Shopping India is a paradise for shoppers. From traditional Indian bazaars to modern shopping arcades, India offers splendid buys to suit individual taste and pocket. No matter where you are in the country, you will encounter a bewildering array of shopping options. You could shop for fine brocades, shimmering silks, woolens, cool cottons and a [...]
Delhi, the capital of India, is an amalgam of the old and the new. The ancient and the modern times are in juxtaposition here, not only in the remains of a succession of empires, but equally in present social structure and lifestyles. Delhi is divided into two parts. The old Delhi was one of the [...]
Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes with world’s highest mountains, awesome rivers, fabulous valleys, great deserts, national parks, game sanctuaries and golden beaches. Five thousand years of continuous civilizational encounters have left India with a [...]
Fairs and festivals in India are colorful commemorations of religious or historical events or celebrations of the change of seasons. This colorful mosaic reflects the vigor and lifestyle of its people. These festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Indian culture. Every season brings along countless festivals and fairs throughout the year keeping India [...]
In reference to my previous observation about travel in India, let me just say, without appearing vainglorious, that you are lucky that there is still a Craig to be typing this. Why? Let’s just say that Magic Mountain holds no thrill for me now. After hurtling through the dark at 95 miles per hour, sitting [...]
Bangalore! The “Silicon City”, the high-tech capital of India. Cybercafes beckon and a surprisingly western culture permeates sections of this 5.2 million person city. Thinking about visiting Bangalore? You’ll find pubs, coffee shops, and dance clubs along with vegetable markets, freely roaming cows, and rickshaws. We are two Americans, one of Indian heritage, one not, [...]
Shopping Chennai is a Shopper’s delight. There are a lot of places and shops worth visiting. One thing to be kept in mind is to try and bargain for prices at almost all places. Most shopkeepers reduce the prices of the commodity after a bit of bargaining, so be sure to do that. For clothes [...]
Places to Visit There are quite a number of places to visit in Chennai. The best way to tour Chennai is to either hire a motorcycle (Try the Enfield showroom at Alwarpet or Urent) or by Auto Rickshaws, which are basically three wheeled vehicles fitted with a motor. Be sure to bargain with the auto [...]
