Image of Ellora Caves that appears on the 20 rupee bank note

Carving Through Time: A Journey to Ajanta and Ellora Caves

To inspire our regular long weekend getaways from Bengaluru, we’ve been using a reference list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. There are 42 of them, and honestly, before diving into that list, I had never heard of the Ellora and Ajanta Caves. Without this opportunity to live in India, I can confidently say…

The Many Names of Varanasi: Kashi, Banaras, and Varanasi

The Many Names of Varanasi: Kashi, Banaras, and Varanasi

A common question:  Are Kashi, Banaras and Varanasi the same? This puzzled me when I told work colleagues I was going to visit Varanasi. The excitedly offered me their top tips on Banarasi sweets and shared details of their own Kashi pilgrimage. So, in short, yes!  The city has been called Kashi, Banaras, and Varanasi…

Boats at dawn at a Varanasi Ghat

Discovering Varanasi and Sarnath: A Tale of Mystical Ghats and Buddhist Heritage

When people ask us about our favourite place in India, our answer is immediate: Varanasi. This city is unlike any other, wrapped in mystery and steeped in spirituality. I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a spiritual person, there’s something about Varanasi that you feel deeply and which lingers long after you’ve left. Before diving into…

Huge Silver Urn at City Palace

Interesting Facts and Quirky Tales of Jaipur

From its rich history to its vibrant culture, there’s always something fascinating to discover in the Pink City.  We hope that these interesting facts and quirky stories add to your Jaipur Adventure. Jaipur’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites Jaipur is home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, each showcasing different aspects of the city’s architectural and…

Set of Jaipur Blue Pottery Plates with multiple motifs which we bought from the Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre

Discovering Jaipur Blue Pottery

What Is Jaipur Blue Pottery? A fortunate accident! Legend has it that Jaipur Blue Pottery wasn’t part of a grand plan—it was discovered by accident! Imagine a local potter, inspired by the beautiful blue tiles of traditional Persian art, trying to replicate their design. What he ended up creating was something entirely new—a style of…