Recent content by Ankisha

I would suggest hiring a taxi for the whole day so that you don't have to face any problem while traveling. This way, you will not end up wasting your time asking for the directions. The taxi drivers are aware of all the roads and will take you straight to the destination.

I am an India and still don't understand Indian Railways system. It's not that I travel a lot by train. I have travelled from New Delhi to Katra station by train and that was my first and last experience of Indian Railway. The guide you provided is really helpful. It will be easier to get the...

Indian Railways- Indian Railways was founded in 1853. Karim's Hotel- This hotel was established in 1913. It is world famous for serving lip-smacking non-vegetarian food. St. Thomas' Boys' School- This school was established in Kolkata in 1789. Well, that's really historical. Indian Postal...

Generally, foreigners have various misconceptions about India and its people. Let's have a look at some of the common misconceptions and know the truth behind them. Indian cuisines are spicy- well, this is one of the most popular myths about Indian culinary. India is the land of different...

It is a very nice and beautifully written post. It doesn't look like it's your very first attempt of writing a travelogue. India is an amazing country with great cultural diversity. You have efficiently described everything with good choice of words. Keep it up!!:)

I have never been to Nepal but I would love to go their and experience the thrill of mountaineering. Can anybody please suggest the essentials that I should carry while trekking? I mean, the altitude of Himalaya must be not very easy to cope with.

Hi Pwarbi, Let me make things clear to you, you are always welcomed there. It's not like that if you visit the temple during prayers time, you won't be allowed there. You can enter the Golden Temple anytime and you will be welcomed whole heartedly. Go and visit in the morning if you wish to...

It was really heartbreaking incident that should not have happened. We must learn something from such kind of things. This disastrous situation could have been avoided if the staff of the restaurant had been a little more cautious. What happened to that poor souls is very unfortunate. May God...

New Delhi is the hub of lip-smacking delicacies. It has some food joints as old as the history itself. And, in the case of the street food of Delhi the saying "old is gold" fits perfectly. The ancient eateries have still not lost their charm. They are as famous and in demand as they used to be...

My personal favorite is aloo parantha. For those who don't know what a aloo parantha is, it is a wheat flour bread or you can say a wheat flour pankake with a stuffing on spiced potato stuffing. It tastes best when served hot with butter. It might not be a thing for diet conscious people but...

It totally depends on the area you are planning to visit. Some areas are very conservative and some are quite modern and westernized. But the 'modern and westernized' in India doesn't mean that you get all the freedoms. You are always expected to follow and respect the local culture and dress up...

The traveling guide forums and blogs are full of the places which are big and famous. But, in my opinion, if you want to get the feel of real India then you must visit small villages. This is where the soul of India reside. These small and unexplored destinations contain purity and serenity.

Delhi has a lot to offer when it comes to authentic and mouth-watering cuisines. Karim's Hotel in the bustling streets of old Delhi serves the best mughlai culinary. It is one of the oldest eateries of Delhi. Firdausi Korma and Rogan Josh will blast your tastebuds with rich flavors and will...

It is the only Indian place which is confirmed haunted even by the Archeological Survey Of India. If you enquire the locals there, they will tell you tell you several scary stories about this spooky destination. Hearing those stories alone is sure to give spinal chill to a girl like me.

Our love for delicious Indian cuisines is not hidden from anyone. They are an integral part of our daily lives. But, you may be shocked to know that our "all time favorite" Rajma is not of Indian origin! Yes, it's true. Originally, Rajma is from Mexico. It is a staple Mexican diet. But, nothing...