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  Weddings in India are more like a big Project for parents not only for the amount of money spent but to make proper wedding arrangements to make sure everyone is happy. It's like a dream for parents and they wait for this special day in their lives. A typical traditional hindu marriage is filled with colours, a lot of food and ofcourse music. A typical Hindu wedding celebration goes for 4 to 5 days with special rituals. SAGAN OR ROKA CEREMONY  The preparations and talks start before months and the best place is when the parents meet at friends or family parties and get togethers discussing how they are looking for a match for their son or daughter. Others are the one in a relationship and love marriage. ROKA or SAGAN is the first ritual The word "roka"  comes from "rok", which in hindi means is to stop. This is the first pre wedding ritual  to officially declare that the boy and the girl have agreed to get married.  The Roka is a straightforward declaration fr...

MUSSOORIE THE QUEEN OF HILLS When I was a little girl I remember our summer vacations with my parents and siblings. Our all time favourite route was Delhi to Haridwar Mussoorie and Dehradun. It was all about enjoying  good time with each other and all these wonderful moments are now a beautiful memory. All that fun we had on our way stopping by for a small waterfall or may be picking some raw mangoes hanging from the trees with my sisters and our Dad helping us just to see a smile on our face. My precious memories with my family is unforgettable  The very thought of mountains and water make me feel so happy.  After a very long time I once again visited Mussoorie to refresh my memories but this time for work related. The distance from Dehradun to Mussoorie is approximately 35 kilometres and from New Delhi the distance is 290 km. We were travelling by road to enjoy the scenic beauty and also can stop whenever or wherever we wish to stop . Mussoorie is a hill station and a m...

New Delhi , India Here I am with another blog where I just can't resist food and shopping.  New Delhi, national capital of India is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, close to Old Delhi.  Delhi is not only a capital city but one of the most interesting cities of India famous for its food and tourist attractions such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Parliament house and some really beautiful gardens. Delhi has been one of the most favorite places for street shopping such as Karol Bagh, Delhi Haat, Palika Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar , Lajpat Rai, South Ext market and many more. But must talk about Chandni Chowk, one chaotic place to shop may not be an easy place to walk around but is one of the most fascinating corners for shopping is so much fun here as you can shop as per your budget and at the same time get stuff of your choice. Be prepared for long walks in the narrow super crowded place. It is a famous place when shopping for wedding...

KUMBHALGARH FORT & RANAKPUR JAIN TEMPLE India is known for its culture and beauty which attracts many tourists from all over the world. The other Royal attraction of India is it's Forts and Palaces and are an essential part of India' s history and Rich Heritage .  My today's blog is about the Kumbhalgarh Fort, a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills which was built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. The Fort is located in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India.. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is famous for its Long Wall which is the second largest wall in the world after the China Wall .  The fort is among the largest fort complexes in the world, and the second largest fort in India after Chittor Fort. It is also famous as this is the birth place of Maharana Pratap the great king and Warrior of Mewar. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The Kumbhalgarhis Built on a ...

5 BEST STREET FOOD IN JAIPUR FOR VEGETARIANS, INDIA Jaipur capital city of Rajasthan, India  is also known as Pink City is the biggest city of Rajasthan.  The Pink City is known for its various attractions such as Forts, Palaces , Handicrafts and more. Soon I will share all that but today it's Food Time. In today's blog I will mention street food for vegetarians like me and later will share my blog for meat lovers. Before I start I would like to say that I am not a food expert and I have no intentions to judge the food and the place.  I am just sharing my honest experiences. I respect food and the person who cooks. The top on my food tour list is  PYAAZ KI KACHORI BY RAWAT MISHTAN BHANDAR Pyaaz( onion) Kachori is a deep fried bread crispy and flaky from outside but hollow from inside stuffed with a spicy mix of onions and potatoes served with chutney . Also love Mirchi Vada which is a bit spicy as this consists of green chili cut and stuffed with a mixture of potatoe...

Udaipur is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, India . The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II and was Former Capital of Mewar kingdom. Udaipur is also called as the city of lakes with many artificial lakes around. If you are coming from Delhi to Udaipur the distance is 568 km with flight duration on a non-stop flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.  The distance from Jaipur to Udaipur is about 398 km. The flight duration from Jaipur to Udaipur is around 55 minutes for a non-stop flight.  Udaipur has so much to explore with its beauty and Royal Heritage. I was sure it was going to be a very interesting visit for me. CITY PALACE  On my first day I decided to visit the City palace of Udaipur which is on the banks of Lake Pichola. Make sure you reach early. It's busy and can take more than 2 hrs( quiet long tour) to see the marvelous beauty of this place and its museum.Yes tiring but worth visiting and spending some time walking around. The colorful Crystal gallery...

 AYURVEDA AND YOGA RETREAT - VEDA5 RISHISKESH Life has become so busy and stressful that we sometimes forget to care about ourselves and ignore our health. The Nature is so loving and caring that it has everything we need to relax and calm ourselves. We just have to make efforts to feel Mother Nature. We all know the wonders of Ayurveda in our life which is a natural system of medicines originated in India . It is based on balance in body system with the help of diet, herbal treatment and yogic breathing. This being said I decided to visit one such place during my last visit to India. Rishikesh is a holy city which is  known as the Yoga Capital and most spiritual center in India.Today I will share my incredible experience in the best AYURVEDA and Yoga Wellness RETREAT in Rishikesh India VEDA5. This is a Resort and Luxury Hotel for yoga and wellness centre surrounded by beautiful nature. The moment you enter the property of VEDA5 you can feel the fresh air with  gree...

During my school days studying about the Deserts and sands was very interesting for me. I had no idea what would a desert actually feel as it being a very dry place. The curiosity was always there and as we say everything happens at its right time. Working in travel industry I got many opportunities to explore different places. And Yes this time Jaisalmer the Golden city in the heart of Thar Desert. Rajasthan is famous for its Royal Rajput Historical Forts, Palaces with rich culture and traditions , amazing authentic food and colorful festivals. But there's something more about Rajasthan that is dry land with sands. This dry land is now one of the most famous places to visit in India. The tourists visit from all over the world for the main attraction of Jaisalmer ,  the Sand Dunes located at the outskirts of the city. Today I will share my amazing experience staying in Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan.  In the month of December enjoying a deserty drive finally reached...

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most popular parks of India. The park is located at Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan , India with a distance of approximately 14 km.  If planning to travel from Jaipur the distance is approximately 130 km by road. Nearest airport is Jaipur and are regular flights from Delhi and Mumbai Nearest train station is Sawai Madhopur and has regular trains from across india. Ranthambore is known for its wildlife and was once the hunting place of Maharajas of Rajasthan.  Today Ranthambore National Park attracts many tourists from all over the world. The main attraction is the sight of the magnificent Bengal Tiger and  enjoy Safari around the Park. It is very obvious to get fascinated by how the animal behave and operate in their habitat . One such moment is when you get the sight of wild cat with face to face. Sole intention to sight Bengal tiger in its natural habitat is what the visitors look forward when at Ranthambore...

India is a beautiful country known for its colorful cultural festivals . The festivals celebrated with family and  friends is a great way to spend time with your loved ones and connect with your family' s culture and traditions . Teej is one such hindu festival which is celebrated by hindu women in different states of India during monsoon season to welcome rains. The festival of Teej  is dedicated to the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and is most loved by Hindu women Fast is observed by married and also unmarried girls . Married women fast and pray for their happy married life and pray for good  health and long life of their husband by offering prayers and rituals. This is mainly for married women but bride to be can also fast for their blissful future. On this day married women are  dressed up with colorful dresses preferably red ( Symbol of Love) or green ( symbolises greenery). A day before this festival the women apply Mehendi ( Heena ) on their hand...

BUTTER CHICKEN I am a vegetarian but my family is a big fan of this dish when in India and a MUST HAVE dish. This is a very rich heavy chicken dish served as a main course in lunch and dinner. The Chicken is marinated , roasted and cooked alongwith spices and cream or butter being the most important ingredient.  Delhi and Punjab has one of the best Butter chicken recipes as per my family and friends. SEEKH KABABS Seekh Kababs are long cylindrical shaped made of minced meat of chicken , lamp or beef . It is grilled on skewers. The main ingredients are finely chopped onions, garlic, ginger and green chillies and spices . It can be barbequed or cooked in tandoor and served hot with onions and green coriander mint chutney. BIRYANI The name Biryani has a feel of royal taste and yes this is considered as a royal delicacy which was originally by Mughals and now one of the most loved among Indians. Today Biryani is  widely spread and served almost of all the cities. Biryani c...

Puskar- Temple , Camel Fair & Hotel My today's destination is Puskar, India. Puskar is a holy city of India located at Northern State of Rajasthan also called as Temple Town . Pushkar is famous for its Lord Brahma Temple and the Camel Fair which is held every year. According to Hindu belief Lord Brahma is believed to be the Creator of this Universe. Puskar is the only city in  India to have Brahma Temple on the banks of Lake Puskar with many ghats where pilgrims bath in the sacred lake. The temple is known as Jagatpita Brahma Mandir. The distance from Jaipur to Pushkar is approximately 143 km and takes around 3 hrs by road. Every year the city attracts many tourists from all over the world. Puskar is famous for its annual Camel fair which starts on Kartik Purnima which is the Full moon according to the Hindu calendar (autumn month of October and November ) and last for 7 days.The fair is held to invite local camel cattle traders and attracts many  foreign tourists. ...

We all love to go for vacations to the most luxurious destinations or cruises around the world. How about add a little bit of SPOOKY adventure by visiting a HAUNTED place. This is very much possible when you next plan your vacations to Rajasthan, India. During my trip to India last year I was very much interested to experience one of the most haunted places of India, BHANGARH FORT. We were in a group and for sure it was going to be a very exciting trip. Distance from Delhi to Bhangarh Fort  is approximately 5 hrs drive by road. If you are in Jaipur you can plan a day trip since its around 84 km from Jaipur and will take 2 hrs to reach by road. Our first destination was Sariska Tiger  Reserve. It was a long tiring day but great that we had booking at Sariska Palace for the night stay. The Palace is just opposite the Reserve and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with all the  luxury and comfort. Next day was super exciting as I was about to visit Bhangarh Fort believed to ...