Some visitors say India itself is a museum piece while others find it full of museums. India is either way, a museum country. Which is why discovering three swanky new museums in three weeks of travel in South India (that’s not one city as many North Indians think! but India’s most cultured part and its […]Read More
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Mughal Gate, Viratnagar: A Forgotten Heritage Gem Crying for Protection
Saurabh Tankha Before I introduce you to yet another historical jewel hidden in the middle of nowhere, there is a small request I would like to make on behalf of heritage lovers like me. And this goes especially to officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), as well as the local police. Why can’t […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Kangra Fort—also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra—is located about an hour and a half from Garli. Our host, Yatish Sud, very graciously arranged our travel to and from the fort, making the journey comfortable and memorable. Perched majestically atop a hill, Kangra Fort offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley below. […]Read More
Chanced upon the Nurpur Fort and an ancient Krishna Temple on way to Palampur Saurabh Tankha It is not every day that you stumble upon a hidden jewel like Nurpur Fort while heading for a quiet holiday in the hills. But that is exactly what happened to me on a road trip from Pathankot to […]Read More