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Oct 31 2009

Delhi, India – A Mix of Old and New

Published by editor under Delhi

Richard Chapo

july-061Like many cities in India, Delhi is packed to the gills with people. Delhi is unique, however, because it mixes the old with the new.

New Delhi

If you fly into Delhi, you will inevitably end up in New Delhi. This section of the city is very modern in relation to the rest of the country. Roads are wide and organized with something other than a chaos theme. You’ll actually be able to walk without feeling like a cow in a                     Dennis G.Jarvis                      heard, which is very unique in India. On the other hand, New Delhi just doesn’t have that ancient Indian charm found in other cities. It’s a good place to get a hotel room, but you’ll need to venture into the city proper to get a taste of India.

Old Delhi

Old Delhi is where the action is if you really want to experience India. The streets are a chaotic mass of markets, overbuilt streets, signage that would make Las Vegas blush and monuments to the past. The best way to see Old Delhi is to catch an auto rickshaw to the Red Fort and then just start wandering around the bazaars and old markets. Hotels will try to rent you mopeds, but this isn’t advisable if you’re hitting Old Delhi. The chaos will overwhelm you and you definitely don’t want to run into a sacred cow.
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Oct 28 2009

Recipe of the Week: How to make Homemade Paneer

Published by editor under Indian Food

This week we present to you our video recipe pick from Show me the Curry -- How to make Homemade Paneer


It is presented in a very quick and simple way, so no reason not to try it!

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Oct 26 2009

Top Five Destinations Of North India

Published by editor under India Travel

SANJOG KR

2214305651_efd4ba698a_o-r1Top Five Destinations Of North India’ is an article talking about some of the most famous tourist destinations of Incredible North India. Amongst all, Jaipur, Khajuraho. Agra, Varanasi and Gulmarg take immense pride in luring tourists from across the globe. These destinations offer everything from rich architectural heritage to natural beauty, adventure and handicrafts.

Visiting Incredible North India                  Dennis G.Jarvis                         is a wonderful experience of celebrating the royal past and the sheer natural beauty. Few destinations in the world are as fascinating as this one. It encompasses an astonishing range of tourist attractions, which are simply irresistible. Everything from the architecture to the incredible hospitality is superb in this land.
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Oct 24 2009

Meghalaya Tourism: The Gem Of North East India Trip

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SANJOG KR

‘Meghalaya Tourism: The Gem Of North East India Trip’ is an article which highlights one of the fascinating destinations of North East India, Meghalaya. Leaving tourists awe-inspired, the Meghalaya attractions are truly mind-blowing. From caves to waterfalls and gardens, there is so much to explore in this state.

Beloved of nature enthusiasts, Meghalaya, one of the fascinating destinations of Northeast India, is a great place to visit. It is a land of floating clouds, beautiful lakes, amazing caves, romantic waterfalls, rich flora and fauna, wonderful culture and several other mesmerizing tourist attractions. Surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, this destination is popularly known as the abode of the clouds. Cherapunjee, the place which receives highest rainfall in the world is located in this north eastern state. Adventure sports like trekking are a major attraction of this tourist destination.

Some of the must-see destinations of Meghalaya are:

Limestone cave/ Mawsmai cave
Offering adventure, these caves are visited by many a tourist seeking adventure. Made of limestone, these caves have stalactites and stalagmites, which are formed due to a fascinating phenomenon. The joining of the roofs and floors of these caves lead to the formation of pillars that attract attention.
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Oct 21 2009

Our video of the Week: Beautiful Monuments Of India

Published by admin under India travel videos

Some of the most beautiful Indian monuments presented with the best of colours. Enjoy!

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Oct 19 2009

Top Travel Destinations In India

Published by editor under India Travel

James W Terry

2214908893_60c01952e1_o-rIndia is a beautiful, big and a diverse country. The rich culture, heritage, natural beauty, historical buildings and the yummy food are some of the reasons why this country is becoming a very popular tourist destination.

There are way too many places you must see in India. In this post I am going to write about the top places for a history buff. Here are top 6 must see places in India (history focused ones):

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1. Taj Mahal: This is a very obvious one. It is an absolutely captivating monument and make sure Taj Mahal
is on your list – It is one of the natural wonders of the world and so do I need to say more…

2. Khajuraho Temples : These temples are located in Central India. There are around 85 temples and were built around 950 AD. The architecture is simply superb. Khajuraho is a World Heritage site. The fascinating temples of Khajuraho is India’s unique gift of love to the world,
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