The following quote has always inspired me to travel : “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page…” 4,258 Kms traveled and about 2% of the world traveled. That is what TripAdvisor says about me ! Well, that’s a huge value but its …
Read More »IITF – Indian International Trade Fair 2013
The IITF – Indian International Trade Fair is one of the most awaited and popular trade fairs in the country. People from all walks of life and different parts of the world visit this fair which is held every year in November at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Exhibitors-big and small-you’ll …
Read More »My 'No-Food' Navratra fast experience
Navratri is celebrated as the trademark festival of the people of Gujarat and West Bengal. Gujaratis celebrate this festival with great pomp and glory by dressing in the traditional Jhabbas and Ghagra Cholis and dance all night as the whole state is immersed in the mood of the festival. On the other …
Read More »Delhi to Ahmedabad – the VOLVO way !
Posting after a long long time…Had been busy with summer internship and a whole lot of other things. Well, the last week was a hectic yet a fun filled week for me. I would rather term it as a tailor-made week for me. Why ? The whole of last week I …
Read More »Delhi 6 – Part II
Continuing from my previous post – Delhi 6 – Part I The second day I wanted to see the remaining market. So once again I reached Chandni Chowk by metro. This time walking in the opposite direction of the Red Fort. The road side market is cheap and has lots …
Read More »Delhi 6 – Part I
Aye Masakali MasaKali UD Mataak Kali Mataak Kali Masakali MasaKali Ud Mataak Kali Mataak Kali This was the song that played in my mind as I entered the World Famous Chandni Chowk aka Delhi 6. I always wanted to visit Chandni Chowk before I would leave Delhi and move to another place. (atleast I …
Read More »Dakor – journey to holy city.
Wondering what’s Dakor ? Well this is small hustling-bustling town in Kheda district of Gujarat. This is about 30 kms from Nadiad and Anand – the two major cities. Dakor is famous for the Shree Ranchhodrajii Temple( Lord Krishna ) One can say that this is another Mathura-kindof city which houses many Krishna devotees. Each …
Read More »India and its Mughal connection
Yesterday I was watching a documentary on Taj Mahal on the National Geographic channel. The show talked about Zillelahi Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaz and their eternal love than led to the building of the world’s most magnificent structure. The show talked about how India prospered under the reign of of Shahjahan, how trade, art and culture was at …
Read More »Nothing beats Gujarati ‘Farsaan’
“Farsaan’ for all those who don’t know, is basically the chiwda(mixtures, dalmotes – watever u call it), bhajiyas, Dhoklas, Ragda..*drooling* 😉 😛 Well this is something one must try at least once in his/her lifetime from Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Surat etc). People assume that the Gujarati cuisine is full of sweet. I agree to …
Read More »Discover India – Diu
“Vibrant Gujarat” – is the tagline of the Gujarat Tourism. And it is perfect for a state that has the widest range of culture and food. Last time around, I had posted about Ahmedabad. Today I am writing about Diu(Daman and Diu as it is said), a small island town …
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