Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Bukhara: the Holy


Bukhara, the Pillar of Religion, the beauty of the spirit, one of the seven sacred cities of the Muslim East can surprise even the most experienced traveler. Known as the Shining Pearl of the Silk Road, the city is more than 2,500 years old.

Sunday, April 09, 2017

Samarkand: the Gem of the East


Traveling through Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities today is like a journey through living history. In so many fascinating ways, the past and present live side by side.

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

Jodhpur: the Mehrangarh Fort


The magnificent Mehrangarh or the ‘Sun” fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459AD., when he shifted his capital from Mandore on the advice of a hermit. This gem in Jodhpur is one of the largest and most beautiful forts in India.

Friday, March 03, 2017

Jodhpur: the Sun City


Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is also called the “Sun City,” named for the overwhelming amount of bright and sunny days it experiences. It is home to famed forts, palaces, mausoleums, gardens, lakes, and towers, making it a hotspot for tourist activity. 

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Nepalese women


In Nepal with 27,000,000 inhabitants, 70% of the population lives in abject poverty. Major reason behind this is the political instability and undemocratic rule for long. Other crucial factors for being the country very poor are due to lack of awareness and access to quality education.