WHERE TO GO THIS WEEKEND?
Weekend's here. You can't travel. But you can explore these...
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5 Places You Must Eat At While in Jaipur
Jaipur. What images does the name invoke in your mind? Coloured in pink, your thoughts probably conjure up images of the magnificent Hawa Mahal, the grand Amber Fort, or may be bandhini sarees. But if you are foodies like us, your mouth is probably watering up thinking of pyaaz kachori and dal baati churma! During our umpteen visits to Jaipur, we have tried and tasted food at several restaurants and cafes in Jaipur. While the list is fairly long, we have picked our absolute favourites over our last few visits. Sure, there are many other distinguished names that you’d find on top restaurants in Jaipur lists, here are the ones…
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Photo Story: Take Time to See The Woods We Pass…
Nehru Park. It’s one of our favourite places in Delhi. A popular picnic spot in Delhi, it is a huge park spread over 80 acres. The park is home to several varieties of trees, plants, flowers, and birds. We usually go here for our morning or evening walks while during winters we end up spending much of our afternoons here. Stroll around, go for a jog, make use of the park gym, or simply sit back and watch. Take time to sit and silently converse with nature. And also to ponder that the world needs more trees and less concrete. Here’s an ode to our beloved Nehru Park through pictures…
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Shopping Guide: Top Things To Buy From Varanasi
Some go to Varanasi for spiritual enlightenment, some for salvation of their sins. Some are allured by its picturesque charm while others seek a good culinary experience. Whatever your reason may be, there’s a lot to bring back home to cherish the memories of the streets of Benaras. Nayonika Mandal shares her list of things to buy from Varanasi. Something Sweet: The dark brown rustic coloured famous Benarasi Peda is nothing like the one found in Delhi. Not too sweet, it’s perfect for even those who do not have a sweet tooth! One more uncommon feature is the use of rose water which is used to enhance the taste and give…
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Photo Story: The Things We Loved and Hated About Agra
I must confess: I was never in awe of Taj Mahal. I have visited it at least three times before, but never was I so smitten by it. I appreciated the mausoleum but not to the extent of it ruling my mind for days later. But this visit was different though I don’t know why. May be it was the company (my husband and 8-month-old daughter). I can’t stop thinking about its perfection, grandeur, and the vision with which it was created. I am reading a study about its architecture by a research scholar now. Incidentally, he too wasn’t fascinated by Taj as much as he was with other Mughal…
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Holiday in Ooty: Things to buy & Travel Tips
The charming beauty and enthralling landscapes of Ooty are making the destination increasingly popular among tourists. We told you about must-see places in Ooty before. This time, Nikita Chawla tells you about things you must buy from the hill station. Plus, there are some tips for a memorable holiday in Ooty. Tea – Ooty is well known for its rich tea estates. One should definitely buy a packet of tea. From cardamom tea to chocolate tea to herbal tea, you have array of tea varieties to choose from. Spices – Cardamom, pepper corns, cinnamon, are another must buy Chocolates – When in Ooty, one definitely cannot go home without these…
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Anoushka Shankar’s Music Brings To Life A 1928 Silent Film
If we told you there’s a screening of a 1928 silent movie, would you be interested in watching it? Let us give you some reasons to be excited about it before you answer that! Shiraz: A Romance of India imagines the story of the events leading to the construction of India’s most iconic building, the Taj Mahal. It creates the character of Shiraz, the building’s designer, who falls in love with Selima. This young girl eventually becomes the princess who inspired the construction of Taj Mahal. An Indian-British-German co-production, the silent film was shot entirely on-location in Agra about 90 years ago with all Indian performers. This epic film has…
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Hotel Samadhi: A budget hotel with a difference
If you are planning a weekend trip to Rishikesh, consider staying at Hotel Samadhi for a distinct experience. Megha Sehgal tells you why… Rishikesh. Chances are you thought of either rafting or temples upon reading the destination’s name. But trust us when we say there is much more to experience in Rishikesh. Our recent stay at Hotel Samadhi is a proof. Staying away from the regular touristy stuff, we spent a refreshing weekend in and around this small but peaceful hotel. Located near the banks of Ganga, the hotel has the perfect view for a peaceful stay. Opened in partnership with Hotel Hare Rama, over a year ago, the hotel…
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Why You Must Visit the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh
If you are travelling to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, locally known as Beatles Ashram, is a must visit a place to enjoy solitude in nature and to relish a graffiti art museum in ruins, says Kumar Manish. I chanced upon this place while going through my Twitter feed on #Rishikesh. The visually appealing graffiti hooked me and I decided to visit the place. I asked the twitter user for location and he happily obliged. The Ashram has a special significance in the pop music culture. The pop band stars Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles visited the Ashram in the year…