Showing posts with label Rajasthan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rajasthan. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Hotel Mandawa Haveli.

We chose Hotel Mandawa Haveli, a haveli built in the 18th century by a wealthy Marwari jeweller for our stay at Mandawa, Shekhawati, Rajasthan during our winter break.Soaking up the winter sun in the outer courtyard of the haveli.Entrance to the haveli.The outer walls of the haveli framed by flowering...

Thursday, 21 January 2010

Havelis of Shekhawati, Rajasthan.

The Sonthaliya Gate, Mandawa.When we decided on our winter vacation destination as Rajasthan, we immediately knew it had to be in the lesser explored regions of Shekhawati. Shekhawati region is known for their heritage Havelis.Haveli- Is a huge private mansion in India or Pakistan.The Rajasthani havelis...

Thursday, 27 March 2008

Beautifully Subtle...

Sanganer is a place in Rajasthan that is famous for it's traditional hand block printing. Sanganeri prints usually consists of floral motifs and the colours used are natural dyes derived from Turmeric, Indigo plants, banana leaves and so on.The colours are usually bright & vibrant which is synonymous...

Monday, 8 October 2007

Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur...

...where beauty, grandeur and royalty come together to give you the ultimate luxurious experience. The Lake Palace at Udaipur is a 250 years old marble palace built on 4 acres of natural rock in Lake Pichola. It gives an impression of floating on the placid water of the lake. The hotel is reached by...