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Dinosaur Park and Museum – Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat

A gigantic dinosaur rises up over the horizon, its large mouth agape in a silent roar or is that a huge smile? šŸ˜€ A terrifyingly friendly welcome, deep within Raiyoli, a remote village of India. ‘Meet theĀ Rajasaurus narmadensis which means … Continue reading

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Balasinor, Gujarat – Things to do

When one stays at the Garden Palace Heritage Homestay at Balasinor, Gujarat, there is ample entertainment provided by the nearly 40 species of resident birds and someone like me will be able to pass all their time just chasing them … Continue reading

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Garden Palace, Balasinor, Gujarat – Balasinori Cuisine

In the previous post we were exploring the Heritage stay at the Garden Palace Balasinor in the erstwhile princely state of Balasinor in Gujarat, India. While the place has its old world charm and the surrounding attractions include a world … Continue reading

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Garden Palace, Balasinor – Gujarat

When you are escorted by a convoy that thunders along the highway accompanied by several staff members, when you serendipitously encounter a majestic elephant en route and when you are finally welcomed by the strains of the Shehnai and drumming … Continue reading

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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat

The Champaner and Pavagadh Archaeological Park region is located in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat, India. Apart from having relics that date back to prehistoric ages, Champaner which is situated at the foot of the Pavagadh hills, was also a … Continue reading

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Jambughoda, Gujarat – Things to do

Jambughoda lies in the district of Panchmahal in the eastern part of Gujarat, the Westernmost state of India. The name Panchmahal has come about from Five Palaces (Panch = 5, Mahal = palace) since this was the home of 5 … Continue reading

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Jambughoda Palace Hotel – Gujarat

Enveloped in a dense cover of green, the Jambughoda Palace lies nestled within the forests of a wildlife sanctuary, deep within the verdant district of Panchmahal in Gujarat, the westernmost state of India. Jambughoda is an erstwhile princely state, that … Continue reading

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Statue of Unity – Narmada, Gujarat

The Iron man of India stands tall, immortalized in a gigantic statue that rests aptly on a base created from iron collected from across the country. Constructed to commemorate the memory of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, one of India’s most prominent … Continue reading

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Vadodara, Gujarat – Things to do

I was told that Vadodara is not as well known to the tourist as some of the other cities in Gujarat and its trails are less trodden by the regular traveller. But vibrant Vadodara is quite the hidden gem and … Continue reading

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Madhav Bagh – Royal Heritage Stay – Vadodara, Gujarat

An inconspicuous gateway lies along the main road in a quiet part of Vadodara city. A simple sign inĀ Hindi, has ‘Madhav Bagh’ inscribed in the marble panel of the gate post. I step onto the short driveway, oblivious of what … Continue reading

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