Thursday 22 August 2013

Here’s Top 10 South India Street Foods

Before you go through the list, let’s tell you that rice is the king of South Indian dishes. Not confined to the kitchen it is equally famous on the streets as well. That’s why classic South Indian dishes including idli and dosa are rice based.



Samosa is the most popular street food in South India. The exterior is made of refined flour and the interior is stuffed with potato delicacies. Sweet and spicy chutney adds to its excellence. 

Idli is another marvel, made from rice and urad dal. As it comes in your platter the round fluffy soft idli melts instantaneously. One of the most famous breakfast delights, it is magnificent in its culinary appeal. 

Masala Dosa with Sambhar
There’s another dish that is indomitable especially when it comes to South Indian breakfast, the ever famous vada. Made from urad dal it is served with sambhar and coconut chutney. 

Dosa, another delightful treat is made from dough rice. Low calorie delight, it is served with coconut chutney and hot sambar. Masala dosa come stuffed with potatoes. 

Bajji is another yummy South Indian snack. With potato, onions, raw banana, bell peppers, chili, bread, it is indeed a tasteful delight. 

Pazhampori, golden fried banana, Puttu, prepared from rice and coconut, Kesari, a typical South India dessert item, Bisibele Bath, a breakfast delight, and Pongal, consumed with coconut chutney and red chilly chutney are other noteworthy delights that reign supreme on the South Indian streets.

Explore South India with 10 Days Trip to South India (including Kerala)


Lets check out the famous tour packages of India by duration:


Wednesday 14 August 2013

Satpura, the Virgin Hill Station of India

Situated in Gujarat, this hill station in India is in news in recent times. In fact, as the world spins faster and faster and India leaning towards more and more urbanization, this hill station indicates the vision of some sane tourist organizers in to go beyond the conventional tourism practices.

Satpura Hill Station Gujarat
Satpura is the only hill station in Gujarat and its magnificence can be ascertained by the fact that it is nearly three thousand feet above the sea level, witness only moderate temperatures even during extreme summer heat and picturesque setting with natural lakes and streams.

The world of Satpura becomes more noteworthy when it receives rain. You can enjoy monsoon with clouds playing hide and seek, sweet sound of flowing waters through streams. Away from daily hustle bustle, this place remains inviting round the year. Satpura reigns supreme with second highest rainfall after Cherapunji, recognized for the highest rainfall in India.

Laser shows with tribal parading for your enthrallment are some of the valuable treats you can enjoy round the year. According to the legends, the leading Indian mythological figure, Lord Rama spent almost ten years in jungles near Satpura making this region revered.

All this makes this land holier and inviting. Come to immerse in unbridled peace and tranquility as few places are bestowed with such kind of environment.


Explore more in India with different tour packages by duration, here are the list:

Friday 9 August 2013

Here’s Top 5 Festivals in India

India is revered for its heightened spirituality and it would be worthwhile to note that India this state of India breathes its life through its fairs and festivals. You can always expect fun round the year that makes this country amazing for the travelers coming from every nook and corner.

Here is a list of festivals that reign supreme in the Indian context. 


Diwali


A five day affair, Diwali signifies the beginning of the Hindu New Year. As people celebrate this event with diyas (small clay lamps) and candles, it is popularly known as the "Festival of Lights." 

Diwali

 Ganesh Chaturthi

As we know that Indian sentiments are largely religious, this eleven day festival, known as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha. Enjoy decorated homes and podiums coupled with singing and dancing. Thousands of devotees throng to the sea to immerse the deity thereafter. 
Ganesh Chaturthi

Holi


Festival of colours enjoys the gulal and water as Holi mesmerizes everyone. The affair goes for two days. Celebration of good over evil, Holi is a fun laden affair. 
Holi


Navaratri, Dussehra and Durga Puja


Initially the days of this festival are celebrated in the form of Navaratri. The tenth day, called Dussehra, culminates into Durga Puja, dedicated to Goddess Durga. 
Durga Puja

Krishna Janmashtami / Govinda

Krishna is the most revered God in the Indian context. Janmashtami is celebrated to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. You will love to witness people climbing on each other to break open clay pots hanging high above with the rope. 
Krishna Janmashtami

Always ask your tour operator to tell you about fairs and festivals of India taking place in a month when you are embarking on a visit to India.

Explore more about Indian culture & tradition with different tour packages by duration. Here are the expansive list: