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Family Summer Vacation ideas in India 2015

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Vacation ideas that will turn this summer into an enjoying experience for your entire family The crunch time for summer 2015 is fast approaching. Many of you must have already planned a holiday with your family, but for those who still wish to know about the best family vacation ideas for this year, here�s a list below. Family Vacations Ideas � Start Planning Your Summer Vacation Now Why not try, the cold this summer Hill Stations in India are many in number. From Jammu and Kashmir, to Kullu Manali and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh , you can easily plan a perfect getaway for your family by moving to these places that can offer a cool experience in the middle of summers when the mercury level starts soaring high. Most hill stations in India offer exciting activities like ice skating, Paragliding and  more alongside river rafting , which means something for everyone in the family. But, try inquiring beforehand to avoid any disappointments later. Ooty, Dalhousie, Kasauli and Gulmarg compris

Experience the Real Varanasi with Walking Tours

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Varanasi has forever fascinated tourists with its old world charm and it�s no fluke it�s a prominent feature on most east/north Indian itineraries. Sadly, most itineraries for Varanasi tours offer the usual fare � a boat ride, guided tours to temples at the Ghats, evening Aarti etc. But I bet there are hardly any tours which take you to the Palace of Kashi Naresh. Or the Dasashwamedh Ghat. My point exactly. In case you want to explore, and not just visit, Varanasi try a walking tour. Varanasi - the holy city of India Because most itineraries to Varanasi only feature one, or maximum two, day stays and, therefore, the real Varanasi gets lost somewhere. To see the real, virgin, naked Varanasi I�d highly recommend a walking tour of the city. Similar to heritage walks organized in New Delhi, New  York or Paris, heritage walks in Varanasi show visitors around the most hidden nooks and crevices of the city. Most walking trips are single day trips helmed by local guides who take visitors to p

Top Five Best Places to Visit in Kerala

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Kerala is perhaps the most popular destination for tourism and holiday in India. Also known as the � God�s Own Country �, is famous for its lush greenery, beautiful beaches , serene backwaters , historical monuments, diverse flora and fauna, picturesque landscapes and more, makes Kerala one of the most sought after beach destination in India. The top five places to visit in the summers in Kerala are � Kovalam Kovalam, Kerala�s Most Famous Beach Destination � Lighthouse Beach Kovalam is an internationally famous beach destination, located at very short distance from Trivandrum. Kovalam is known for its three most famous crescent beaches which offers an array of beach activities. There are plenty of leisure options available at these three beaches which includes swimming, sunbathing, exclusive cultural programs, herbal body toning and cruising are some of them. Kovalam is a favorite destination among the honeymooners for spending a quality time with their loved ones. Munnar Munnar - one

A Guide to Street Food in Delhi

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Eat Street Food at Chandni Chowk in Delhi � Mission:  Chomp, Slurp and Burp! Let me first start with a proclamation - your Delhi sojourn is a waste if you do not try Delhi�s local street food. BTW, if you don�t know Chandni Chowk is one of the top must visit places in Delhi. Cuisine wise, there is no part of India that isn�t represented in Delhi�s eating joints. From Shillong�s Wak Pura to Surat�s Lilva Kachori � Delhi has something for everyone from everywhere. Street Food in Delhi This post will highlight the cr�me de la cr�me of Chandni Chowk in Delhi. You must have heard of Chandni Chowk as the place for Heritage Walk, Red Fort and Jama Masjid but there�s more to eat than meets the eye. Rightly dubbed as the �Food Capital of India�, Chandni Chowk never ceases to impress food connoisseurs. And if you happen to have an extra taste bud for street food, all the better.  The indigenous Chaat is to Chandni Chowk  what Pizza is to Italy. Although the very definition of Chaat is a little h