Top 10 Things to do in Delhi – Straight From a Real Delhiite!

In comparison to its standing as India’s capital city, Delhi is seen more as a pivotal character in the story of India. It’s like every facet that defines India has something ‘Delhiish’ about it. History, culture, food, nightlife, people, the Metro – Delhi’s got it all. Exploring Delhi can get exhaustive and confusing at times, especially if you are visiting from abroad. Keeping up with our ethic of making things simpler for the discerning traveler, we have enlisted the Top 10 Things to Do in Delhi. Here goes:

When in Delhi, You Have To:

10  - Go to the Connaught Place – loiter in the inner circle, lay down in the Central Park – absorb the city whizzing by.

9 - Take a guided Rickshaw tour of Chandni Chowk. Scenes from the 18th century Walled City will come rushing back. If you have a stomach made of sponge, sample as much food as you can.

8 - Take a guided tour to 5 best monuments in Delhi – the Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Hauz Khas Fort and India Gate. Each monument has a story of its own – hence, the guide!

7 - Go to Bengali Market near Connaught Place and eat your heart out – gorging on authentic Indian street food.

6 -  See the evening Qawwali at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah – quite a sight.

5 - Haggle for a deal with vendors at Janpath – no pain, no bargain!

4 - Visit the Delhi Haat for its wonderful exhibition of Handicrafts from all over the country. And the food’s fantastic.

3 - Ride the Metro – our guests say it’s awesome. Avoid the office hours, though.

2 - Go to the Jama Masjid on Friday afternoon, especially if you’re visiting the holy month of Ramadan – great for a spiritual experience.

1 - Attend as many Indian festivals as you can – there are several all through the year.

[Explore Delhi Tour Packages at IndianHoliday.com]

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Last updated on 17th September 2014 by Nikhil Chandra

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Wildlife Tours in India | A Travel Guide

Why Choose India for Wildlife Tours

Wildlife tours is one of the top reasons why people travel to India.

And here are other 9+1 reasons why you should visit India.

India is a land known for its amazing geographical and bio-diversity. Tourists and wildlife enthusiasts from all around the world visit India to rub shoulders with the exotic wildlife species that dot the length and breadth of the Indian jungles. 

Wildlife Tours in India offers ample opportunities to explore these wildlife sanctuaries and national parks which showcases the real world of Indian jungles and put on view some rare and endangered wildlife species that are fast becoming extinct.

Wildlife tours packages in India offer an adventurous trail across renowned wildlife sanctuaries of India with ample opportunities to discover and explore the amazing diversity of flora and fauna species. 

India is home to some of the best wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that features in almost all Indian wildlife travel packages and provide chances to catch the glimpse of elusive and endangered species like Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, Nilgiri Tahr and Elephants.  

Some of the popular wildlife sanctuaries and national parks which tourists should visit during their wildlife vacations in India are as follows:

Corbett National Park

Tigers at Corbett National Park, India's Finest Tiger Reserve

Nestled in the Nainital and Pauri district of Uttarakhand, Corbett National Park is one of the oldest and finest national parks in India and a perfect destination for wildlife tours in India. 

Corbett National Park around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species and acts as a protected area for highly endangered Bengal tigers. 

You can enjoy the best views of wildlife species through exciting jeep safari.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan offers best chances of tiger spotting in India

Located in the deserted state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in India and also the park with highest probability to spot the elusive tigers. It is known for housing the highly endangered royal Bengal Tigers. 

Other species of wildlife animals includes leopard, Nilgai, wild boar, dhole, sambar, sloth bear, hyena and chital. There are various resorts and hotels located within or outside the national park which may also offer wildlife safaris for free. 

[Read more about Ranthambore National Park]

Keoladeo National Park

A Playful Painted Stork at Keoladeo National Park which is also referred to as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 350 species of avifauna, Keoladeo National Park or the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary needs no introduction. Winter is the best time to visit this bird sanctuary as migratory birds from around the world throng this refuge. 

  

Sariska National Park

Located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan, Sariska is another popular national park and tiger reserves in India. Travelers can enjoy the best views of wildlife by an exciting jeep safari and elephant safari inside the national park. 

There are several other breathtaking attractions housed in this national park such as Sariska Palace, Kankwari Fort and Shiva temple which adds up to your wildlife tour in India.

Kanha National Park 

Kanha National Park is one of the major wildlife sanctuaries situated in Madhya Pradesh. It is an ideal spot for spotting tigers and has been an inspiration for great many writers such as Rudyard Kipling who is said to have taken inspiration from this national park for writing “The Jungle Book”. One of the major attractions of this national park is Bamni Dadar, the sunset point of Kanha. 

Besides some rare and endangered wildlife species, National Parks in India are home to an amazing range of foliage. The best period to visit most wildlife sanctuaries is from November to May when the weather is mild and you can see animals wandering out in the open without any discomfort.

You may plan your wildlife tours in India through http://www.wildlifeindiatours.com/

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Reasons Why Should You Choose Indian Maharaja over Orient Express

Venice Simplon Orient Express has set benchmarks for all other luxury trains across the world. It has been designed in true Art Deco style and exude grace, elegance and style.  

Welcome to Indian Maharaja Train

But there is an Indian luxury train with the name of Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey which has been designed to give run over money to the Orient Express. 

The train is a chartered version of the famous Deccan Odyssey and was conceptualized by Travel Corporation of India (TCI). Here are some reasons why you should choose Indian Maharaja over the Orient Express train.

The Indian Maharaja Private lounge

Unlike Venice Simplon Orient Express, Indian Maharaja caters to the business needs of the guests with its 50 seated Conference Car. It is fitted with all the modern amenities such as telephones, computers, printers and fax machines.

Indian Maharaja caters to the health and rejuvenation needs of the guests with its state of the art gymnasium and spa. 

Indian Maharaja has a beauty salon where ladies can visit for a beauty treatment. The benefit of this salon is that it allows you to undergo a complete makeover before heading to some five star/ palace hotel for lunch or dinner. 

Last but not the least, the price is the major factor to choose Indian Maharaja over the Orient Express. Whereas a day trip from Paris to London on board the Orient Express costs around £560, the Indian Maharaja offers two  8 days and 7 nights journeys  beginning from an introductory price of USD 595. 

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Ganga Mahotsav To Begin From Saturday

Varanasi: Tomorrow is the inauguration of The 18th Ganga Mahotsav at Rajendra Prasad ghat, which was being held in the city from November 24th  to November 27th 2012.

Chanchal Kumar Tiwari, divisional commissioner, informed that reporters that world-famous names in the classical and semi-classical fields are going to perform during this cultural event which has been organized for 4 days. Some of the names are Ratan Mohan Sharma, Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt, Bhajan Sapori, Banaras Hindu University, a group of the students from the faculty of Performing Arts as well as quite a few local folk artists.

Ganga Mahotsav in Varanai

At the same time, quite a few traditional sports events will also be organized such as Kushti at Assi ghat, Gada, Malkham at Rajendra Prasad ghat, Ganga Marathon (starting from Sant Ravidas ghat to Dashawamedg ghat), Boast race.

Ganga Arti in Varanasi

Along with this, various other events such as solo dance, group dance, folk-classical singing competitions, instrumental music etc will also be organized for the students of a number of schools at Sanskritik Sankul, Chowkaghat.

In the same line of Ganga Mahotsav, Ministry of textile, New Delhi is also organizing Gandhi Shilp Bazaar at Urban Haat (a 10-day fair), Sanskritik Sankul in the last week of November. Tiwari revealed  the prime motive of Shilp Bazaar is the promotion of handicraft as well as handloom products. People who are going to participate in this event are going to come from Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Orissa, Bihar, Kerala, Bihar and so on. They want to come up such kind of a direct platform for the artisans so that they can talk to buyers and exporters on their own. Shilp Bazaar has sent invites to around 200 artisans, some of whom have received awards at state and national level. The ministry also has offered free stalls to 30 handloom artisans along with 150 handicrafts artisans.

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Five Best Romantic Destinations for Honeymooning in Winters

Winter- this time of the year is quite synonymous with the chilly weather, fogged atmosphere and hush of the fallen snow in some places of India. It would not be an understatement to say that most marriages took place during this time of the year. Honeymoon is the first vacation where husband and wife go together to enjoy and relax in each other’s company.

Keeping in mind, the flavor of the season who may like to play in the shimmering sands of Goa beaches or with the snowballs in hill stations like Shimla and Manali. The season could be equally romantic like any other time of the year. In this post, I am going to enlist five best romantic destinations for honeymooning in winters.

Goa Beaches

Goa Beach

Goa has not only attracted tourists from India but from all over the world to soak in the serene ambience of its beaches. The azure sea water, glittering sands and tranquil ambiences are the perfect ingredients to spice up your romantic vacation. The fun-filled ambience and laid back attitude of the people is what makes for a perfect honeymoon.

Kerala Backwaters

Kerala Backwaters

If peace and tranquility is what you are looking for, Kerala backwaters offers the perfect ambience to enjoy some cozy moments without any disturbance. Gazing the star studded night while enjoying a candlelight dinner on board Kettuvallam is an experience to remember all your life.

Kashmir Valley

Kashmir Valley

The name of Kashmir is undoubtedly associated with national security concerns but that does not obstruct its popularity as the topmost honeymoon destination in India. While in Kashmir valley, you can enjoy a leisure walk in the Mughal gardens or spend intimate moments with your beloved while boating on the Dal Lake.

Udaipur

Udaipur Lake Palace - the most romantic places on this earth

Fondly known as the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur is the place where romance permeates in the air. A perfect hideout from the wintery nights, Udaipur with its rich natural beauty, spectacular palaces , havelis and temples add to the beauty of the region.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Beach in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar is the cluster of 572 small and big islands located in the Bay of Bengal. The swaying palm trees, the reddish atmosphere in the sky as the sun sets, immaculate sands and the genial atmosphere  is the ideal setting for giving a romantic start to your married life.

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