Illuminated manuscripts are generally known to be documents of the Roman Catholic Church, as exemplified by the “Book of Kells”, which are ornately adorned. Similarly the Aztecs had their codices. India has a long tradition of illuminated manuscripts, beginning with palm leaf folios to the chronicles of emperors like the “Akbarnama”. Illustrated manuscripts like the… Read More Illuminated Manuscripts
Offbeat Monsoon Escapes are often a great way to see India’s biodiversity. Exploring India’s enchanting rain-soaked destinations must be on your monsoon travel itinerary. As the monsoon rains quench the scorching summer heat, it is the best time to experience some unusual destinations in India that are off the tourist track. This is India at… Read More Unusual Monsoon Destinations in India
Buddha Bowls are becoming popular for not just being wholesome and healthy but also convenient as they pack a punch in many ways. Buddha Bowl meals are meticulously crafted, nutritionally balanced meals that offer a harmonious combination of essential nutrients. These all-in-one dishes encompass a wealth of protein, cooked grains, wholesome fats, roasted vegetables, crisp vegetables, fragrant… Read More Buddha Bowls
The City Palace Museum in Udaipur is unlike other museums in the country as it invests heavily on conservation of its artefacts. A few years ago I first visited the City Palace in Udaipur and was fascinated by the scale of the space. After a few visits, I came up close with other aspects of… Read More Textile Conservation
Mewari cuisine has an interesting texture of flavours and taste that makes it as unique as it is interesting on your palate. On a recent trip to Udaipur, I visited the beautiful property, Shikarbadi Hotel by HRH Group of Hotels for dinner. This was my second visit here but in a different season. The monsoon… Read More Mewari Cuisine
Preservation of Art is nothing short of a complex science and involves a balance of ethics, integrity and conservation. It is a bright morning in Udaipur when I make my way to the conservation lab located in the City Palace Museum, Udaipur. Bypassing boards marked ‘No Entry’ (this lab being out of bounds for tourists)… Read More A Case for Art Conservation
Nostalgia means different things to different people but at the core of it lies memories that always bring a smile to your face. Painting Preservation The Conservation Laboratory at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur is seeing a team working on ‘Paintings on paper’. The project that the conservators are currently working has restored about 22… Read More Nostalgia – Painting Preservation & Food
The Good Life is not about expensive holidays, jewellery and accessories but also about good food that comes with rarest ingredients and a price to match. On a balmy winter evening in the backdrop of Udaipur’s stunning City Palace, I headed to the in house restaurant Palki Khana. The restaurant here serves some of the… Read More Exotic Plates
While Rajasthan is known as a patron of arts, Udaipur is quietly carrying forward a wonderful legacy of the same through myriad manifestation. Interestingly these crafts have all been practiced since several years and are usually handed down from one generation to another which adds a quintessential old world charm. The City Palace in Udaipur… Read More Arty and Crafty in Udaipur
We look at some of Spicejet’s destinations and tell you what you can see and do to explore their culture, history, heritage, tourism and spirituality. Delhi The capital city continues to hold fort as a destination that has much to see and do. History buffs will love the city as there are several monuments here… Read More Spicejet’s Destinations