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Raipur is a cosmopolitan city in the Chhattisgarh state of India. Being the capital town, there are many national and international brands that you can shop at the bustling malls and individual outlets.
But when you are visiting a place, which is different from your own; to experience the culture and tradition, we suggest shopping local items. Therefore, the following is a list of some exceptional items that you can shop in Raipur. Continue reading “Best places for shopping in Raipur”
Rameswaram is a town in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu state. It is located on the Pamban island and connected with the Tamil Nadu mainland by Pamban channel (or bridge). If you are planning to visit Rameswaram and seeking travel options, this read could help. Continue reading “How to reach Rameswaram”
Till 1952, Tirupati was a part of Tamilnadu state. Later on, it became a part of Andhra Pradesh. That is why we can see a mix of Tamil and Telugu cuisine in Tirupati. Being a religious region, you won’t find too many non-vegetarian food options here. The staple food here is rice and the common spices include tamarind, ginger, coconut, peanuts, cardamom, black pepper, curry leaves, mustard, etc. Following are some of the popular dishes in Tirupati.
It is also known as tamarind rice in many parts of India. In this dish, the cooked rice is seasoned with tamarind paste made from curry leaves, peanuts, green and red chilies, and turmeric. It is a traditional dish of Andhra Pradesh and is also called as chintapandu pulihora or ava pettina pulihora.
It is a classic dessert made with milk, sugar, and rice. It is rich and creamy and is prepared in many special occasions in Andhra and other parts of India.
Murukku is a savory and crunchy snack from Tamil cuisine. Twisted in Tamil language is called as Murukku and because of the shape of the snack, it is called so. Its main ingredients are rice and urad dal (lentil) flour.
Pongal is yet another popular rice dish of Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. In Telugu “pongu” means to ” boil over” and because of the process of making Pongal dish, it is named so. It is a common breakfast in the region. Another popular variant of Pongal is Chakkara Pongal, which is sweet.
At least once, you should eat the Venkateswara temple prasadam. The prasadam meal generally includes daddojanam (curd rice), Pulihora (tamarind rice), Vada and Chakkara-Pongal (sweet Pongal), miriyala-Pongal, Appam, Payasam, Jaggery, Murukku, and Sheera on the platter. You can also book an AC cab in Tirupati for your entire trip and enjoy your food trail hassle free.
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Nagaur is a district in Rajasthan, especially famous for the annual cattle festival held in the month of January/February. Well, there is more to this place and some of the great sites include-
Distance between Jodhpur and Nagaur: 142 kilometers, 3 hours drive
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It is a small town located in the Aravali hills in the Rajasthan state of India. This place homes Srinathji temple, the deity being a 14th-century, depicting 7 years old reincarnation of Lord Krishna.
Distance between Jodhpur and Nathdwara: 206 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive
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Bundi is a peaceful district in the Rajasthan state of India. People are friendly and you can actually feel the warmth in the locals’ hospitality. Some of the great sites to visit in this city are-
Here is an interesting travelogue from a foreign tourist who visited Bundi.
Distance between Jodhpur and Bundi: 341 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive
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Gunga is a traditional village in the Rajasthan state. It is an unexplored city from the tourism point of view. If you wish to dive into the local culture of Rajasthan, this can be your place. You can find many small temples, ancient water stepwell (baoli), and local handicrafts here.
Distance between Jodhpur and Gunga: 246 kilometers, 4 hours drive
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Ajmer is a small town in the Rajasthan state of India. The main attraction of this place is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. People from across the country have a faith in this place and mostly visit Ajmer because of their religious sentiments. Another important site around this city is Nareli Jain temple.
Distance between Jodhpur and Ajmer: 205 kilometers, 4 hours drive
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Pushkar is known in the world for its camel festival. Of course, we are not going to ask you to buy camels from Pushkar, but there are a lot of traditional items that you can bring home. While strolling the streets, you can shop for the following items. Continue reading “Is there something interesting to shop from Pushkar”