Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal, built-in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur, is a five-storeyed pyramidal like structure having 953 small decorated windows. The building is made of red and pink sandstone giving full testimony to the epithet of ‘Pink City’. Continue reading Hawa Mahal

The Great Stupa, Sanchi

The Great Stupa, Sanchi

The Great Stupa of Sanchi attracts travellers from across the world. It is one of the oldest stone structure in India built in the reign of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and promote buddhism and indicating the rich heritage of the country. The complex contain 3 stupas and a temple. Continue reading The Great Stupa, Sanchi