16/02/23 — Back to Jaipur, Forever Changed Our final day was a long reflective drive back to Jaipur. Between chai breaks and quiet naps, we realized something: This wasn’t just a tour. It was connection. Final Thoughts This Rajasthan road trip gave us: Royal forts and sacred lakes Blue cities and golden deserts Luxury hotels…
Mehrangarh Fort — Guardian of the Blue City High above the desert plains of Jodhpur, perched dramatically on a rocky hill called Bhakurcheeria — “the mountain of birds” — rises the mighty Mehrangarh Fort. Its commanding presence has watched over the region for more than five centuries. The story of Mehrangarh begins in 1459 CE,…
13/02/23 — Ajmer & Pushkar: Sacred Stops on the Road to Jodhpur Morning wheels rolled toward Ajmer and Pushkar. Driving to Ajmer was 135km that took us about 3 hours. Soon after, we reached Pushkar 15km and 40mins away. Pushkar — Where Myth, Water, and Devotion Meet Tucked quietly into the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan,…
12/02/23 — Jaipur: Royal Grandeur & Pink City Magic Sightseeing began in Jaipur, where Rajasthan wears its crown proudly. We stood in awe at Amber Fort, peered through the honeycomb windows of Hawa Mahal, and wandered royal corridors inside City Palace. Kanubhai soaked up the history at Jantar Mantar, while Jay and Sarla hunted the…
From Gujarat to the Golden Sands Our Epic Rajasthan Road Trip (11–16 Feb 2023) By Mahesh Karadia Some trips give you photos. Others give you stories for life. Ours began on 11/02/23, when we drove from Navsari to Surat and onward flight to Jaipur— and from there climbed into our Tempo Traveller van, officially launching…
Final Reflections This road trip gave us everything: History at Dholavira Mystery at Kala Dungar Royal elegance at Mandvi Faith at Somnath Peace on the shores of Diu Most importantly, it gave us shared memories — laughter in the car, long silences on open roads, and moments that didn’t need photographs to be remembered. Gujarat…
Diu — Beaches & the Shivling by the Waves From Somnath, we continued 90–100 km (2–2.5 hours) to Diu. Diu’s beaches are gentle, calm, and unhurried. But the most touching moment was visiting the Shivling on the rocky shore, revealed during low tide. No walls, no bells — just Shiva, sea, and sky. It felt…
Somnath — Faith by the Sea On our return, we drove 430–460 km (9–10 hours) from Dholavira to the sacred Somnath Temple. Standing proudly on the edge of the Arabian Sea, the Somnath Temple is far more than a place of worship — it is a symbol of unwavering faith, resilience, and spiritual continuity. For…
The Road to Heaven & 🏛️ Dholavira From Bhuj, we drove 220–230 km (4–5 hours) to one of the most extraordinary places we have ever visited — Dholavira. The Highway to Heaven The final stretch — often called the Road to Heaven — cuts through white salt pans of the Rann of Kutch. Sky and…