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The Best Gujarati Snacks - Khandvi and Dhokla

Khandvi and Dhokla are probably the best Gujarati Snacks. The two snacks are famous all across India. Khandvi is a delicate snack prepared with curd and gram floor and garnished with sesame seeds, coriander, grated coconut and green / red chillies. Dhokla is a spongy snack, again prepared using gram floor, sour curd and green chillies. Both these dishes are easy to make and delicious to taste. A must have in the Gujarati menu. These can be a part of your daily breakfast, an accompaniment during lunch, an evening snack and could be a side dish in the dinner menu.

Romantic Getaways to Fall In Love All over Again

You have heard a lot about the best Indian honeymoon destinations for newly wedded couples. But, have you heard about the best ?Romantic Getaways to Fall In Love All over Again?? If you think that you are not a newly wedded couple and do not have any romantic place to be with your spouse, you must be kidding. These ?Romantic Getaways? are the famous tourist destinations that are away from the city crowd, pollution and other hustle and bustle. ? The fresh environment, scenic beauty and the calm lifestyle of these places is apt to fall in love with your spouse all over again and rejoi...

Srinagar - A Glittering Jewel in the Heaven of Earth

The glittering jewel Srinagar is the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir is also referred to as the Heaven on Earth. The capital city is located on the banks of Jhelum River, which is a tributary of Indus River. The city is famous for its pristine beauty, lakes and houseboats. Srinagar is a popular tourist destination in India because of dry fruits, art & handicraft, delicious cuisine, floating markets, fabulous shikaras, snow capped mountains, lush green pine deodar and chinar jungles, monuments, trekking for adventure lovers etc. ? Gulmarg has the highest...

The Heart of Nagpur - Deekshabhoomi

Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism in Nagpur the City of Oranges. Deekshabhoomi is a place where Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar converted into Buddhism and so did his thousands of followers. This conversion of religion took place on October 14th 1956. In the present scenario thousands of people come to Deekshabhoomi and convert into Buddhism. ?Deekshabhoomi is situated in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Nagpur is the largest city in the state of Maharashtra and is also very famous for ?Zero Milestone?. The centre is regarded as the pilgrimage center of Buddhism in India. Thousands of pi...

World Heritage Sites in India

India is a land of beautiful people, diverse cultures and rich heritage. India is the largest democratic country in the world where its citizens follow different religion, speak different languages and have different lifestyles but have one nationality. India is a nation where people celebrate various festivals regardless of their religion. The major festivals in India are Holi, Diwali, Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul Zuha, Ganesh Utsav, Janamashtami, Christmas, Guru Purab, Ramnavmi, Rakshabandhan etc.

20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part II)

Believe me there are so many fabulous places to see in India but to compile a list of only 20 best places was not an easy task. Still I tried my level best to cover the best of India. In my last article 20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part I), I covered Leh Ladakh, Kashmir, Goa, Rajasthan, Bombay, Kerala, Ooty, Madurai, Uttaranchal and Kodaikanal. In this article I'll cover Golden temple, Akshar Dham, Taj Mahal, Khajuraho, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Coorg, Lakshadweep, Tirupati Balaji, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Kanyakumari.

20 Places to see in India Before You Die

The mystic land of India is famous for various reasons. People across the globe talk about this land of ?Unity in Diversity? for so many things like, travel, food, people, and economy etc. India is a favorite tourist destination for many travelers. For some it is the land where you can experience the best of spirituality, for some it is the land where Yoga and Ayurveda are best practiced, for some it is a land of great historic sagas, for some it is the land where the ancient architectural past is still live and for the rest India is a land of natural beauty, beautiful people and delicious ...