Badami and Gokak in Karnataka offer a mesmerizing blend of ancient rock-cut architecture and dramatic natural beauty—perfect for heritage lovers and waterfall chasers alike. This travel blog excerpt captures their timeless charm and rugged allure.
Even after nearly 250 years, the Holkar-era heritage chhatris of Alampur still await recognition. Culturally rooted in Bundelkhand and politically placed in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh, Alampur is a medieval town. Interestingly, it earned its name during the Mughal Era when a Hindu chieftain was honored with the title of Alam Shah. However, due […]
Baldevgarh Fort is located on Tikamgarh-Chhatarpur Road, about 26 kms from Tikamgarh town in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Situated above the Gwal Sagar Lake, the Fort Baleogarh from its top gives you a panaromic view the nearby town, the series of ramparts, arched gateways, and cylindrical bastions of the forts and other existing structures […]
Just 10 kilometers from Guna town in Madhya Pradesh, the caves of Muhalpur provide a fascinating glimpse into India’s prehistoric legacy. Carved into soft stone, these lesser-known shelters likely housed early forest-dwelling communities—possibly even the legendary Van Nar from the Ramayana. Moreover, carved alcoves, symmetrical entrances, and clustered layouts reveal signs of adaptive, communal living. […]
Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh near Mohna, the village of Tikla (Teekla) rests along the banks of the Parvati River. Perched on the hill of Tikla are remarkable rock-cut frescoes, believed to date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, which are associated with the Vrishni Dynasty. These murals are thought […]
Ancient inscriptions identify Surwaya Fortress, also known as Surwaya ki Garhi, with Sarasvati-pattana and Shankhamathika. An inscription at Surwaya names it Sarasvati-pattana, while the Ranod Inscription, dating to the 10th-11th century CE, mentions Shankhamathika. The Ranod inscription states that Shankhamathikadhipati, the lord of Shankhamathika, succeeded Kadambaguhadivasi, the first Acharya who founded a disciple lineage and […]
If India was my first love, Uzbekistan was my second. That should come as no surprise, as these two countries are cousins, joined by blood and history. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the past two decades studying, living, and working across South and Central Asia, and I see the links between India and Uzbekistan […]
Gwalior city is known for its rich culture, religious, spiritual and historic values. Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The old city of Gwalior is filled with a diverse heritage and culture which can be experienced by exploring these old lanes of the city.
Anegundi is a quaint village located just five kilometers away from the rocky terrain of Hampi. It boasts awe-inspiring architectural ruins, many eloquent and historic, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi It is famed for its cultural ruins and boasts both architectural grandeur and unique natural beauty. Natural beauty here means dramatic boulder-strewn […]
Madhya Pradesh as the heart of ‘Incredible India’ is rapidly becoming a preferred tourism destination in India. This is attributed to the state’s rich spiritual, cultural and natural heritage with 10 National Park, 25 Sanctuaries, 6 Tiger Reserves, 2 Shiva Jyotirlingas and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tourists from all over the world visited Madhya […]
