The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer who ruled from 1688 to 1743. During the rule of Sawai Ram Singh, the city was painted pink to welcome Prince Edward VII. Most of Jaipur is still pink, due to which it’s known as the Pink city. Jaipur is a magical city which has so much to see and explore. There are innumerable forts to visit, ancient ruins and temples to explore.
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Mewar Festival marks the advent of spring. This festival is an integral part of the culture and tradition of Udaipur. People all over Udaipur take part in this festival and celebrate it with much enthusiasm. The city is at its colourful best during this time.
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Jodhpur or the blue city as it is popularly known was founded by Rao Jodha in the mid-1400s. The city acts like a time machine and transports you back in time. It still houses the numerous step wells, ancient temples, historical havelis and not to forget the enchanting blue houses from the medieval era.
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Udaipur, the City of lakes, was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II. This beautiful city has 5 beautiful lakes with Pichola being the most pristine. The Old City of Udaipur is dotted with numerous historic temples, Havelis and baoris (Step wells).
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India is diverse in every aspect, be it in its climate, culture, ethnic group occupations and even soil type. Similarly Indian cuisines also vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious, cultural choices and traditions. Through a period of time foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism have also played a role in introducing certain foods to the country.
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Udaipur is known for its rich cultural heritage. The lakes, temples, huge forts and palaces boast about the rich legacy of this city. The city has preserved the rituals and traditions of the past and embraced the modern advancements and changes in lifestyle at the same time. Apart from the local attractions within the city, there are several charming places to see around Udaipur. Each of them have their own legacy of cultural, spiritual and traditional history.
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Wayanad which literally means the land of paddy fields, it is the 12th district of Kerala consisting of Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri Taluks. It is a picturesque plateau situated among the mountains of the Western Ghats on the eastern portion of North Kerala. Wayanad is known for its dense forests and wild animals. It is also considered to be one of the major producers of pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and rubber.
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Rustik Travel with its partners is conducting a photography workshop in the picturesque locale of Mukteshwar in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Mukteshwar is a further 40 km from Nainital and is a perfect place for nature, bird and night photography. Prominent snow capped mountains of the Himalayas including Trishul, Chaukhamba, Pancha Chuli offer stunning view. This contrasting with the dense green of the forests and deep blue of the skies is a paradise for someone who loves to compose that perfect photograph. The night skies are typically crystal clear and perfect for those long exposures. Not to mention the flora and fauna.
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Dayara Bugyal, in Uttarkashi district, meaning “high altitude meadow” is at an elevation of 3,408 metres (11,181 ft). The beautiful meadows are developed into ski slopes covering an area of 28 square kilometres (11 sq mi). It is approached from Uttarkashi, up to village Basru by road and further 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) by trekking.
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India is blessed with snow covered mountains in the north, temple towns at the south, dense forests to the east that are full of rare flora and fauna and unending long captivating deserts at the west. Would you want to go on a ride with us on a Royal Enfield, Triumph or a Harley Davidson and see these fabulous locations? Ride with fellow bikers and forge a bond of brotherhood.
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