tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20552111045404823082024-03-14T00:42:07.977+05:30The Diary of an OddroaderThe Diary of an OddroaderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912979737228412992noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055211104540482308.post-86714495145340111882012-11-12T10:07:00.000+05:302012-11-12T10:08:28.518+05:30Women Friendly destinations Part II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOPAcPZV9lQ/UKB5ejkVtOI/AAAAAAAAAOs/QRWYsTZRfvg/s1600/chintamani-temple-anegundi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOPAcPZV9lQ/UKB5ejkVtOI/AAAAAAAAAOs/QRWYsTZRfvg/s320/chintamani-temple-anegundi.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anegundi in Karnataka is another
very women friendly location. Across<br />
the river Tungabhadra, it houses a very old Durga temple that is worth<br />
exploring. It has plenty nooks and corners which make for brilliant<br />
wanderers’ spots. The monuments, the cave temples and the prehistoric<br />
rock art at Onake Kindi make for brilliant sights and tales to tell.<br />
One must explore to know the place better, making a bit of self<br />
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But those of you who need a little more thrill on their vacations,<br />
wildlife spotting is a feasible and safe option. The Kaziranga<br />
Wildlife Sanctuary is known to be one of the safer wildlife<br />
sanctuaries. The only rule that we came across here is to be calm and<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">described in mere words. Wildlife
can be exciting as it is. If you<br />
want another taste of wildlife from close quarters then Masinagudi in<br />
Tamil Nadu, is where you need to be. Set at the foothills of the<br />
Nilgiris, this place is the best to spot wildlife, especially birds<br />
and elephants. You can also easily head off to Ooty or Mudumalai<br />
Wildlife Sanctuary from here. As long as you do not irk or provoke the<br />
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Similarly, deserts do not judge by gender. They know of no boundaries<br />
or divisions. A desert knows only vastness and in that lies its soul<br />
and beauty. Our research shows, that the Thar Desert in Rajasthan is<br />
no exception. The people here are accepting of others and are as<br />
welcoming as the desert itself. Men and women are welcomed alike with<br />
open arms and an open heart and standing in front of the sea of sand,<br />
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Another must visit on this list has to be The Sikkim Mountains, which<br />
are beautiful as they are welcoming of all. The treks, the long walks,<br />
the amazing weather, everything is worth the journey. However, having<br />
a good guide, moving in large numbers together and keeping some form<br />
of authority informed about your presence, these are must-dos. A<br />
little bit of caution does, after all, go a long way! </span></div>
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beautiful desert mountain valley tucked away high in the Himalayan<br />
mountains adds to the list of safe, woman-friendly places in India.<br />
One must visit Ki Monastery and Tabo Monastery while there.</span></div>
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Finally for those of you who love a good beach to cheer you up, but<br />
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beaches in India, we say, fear not! So what if you can’t go to Goa.<br />
Try Sindhudurg. Located very near Goa, this place has almost virgin<br />
beaches and isolated forts and monuments. The perfect place to get<br />
lost! You may also want to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a<br />
perfect choice for women who just want to get lost in their own little<br />
worlds for a few days! Breathe in the fresh air and marvel at the<br />
natural untouched beauty around. Splash about in the water at the<br />
Radhanagar Beach in Havelock. It is pristine and untouched beauty at<br />
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So, Ladies, here you have it! With a little bit of self-caution,<br />
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rest all those doubts about safe travel. We encourage you to step out.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dear Ladies,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have, all of us, in varying ways and at different<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">times, thought of conquering the worlds and going away to any
place<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that we want to and would like to visit - Just to be able to
get up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and leave for some distant destination according to our
whims! Mostly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">though, the practicalities of safety and security have held
us back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keeping that in mind, we thought of introducing all our lady
friends<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to those destinations across India which one can visit,
without<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">worrying about the safety measures and other such
shenanigans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M-q__Y5qus0/UJfDy_5j0FI/AAAAAAAAAN0/x9-2jVXVEzw/s1600/Coorg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M-q__Y5qus0/UJfDy_5j0FI/AAAAAAAAAN0/x9-2jVXVEzw/s320/Coorg.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">First on our list is our all time favourite- Coorg,
Karnataka. It is<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">not only one of the most beautiful places in India but it is
one of<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the safest, especially for women. We have been made to
believe that if<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you do not want to go down the usual touristy path, there are
always a<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lot of fun things to do here! One of our favourites was to
wander<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">around and discover the new places around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, we suggest Hampi, which is a serene and beautiful place
that<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">holds up the quintessence of charm that lies in life in the
Indian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LumoiNHrAcI/UJfEJZeFyyI/AAAAAAAAAN8/THQa67AxuDg/s1600/07sld-hampi.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LumoiNHrAcI/UJfEJZeFyyI/AAAAAAAAAN8/THQa67AxuDg/s320/07sld-hampi.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">villages. You can sit for hours on the Matanga Hill or by the
river<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tungabhadra and watch the sun set, wondering about this vast
world and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">its tiny beautiful details that make life so much more
colourful. The<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">healthy spattering of locals, tourists, hippies and priests
makes it a<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">magnet for vibrancy! We are told that travelling at night is
also not<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a problem here as it is quite safe mostly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are one of those who happen to be interested in
architecture<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and heritage, well then, we would like to draw your attention
to<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Orchha in Madhya Pradesh. This is one of those Indian
medieval towns,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lost to the world. It was founded by the Bundela kings in the
16th<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">century and now stands as a mystery on its own. Palaces and
temples<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYidTcedsqU/UJfE7GSMyjI/AAAAAAAAAOM/wlKK0G6sUUQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-11-05+at+7.23.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYidTcedsqU/UJfE7GSMyjI/AAAAAAAAAOM/wlKK0G6sUUQ/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-11-05+at+7.23.10+PM.png" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">crowd the place and give it a distinct identity of its own.
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<span style="font-size: large;">monument, every pillar has a story of its own, to tell. It is<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">perfectly safe here, to roam around and literally begin to
discover an<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">era that has bygone. It has the power to charm you into
becoming a<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">part of its oblivion!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enchanting as old world sculpting and monuments are, one
cannot miss<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Khajuraho. At first sound, it does not sound like the safest
of places<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g8kkFmxM2Pc/UJfG5G9x1MI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ptWxFtcfDoU/s1600/Khajuraho-1413-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g8kkFmxM2Pc/UJfG5G9x1MI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ptWxFtcfDoU/s320/Khajuraho-1413-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">to be wandering around, we shall give you that! However,
there are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tricks to this trade! If you stay around the locals at all
given times<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and reach your destination before darkness hits, you should
be safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another tip is to behave like the locals around there. This
seems to<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">work almost everywhere we go. Khajuraho is a beautiful place
with<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">immemorial and immortal sandstone monuments which capture our<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">imagination every single time and push it further beyond! </span></div>
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of </span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 200%;">course, one cannot forget to mention Tawang in Arunachal
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tucked away in a far corner of Arunachal Pradesh, the town’s
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largest and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">oldest monasteries in the country and is indeed a special
place. Added<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to the historical value, the place can also wow with its
stretches of<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mDo6P1yn0HE/UJfHK4LpxLI/AAAAAAAAAOc/DuFWHoTmEBw/s1600/sela_lake_tawang_arunachal_pradesh_india_photo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mDo6P1yn0HE/UJfHK4LpxLI/AAAAAAAAAOc/DuFWHoTmEBw/s320/sela_lake_tawang_arunachal_pradesh_india_photo.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">greenery and if you are lucky, you may also find a bit of
snowfall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most unforgettable experience is that of the Galden
Namgey Lhatse<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">monastery or the celestial paradise. The land of mighty
mountains, a<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">hundred lakes and some of the most vibrant festivals and the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">birthplace of the 6th Llama, this incredible place welcomes
every<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">traveller with open arms. It is mostly untouched by any sort
of unrest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that might plague other parts of AP, thus making it one of
the safest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">places for all and mostly women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jaffer Sadique, Deepa Chaudhuri, Preeti Patnaik, </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Arunima Dey,</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large; line-height: 27.499998092651367px;">Suman Maji, Geetanjali Joshi Tambar, Ameet Bhuvan, Swathi Komandur, Sandip Chakrabarty , Mangala Chavan and the Oddroad team. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Once upon a time there
lived a man who loved to travel, more than anything on Earth. And, he promised
to not rest till he has seen as much of the world as he could. One day a circus
came to his town. And he thought what carefree life the inmates of the circus
lived..singing, dancing, entertaining people....he had an idea......why not
join the circus and see the world while ente</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">rtaining everyone? Then he
met the jokers in that circus and found out that their travelling in far and
wide countries had lot of strings attached... The jokers didn't look so happy
after all. They puffed and huffed and told the traveller, "You have to pay
for in whatever way you can...." "I can tell stories of the wonderful
lands I have visited, some funny, some dangerous and some with magic in it,
stories that will capture anyone's interest!" But the jokers did not seem
impressed. They said, " We have seen it all.." The traveler thought
and thought and decided to travel on and he came to a land... A land so
strange, unlike any he had seen before.. a land that got him overwhelmed with
excitement and sent a rush of anticipation cruising through his veins. a calling
that comes from within every nerve of his heart...'take me into your stride!'
With tears of joy in his eyes he entered this land...and as he did he met with
a young girl who said, 'I was waiting for you since long...oh! you look
famished. I was told you would be nervous, but famished? that I was not
prepared for." The traveller said, "I have been wandering around aimlessly until now but seeing you
here makes me forget it all...this beautiful landscape and then finding
you here, leaves me breathless on one hand and completely energised on the
other..." They sit quietly & gaze out at the magic around. Then all of a
sudden, out of nowhere, an old man with a weathered but a calm face walks up to
them... "Welcome to my land! I've been waiting for you, since my last
birth!" This land seems beautiful and mystical but there is still... </span><span class="uficommentbody" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">so many surprises". "First the beautiful maiden
and now the old man",the traveller couldn't help but wonder,"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">is this a sign for something that is to happen in the future? "Or is it a
trap, a lure of beauty, a scheme hatched by the old man?", the traveller
was rattled. But as the traveller looked up at the old man he felt a sense
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Biriyani can safely be called the ultimate salvation
food.This lip-smacking dish typically made of rice, meat, vegetables and spices
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"to roast before cooking", legend holds that the dish was introduced
to India by Taimor Lang from Kazakhstan. But India is probably one of the
gastronomical super powers of the world! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">The subcontinent took the dish introduced
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Of the many types present, the most popular perhaps are the Hyderabadi and
Awadhi types. The former is cooked typically with marinated meat and rice
spiked with spices, placed together in a handi to completely blend in all the
various flavours. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">The Awadhi type, the original form of the dish, is cooked
differently, with the meat and rice cooked separately and then added together.
These two types left significant mark on India's palate and ever since,
variations have sprung up. </span></span></div>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Sindhi
Biriyani</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">, influenced by the Pakistani version and found commonly in
Punjab, includes a hint of yoghurt with the other ingredients as does the </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Memoni Biriyani</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> which adds no
artificial colours or flavours to the preparation. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Kashmir and Kolkata have
their own inspired versions. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Kashmiris influenced by the Persians, Afghans and
Central Asians, came up with the delicious </span><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Kashmiri Bhuna Gosht Biriyani</i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">, while the Kolkata
version influenced by Nawabs, serves rice with meat, potatoes and sometimes,
eggs. </span><i style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Bhatkali Biriyani</i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> is
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Originating in coastal Karnataka, this type is cooked in onion
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fipew15pegg/UE7dcjKv9BI/AAAAAAAAAKc/X2GnWw-JFLA/s1600/21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fipew15pegg/UE7dcjKv9BI/AAAAAAAAAKc/X2GnWw-JFLA/s320/21.jpeg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">Trivandrum
or Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala brings together a refreshing
balance of two ways of life. The paced development as well as the old-world,
time-stopping charm, becomes a part of this city. Placed between the Arabian
Sea and Tamil Nadu, the city is the first in India to have had a massive Techno
Park that put it on the IT map of the world. However, it is difficult to
separate it from its pagoda styled, red-tile-roofed houses and the quaint
winding streets that run across the city, giving it a staid, other-worldly
charm. <span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">We
were bowled over by almost everything we saw. However, the Kovalam Beach
deserves first mention. It can easily be the subject of innumerable post-cards,
etc. The beautifully blue waters, with sun-kissed ripples that sparkled of
gold, left us speechless and eager for more. Dotted with palm trees, fishermen
going about their daily work, lush green stretches and golden yellow sands - we
were sold. The Sanghumukham Beach was equally alluring. If you think that it is
just the beaches, well, you should look again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">We found this city a treasure
house of natural beauty. Ponmundi, Poovar, the Varkala Cliffs and beaches, the
Akkulam Lake, the list could go on and on. Ponmundi, with its orchid exhibits, deer park
and golden valley was as heart-lifting as ever. Its wooded hills have a way of
calling out to you, to lull you into a true sense of peace. The Akkulam Lake is
an extension of the Veli Lake and is a tourist favourite. With traditional
houseboats available for overnight stay and myriad water sport possibilities in
the Veli village, this was another treat for us.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">If nature is therapeutic,
Trivandrum can show you how!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">The
city beautifully balances culture and modernity along with its spread of
nature. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, with its estimated assets of over 100,000
crores, is an example of their beautiful culture and heritage. Open only to
Hindus, the temple preserves its strict dhoti/sari only policy. It is a
beautiful piece of architecture with a seven storied gopuram built in a
Dravidian style. The Napier Museum and
Zoo and the Kuthira Malika palace also form a part of this heritage. The city
is also a hot-house of Indian traditional arts, especially Carnatic music. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">Of
course, like all other Indians, the people there enjoy their food. Karikku
(Coconut water) and Sambharam (Butter milk with ginger and chillies) are among
the lip-smacking drinks found there. Among food items, the Malabar
Lamb/Chicken/Fish curry is famous. Also, coconut is used as an ingredient in a lot
of food items. The sea-food at Trivandrum, especially the prawns, is to die
for. Different sorts of spicy fries are also available. </span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g_ueVLKCU-0/UE7ddqVKtUI/AAAAAAAAAKk/OQV2z4FjAPI/s1600/301600-onam-sadhya-food-promotion.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g_ueVLKCU-0/UE7ddqVKtUI/AAAAAAAAAKk/OQV2z4FjAPI/s320/301600-onam-sadhya-food-promotion.jpeg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">The city’s usual slow
lifestyle becomes a whirlwind of activity during the months of
August/September. For it is then that Onam arrives. Onam brings together the
city’s love for food, spirit of culture and a hint of the carnival. During this
time, the state government holds the Tourist Week Celebrations, with an
authentic art, food and culture carnival. The food was served in banana leaves
and we had to sit down and dig in with our hands, making it an ideally
authentic experience. The fish <i>pollichathu</i>
was a favourite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; line-height: 150%;">On
our way back, we realised that the city had stolen our hearts away. So, we
recommend…Go. Lose your hearts in ‘God’s Own Capital’<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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We received a lot of amazingly beautiful images and we have selected the finalists. We are uploading the images with the name of the sender. Now, you get to choose the winner of our first photography competition. Simply type the name of the person whose image appeals to you the most in the comment box below. You have till 8th of September to vote and then we declare our winner on the 9th of September. So, get busy voting!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">An image can speak a thousand words and we want you to speak to us through your images. Think back in your life and think deep of a time when you have taken an 'Oddroad' in life, when you have done something different, something in your own way, on your own terms. Send us an image which describes such a moment and you can stand a chance to win something awesome from the Oddroad family. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br />We present to you a photography competition with a difference. We present to you '<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">Oddroad I took!' This is a unique opportunity for you to showcase the 'Oddroader' in you.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912979737228412992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055211104540482308.post-81031449282050604102012-07-21T08:16:00.000+05:302012-07-21T08:23:32.008+05:30Kolkata Street Food, from the heart!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">If you are in Kolkata you don't need to be a foodie. You are just converted into one. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Be it a bad break up when you need that early morning chai from Maharaja, that crazy uncle's house that you have to visit with Senmohashoy sweets or the girls' day out where you shop from the biggest brands but all you eat is the phuchka from that person on the lake road who just understands your taste, each and every one of these moments feed your soul.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">How many times can you resist that ghoogny in front of the Vardhaan market or cut down on the butter in your pav bhaji opposite AC Market? And, how many times did you daydream of "shingara" and "Armiti" from Arun da's tea stall while your boss sets yet another deadline? The food is an inseparable part of your being. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">There must be so many times when you came out of the Park hotel and all you wanted was a roll from Kusum or Hot Kati Roll.I am sure you felt on top of the world the day you discovered momos in Tibetian delight or Blue Poppy or tasted that first Doodh Cola in Balwant Singh Dhaba. These are achievements that stay with you surprisingly long after your joy of that first promotion fades away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Kolkata is not perfect and neither is the food but the city has a very big heart and the food is straight from that heart. It warms you in cold days, keeps the adda going on the "rock", gets you over so many heartaches and let's you know each and every time that no matter what, there is always something this good waiting for you. </span><br />
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</div>arunimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685544300089036611noreply@blogger.comKolkata, West Bengal, India22.572646 88.36389522.338053499999997 88.048038 22.8072385 88.679752tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055211104540482308.post-55095241089607956032012-06-22T15:51:00.000+05:302012-06-22T15:56:51.137+05:30The Diary of an Oddroader in conversation with Surbhi Sahni<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Surbhi
Sahni has a unique perspective to Food. The early influences in her life and
the vast experience she has gathered while on the job with few of the best
restaurants in the world gives her creations an inspirational touch. </b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;">We know you started off in India, what was your
turning point and why did you move to the US?</b></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>My father has
been a big influence in my life, who wanted me to do my Masters and to flourish
in life. I have always been keen on learning the workings of a kitchen. When I
started working I realized there was more to Food than what was communicated to
us in college. I completed my Anthropology in Food course in NYU .</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> Was it easy to start afresh in the States? What has
been your experience with Indian food in the States and how do people take it?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I was offered a
job at an Indian restaurant ( Tamarind) even before I finished my course at
NYU. Then, I started baking from home and there was a time when I was catering
for 7 bakeries.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Indian food is
not new to New Yorkers and they are really open and enjoy Indian food.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Please share some of your experiences in starting a
restaurant abroad.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>It is really
important for a Chef to be an Entrepreneur in the current day and understand
the nuisances of doing this business. Starting from ambience, to food and to
people management. Understanding everything is important. Business is not only
about the Product, it is about the People working with us, Customers, Suppliers
and everyone involved with us. </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Your baking has an Indian twist to it. Please share
some of the people's reactions to this?</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: maroon; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It has worked
really well. NYC is great when it comes to opening their arms to new
experiences. When you present classical with new creations they choose the
latter.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <b> Who or what taught you to love food?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>My
father is an artist and I wanted to follow his footsteps. But, he pushed me
join the kitchen, as he knew I loved Food and the creative aspect of the food
industry. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I
had tried my hand in all the aspects of the kitchen and finally settled with
the cooking aspect of it. I started off at an all women’s kitchen at Maurya
Sheraton, Delhi.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> What's your regular comfort meal?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> I love the
classic Rajmah & Chawal. </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <b> Tell me about one of your Kitchen disasters.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Tulsi’s kitchen
was a challenge for me as there was liitle to no time for me to test run my
desserts. I felt they turned out to be disastrous on the opening night,
although most people appreciated it on the opening night as well. I had to rush and make a lot of changes to them but eventually they turned out really good
and garnered many accolades! </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> While in India, you must have had your share of
experiences with food from different parts. What was your most memorable food
related experience.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I love Food in
general. But, staying in India of course, I loved street food. I specially
remember Chaats from Delhi , Dhoklas from Gujarat and almost everything from
South India. I love anything that has been cooked at home.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Tell us about one of your most interesting experience
while tasting new cuisines.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I remember
visiting ISKON temple in Bangalore where we had eaten at the cafeteria. It was
definitely an interesting experience. I also love the Gujarati thalis in Baroda
and any home cooked meals.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>Imagine you were on a trek high up in the mountains.
There is no sign of civilization for miles on end. What five foods would you
want with you? What would you make?</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Potatoes,
Boondi, Yogurt, Rice, Salt, Ginger and Red Chili powder, Sugar. I would cook
spiced potatoes, Rice, Boondi raita and
Yogurt with sugar.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Ginger, it’s so
versatile and flavourful and definitely whole garam masala. </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>What do you cook at home that you never cook at the
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Aloo parathans, Bhindi,
Jeera Aloo. </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that. What do you want to tell people through your blog?</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I would like to steer
my blog away from recipes. I would eventually like to focus on the human aspect
of the industry, maybe also steer it as a day in the life of a chef.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Visit my blog
at: http://www.bittersweetnyc.com/</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Which is your favorite Indian dish? What's your
favorite recipe?</b></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Not sure about
my favorite recipe, that’s a really hard one. But I guess I am one who
loves simple homemade food so I think I would love to share my cauliflower
paranthas with cucumber yogurt. My fondest memories are of hot paranthas
for breakfast in India and so I absolutely love it.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cauliflower Parantha with
Cucumber Raita<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the dough<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 cups chapati flour,
sifted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon
clarified butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 1/3 cups lukewarm water,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cauliflower, stemmed and
cut into quarters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh
ginger, peeled and grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 green chilies, finely
chopped <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons finely
chopped cilantro <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 teaspoon carom seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 teaspoon red chili
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 teaspoon garam masala<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2/3 cup clarified butter
or canola oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Special Equipment<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Grater<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kitchen towels<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pastry brush<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine the flour and salt
in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle in 1/3 cup clarified butter, and using your
fingertips, rub into the flour until the mixture has an oatmeal consistency.
Pour in 2/3 cup of water to moisten the flour and mix until it adheres into a
sticky mass; then slowly incorporate the rest of the water, a few drizzles at a
time, until it forms a medium-soft dough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Knead the dough until
silky smooth (there should be no air pockets), about 10 minutes. Shape the
dough into a ball, rub all around with remaining clarified butter; wrap with
plastic wrap and let it rest for 1/2 hour. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the cauliflower with large grating slots (should yield about 4 cups). Add the
ginger, chilies, cilantro, carom seeds, red chili powder, garam masala and
salt; and mix well. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Knead the dough briefly.
Divide equally into 10 pieces. Cut each of the 10 pieces into 2 and roll them
into smooth balls; and then place on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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moderate heat and brush a thin layer of clarified butter, or canola oil. Place
some flour in a shallow dish for dusting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To roll out the dough,
flatten each dough ball into a 2-inch round. Use the rolling pin to form a
6-inch round. Lightly dip both sides of the dough in the dusting flour, just
enough to avoid it from sticking. Roll evenly with gentle pressure, easing the
dough into a round rather than stretching it. Set aside. Repeat the process
with another ball of dough. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rounds. Place about 1/3 cup of the cauliflower filling on the round and spread
evenly, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Carefully place the other
round on top. Gently press down from the center to the edges to get rid of any
excess air; and then press around the edges to seal in the filling. Lightly
dust with flour on both sides and gently roll out until it is a 1/4-inch
bigger. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and lightly dusted with
flour. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Layer the breads with
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carefully place the bread on the griddle and cook for 1 minute. Turn over and
cook the other side for another minute. Meanwhile, drizzle a teaspoon of
clarified butter, or canola oil, on the cooked side and spread evenly over the
bread using the back of a large spoon. Flip the bread over and cook another a
minute, while you drizzle with a teaspoon of butter, or oil, on the side that
is up. Then turn over and cook for another minute. Continue to butter and flip,
cooking for a minute on each side, until both sides are golden brown and evenly
coated with the clarified butter, or canola oil (4 to 6 rotations). Serve
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leaves and garlic, if using, cook while stirring constantly until the garlic is
golden brown. Add the green chilies, cook for another 30 seconds and then temper
the yogurt mixture with the hot oil mixture. Mix well and season with salt to
taste. Serve cold.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Diary of an Oddroader brings <b>COMPOSE</b>, an </span><span style="line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">Advanced Photography Workshop with KG Pictures, on <b>17-Jun-12 (Sunday)</b> in <b>Bangalore</b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 14px;" /><span style="line-height: 14px;">What the workshop is all about? </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;">Gomtesh will be teaching & demonstrating on:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;">1. What are the basic stuff you need to take pictures.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">2. How to prepare yourself before going to a shoot.</span><span style="line-height: 14px;"> </span><br style="line-height: 14px;" /><span style="line-height: 14px;">3. How do you know when to shoot and what to shoot.</span><span style="line-height: 14px;"> </span><br style="line-height: 14px;" /><span style="line-height: 14px;">4. Composing and taking good pictures. How to frame.</span><span style="line-height: 14px;"> </span><br style="line-height: 14px;" /><span style="line-height: 14px;">5. Lighting and focusing.</span><br style="line-height: 14px;" /><span style="line-height: 14px;">6. Post processing your pictures.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>To make the event more interesting, we are having a photography contest with easy steps.</b></span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-right: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 14px;"><b>Send in a photograph which, you have taken which covers either of the topics: Play of light & shadow/depth of field. [It can be taken with a a normal/DSLR camera. It should be a JPEG with a min size of 300KB and max of 3MB.]</b></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-right: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 14px;"><b>Come for the workshop and see the winning photograph being part of the discussion itself. </b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">Now, that sounds exciting right? Being part of a workshop? So hurry hurry! Send your entries in by 15th of June! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">Mail them to <a href="mailto:gowri@oddroad.com" target="_blank">gowri.k@oddroad.com</a>. You can mail at the same id to register for the event or for further information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Topic: <b>COMPOSE</b>, an Advanced Photography Workshop.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Date & Time: 17-June-12, Sunday. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">09:30am-05:00pm (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>including lunch & two rounds of tea/coffee</i></span>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">Venue: </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Institute of Business Management And Research (IBMR)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">#1, 2 cross,80 feet road, opp Passport Office,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;"><b>Price : Rs 1,500 /- </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">'Yeh Dilli hai mere yaar'... four words that sum up the entire essence of a place. Let's categorically keep in mind the fact that Delhi is a union territory and today the etc. part outside New Delhi is as important as the city itself.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To be very frank , Delhi defines pomp and show. Every little move is an event in itself. A part of this is clearly reflected in all the people living here. Yet how can you begrudge a place which celebrates the mere fact of waking up every morning. After all we seem to have forgotten that it should be celebrated.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A centre of possibly every important event that has ever occured in the history of India, every road in Delhi laden with centuries of importance gives you a pause. Somewhere you can feel the very grandeur of being in the most important part of the country. From the stretch of the Red Fort to the still existant Meena bazaar to the eclectic lanes of Chandni Chowk, each step you take is steeped in a tradition which makes us who we are.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Of course the big heart of Delhi is somehow reflected in its timeless food. When will you ever be able to refuse aloo ka paratha, galoti kababs or golgappas? Never. When will you get the opprtunity to walk down a street , the character of which is defined my the food stalls in it? However posh or common, food unifies the whole city making it welcome everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Delhi delights you. It is a place where you will get everything. When you are in the city you roam with a genie in your pocket. You literally get all your wishes fulfilled. Go to Delhi Haat and revel in the traditional fare which will enthrall you. Go to Janpat or Sarojini Nagar and let loose your pockets because you simply cannot resist it. Every time you are here you will even shop big.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And thats what it is all about. Delhi is big. The hundreds of roads making it are big. The new metro rail network is very big. The malls are humongous and the marketplaces are so huge that you get totally lost in the middle of the day. Even the portions of food served up to you is big and not because they want to be positioned as value for money. But the most important of all is that Delhi has one big heart and and you can't help but be proud of our capital city.</span></span><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04856465729911954064noreply@blogger.comRajasthan, India27.0238036 74.217932623.4049711 69.164221599999991 30.6426361 79.2716436tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055211104540482308.post-50966729872308370092012-05-17T13:31:00.000+05:302012-05-21T23:13:36.420+05:3010,000 likes & rising... Let's celebrate!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Mumbai is vast. When you think of the city you
cannot narrow it down to one specific feeling. It is a gamut of them catching
you by your throat. But one thing I can guarantee you is that you will fall in
love with it. There have been generations trying to define love with myriad
expressions, yet they keep changing. It’s anger, hate, adoration, adulation,
overwhelming, unfathomable and yes vast. Just like Mumbai. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be better: maybe richer or faster or kinder or greater. But you always strive
to be better. The city tests your mettle but at the end of the gruel you feel
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Visit Mumbai during the pleasant months of
Kalaghoda festival and soak in the art, culture, tradition and well-dressed ‘Sobo’
people. Visit it during the tumultuous
monsoons, wade through the murky water, catch a local train, reach Worli sea
face and get splashed. Visit it during the Ganpati season and go for ‘Visarjan’
on the 3<sup>rd</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup>, 7<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup> day.
Visit it during the summers, choose a café in bandra and sit sipping the
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">The city makes you do everything. It makes you
climb a skyscraper and lets you scrounge for the best leather boots in Dharabi.
Lets you sashay through the high end retail brands in a luxury mall and makes
you sweat it out for lovely floral motifs on linking road. Even though the
contrast, neither the high nor the low ever rejects you. Eat panipuri from the
local shop on a Saturday night while waiting in queue for entry into the
recently opened gourmet restaurant. It is but natural.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Even though the brooding heat will make you swoon,
you cannot resist falling in love with this enormous, difficult city. But hey
doesn’t everyone love a bad boy? And like
true love, you cannot let it go. It sings in your blood and every time you
close your eyes, just like that, you are back in your favourite ‘tapri’,
holding a broken umbrella, waiting out a sudden September rain with your
friend, sipping cutting chai and breathing into your soul Mumbai.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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in the city, which lazy hums in the air your age visibly reduces. Maybe it’s
the very high population of the young and aspiring, the lazy one to four siesta
in the afternoon or the extremely friendly people that you bump into quite
regularly. It’s difficult to point it out. But hey, who doesn’t want to relive </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: left;">the happiest days of their life. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">That’s what Pune is: A very happy city.
Take a drive on the outskirts of the city to Sinhagad fort or the Mulshi dam
and you realise that it is surrounded by the same beauty and happiness. Enter
the city and that sense of beauty still lingers. Flanked by hills on every
side, Pune makes it so easy for its people to breathe in its air. It’s pleasant,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">If you are a foodie this city will make
you feel like the king. From the roadside daabeli wallas with that confounding
mixture on the bread to the gourmet meals served in the five star restaurants,
all of it is a sight, smell and taste to behold. Take a stroll down Koregaon
Park and buy some Osho chappals, and then take a walk in them. Reach the local Burger King and eat a burger,
which becomes a task to finish sometimes.With the sensation of such liberties
you may grasp a bit of the reason why Pune has refused to age. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Hop into one of the many Iranian
restaurants with their rusting tables and incomparable caramel custard and
reminisce with the owner about old days. Bow your head in front of the </span></span><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 28px;">Dagdusheth Ganpati</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> idol and then try to wall through the screen of crowd on
Lakshmi Road trying to hunt for the obscure “Puneri” things you want to collect
as a memento. Then stop on the roadside to have one of the best “sev puri”s and
“gola”s in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The land of the
Dosas, Murugan, Pongal and very recently the Superkings Chennai covers the
diversity between modern and traditional seamlessly. The modern looking city is
one of the fastest developing cities in the world, yet it holds on to its past
very strongly. The past traditions is ingrained in the very essence of Chennai.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">There are a lot
of preconceived notions about the city and they are not very youth friendly I
must say. Yet Chennai today hosts one the most intelligent educated bunch of
people. They have the right opinions about the right amount of things. And they
have insights. As people are the personality of any city we could safely call
Chennai insightful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am not going
to list the to dos here. You can get it anywhere on the net. I just want you to
know what I felt in Chennai. I did not have a lot of expectations and was glad
I was surprised. We have become such creatures of the night that we forget to
explore and imbibe a city in the daytime. Well Chennai is a daytime city. From
a healthy fight with the auto drivers to the sweltering heat to the bumping
into people, all of it is a part of the city. But so is sitting on the beach
looking at the sunset and a long drive on
ECR buying as many tender coconuts as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What struck me
the most is its quiet pride. It is a city which does not boast, not will it
tolerate any wrong. Chennai is proud of its culture, tradition heritage, faith
and modernization. The twenty first century has not intruded upon it. In fact
it has emerged into the millennium rejoicing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Go to the
Crocodile bank and Dakshin Chitra. Eat some dosas in Saravana Bhavan. Listen to
a concert in the Madras Music Academy, be as young as you want to in Zara and
eat a fancy meal in Fusion 9. Bow your head in the Kapileshwar temple. While you are at it, visit the Chepauk
Stadium and be dazzled in the yellow brighter than sunlight. On your visits you
will realize what I did. Chennai is proud of itself.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is an age old battle to figure out the essentials of travelling. They seem to change every time a new destination is chosen. Of course, it is important to blend in with the local flavor of the place you are about to explore. But, I believe there are 10 things that you need to throw in first into your luggage. Because these are the constant necessities</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nobody really wants to get lost now do they? A compass in need can be priceless indeed. When trying to navigate a map or sliding down a muddy side road a compass is the one object which will give you a sense of belonging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is the safety belt that you do not take off. The thin line amongst your clothes is the one insurance you cannot do without. Put the extra cash , a copy of your passport and keep it zipped tight. You may never know if there is a pickpocket lurking somewhere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is your only source of direction in unknown territory. Even with the trendy apps guiding you to perfection, let’s face it, this is India. Broken roads, no network and local help goes with the territory. Be smart. Carry a detailed map. The one with even the cart roads drawn on them.</span></div>
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<br /></div>arunimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685544300089036611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055211104540482308.post-55039390145006241342012-04-10T21:11:00.001+05:302012-04-10T21:26:40.195+05:30Kolkata and her many nooks & corners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course there is the grand Victoria Memorial, the vast and red Writers building, the fortified Fort William and the celestial Birla Planetarium; they are all worth their due visits. But if you want to experience the soul of the city, it lies in the sudden twists and unexpected bends in the road. There is nothing like a cup of tea from Maharaja, walking on the broken railroads in Princep Ghat, the street food near Vivekananda Park and the sweets of Sen Mahashoy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You have to be caught up in a 'Bangal' and 'Ghoti' verbal fight during East Bengal and Mohun Bagan football match to appreciate the spirit of the people here. Another out of this period experience is, the ancient tram. A very busy Kolkata will pass you by while you ramble along believing yourself to be in a time warp.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">If you want to venture outskirts, you always have Shantiniketan. The abode of peace, it lives up to its name. The place where Rabindranath Tagore penned many of his literary works and started his school Shantiniketan is a major tourist attraction. The best time to visit is during spring when 'Bashanta Utsav', the festival of joy and colours, is underway.</span><span style="line-height: 14px;">And don’t leave without a roll of the infamous 'Kantha' threadwork , 'Dhakai' and 'Tant' sarees and the beautiful terracotta horses, displaying the craftsmanship of Bengal.</span></span></div>
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drive by, you see a distinct cultural difference – the people, the houses, the
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golden top glistens in the sun. That’s the top of the Golden Temple
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it’s the intricacy of their art that hits your eye. Detailed sculpting, vibrant
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monastery, a surreal wave of calm overcame us. We sat there for about half an
hour and satisfied with ourselves we decided to explore more of this
settlement. To our astonishment, every lane ended with a monastery! Each as
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child, I watched this romantic song shot at a breath taking scenery, sung in an
unknown language. And all that I could remember from the song was ‘Madikeri
Sepoyee’. The language and the place fascinated me; it looked like a fairy
land. It made me wonder about this place. But I let the thought pass by. A few
years down line I went on my first college trip and there, I saw my fairy land
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the house is located on top of a mountain, with an unusually steep climb to the
top, even for a place like Madikeri. The rooms have a homelike feel and there’s
enough space for a campfire right outside the house making the place perfect
for a weekend getaway. What I enjoyed most about Misty Heights was a swing at
the edge of the mountain, overlooking green mountains on every side. At night,
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rafting are great options for the adventurous. The owners arrange for such
activities and for transport. They also prepare authentic Kodava food for guests. The
elephant training camp at Dubare, located on the banks of the river Kaveri, is
fun to visit. The Golden Temple at Khushalnagar is a must-visit for many
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Honnamana Kere</div>
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Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctury</div>
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Mallalli Falls</div>
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Madikeri </div>
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<u>For the adventurous soul </u><b>- </b>Things to do</div>
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The White water rafting</div>
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Trekking <b> </b></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Campfire_at_Beelur_Golf_Club"><span class="fn org">Campfire</span></span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Trekking_Hiking__Rock_Climbing"><span class="fn org">Hiking & Rock Climbing</span></span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Boating_or_Fishing_in_Honnamana_Kere_Lake"><span class="fn org">Boating and Fishing</span></span><span class="vcard" id="Trekking_Hiking__Rock_Climbing"><span class="fn org"> </span></span><span class="vcard" id="Campfire_at_Beelur_Golf_Club"><span class="fn org"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Barapole_Rafting"><span class="fn org">Barapole Rafting</span></span><span class="vcard" id="Campfire_at_Beelur_Golf_Club"><span class="fn org"> </span></span><b> </b></div>
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<u>For the relaxing soul</u><b> </b></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Ayurveda_massage__treatments"><span class="fn org">Ayurveda massage & treatments.</span></span></div>
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<u>What to buy</u></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Buy_spices"><span class="fn org">Buy spices</span>.</span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Buy_Coorgi_costumes_and_traditional_weapons"><span class="fn org">Buy Coorgi costumes and traditional weapons.</span></span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Traditional_Kodagu_jewels_like_Kokkethathi_or_Jomale"><span class="fn org">Buy traditional Kodagu jewels like Kokkethathi or Jomale.</span></span></div>
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<span class="vcard" id="Buy_made-in-Coorg_honey"><span class="fn org">Buy made-in-Coorg honey.</span></span></div>
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Source: Wikitravel</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’d heard and read about this place, somewhere in the terraces of Meharangarh Fort, that is known for it’s
traditional Rajasthani food and the view. Of course, the man behind the counter
at our hotel tried to discourage us from going there saying there are much more
“happening” places in Jodhpur serving much more variety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having decided to utilize our evening doing shopping and work up an
appetite for our big dinner, we raided the market and returned empty both in our
stomach and our wallets!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8s8OlIz8fYU/TyBLuE5-6HI/AAAAAAAAABo/oSsIBXcCDhA/s1600/2.1291366127.fort-mehrangarh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8s8OlIz8fYU/TyBLuE5-6HI/AAAAAAAAABo/oSsIBXcCDhA/s320/2.1291366127.fort-mehrangarh.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the tuk-tuk actually started proceeding towards the fort through the pitch-dark
roads of Jodhpur, with the Fort now looking dark and forbidding, the streets
started deserting and the city’s blue hue started shimmering in the amber
of the setting sun. As we saw the city lights come on, we reached the gates of
the Fort…by now we were the only tourists around. Dropping us at the gate, the
tuk-tuk driver left with the promise to return in a couple of hours to pick us
up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We cautiously walked up the ramparts of the fort…aware of every step we
took and jumping at the slightest sound. The Fort loomed ahead…almost menacingly! As we walked up, expecting to be attacked at each turn, a security guard with an
equally scary moustache greeted us politely and informed us that the fort
elevator, which would’ve taken us straight unto the terrace, is out of order
and hence a jeep shall be arranged. The jeep arrived in a couple of minutes and
drove us through the dark and winding path up the fort. By the time we reached the Fort Museum, we
realized that we were the only outsiders here and even if we shouted, no one would hear us…was this all planned??<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new guard in complete Rajasthani attire came up and escorted us down
the numerous narrow passages to our destination…or was it heaven on earth?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A sprawling terrace high up on one side of the fort with 7 to 8 tables laid
out, a bard playing a haunting Rajathani tune on his Ravanhatta in the corner
and the twinkling lights of Jodhpur city far below! This was ethereal…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JVV4AQvoDeA/TyBLwH6nKZI/AAAAAAAAABw/tO5p8wcnoqM/s1600/haveli_innpal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JVV4AQvoDeA/TyBLwH6nKZI/AAAAAAAAABw/tO5p8wcnoqM/s320/haveli_innpal.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contrast in the mindset and the buildup of suspense, followed by
this amazing site was absolutely amazing! The walls of the fort had hidden
lights mysteriously lighting us the numerous intricately carved windows were
throwing shadows everywhere. No words can actually describe the experience in
totality. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The food and the warmth in the hospitality was amazing. We are sure that
no other experience of ours could equal this one. The music was haunting, the
desert night air was getting chill as we returned to our hotel. As we retired,
we were in a trance. It was living a dream…</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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