Saurabh Tankha We have always preferred road journeys as these give one an opportunity to explore and experience the uncharted. On one such trip, on National Highway 44, travelling between Agra and Gwalior, we found remnants of an old serai (rest house), after driving for around 30-32 km from the City of Taj. One needs […]Read More
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Atithi Kunj Homestay Solan: Best Homestay Experience Near Kalka-Simla Heritage
The next time you happen to be around the hill town, shun the conventional and try Atithi Kunj Homestay Saurabh Tankha If there is one positive from my trip to Solan, it is my find Atithi Kunj on the forever-ready-to-share-any-detail, google. And if you have not guessed it by now from its name, let me […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Sometimes in travel — and in life — things may not seem to be going the right way. But when the experience finally unfolds, you realise everything happened exactly as it was meant to. Something similar happened to me during one of my visits to the iconic Taj Mahal, the eternal monument of […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha A trip aboard the Kangra Valley Railway is one of India’s most charming offbeat rail experiences. Covering about 164 km between Pathankot and Jogindernagar, the train passes through lush valleys, small hill towns and picturesque landscapes, stopping at nearly 28 stations along the way. For travellers looking for a slow and immersive journey […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Darya Ganj, in the heart of Old Delhi, is home to four historically significant mosques. Among these, three are famously known as Sunheri Masjids, named for their gilded wooden domes that once shone like gold under the sun. The fourth mosque is the majestic Zeenat Ul Masjid, a remarkable example of Mughal […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Delhi has always been a city of creation, destruction, and rebirth. Each time an old city was destroyed, parts of it survived and merged with the new. This has created a unique juxtaposition of old and new seen today — in lifestyle, buildings, culture, traditions, and cuisine. One such area, Darya Ganj, […]Read More
Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib is one of the nine historical gurdwaras in Delhi.Read More
Sheesh Mahal Delhi: Explore the Mughal Pleasure Garden and Historical
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Nestled in the crowded bylanes of Shalimar Gaon, near Shalimar Bagh in northwest Delhi, Sheesh Mahal is one of the many historic Mughal pleasure gardens north of Shahjahanabad. A few kilometers off the Ring Road, in the Sheesh Mahal District Park, the monument stands as a testament to Mughal architecture and landscaping. […]Read More
Frequented by good Dijnns famous for fulfiling wishes, Jami Masjid at Feroz Shah Kotla complex is swarmed by people on Thursdays.Read More
Tripolia Gate: A Forgotten Mughal Heritage Monument on GT Karnal
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Amid the bustle of traffic on **GT Karnal Road near Rana Pratap Bagh in Delhi stands the historic Tripolia Gate, a heritage monument that has quietly slipped into neglect. Once a majestic gateway guarding the entrance to the city, Tripolia Gate today lies in a dilapidated state. Despite its historical significance, the […]Read More