Delhi Janpath Market for Shopping in a Different Style

Shopping in some of the market places in Delhi is definitely a lot of fun, a whole new experience altogether and particularly for those people who are used to purchasing in plush air conditioned malls where there is a wide variety of objects on display at fixed prices. These malls are an integral part of modern cities but they are all so similar in all the cities. Shopping in Market Places like the Janpath Market in Delhi has a distinctive charm of its own and help you get a flavor of that city like very few places can.

Janpath Market is situated opposite the famous Connaught Place, in New Delhi. It is the perfect for buying the latest fashion goods at cheap prices. The budget travelers as well as those wanting to flaunt the latest in-things, Janpath of Delhi, India is the place to be. This is one place in the capital city, where you will find more foreign shoppers than Indians shoppers. There are a fair number of showrooms also in this market. However, shopping in Jan Path, New Delhi is best done at the numerous stalls that have been put up there.

There is also no dearth of small cafes and restaurants here. So, do visit this place, if not for shopping, then, at least to look at the amazing stuff you can get here. Some of the most popular items at Janpath market are:  

• Ethnic dresses
• Daily-wear Clothing (right from skirts to jeans to t-shirts and so on)
• Junk Jewelry
• Silver Jewelry
• Leather Footwear (Jutis, Mojris, Kohlapuris, etc)
• Embellished Linen
• Cotton Garments
• Rajasthan vegetable color paintings
• Imitation Jewelry
• Indian artifacts and Carpets
• CDs and DVDs
• Furniture
• Decorative Items

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The Unexplored and Unseen Side of Goa

Goa, a beautiful Indian state with palm fringed lovely beaches, turquoise seas, colourful carnivals, cruises and delightful, friendly locals, is one of world's most irresistible travel destinations.

Goa is mostly known for its party places, old churches, delicious seafood, alcohol and exotic beaches. The sunny and sandy beaches, water sports, people, the surroundings, everything about Goa are incredible in its own way.

Goa, famous for its world renowned beaches, is also known for its temples and world heritage architecture. Some of the most popular beaches in Goa are Anjuna beach, Arambol, Baga, Dona Paula, Agonda, Vagator, Paloem, Colva, Miramar and Calangute beach. You can enjoy water-surfing, sailing scuba diving, under waters sports, motor boat rides, parasailing and water scooter riding.

There is another side of Goa, unexplored and unseen. To uncover the hidden side of Goa, one needs to go towards south of Goa where little rivulets cut across roads to meet the sea. Here, you can witness tiny villages with rural lifestyles totally untouched by the commercialization and touristy of the state. These green Goan locales have tiny water bodies with lotuses and water lilies. You will see lovely low hills at the horizon, paddy fields stretching in expanses of green and backdrops studded with coconut trees.

Panjim is the capital city of the state where much administrative work goes on. You can see quaint Portuguese bungalows with colour-washed columns, and magnificent chapels in the older segment of the city.

The ideal time to book Goa tour packages to for Goa India travel is in the winters between November to March when the weather is mild and pleasant. You can also enjoy the colourful Christmas celebrations and carnivals of Goa in this duration.

Goa India is an excellent value travel destination. It is one of the most sought after tourist attraction in India. Goa, the tropical paradise, is an excellent winter sun holiday destination.

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Glimpses of Shimla

Shimla is one of the most exotic hill stations of India. Shimla is the capital of Himanchal Pradesh, a state located in the north of India, is popular tourist destination. Shimla is often visited along with the twin cities Kullu and Manali which are situated very close to the place. Draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, Shimla experiences pleasant summers and cold, and snowy winters.

Shimla is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating from the colonial era. British designated the town as the summer capital of India. The higher levels of the town reflect this British connection, comprising mostly buildings in the Victorian style, while the lower slopes are occupied with Indian bazaars and restaurants.

Besides being the ultimate summer retreat, Shimla remains an ideal spot for adventure sports. Tourists coming on Shimla Kullu Manali Tour can go in for the various treks to the Kullu valley or indulge in trout fishing at the Pabbar River. This beautiful hill resort also offers a lot for those who would like to indulge in a shopping spree. The Mall is the place to check out for the best in garment and textile industry.

Referred as the 'Queen of Hills', the city has well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions that make it one of India's most popular hill resorts.

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Manikaran

I am a travel freak and love to explore new places and feel and experience their real beauty. During my trip to Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful state situated in North India, I got the opportunity to visit Manikaran. As the name depicts, the literal meaning of Himachal Pradesh is Region of Snowy Mountains.

The state has been blessed with a number of natural springs that are famous for their medicinal properties. The springs of Himachal Pradesh fall into three categories: Simple Springs, Mineral Springs and Thermal Springs. Simple springs are just like any other ordinary natural spring whereas the mineral springs contain water with some mineral dissolved in it. Manikaran, about which I am talking is the third type of spring – Thermal Springs that are very hot. It is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs. It is situated under the snowy peaks of the Parvati Valley. The hot springs at Manikaran come out to surface with pressure and are famous for their great medicinal properties. There is no sulphur or iron mixed in the waters, but it is said to be radio active. The view of hot steam rising from the surface of water is awesome. The rocks surroundings the springs are also very hot.

The water of Manikaran springs is so hot that rice, chick peas, lentils and vegetables etc. can be boiled and cooked in it. There is a Gurudwara, a place of worship for Sikhs, where food and night stay is provided to the visitors. In this Gurudwara, the lentils, rice and vegetables are boiled in the hot water of these springs and served to the visitors after cooking them fine. The most amazing thing is that the meal is also very delicious. Usually it takes only 20 to 30 minutes to get the food cooked.

The healing properties of the Manikaran Springs are well known all over the country and Rheumatism and muscular pains are said to cured very fast by taking bath in this water.

It was a great and different experience visiting this place and I would love to have another chance to visit Manikaran and watch these magical springs. You can also book Manali tour packages to experience the beauty of the place. Trust me you will be mesmerised.

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Glass Bangles of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for excellent crafts. You will find the best of Indian craftsmanship in this beautiful place. Just look at any photo of a Rajasthani, and you will realize the extent of influence these crafts have in their lives. Rajasthan glass bangles are one of the several such components that constitute a typical Rajasthani. They are the ultimate of creativity.

There is a wonderful collection of Rajasthani glass bangles especially in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Some of them are plane glass bangles in different colours while others are iridescent or made of marbles. There are flashy bangles embedded with rhinestones or tiny mirrors that reflect light when moved.

You may call it craftsmanship or ethnicity or whatever you think is appropriate. For me, the chinking glass bangles reveal one thing – the innocence of the charming Rajasthani girls. These bangles have become part of their lives. They add more colour and meaning to their lives, so there is a deep bond between them. At any cost, they are not willing to leave the company of these traditional ornaments.

Can you ever imagine that bangles can influence the life and culture of people? In Rajasthan, it is believed that a bare forearm for women is inauspicious. There are some bangles, for example, lac bangles, that are supposed to bring prosperity and luck to the woman. If bangles can have such a deep impact in the culture of a community, it’s surely something intriguing- something which I need to explore more.

Which one to choose from? Red, blue, green, violet, ………

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