Pisa in Italy has its Leaning Tower, Paris its Eiffel Tower and Delhi its Qutab Minar – the branding of these cities are all linked to their most famous landmarks. But none have as much history and intrigue as Delhi’s minaret.
The Delhi we know today had its foundations laid in A.D.1191-92 when Mohammed Ghori of Ghazni in central- east Afghanistan defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu monarch to rule Delhi. He entrusted Qutbuddin Aibak, his slave general, as administrator of this newly acquired territory. And the first task he set out to do was building the Quwwat- ul-Islam, or the [...]
A character sketch of Delhi is made up of a thousand heads. And they all jostle on a dynamic canvas. In the process, some pop off while others rush in to take their place. For every old one making way, many new ones come in, thus increasing the tribe. Each has multiple expressions, depending on your point of view. It’s a work of art, [...]
What is in a name? A lot if it is a matter of identity and history. Leading to the toponymy of the city being full of mythological and historical theories. Earlier travellers to India including the two Greek travellers Nearchus and Megasthenese, Fah Hian and the great Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsiang, who visited India in 5th century A.D., never mentioned a city which may [...]
The Kunzum Travel List is out. Travellers rejoice. You will now never be short of ideas when planning your next holiday. What is the Kunzum Travel List? It is a compilation of great holiday ideas for you in India and neighbouring countries. Each of these are a complete experience in themselves and include cities, train rides, driving circuits, wildlife safaris, [...]
Planning a trip to Bikaner? Here is a handy list of hotels for you. Please note that this compilation is based on random selection of what we feel are quality hotels. Unless mentioned, we have not experienced these for ourselves. All contact information was taken on the date of the last update mentioned and may have changed since then. If [...]
Planning a trip to Jodhpur? Here is a handy list of hotels for you. Please note that this compilation is based on random selection of what we feel are quality hotels. Unless mentioned, we have not experienced these for ourselves. All contact information was taken on the date of the last update mentioned and may have changed since then. If [...]
Planning a trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan? Here is a handy list of hotels for you. Please note that this compilation is based on random selection of what we feel are quality hotels. Unless mentioned, we have not experienced these for ourselves. All contact information was taken on the date of the last update mentioned and may have changed since then. [...]
Planning a trip to Coorg? Here is a handy list of hotels for you. Please note that this compilation is based on random selection of what we feel are quality hotels. Unless mentioned, we have not experienced these for ourselves. All contact information was taken on the date of the last update mentioned and may have changed since then. If [...]
Planning a trip to Leh, Ladakh? Here is a handy list of hotels for you. Please note that this compilation is based on random selection of what we feel are quality hotels. Unless mentioned, we have not experienced these for ourselves. All contact information was taken on the date of the last update mentioned and may have changed since then. [...]
Apples were first grown in India in Thanedar in Himachal Pradesh. And this is the place to go if you want to enjoy the beauty of apple blossoms in spring, or try your hand at apple plucking sometime in August – September. Or you could just bask in the mild summers, or celebrate a white winter here. Club Kunzum recommends [...]
If you are in Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, a night halt is Kaza is unavoidable. Actually, you should be spending a couple of nights here at least but no matter where you are coming from and where you are going, in most cases you have to stay at Kaza.
Thank God for Banjara Camps. If they had not ventured into this beautiful part of Kinnaur, tucked away from much of the world, the travel world would not have known of Sangla. Not only did they break fresh ground here by pitching tent, but continue to be the finest place to stay in Sangla despite a host of me-toos trying [...]
One of the gems of travel in India is Shoja near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. And the place to stay there is Banjara Camps. We just love going back there again and again. In spring, it is time for flowers. Summers are just perfect at that altitude. The rains are a delight after that. And then it is time to [...]
When you go to a forest, it is very important to be in good hands. So you can explore and appreciate the life in the jungle the way it should be. This is where Asian Adventures scores over others – after all, they are naturalists who also understand what hospitality is all about. And they are very good at both.
Many an entrepreneur knows how to set up a great resort or hotel, but few know how to address the needs of their guests. Rann Riders gives you no reason to complain. Owned and managed by the descendants of the former rulers of Dasada, you know it has been set up by someone with taste.
If you are headed to Srinagar this summer, or even later for that matter, then Club Kunzum strongly recommends you stay at Almond Villa. It is a lovely homestay set in the midst of orchards along the Dal Lake away from the noise of the main town and yet not too far from it.
If you have not read R.K. Narayan’s Malgudi Days, or seen its brilliantly televised version by Shankar Nag, there is something missing in your life.
If you are driving from Manali to Kaza, the journey is anything but smooth – this does not suggest it is not exciting and adventurous. It is – and one that will take you through some stunning landscapes. But at the end of it, even the sturdiest would wish for a comfortable bed and a hot meal. Knock on Banjara [...]
I had been to all properties of Banjara Camps over the last three years – except the one at Thanedar. I had passed it close many times already on the way to or from Sangla, but always skipped it. And when I finally visited it recently, it left me ruing all the missed opportunities.
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