The Chand Baori is an awe-inspiring sight located in a remote part of Rajasthan, India. Some 3,500 stairs flow down 13 stories deep, creating cascades of intricate patterns to appease onlookers. This site, though glorious, is nothing more than a humble stepwell dating back to the 8th or 9th century. Yet, it’s magnificence comes not just from its design, yet its later additions, such as a grand palace. Setting the architectural brilliance of the Chand […]
On the outskirts of Kota, India lies a magnificent and captivating building. The Brijraj Bhawan Palace still retains all of its former charm and glory, though it has also gained notoriety through the ghost stories that have circulated about it. The Brijraj Bhawan Palace was the home to Major Charles Burton, a British Commander, and his family. In 1857, during conflict over a rebellion, India became a dangerous place for the commander and his family. […]
Jaipur is famously known as India’s Pink City and draws many to visit and experience its colorful and unique architecture. Nahargarh Fort is a historic attraction that will appeal to many of these visitors. It remains perched high upon the hills surrounding Jaipur and thus has sweeping views of the stunning city. What many do not realize as they marvel at the sweeping fortified walls that snake along these hills, is that this fort is […]
The former town of Bhangarh has earned its ghost town status in more ways than one. The crumbling stone buildings lining past streets have now become one with the land, slowly returning to dust. Yet, it is the fearsome fort that proudly watches over these ruins that makes Bhangarh a true ghost town. There are countless legends that surround Bhangarh Fort, which has led many to believe the place is extremely cursed and the most […]
