Jaisalmer Fort | Golden Fort | Golden City | Jaisalmer Rajasthan

Jaisalmer fort is fort built by Rawal clan from present state of Rajasthan. 

It was built in 12th Century and believed to be one of the oldest fort of the Rajasthan. This fort is still inhibited by local population in 1/4th of the area. 

This magnificent UNESCO Heritage site is home to all people of the city till 16th centuary within the yellow walls. It was only 17th Centuary when settlements started to inhibit outside fort due to increasing population.

This fort is home to intricate carvings, haveli art carvings, iconic Jharokha art, Mata Chamunda mandir, Jain mandirs, laxminath mandir and four gates from entrance till citadel.   

Mehrangarh | Fort of Jodhpur Rajasthan

Fort of Jodhpur Rajasthan - Mehrangarh is story in it self. It is a historic fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. 

It built on a hilltop, around 400 ft above the nearby plains. This fort complex spans approx 1,200 acres. This fort was built by Rao Jodha from Rathore clan in 15th century, while the current structure is from the 17th century built by his successors.

The fort has seven gates, which includes remarkable Jai Pol and Fatteh Pol which are built on victory by Kings Man singh and Ajit singh to commemorate their victories.

The fort is home to numerous intricate carvings, Mata Chamunda Mata Mandir and a museum. The fort is witness of many wars. Chhatri of Kirit Sodha (a martyr solidier) is testimony for same.

Nilkanthdham | Poicha

Poicha - a small village situated at south bank of River Narmada in District Rajpipala of State Gujarat, India is well known for Beautiful Temple of Nilkanth Swaminarayan, popularly known as -
Nilkanth Dham.

This place is amalgamation of religion, mythology, Indian culture and awareness with fun. Very next to the temple campus is a small food court provides all continental varieties which is vegetarian and made without use of Onion and Garlic.

The campus also has a mythological / Cultural park named as Sahajanand Universe, consist of mythological story theme park, small theater presenting social message, horror show, science museum, small bird park, aquarium, water ride, fountain show and many more through paid tickets.

Place also has facilities to stay.

The location is one - one and half hour's drive by road from City of Vadodara. And it is on the way to Statue of Unity when travelling from Vadodara via Dabhoi. One can easily club this spot in tour if they have time.

At this place, one can easily spend 2 hours to full day based on interest.

Statue of Unity | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Statue of Unity

Brussels | Belgium

Brussels | Belgium

Brussels is beautiful capital city of Belgium. 

Champaner | ચાંપાનેર

Champaner | ચાંપાનેર



દક્ષિણનો ભદ્ર દ્વાર
Southern Bhadra Gate

Champaner is a historic town, situated 47 km North - east from Vadodara. The city was founded in the 8th century by king Vanraj Chavda. This town was named after his minister and friend Champa. Town, full of natural beauty situated in the foothills of Pavagadh was conquered by Mahmood Begda in the 15th century.

Mahmood renewed fate of the town, he built citadel around the town, built new buildings, renamed it as Muhhamadabad and moved capital of Gujarat from Ahmedabad to here. In Mahmood's time the town's prosperity reached new heights.

શહેરની મસ્જીદ
Shaher's Masjid

A few years after Mahmood's death, due to the change of power and other political reasons the capital moved back to Ahmedabad.

The Citadel, the city mosque, two-storey iconic Jami Mosque, one minaret mosque built during Mahmood time have historic and archaeological significance. The architecture has been honored as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This is one of the best tourist destination for nature-lovers, adventurous travelers and historians.

જામી મસ્જીદ
Jami Masjid

ચાંપાનેર, વડોદરાથી 47 કી.મી. ઉત્તર-પૂર્વમાં આવેલ ઐતિહાસિક નગર છે. આ નગરની સ્થાપના 8મી સદીમાં રાજા વનરાજ ચાવડાએ કરી હતી. તેનું નામકરણ વનરાજના મંત્રી અને મિત્ર ચંપા પરથી કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું.  કુદરતી સૌન્દર્યથી ભરપૂર એવી પાવાગઢની તળેટીમાં વસેલા આ નગરને 15મી સદીમાં મહમૂદ બેગડા દ્વારા જીતી લેવામાં આવ્યું.

જામી મસ્જીદનો ગુંબજ
Central Dome of Jami Masjid

મહમૂદે આ નગરને નવેસરથી વસાવી, તેને ફરતે કિલ્લો બંધાવ્યો, નવા સ્થાપત્યો બંધાવ્યા, નગરને મુહંમદાબાદ નામ આપ્યું અને ગુજરાતની રાજધાની અમદાવાદથી ખસેડીને અહી સ્થાપિત કરી. મહમૂદના શાસનકાળમાં આ નગરની સમૃદ્ધિ ચરમસીમાને પામતી હતી.

મહમૂદના મૃત્યુના થોડા વર્ષો બાદ સત્તા પરિવર્તન અંને રાજકીય કારણોસર રાજધાની પાછી અમદાવાદ ખસેડવામાં આવી.

મહમૂદના કાળમાં બનાવવામાં આવેલ શહેરને ફરતે કિલ્લો, શહેરની મસ્જીદ, બે માળની બેનમૂન જામી મસ્જીદ, એક મીનાર મસ્જીદને પુરાતત્વની દ્રષ્ટિએ ખૂબ જ મહત્વ આપવામાં આવે છે. આ સ્થાપત્યોને UNESCO દ્વારા World Heritage Site તરીકે નવાજવામાં આવ્યા છે.

પ્રકૃતિપ્રેમી, ઈતિહાસરસિકો અને સાહસિક પ્રવાસીઓ માટે આ ઉત્તમ પર્યટન સ્થળ છે.




Hira Bhagod | Dabhoi | Bhadrakali Temple

Hira Bhagod | Dabhoi | Bhadrakali Temple

Remains of eastern gate (Hira Gate) of fortified ancient city of Dabhoi. Place popularly known as Hira Bhagod or Hira Bhagol in memory of the chief architect Hiradhar involved in making of this witness of grand history of Gujarat. In the same remains, there is temple of Hindu Goddess Bhadrakali. These historic structure is believed to be of 10th Century AD build during Solanki (Chaulukya) Dynasty and periodically fortified by some kingdoms there after.

Adalaj Stepwell | અડાલજની વાવ

Adalaj Stepwell | અડાલજની વાવ

Roopba's Vav or Roodaba's Vav is popularly known as "Adalaj Ni Vav". Vav is local name for Stepwell. This stepwell is an architectural wonder of 15th Centuary located at Adalaj, a quite village around 18 km north from Ahmedabad Airport, Gujarat, India.

It has higher historic importance due to amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic architecture in the construction. The stepwell took its first stone of construction by Vaghela dynasty which later it was finished by Mahmud Begada of Muzaffarid dynasty.



રૂપાબાની  વાવ અથવા રૂડાબાની વાવને  "અડાલજ ની વાવ" તરીકે વધારે ઓળખવામાં આવે છે. આ વાવ, અમદાવાદ એરપોર્ટથી લગભગ 18 કિલોમીટર ઉત્તરના એક ગામ અડાલજમાં સ્થિત છે. 15મી સદીનું આ સ્થાપત્ય એક અજાયબી છે.

હિન્દૂ અને ઇસ્લામિક બાંધકામના સમન્વયને કારણે આ સ્થાપત્ય ઐતિહાસિક રીતે વધુ મહત્વ ધરાવે છે. આ વાવ પછી તે મુઝફ્ફર વંશના મહમુદ બેગડો દ્વારા પૂર્ણ થયું હતું જેનો શિલાન્યાસ અને પ્રાથમિક બાંધકામ વાઘેલા રાજવંશે કર્યું હતું.

Kampen | The Netherlands

Kampen | The Netherlands | A Photo Tour

Kampen is well preserved walled city of Overijssel province, The Netherlands situated over Ijssel River. Lot of all structure including churches like Bovenkerk are still preserved as it was.


The city is believed to be founded in approx 12th Century and was one of the biggest in 14th Century in northern Netherlands.

Few Hours at City of Rotterdam

Glimpse of City of Rotterdam, The Netherlands