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• Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, Rajasthan

  In Destinations, Forts / 24 October 2010 / 0 comments

  

  The first dig ceremony for construction of the fort was held on Thursday, 30th January, 1589 AD. The foundation was laid on Monday, 17th February, 1589 A.D. and it was completed on Thursday, 17th January [...]

• A Stay at Rawla Jojawar, Jojawar, Rajasthan

  In Accommodations, Rajasthan Hotels / 2 May 2010 / 0 comments

  

  For all intents and purposes, my stay at Rawla Jojawar would be considered a “homestay”. Yet the experience felt nothing like crashing on a bed tucked in the back of someone’s home. Instead my travel [...]

• A Visit to Camel Research Center of Bikaner

  In Adventure, Destinations / 31 March 2010 / 0 comments

  

  India’s only camel breeding farm is located in Bikaner, a remote city in the Northwestern area of Rajasthan. Started in 1975, nearly half the camels bred in India come from this farm including those used in the camel regiment of the Indian Army. Formally named the National Research Center on Camel, the center is more popularly referred to as the Government Camel Breeding Farm.

• The Laxmi Niwas Palace, A Royal Luxury Hotel in Bikaner

  In Accommodations, Rajasthan Hotels / 1 January 2010 / 0 comments

  

  A regal heritage building, The Laxmi Niwas Palace holds a commanding posture among its large green property set in the hot desert of Rajasthan. Thanks to a massive gate entrance, guests pass through the palace wall which still envelopes the entire property.

• Reggie’s Camel Camp, Osian’s 5 Star Desert Oasis

  In Accommodations, Rajasthan Hotels / 7 December 2009 / 0 comments

  

  Five Star India can be found even in the desert of Rajasthan. My travel partner and I experienced this at Reggie’s Camel Camp, a luxury tent resort near the small village of Osian. Located in [...]

• Castle Mandawa, A Fort Palace Hotel in Rajasthan That Barely Satisfies

  In Accommodations, Rajasthan Hotels / 18 November 2009 / 0 comments

  

  A popular stop over point for travelers on their way to Bikaner and Jaisalmer, Mandawa and the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan are home to several fascinating well-preserved painted havelis, forts and temples. The elegantly restored [...]