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January 31, 2017 Travel, Within India

Tourist places you should visit in Jaipur

A marvellous spot to explore the illustrious history of India, Jaipur is a traveller destination that tops guest’s rundown who comes to India. In addition to the fact that it is a renowned destination, Jaipur has different historical centres and eateries that have left an impression on the global tourism in India. It has probably the most superb and complicated outlined structures that are justified regardless of your time. If you want to cherish the marvellous architecture of Jaipur and its interesting history, then book your tickets to have an amazing time.

Here are a some of the best places you should visit in Jaipur.

Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur — Image credit-Shutterstock

Albert Hall Museum: The historical centre to an extraordinary degree a predominant exhibition that is a duplicate of a gallery in London. Boasting about being the most extensive display lobby of the city, it was constructed in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Jaipur in 1876. The exhibition has an exclusive collection of some amazing stuff including earthenware production, coins, musical instruments, wooden workmanship, mats and amazing metal artwork, depicting excellent craftsmanship. The main highlight of this exhibition set amidst Ram Niwas Bagh is the Egyptian mummy that has a spot with the Ptolemaic Epoch.

Jal mahal, Jaipur — Image credit- Shutterstock

Jal Mahal: A dazzling spot in Jaipur, the royal residence lies amidst Man Sagar Lake. A blend of the Rajput and Mughal basic styles, it is constructed with red sandstone. Despite the way that at first the structure looks a five-storied building, the four-story level gets submerged amid tempest and simply the top story on the highest point of the lake. The regal living arrangement was a characteristic in 1799 by the lord Sawai Pratap Singh, however, the place remained overlooked for a long time. However, it was Maharaja Jai Singh who renovated and restructured the building in the eighteenth century.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur — Image credit-Shutterstock

Hawa Mahal: A masterpiece among the points of interest in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal or the ‘Royal Residence of Winds’ is recognised for its stunning five-story honeycombed hive-shaped building. This building was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. Constructed with pink and red sandstone, Hawa Mahal has 953 “Jharokhas” or windows. It is said that the ruler made this structure with such an assortment of windows so that the royal ladies could witness the city humdrum without ever stepping out and the windows would provide cool wind breezes during the summer months.

Not just these, there are different things you can explore and experience in Jaipur like tasting camel milk, viewing a film at Raj Mandir and considerably more. However, do train tickets booking to get best of offers and spare cash for some sightseeing and shopping!

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January 30, 2017 Travel, Within India

Where Should You Visit In India This Holiday?

India is aptly called incredible as it has all the elements to satisfy the heart of a wanderlust. From magnificent monuments to breathtaking scenic beauty; from lip smacking cuisines to colourful souvenirs, you can never get enough from this country.

Let us check out some of the top 5 tourist destinations in India.

1. The Beautiful Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Agra, destinations in India — Taj Mahal Agra

This is one of the several wonders of the world. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal is a memorial made of pure white marble. The most amazing feature of the monument is it changes colour with every phase of the day. Taj Mahal is encircled by lush green gardens and is studded with semi-precious stones and decorated with motifs.

Nearby Tourist Spot: The Red Fort is another impressive structure lying very near to Taj Mahal. This is completely made from red sandstone and has numerous palaces, halls and mosques within it.

Location: Agra, near New Delhi

2. The Lively Gateway of India

Gateway of India is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea.This place is a chatting ground for the locals and an ideal spot to relish the world-famous pav bhaji. If you can surf the local markets, you can buy silk shirts or luxury leather goods at an affordable price.

Nearby Tourist Spot: Visit Bollywood to watch the filmmaking process or spend some time relaxing at the Juhu Beach, listening to the wild waves.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

3. The Golden Temple

Golden temple in Amritsar, India — People at Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

If you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the spirituality of India visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar. With domes made from pure gold and treasuring the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikh religion, this place is one of the tourist hotspots of India. Do not miss the meal arranged at the temple, as it is not only delicious but also exhibits the simplicity of life. If the Golden Temple inspires you, take out some time and plan a trip to the other exquisite shrines of India, which range from the rock cut temples of South India to the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples of Khajuraho.

Nearby Tourist Spot: The Jalianwala Bagh is famous for its importance in the history of Indian independence and the Wagah Border is the Line of Control (LOC) between Indian and Pakistan. Last but not the least; relish the ghee-drenched parathas and tall glasses of lassi here.

Location: Amritsar, Punjab

4. The Mind-blowing Jaipur

City Palace Jaipur, India — City Palace Jaipur

Now you cannot avoid the Pink City of Jaipur when on an India trip. Visit the Amber Fort on a decked-up elephant like a king or explore the royal belongings, old coins, arms and accessories at the City Palace museum. The Hawa Mahal can surprise you with its 983 windows while the Jantar Mantar has the largest sundial of the earth. Jaipur is also an ideal destination to shop your heart out; from boutique apparel to leather shoes, from costume jewellery to handicrafts, you have a lot to fill your bag. Evenings are entertaining with puppet shows and folk song and dance programs.

Nearby Tourist Spot: You may also visit the other cities of Rajasthan, like Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur; each famous for its monuments.

Location: Rajasthan

5. The Exotic Beaches of Goa

Beaches of Goa, destinations to visit in India

Last but not the least; the fun capital of the country invites you with its wilderness. Goa is a resort for the stressed hearts who want the warm sun rays to fill in their ached body; it is a paradise for people wanting to rejuvenate with Ayurveda SPA massages and for the young hearts who want to dance through the night. The SunBurn Festival, which takes place from Christmas to New Year, is a celebration of life and the best start to a new year.

Nearby Tourist Spot: Besides the above activities, you can visit the old churches of Goa and spend some solitary time at the moonlight cruises with your beloved.

Location: Goa, lying at a short distance from Mumbai.

If you want to have more from this country, plan safari rides to the national parks of the country or if you want to boost your adrenaline, the trekking and water sports of India are just for you.

Author Bio

Ademar Arau, A Mexican guy staying in Gurgaon India from last 3 years, translator by profession. Love to do capture the moments, writing and blogging, currently associated with olaviajes.com as Spanish – English travel blogger.

January 28, 2017 Recipes

Recipes – Roasting

It is a continuation to my earlier post on ‘Roast and boast‘. Following are 2 roasting recipes

Roast leg of lamb with onions and potatoes in white wine

leg of lamb-roasting — leg of lamb
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Ingredients–

1 kg of mutton,

6 cloves garlic cut into slivers,

2 tbsp. olive oil,

1 tsp each salt and pepper,

1 tbsp. tenderon powder + 2 tbsp. tabasco sauce if you like it spicy.

3 each large potatoes and onions, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices rubbed with ½ tsp each salt, pepper, and thyme.

1 cup white wine, juice of 1 lemon and a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary.

Method:

Make a few cuts on the leg of mutton and insert a sliver of garlic into each slit reserving the remaining. Make a paste with salt, pepper and tenderon and olive oil and rub all over the leg. Cover and leave overnight. In a large, non-stick pan, brown the piece of leg on both sides to have a nice browned crust. Preheat the oven to 250c/ gas mark 9. Grease a large oval baking dish and line with the potatoes and remaining garlic slivers on the bottom of the dish too. Place the leg of mutton over this, arrange a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary around the meat and drizzle 1/ 2 the wine and lemon as well as some freshly cracked pepper all over and cover with foil and roast for 20 minutes. (If you like a little heat and spice, sprinkle some chilly flakes or add some tabasco to the initial paste.)

Reduce the heat to 200c/gas mark 6, pour the remaining wine and lemon juice and cook covered for the first hour and then uncovered for 45 minutes until well browned and done to your liking. Baste with the pan juices every 20 minutes during the cooking process to keep the meat moist. After you remove from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Whole roast chicken with rosemary, garlic and lemon

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1.5- 1.8 kg),

2 tbsp. butter,

1 tbsp. garlic paste,

1 tsp each salt, pepper,

2 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves chopped,

Rind of 2 lemons,

½ cup of whole garlic pods,

2 lemons,

Few sprigs of rosemary,

olive oil,

salt and pepper as required,

juice of 1 lemon.

Method:

Preheat oven to 200c/ gas mark 6. Wash and clean chicken and pat dry. Make a paste with the butter, garlic paste, salt, pepper, chopped rosemary and lemon rind. Loosen the skin and rub this mixture evenly all over.

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the garlic pods, 2 lemons cut in half and a few sprigs of rosemary. Seal with tooth picks or metal skewers. Rub the chicken all over with some olive oil, salt and pepper and tie the chicken, folding the wings, behind. Grease an oven proof dish; sprinkle the remaining garlic pods and rosemary around the chicken, drizzle with juice of 1 lemon, cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Reduce the oven to 180c/ gas mark 4. Baste with some more lemon juice or with the pan juices and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until done. Test by inserting a sharp knife into the thigh area and if the juices run clear, it is done.

Serve with mashed potatoes or roast potatoes.

January 26, 2017 Events and Festivals, India

Republic Day

26^th January is among the most significant occasion celebrated in India. On 26^th January 1950, the constitution of India was enforced and India achieved its pledge of becoming a totally sovereign, democratic and republic nation.

Many grand events and programs are organized throughout India depicting love and patriotism. Not to forget the most alluring grand celebration in the capital city of India, New Delhi. A massive parade is held which begins from the President’s Palace and walks past the Rajpath and India Gate, terminating at the Red Fort in the Walled City of Old Delhi.

On this day, the sacrifice of the martyrs is remembered for the freedom of the country and the succeeding wars.

PM on Republic day — PM at India Gate on Republic Day
Image credit- विकिमेडिया कॉमन्स

The following are some of the patriotic songs played on Republic Day that remind us and motivate us to remember these great people

Vande Mataram- Vande Mataram is the national song of India. The song was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Ae Watan ae watan humko teri kasam– Performance by Lata Mangeshkar, evergreen singer of Bollywood.

Maa Tujhe Salam– Music video by A R Rahman performing Maa Tujhe Salaam. (C) SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (India) Pvt. Ltd

Mere desh ki dharti– Mere desh ki dharti, sonaa ugale, ugale hiire, moti
The soil of my country gives rise to gold, diamonds, and pearls [metaphor for the agriculture treasures]

Sara jahan se achha -Sare Jahan Se Acha ( सारे जहाँ से अच्छा ) is one of the most popular Patriotic Song. India is a unique place. Fly with these kids and travel India. See the beauty in south, Himalaya & many other places. 26 January Republic Day Song.

Jahan Dal Dal Pe Sone ki Chidya – Performance by Sonu Nigam

https://youtu.be/rfEEvUoI3d8

Little did anyone know that the original anthem composed by India’s wordsmith Rabindranath Tagore had 4 more verses to it. So stand up and sing the lyrics on-screen

I have compiled this list for Happy Republic Day. Enjoy.

Do share your favorite song in the comment section below and mention it if it is not in the above list.

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