Sinhagad Fort is a hill fortress located around 25 kilometres away from Pune. It is a very popular weekend destination for Pune residents. Throughout its history, Sinhagad fort has witnessed many attacks including three back to back attacks from Mughal between 1662 and 1665. The most notable battle is the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670 in which Maratha ruler, Shivaji … [Read more...] about Sinhagad Fort Travel Guide
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Jhansi Fort: Testimony to the Valour of Rani Laxmibai
After spending a day at Orchha exploring Orchha Fort and its hundreds of years old temples, I had a half day before my train back to Delhi. Orchha does not have any major railway station and the closest railway station is around 15 kilometres away in Jhansi. I thought of exploring Jhansi before boarding my train. Jhansi does not have many tourist attractions and the most … [Read more...] about Jhansi Fort: Testimony to the Valour of Rani Laxmibai
Orchha Fort: A Hidden Gem
The small town of Orchha in the state of Madhya Pradesh is gaining popularity among the tourists mainly because of the Orchha Fort. The fort and other monuments within the fort complex were built by Bundela Rajpoots in the 16th century. ALSO READ: ORCHHA TRAVEL GUIDE How to reach Orchha Fort All the attractions in Orchha are within walking distance. The auto-rickshaw … [Read more...] about Orchha Fort: A Hidden Gem
Gwalior Fort Guide
The one thing that automatically comes in my mind when I hear the word "Gwalior" is the Gwalior Fort. And without a doubt, Gwalior Fort is one of the beautiful forts of India. The Mughal emperor, Babar, once said while praising the beauty of the Gwalior Fort Gwalior Fort is a pearl in the Necklace of Forts of Hind. There is a lot of history associated with the … [Read more...] about Gwalior Fort Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Amer Fort
Amer Fort is the prominent attraction of Jaipur, India. Amer Fort was constructed in the 16th century over the remains of the older fort by then Jaipur ruler, Raja Man Singh I. It was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as part of a group of 6 hill forts in Rajasthan. The palace is located on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravalli hills range. Amer Fort … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Amer Fort
