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Namaste India !!!!
Survival of the fittest
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3xaTlF_8lY
India in 90 seconds…..
Let us begin by knowing Indians
Dharamshala - a hill station in northern India
What is it famous for?
Mini Tibet in India centered around the Dalai Lama; Upper Dharamshala (or McLeod Ganj)
World’s highest and most picturesque cricket stadium; home for international matches (IPL)
Weather in Dharamshala
March is cooler in Dharamshala as compared to the planes (Delhi). So DO NOT FORGET to
pack in some warm clothing.
Famous destinations in and around Dharamshala
• Tsuglagkhang Complex - Houses 3m high, gilded bronze image of Buddha
• Kotwali Bazaar – Small town traditional marketplace
• Bhagsunag Temple – 2km from McLeod Ganj
• Dal Lake - 2 km walk from McLeod Ganj market; bound by deodars and juniper forests
• Naddi – 5km from McLeod Ganj; popular destination for nature lovers
http://himachaltourism.gov.in/post/dharamshala.aspx
New Delhi – The Capital of India• The locals call it ‘Dilli’.
• Temperatures in March- an average high & low of 82 F and 59 F.
• Delhi is the home of the President and Prime Minister of India.
• Main language spoken in Delhi is Hindi – the national language.
• Key tourist destinations include:
o India Gate
o Qutub Minar
o Lotus Temple
o Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
o Red Fort
o Chandni Chowk (the traditional old Delhi shopping area)
o Connaught Place (the central Delhi shopping area)
• Delhi is a great place to shop and enjoy some special traditional
street food.
Agra…where the Taj symbolizes love
• Located 124 miles south from New Delhi on banks of River
Yamuna.
• Taj Mahal is the most famous attractions of Agra built by the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal.
• Made from white marble, the top of its gate has 22 small domes,
signifying the number of years the monument took to build.
• This perfectly symmetrical monument was built by 20,000
workers, masons and jewelers.
• Other key tourist attractions include: Fatehpur Sikri & Agra Fort
• Agra is very famous for the famous dessert called ‘petha’.
• Gwalior is another famous town situated 76 miles south of Agra
and has a history attached to it. The Gwalior fort is worth a visit.
The Indian RupeeUseful conversions
$ 1 = 45.33 Indian Rupee
0.5 Indian Rupee = 50 Indian Paisa
Other available notes: 1000 Rupee, 5 Rupee, 2 Rupee, 1 Rupee
Other available coins: 25 Paisa, 50 Paisa, 10 Rupee
Religions in India
• India is secular and you will see that people from all religions co-exist.
• Every religion has its own God(s) and rituals that are very important to the follower.
• Indians are very welcoming towards helping others understand their religion and culture.
• But, every Indian is very sensitive about his/her religion. It is generally not appreciated if you
confuse someone’s religion.
Hindus Temple Muslims Mosque Christians ChurchSikhs Gurudwara
Indian food - Breakfast
Paranthas
• Parantha is a kind of Indian
bread made from wheat flour
& cooked on a flat pan.
• Tastes delicious with butter
or Indian pickle.
• Comes with various stuffing
– potato, onion, cauliflower,
cottage cheese etc.
Chole Poori
• Poori is a kind of Indian
bread made from wheat and
deep fried in hot oil.
• Tastes delicious with a curry
of chick peas called chole.
• This dish is often enjoyed
with finely chopped fresh
onions and lemon.
Idli with Chutney
• Idli is made from a well
ground mixture of lentils
and rice that is steam
cooked in a closed
vessel.
• Tastes delicious with
coconut paste called
chutney.
Indian food – Lunch / Dinner
Matar Paneer
• Matar Paneer is an Indian
gravy made of green peas
and cottage cheese cooked
in Indian spices.
• Usually served with either
Indian bread or white rice.
• Cottage cheese also tastes
great when cooked with
spinach.
Dal & Roti
• Dal is Indian lentils cooked
in spices and garnished
with fresh coriander.
• Usually served with a kind
of hot Indian bread called
roti.
• Also tasted delicious with
white rice and a bowl of
salad.
Rajma & Rice
• Rajma is black-eyed beans
cooked with Indian spices
and a gravy of tomato and
onions.
• Usually served with hot
white rice and salad.
Indian food – Drinks & desserts
Lassi
• Lassi is prepared by
churning yoghurt and then
liquefying it with water.
• It is served both salted and
sweet as preferred.
• Very similar to butter milk
served in Indian restaurants
in US.
Kulfi
• Kulfi is a milk based Indian
dessert (similar to ice
cream candy).
• Available in several
traditional flavors –
Almonds, Pistache etc.
Jalebi
• Jalebi is an Indian dessert
made from flour mix deep
fried in oil and then dipped in
sugar syrup.
• It tastes great when eaten
along with another milk
based Indian dessert called
rabdi.
Festivals in India
• Festival of Colors – HOLI – 20th March 2011
• Festival of lights – DIWALI
• Christmas
• Id
• Baisakhi
• Dussehra
• Durga Puja
• Rakshbandhan
• Ganesh Chaturthi
• Onam
• Pongal
Modes of local transport
Cycle Rickshaw Auto Rickshaw Local bus Metro
• Travelling within any Indian city can be challenging because of the streets being very
crowded and noisy.
• However, it will be a great experience as a tourist to try out a cycle rickshaw or an auto
rickshaw.
• We would still recommend using a private vehicle (car) to move around within any Indian
city.
Bollywood• Bollywood is formally referred to as Hindi cinema.
• ‘Bollywood’ is derived from The name "Bollywood" is derived from Bombay (the former
name for Mumbai) and Hollywood.
• The term "Bollywood“ originated in the 1970s, when India overtook America as the world's
largest film producer.
• The Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of the most prominent film events for Hindi films in
India and is an equivalent of the Oscars.
• Some recommended must watch from Bollywood:
o 3Idiots : Genre – Comedy
o Taare Zameen Par: Genre – Drama (based on dyslexia)
o Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge: Genre – Romance
o Lagaan: Genre – Drama (based on Britishers and cricket)
o Jodhaa Akbar: Genre – History (based on the Mughal rule in India)
o Munnabhai MBBS: Genre – Inspirational & comedy
Travel tips (1)
• Remember to bargain when you buy items from street sellers.
• Always carry a bottle of mineral bottled water with you.
• The heat in India can be very dry – so carry your skin accessories at all times.
• It is uncommon to get beef, pork, turkey in India when you step out to eat. Chicken is easy
to get but it will normally be served as a curry. Be sure to let the server know if you do not
prefer too much spice.
• Commuting from one place to another in India can be challenge. So, do plan in advance.
• India is a very populated country and hence streets can be very noisy and busy.
• Please be careful of your belongings at all times.
• If you happen to visit an Indian family, don’t be surprised to see that people remove their
shoes outside the house.
• Due to cultural norms, Hindus, Muslims & Sikhs do not put on footwear inside their
respective places of worship.
Travel tips (2)
• As a sign of respect, you will observe most Indians touching the feet of elders on special
occasions.
• It is usually not considered polite if you do not consume all the food served on your dish.
You will often also see traditional Indians sitting on the floor and having their food without
spoons and forks.
• The Hindu religion worships several animals & trees as epitomes of Gods like Cow.
• The time zone in India is called as IST (Indian Standard Time). New Delhi is 10.5 hours
ahead of Indianapolis. That means when it is 6:00 am in Indianapolis, it is 4:30 pm in New
Delhi
• Indian textiles are great both in terms of quality and price. It is a perfect idea to shop for
textiles from India. We would recommend Fab India (in Delhi) to buy the best cottons.
• Some other useful shopping stores: Westside, Shoppers Stop, Fab India.
Feel free to reach out to us….
• Khushboo Garg
• Sumit Behl
• Medha Hazari
• Nisarg Shah
Have a safe trip and
enjoy India
We wish you all the best…..
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