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Being the commercial capital of India is just one face of the coin, well it’ll not be wrong to say that this coin has a lot many more faces as Mumbai unfolds itself on the go every time, the more you visit the more you get out of it. From the Hollywood of India to the local streets of a businessman and from the high cuisine and buffets of a 5 star to a local mouth watering “Bhelpuri” at the local stall of Chowpaaty, it has got something for everyone.
Given below are some of the places where one may have a visit while in Mumbai:
Gateway of India
One of the pioneer landmarks of Mumbai is the Gateway of India, it was built in the honour of King George V and the Queen. One can enjoy the ferry ride along side it and get a beautiful glimpse of this structure from the ferry. Continue Reading »
kerala travel guide will give you clear perspective why it is called God’s own country. Nowadays many believe that Kerala derived its name from Malayalam word “kera” which means coconut. But, if we look at the history, the word Kerala originated from Keralaputra of the Ashokans tribe. Extensive trading with the Romans are what Ashokans written in the history. There is not much know the history of Kerala, but their culture evidently shows the influence of those that once conquer their place. Photograph by Christian Lagat Kerala is located in the south west corner of Indian Peninsula and known for its beautiful nature. If you look at Kerala’s map, beautiful touch of nature is appreciated everywhere. And for beach lovers, you will surely enjoy beaches and palm lined shores. Continue Reading »
India has a diverse set of options as a tourist destination from historical sites to warm, sandy beaches to refreshingly cool hill stations. But for the tourist who is into history, then a must-visit is the Delhi, Agra, Jaipur region. But given the paucity of time and a multitude of sites within this region, it is necessary to be thoroughly informed and prepared and to plan well in advance. Agra, the land of the Taj Mahal is one of India’s foremost heritage cities. But Agra is also (in)famous for its touts and con men who dupe tourists daily. Adequate preparation and planning is required not to fall into the clutches of these touts and con men.
The length of a visit to Agra depends on whether the traveler wants to restrict his or her trip to the Taj Mahal alone or visit all the other historical sites in the vicinity, including Fatehpur Sikri. It also depends on the kind of shopping that has been planned as part of the trip. Continue Reading »
Have you ever known how it feels to be surrounded by the mighty Himalayan Mountains? Do you know how it feels when you slip your feet into heavy ski boots, clamp them on to the skis and let gravity do the rest? Have you experienced travelling in cruise control down snow slopes leaving behind a blazing trail of white powder?
Go ahead, try the ultimate adventure in the snowy mountains – Skiing!
The Himalayan Kingdom spread over India and Nepal offers a number of options for an exciting Skiing adventure. For instance, Gulmarg, with the world’s highest cable car is rated amongst the top 5 ski areas in the world. And there are many other places that deserve mention: Continue Reading »
Give yourself a break from the busy, hectic and stressful schedule of daily official life and plan a weekend getaway with your pals and loved ones. There are many destinations to enjoy your weekend from Delhi. Manali is administratively a part of the Kullu valley and it lies in the Beas river valley set at an astounding height of 1955mts above sea level. Manali is one of the most popular hill stations of north India and is also considered as one of the best weekend getaway from Delhi. [Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis] The population of Manali is approximately 32,000. The ancient route to Ladhakh commences from Manali. Manali is situated 540kms from New Delhi which is can be reached in 15 to 16 hours easily.
Agra is situated 180kms from Badarpur Border of New Delhi which one can cover this distance in 5hr. Agra is a city on the banks of Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. Agra is famous for one of the 7 wonders of the earth Taj Mahal. Thousands of tourists visit Taj Mahal every week of the year. Continue Reading »
Delhi, Delhi India is a fascinating place to visit with many historical sights to see as well as several modern facilities to ensure the entire family will enjoy their stay. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India and was established with residents from around 6th century BC, providing the area with many historical attractions from ancient monuments to medieval structures. Even though you may believe that you are stepping back into Dennis G.Jarvis time when visiting Delhi, there are many modern conveniences as well including hotels, restaurants, and shopping excursions.
When you visit Delhi, you must visit a few of the monument that call Delhi home such as the India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple.
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. And in countries like India, breakfast is another opportunity to showcase their colorful and flavorful cuisine. In India, there are various breakfast meals that are favored by people and are at the same time healthy and delectable. In some regions of India, these dishes are served in other meals besides breakfast. If you want deviations from your usual morning munchies, try out some of the Indian breakfast foods listed below.
Chapati – It is unleavened flat bread made of durum wheat. The dough is flattened into a large circle, and dry cooked on a tava or hot pan. Chapati is often served with soups, lentils, chutney, and curries.
Idli – This Indian breakfast is prepared from rice and black lentils baked together to form a savory cake. The white puffed cakes are served with chutney and other spices. Continue Reading »
The woolen fabric known as “cashmere” originated in the Himalayan Mountains from the Kashmiri goat and is the down-like undercoat which the goat grows from roughly mid-summer until winter. Cashmere wool, or simply cashmere, is characterized by its longevity, softness, and warmth when woven into garments as well as being a natural insulation that is not bulky. The fabric is also characterized by its increasing softness the more it is worn and has often been referred to as the “Fabric of Kings.”
Each goat will normally yield only 3 to 8 ounces of cashmere wool annually and a single-ply woman’s sweater requires roughly 10-12 ounces (or 3-4 goats) for its manufacture. At one time, the price of cashmere exceeded $200 (USD) per pound. So the rarity of the fiber is always an economic issue. Its quality is usually defined by the diameter, length, and the texture of the fiber itself, and this quality is also affected by the climate where the goats mature and the types of food and nutrients that they consume. Continue Reading »
kerala travel guide will give you clear perspective why it is called God’s own country. Nowadays many believe that Kerala derived its name from Malayalam word “kera” which means coconut. But, if we look at the history, the word Kerala originated from Keralaputra of the Ashokans tribe. Extensive trading with the Romans are what Ashokans written in the history. There is not much know the history of Kerala, but their culture evidently shows the influence of those that once conquer their place. 
Give yourself a break from the busy, hectic and stressful schedule of daily official life and plan a weekend getaway with your pals and loved ones. There are many destinations to enjoy your weekend from Delhi. Manali is administratively a part of the Kullu valley and it lies in the Beas river valley set at an astounding height of 1955mts above sea level. Manali is one of the most popular hill stations of north India and is also considered as one of the best weekend getaway from Delhi. [Photograph by 
Delhi, Delhi India is a fascinating place to visit with many historical sights to see as well as several modern facilities to ensure the entire family will enjoy their stay. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India and was established with residents from around 6th century BC, providing the area with many historical attractions from ancient monuments to medieval structures. Even though you may believe that you are stepping back into 
