain dominated by deserts, Rajasthan’s lakes provide a welcome relief and offer a glimpse into the heritage, culture and natural resources of the state. The most famous lake in Rajasthan is Pushkar. Myth has it that the lake was formed when a petal from the Lotus held by Lord Brahma fell on the

Chokhi Dhani Village, located around 18 km from Jaipur is a simulation of a Rajasthani Village. It was started in 1989 as part of ambiance for a restaurant and over the years it has evolved as a tasteful and authentic symbol of ethnic village life of Rajasthan. It is spread over 10 acres of beautifully

Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats range with one of the few evergreen forests of the world. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj.Mahabaleshwar is located about 120 km (75 mi) southwest of Pune

Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan, India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.Jaipur is the first well planned city of India, and its very structure resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. One of the attractions in Jaipur is the