India Travel Guide

10 Days in India: Itinerary Ideas

Cristina — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:20:39 +0000

India is intoxicating. Once you set foot in the country you’ll either fall in love with it or hate it. Allow for more than several days in Delhi and the country will slowly grow on you, taking over your senses. The food, the colors, the smells, the sights are unique. For Westerners, India is a [...]

Top 7 Temples in India

Cristina — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:24:44 +0000

India is a diverse country when it comes to religion and the temples are just as colorful and diverse. The architecture is stunning and the buildings are beautifully decorated. The oldest temples in India were built with wood and brick but no longer exist. Later, stone became the material of choice. 1. Golden Temple, Punjab [...]

What to Eat in India: Famous Indian Foods

Cristina — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:56:55 +0000

Before digging into the famous Indian foods, let’s talk a little about the ingredients. Garam masala is the authentic curry powder and it varies from region to region. Dal includes peas , beans and lentils ; and is one of the staples in the Indian cuisine. The authentic Indian rice is Basmanti white rice. Vegetarians [...]

Holi Festival

Cristina — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:27 +0000

Holi , or the Festival of Colors, is a religious spring festival celebrated by the Hindus. It is observed in India, Nepal and Pakistan, and in countries with large Indian Diaspora. The most celebrated Holi is in India’s Braj region, in all locations connected to the Lord Krishna. Needless to say that these locations related [...]

Hotels near Taj Mahal

Cristina — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:31 +0000

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It’s about 200 km from Delhi and although it’s possible to visit Taj Mahal during a day trip from the capital, many people prefer to stay in Agra , especially if they are looking for a romantic escape. >>read about how [...]

Canadian High Commission in India

Cristina — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:04 +0000

The Canadian Embassy in New Delhi, the Consulate General and the Consulates are meant to help the Canadian citizens who travel to India or a living here. The Embassy is able to help the Canadian citizens in the following situation: you have been arrested or detained in India a child (Canadian citizens) has been abducted [...]

Why You Should Add Delhi to Your Round the World Trip

aseper — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:05:04 +0000

Planning a trip around the world is a difficult process that takes a lot of time, planning, and energy. Deciding where to go on that trip is one of the toughest parts of planning a long-term adventure. Many travelers are looking to places that are different, challenging, and provide indie travel opportunities when going on [...]

Australian High Commission in India

Cristina — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:53 +0000

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi and the Australian Consulates General in Mumbai and Chennai are meant to provide assistance to the Australian citizens visiting India or living here. However, Australian citizens should be aware that an Australian overseas mission can provide a very basic safety net for travelers in difficulty and that once [...]

American Embassy & Consulates in India

Cristina — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:56 +0000

Generally speaking, when an American citizen needs the help of the American Embassy, something went terribly wrong. Hopefully that won’t be the case during your visit in India, but make sure to keep this information handy. The American Embassy in New Delhi and the Virtual Consulate Bangalore, the Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and [...]

British High Commission in India

Cristina — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:55 +0000

The High Commission and the consular network in India are meant to help the UK citizens living in the country or traveling to India. The British High Commission is in New Delhi ; the British Deputy High Commissions are in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bangaloare; the British Trade Offices are in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad , Pune [...]