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Shettihalli Rosary Church, Hassan

There is something surreal about the skeletal and fragmented remains of the Shettihalli Rosary church. This 19th-century Gothic style church which is said to have been constructed in 1860 to be precise, was abandoned a 100 years later along with … Continue reading

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Jajpur, Odisha – Things to do

My recent discovery of a place called Jajpur in Odisha, caused a lot of excitement mainly due to the revelations of the vast potential of its past. As mentioned in my previous post on Jajpur, Odisha, the district administration of … Continue reading

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Jajpur, Odisha – Where the Future lies in the Past

Jajpur – Where the Future lies in the Past. These words line up to form a sentence in my mind, as I stand amidst vast tracts of Buddhist archaeological ruins and listen intently to the guide who is narrating tales … Continue reading

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Vishalla – Restaurant Review

Vishalla – The Great Thali ‘So many celebrities have visited our restaurant over the years and today we have you too’, his eyes twinkling, 82 year old Surendra Patel ji welcomes me into his office which is in the premises … Continue reading

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Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage – Experiences

When one stays at the Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage, a heritage hotel in the town of Himmatnagar which is the district headquarters of Sabarkantha district in Gujarat, India, one also discovers many hitherto unknown historical gems that exist in … Continue reading

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Dowlat Villas Palace The Heritage – Himmatnagar – Gujarat

Tall white metal gates greet us as we approach the heritage hotel. Regal and imposing, they bear circular plates depicting the sun, the coat of arms and the flag of the Idar state. A trishul (trident) sits atop, pointing skywards. … Continue reading

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Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace – Excursions

The Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace lies in northern Gujarat amidst the ruggedly beautiful Aravalli range of mountains and close to the borders of Rajasthan. Poshina is a tribal village deep within the rural environs of the region and while it … Continue reading

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Darbargadh Poshina Heritage Palace – Poshina, Gujarat

Rural Gujarat is emerald green in springtime and an absolute treat for the eyes. My cab whizzes past large tracts of pastoral land and the 4 hour journey from Ahmedabad to Poshina is a very pleasant one, on roads that … Continue reading

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Mani Mansion – Farm and Experiences

The smoky aroma of fresh green, milky wheat being roasted on a open fire, wafts across to us as we drive up into the farm. I feel a great sense of excitement and delight at the sight of rows upon … Continue reading

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Mani Mansion – Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Tucked away in the heart of the busy Ahmedabad, an ancient heritage mansion holds its own among the modernity that has sprung around it. Hidden amongst the high rise buildings that tower over it, this charming oasis has the advantage … Continue reading

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