Category Archives: Rajasthan

Chokhi Dhani Jaipur: A Cultural Evening Experience

Namaste and Khamma Ghani from Jaipur! It rained today, but luckily it stopped by evening. The weather turned pleasantly cool. I had heard much about Chokhi Dhani before, but experiencing it in person was magical. So, what is Chokhi Dhani?Well, Chokhi means good or beautiful, and Dhani means village. Chokhi Dhani is a village-themed resortContinue reading “Chokhi Dhani Jaipur: A Cultural Evening Experience”

Justa Lake Nahargarh

When we stayed for a long time at my in-laws’ place in Kota, we were pretty busy visiting relatives and doing lots of things. We felt like we needed a break, so we wanted to go somewhere nice to relax for a bit. My friend from school told me about Justa Nahargarh, so I thought it sounded like a good place to stay, and we decided to book it.

Making Gune and Celebrating Gangaur

Gune is a traditional sweet snack made during the Gangaur festival in some states of North India. It’s the main sweet offered to Goddess Parvati during the Gangaur prayer. Usually, it’s made with refined wheat flour and white sugar, but I like wheat flour and sugar/jaggery. I learnt about this recipe from my mother-in-law after getting married.

Dressing up for the Colors of Rajasthan: Exploring My Rajasthan Wardrobe

When it comes to colors, how many are too many? Pairing the same skirt with a different top Don’t forget accessories 🙂

Udaipur – Where Palaces Mirror in Lakes and History Echoes in Every Corner

My sister and I realized that we hadn’t spent quality time together in a while. To escape the daily grind of household chores and office routines, we hatched a plan to visit Udaipur and reconnect. Our first pit stop was at Mausam Bahar near Nimbahera bus stand. Their spread includes mouthwatering kachoris, dahi wadas, andContinue reading “Udaipur – Where Palaces Mirror in Lakes and History Echoes in Every Corner”

A few hours in and around Kota during Monsoon

We parked the car 200 meters away from the bridge and rain showers added a thrill to the experience. Walking to the bridge in a shared umbrella, I ran out of words on getting the first glimpse of the Kota barrage. The waves in the water were monstrous and gigantic.

A Day in Bundi, Rajasthan

I am currently living in Kota. Bundi is 40-50 minutes drive from here. It is in the south-east region of Rajasthan. It is known for beautiful forts, Baoris, Colorful Streets, and Stepwells. I started from Kota at around 10:00 AM IST with my husband and in-laws and reached Garh Palace at 10:40 AM IST. WeContinue reading “A Day in Bundi, Rajasthan”