Monthly Archives: February 2026

On our visit to Jaipur, we went to Jantar Mantar, which is a historical observatory built in 1734. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has the largest sundial in the world, called Samrat Yantra. The word Jantar Mantar comes from Sanskrit, where jantar means instrument and mantar means calculation. In India, there are […]

After an eight-hour-long bus ride to Jaipur, we were awed at the sight of the massive Amber Fort. The fort overlooks an artificial lake called Maota Lake. The bus stopped at a distance from the entrance to the fort. In the scorching heat, we climbed a long flight of stairs and met our tour guide […]

During our educational journey to Jaipur, we visited the Amber Fort, also called Amer Fort. It was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I and later expanded by other kings. It is made of red sandstone and marble and shows a mix of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The fort overlooks Maota Lake and is […]

Constructed in red sandstone and white marble, Amber Fort is located about 11 kilometres from Jaipur. Admired by locals and loved by tourists, it was a major landmark, built in the late 16th century by Raja Man Singh I, with further additions made by Sawai Jai Singh II. From intricate mirror work to detailed frescoes, […]

Our visit to the Amer Fort was incredibly enriching because it had beautiful architecture and historical significance. Being a masterpiece of both Mughal and Rajput architecture, the fort made us feel deeply connected to our past. The journey to the fort was filled with visual delights, such as street musicians, colourful shops, and various food […]

India is home to more than a billion people thronging the country. In the northwest region of India lies Rajasthan, with its capital city Jaipur. Jaipur is also called the Pink City for a meaningful reason, as the city has countless buildings in pink. This tradition began when early architecture used pink sandstone, inspiring generations […]

Our educational and fun journey to Sariska began with an AC bus ride. The excitement continued as we reached our hotel. After arriving, we had lunch and later took part in follow-up activities. We visited the Sariska City Palace Complex, where we learnt that the Sariska Palace was built by the Maharaja of Alwar in […]

Mysore Palace, also called Amba Vilas Palace, is the royal residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, who historically ruled Mysore for over 500 years. The present palace was built in 1912 after the old wooden structure was destroyed by fire. Mysore Palace is not only grand but also mysterious, as legends speak of a curse on […]