India Travel Notes

By Kieron Sellens

If one nation’s cuisine has been welcomed to Britain more naturally than any other, it’s Indian cooking. The foreign style of cooking has been so successfully adopted here that chicken tikka masala is often cited as being Britain’s favourite dish!

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For those heading out on a luxury India holiday, the food is indeed worthy of celebration. If you generally go for the hottest curry on the menu, be warned that even the hottest is made more mild for English tastes, so you could be in for quite the surprise!
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Jane S

One of the biggest metropolis in India, Delhi is home to whopping population of millions of people. The historical, cultural and the political center of the country, Delhi has gradually emerged as the industrial hub of the Northern India. A heady mix of the old and new, Delhi retains the old heritage and glory and is one of the most modern cities in India with skyscrapers and neon lit malls. A city with its antiquity dating back to more than 2,000 years, Delhi is the one of the oldest places in the world. From street bazaars to plush shopping malls and from historic monuments to contemporary buildings, Delhi is full of surprises!

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Delhi has witnessed the ascent and descent of several mighty empires, this is why you will find a number of historical monuments in the city, each one representing a different era. Many of the interesting sites found in and around the city are the ruins of the buildings and areas that played a crucial role in the history of India. This is merely a reason why thousands of visitors take flights to delhi. Some of the most popular venues in Delhi include; the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the quaint streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, and Lotus temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and the newly constructed Akshardham temple in New Delhi.
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By Sekhar Kodaipati

For centuries south Asian region has been rich. Rich with it’s spices and food recipes. For years, the region lured various different crusaders to invade the region over centuries. Beginning from the 14th century, the moghuls invaded and ruled, what is today the Indian subcontinent, for over three centuries. And then came the marvelous voyages of Christopher Columbus taking upon the arduous long voyage and Vasco De Gama of Portugal, all because of the lure of rich and vast variety of spices in the sub-continent.

Vast fortunes have been made and squandered, powerful rulers seduced, ailments cured and nations have been discovered. All in the name of spices. Spices have always cast a spell on our imaginations. Spices flatter our senses; our sight with their vibrant colors, our smell with their enticing fragrances and our taste with their distinct unique flavors.
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James Hope

Delhi is the city which lived through wars and resurrection, repeatedly rising from the ashes. Every crumbling wall has a story to tell. Every yesterday is replete with history. You will experience a transition through time as you walk along the narrow bylanes of this city of dreams, tread softly.

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Cradling civilizations since times immemorial Delhi goes back hundreds of thousands of years back into time.

Stone tools belonging to early Stone Age were discovered from the Aravalli tracts in and around Anangpur, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, the northern ridge and elsewhere – evidence that the Early Man lived here.
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Nitin Singh

If you want to see the majestic Himalayas, the incredible wildlife of India, and the sands, camels, forts and palaces of Rajasthan, then come for a trip to North India. If the colorful and vibrant culture of Gujarat or the golden wheat fields of Punjab lure you, then North India tourism is all waiting for you. If the history and architecture fascinates you, you can come to Delhi, Meerut, and Lucknow. If you want to go for the temple tours, then start from the holy city of Varanasi or the Vaishno Devi in Jammu. Our North India tourism takes you to all these places and more.

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Be if for relaxation, adventure, or for pilgrimage, the North India tourism perfectly suites every need. On your North India tour discover the magnificence of the grand palaces, monuments and temples as you go about hearing their awesome historical tales by our expert guides and as you feast your eyes admiringly on the stunning architecture. North India tourism takes you to an unforgettable journey to the historical places to bring you face to face with the colorful and rich culture and heritage of India. For a taste of adventure in North India, our North India tour will also take you to the Himalayan wonderlands-Srinagar and Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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Mandy Chagger

Finding a flight to Delhi might not always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it. Delhi is an area that one should visit at least once in a lifetime, because of the amazing things to see and do. If you can find a flight to Delhi, no matter what you might pay for it, it will be well worth the price.

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Delhi is the second largest metropolis in all of India, and second only to Mumbai, or Bombay. The city has a population of 13 million people, and there are almost 22 million that live in the entire Delhi. Delhi is one of the most popular destinations in the country because of its location in Northern India. It is also a popular destination because it is literally one of the oldest places in the world. It is a city that has been continuously inhabited since early civilizations. This makes taking a flight to Delhi on a vacation will provide you with the opportunity to see many historical sites, and to be a part of current, living history.
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