Visiting the Uparkot Fort is a must when in Junagadh, Gujarat. If the city didn't have the majestic Mahabat Maqbara mausoleum, I would say the Uparkot Fort is a centerpiece of Junagadh, but my loyalty is forever with the former. Even so, the Uparkot fort is definitely a worthy sight that shouldn't be underestimated, and ...read more »
Visiting a city that claims to be the cultural capital of a state without stepping into its most celebrated museum would be a crime! Alright, that’s a bit of an overstatement, so let’s put it differently - visiting a city that claims to be the cultural capital of a state without stepping into its most ...read more »
Thinking about spending one day in Bhuj? Rest assured, you won't regret it! As I've mentioned in one of my previous posts, the town of Bhuj in Gujarat is often used as a stopover to the Great Rann of Kutch. However, I've found the town extremely rewarding in terms of experiences and the number of architectural ...read more »
I actually climbed this tower of Prag Mahal in Bhuj - just couldn't resist the temptation of seeing the view. I love looking at cityscapes from above, like I've seen Mumbai from the roof of Chhatrapati Shivaji Ternmus (formerly known as Victoria Terminus), Hyderabad from the Golconda fort, Jodhpur from Mehrangarh hill and so many ...read more »
Visiting India? Make sure to include at least one of these palaces into your itinerary. Without seeing palaces in India, your journey is bound to be incomplete. It's no secret that India is studded with architectural gems of every possible kind - ancient temples and churches, magnificent mosques, imposing forts and opulent havelis. ...read more »
After visiting the city of Bhuj I've got an impression that it's generally undervalued by the foreign and Indian tourists alike. The place is often considered just a stopover en route to the Rann of Kutch and is hardly recognized as a notable destination on its own. However, my experience in Bhuj was extremely ...read more »
If a city has at least one building like the Prag Mahal, it automatically wins my heart. If the city of Bhuj has nothing else to offer but the Prag Mahal, I would have still considered it worth visiting. Apart from pure aesthetic pleasure, I’ve noticed that beautiful architecture has a very soothing effect on ...read more »
The city of Bhuj was peaceful, tranquil and slow paced, and when I think of it now, it created a rather interesting contrast with overwhelming and mega touristic Jaipur I headed for the next day. One of the most secluded and architecturally rewarding places I've visited in Bhuj was a complex of highly ornate royal memorials. ...read more »
In this article, let's discuss some fabulous things to do in Junagadh, an undeservingly underrated city in the state of Gujarat. Junagadh is not big on the tourist map compared to other destinations in the state of Gujarat, but the city does have a few tricks up its sleeves that make it worth visiting. To be completely ...read more »
