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Stories to inspire you to take a trip to India!

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India is a beautiful country, overwhelming, also chaotic to charge up your senses. A trip to India is adventurous and filled with cultural & wonderful experiences. A country holed up in South Asia, with the Himalayas in the North & east and coastal beauty in west & southern regions. Talking of beauty, India has it all for everyone, the white desert of Gujarat, the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh & the untouched valleys of Uttarakhand & clean beaches in the South. Not to forget the centuries-old history dating back to the times of King Asoka and before. India is a stunning haven for the history lovers and people seeking a connection with the past.  Why take a trip to India? I’ll give you 8 reasons to visit India – Even with all this, India is a country not for everyone, with all the security issues, littering and bad media coverage, not everyone can have the courage to take a trip to India. But there have been numerous people visiting India and fallin...

Asia’s Biggest Spice Market – Khari Baoli

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Incredible India had welcomed us the right way! With its varied culture and rich tradition, there are so many things to do here. It was our first week in Delhi, India when we decided to visit the local market. As Tah is a spice lover, we had a half kilogram of green chilies and to everyone’s surprise, we had finished it so fast. Now, it was time for us to visit one of the biggest spice market in the whole of Asia, the Khari Baoli Market. Anyone who refers to India, it as the land of spices. Most of the tourists who visit Delhi, come to this place. The spice market stands among one of the must-visit places in Delhi. We were assisted by Jacob to the largest spice market there. It was located somewhere in the Chandni Chowk of Delhi. We had to find our way to the market as we didn’t have a phone network to look into Google Maps. Tip – If you are in visiting India, get a sim card in the airport itself. Else, it is really difficult to get one as you enter the city. After a delicious ...

Best Restaurants in Agra | What to Eat in Agra

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Discover the authentic delicacies and best restaurants in Agra you must try out while you are in the city of Taj.  Agra, also known as the City of Taj is visited by millions of tourists throughout the year. This Mughal city not only houses the famous Taj Mahal,  but also other renowned historical monuments such as the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb and Itimad Ud Daulah. These well known sites are a haven for history and architectural enthusiasts. There’s a lot more to explore in this city in the form of its local cuisine and lip smacking street food varieties it has to offer. So, here’s a list of the most popular food chains, cafes and street food joints that you must try out while touring this lovely city of Taj. Agra’s Authentic Delicacies Bedai and Jalebi Bedai and Jalebi is the most famous breakfast which is a unique combination of a spicy snack and a sweet dessert. Bedai is a fried puffy bread served with spicy gravy of potato and curd. The crispy sugary Jalebis ...