Source:https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297672-d302891-Reviews-The_Oberoi_Udaivilas_Udaipur-Udaipur_Udaipur_District_Rajasthan.html The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur: Reliving a glorious past “Magnificent and often surreal Mewari Rajputana palaces changed the face of India and remain eloquent witnesses to a life of grandeur and nobility, of ritual and formality, of tradition and honour, a life that will not return.” -Nimish Patel, architect….
Uncategorized / November 1, 2022
“In every walk with nature, one receives more than he seeks.” -John Muir. In our series on some extra-special hotels and resorts in India, we continue to luxuriate among the snow-clad Himalayan peaks in the “the land of Gods”, Himachal Pradesh. Just in case the title of the post has…
Uncategorized / August 5, 2021
Post-Independence Delhi architecture: Tara apartments- an oasis in the real sense In our series on post-Independence Delhi architecture, we have discussed some fascinating, path-breaking creations by the new breed of Indian (and some foreign) architects that changed the face of the capital city. We have explored the design elements and…
Uncategorized / July 23, 2021
Modern heritage: The Lotus temple- Poetry in concrete and marble “This architectural wonder looks like an enormous lotus blossom, reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House.” -John Hopkins. It’s been an amazing few months going through the architectural history of the city of Delhi, diving into the depths of the historical…