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Provinces map of India
Map of cities and regions in India
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in India
Top extreme sights in India
Delhi Pillar
From the series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
The Indian city of Delhi has a mysterious landmark - the Iron Column. It is located on the outskirts of the city and was built according to the scholars' opinion about 1 600 years ago. Although the column was entirely made of iron, it was not damaged by the corrosion in the course of so long existence, and has retained its original appearance for more than 16 centuries. The modern scientists do not find any explanations for this strange fact, and can not even explain the manner of the column formation. The locals consider the Iron Column as a real miracle and believe in their magical power. Many claim that after the contact of the column many diseases are healed and the realization of desires can be reckoned with. The height of the giant iron column is 7 meters, its approximate weight … Read all
Carved Pillars Shravanabelagola
From the series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
The tourists who want to see the unique buildings in India can visit the city of Shravanabelagola. There are several remarkable temples, whose main jewelery is the beautiful carved columns. The shape of the columns is peculiar. They were created more than a thousand years ago, when there were no lathes and chisels. Today it is no problem to make a column out of the stone. How, however, has succeeded in man from the 10th to 12th centuries, and what mysteries of the stonework they knew, remains unknown. Every day, the ancient temples of Shravanabelagola receive the countless tourists who strive to personally touch the incredibly beautiful and narrow columns with perfectly polished surfaces and wonderful patterns.
After visiting the ancient carved columns, you can go to the nearby … Read all
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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30.09.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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30.09.2023
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Cuisine and restaurants of India
New Delhi
New Delhi's traditional cuisine is based on vegetarian dishes. Here they cook a lot of interesting rice dishes with various sauces and spices, as well as interesting specialties from vegetables and noodles. Flatbreads baked in a special oven are served instead of bread. Ordering a simple rice dish at one of the local restaurants, be ready for at least two bowls with sauces or spices to be served additionally. The abundant use of spices and seasonings is one of the main distinguishing … Read more 
Bombay
In Bombay, there are a lot of restaurants of different categories and directions. There are also lots of small market stalls where you can buy popular fast food and refreshing drinks. One of the most popular snacks here is masala papad or crisp flat cakes. They are served alone or with different meat and vegetable dishes instead of bread. The most common “street” dish in Bombay is Bhelpuri cooked of rice, potatoes, noodles, fresh onions, and herbs. Hot sauce and different spices are … Read more
Bangalore
Bangalore will please its guests with a great number of restaurants and street cafes, and, of course, small food carts that offer the most popular regional fast food that locals eat on a daily basis. Chicken and rice make up the basis of the national cuisine. Tourists will find dishes with these ingredients virtually everywhere. There are also many food carts on the lively streets of the city. In front of visitors, cooks roast chicken and prepare something like shawarma. This popular dish can … Read more
Chennai
There are more than five hundred restaurants in Chennai and each of them is ready to surprise visitors with interesting culinary masterpieces. Among the best Indian restaurants Beyond Indus, which has won the recognition of loyal customers for the high quality of food and impeccable level of service, is worth mentioning. The restaurant serves its visitors until late in the evening and prepares an interesting entertainment for them. A choice of treats in Beyond Indus is just huge; interesting … Read more
Goa
The Portuguese had a major impact on formation of culinary traditions of Goa; however, many ways of cooking national dishes haven’t changed for hundreds of years. Like many centuries ago, local cuisine is based on seafood, fruits and vegetables. One of the most common components of national dishes is coconut milk. Various culinary trends can be found in tourist areas of Goa; local restaurants are usually located next to beaches and lively shopping streets. Travelers are recommended to go to … Read more
