Passing Through India

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

Kitty Miller — 2010-01-13T21:15:00-08:00

Ya i agree with you. I have been there in 2008 and i also face some problem but really enjoy there. It was good as well. Thanks

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RE: Walking Through India

Weekend Getaways in South — 2010-01-05T03:31:05-08:00

Helpful information you have shared on this post. There are many sites providing information on website but find your post is unique.
I am expecting more post like this one.

RE: Walking Through India

Holiday Package — 2009-12-30T00:50:34-08:00

Hello, very well explained, good information you have shared. This post will be helpful for new travelers. Looking forward for new travel information of India

RE: Bangalore Taking Off

nichypal — 2009-12-24T04:54:15-08:00

Wow!

The information in this blog seems to be quite interesting and it is also good.

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RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

Amarjit Singh — 2009-12-21T11:11:35-08:00

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Outsourced...

Kevin Rubin — 2009-11-12T16:11:19-08:00

Not long ago Leena was watching Outsourced on TV and I happened to wander into the room for a few minutes. Todd's first day at the office in India reminded me of when I first got here...

At that time our office was out in the Hinjewadi info-tech park, just as it was coming up. We were in this tiny, little office with nothing at all around it except brown, dusty earth, partway up a hill. From the driveway we couldn't see any of the other buildings that were below it on the hill, just that one small building.

From everywhere in the whole info-tech park there was an unobstructed view of our building with the gigantic satellite dish on top that was so huge it looked like it'd fall right through.

More interestingly was that from everywhere there was a view of the temple further up the hill than our office. Nothing at all blocked it. Now of course, you can't see it much as Infosys has built too many tall (two/three stories) buildings all around.

Our office there had a small room in the basement where we had a catered lunch every day, along with some beds (no mattresses) and showers (no water heaters, and often no water) for the watchmen. The door was sometimes attached, sometimes broken off, and cows, goats and dogs were free to wander into our little cafeteria...

How to Reach City

thesurat — 2009-09-22T03:37:06-07:00

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RE: Walking Through India

India Travel — 2009-09-21T00:22:26-07:00

Thanks for this valuable information. I am sure its gonna help a lot to the travelers planning to come India .A nice and explanatory note.

RE: Walking Through India

rimi — 2009-09-11T02:29:12-07:00

i heard that www.bharatrail.net is a gud site for travelling through train in india ...
it got all the features

RE: IndiaTravelInsights.org launches

arnab03 — 2009-07-31T06:46:11-07:00

The site in which all the info are quated and ready for sharing the experience world of India travel through the site passing through INDIA.Where we can have the info about india's travel.

RE: Hollywood Turns an Eye on India

arnab03 — 2009-07-31T06:40:54-07:00

Bollywood being a totally different bench mark to that of hollywood.Bollywood is cranking out movies by the barrel-load on the other side hollywood being a totally entertainmentsite.

RE: Hotel Zzzupply and Demand in India

arnab03 — 2009-07-22T06:12:52-07:00

It been a problem to the people wqho are in busy nin touring themselves on official weork or for any other purpose.India just got some amount in different to being and tro maINTAIN A STANDARD HOTEL.

RE: Hotel Zzzupply and Demand in India

arnab03 — 2009-07-22T06:08:34-07:00

In several parts of india hotel is in shortage.People who are habituated to travel or to tour or in any case people would wonder about for a night to spare.

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

arnab03 — 2009-07-20T23:01:29-07:00

NEW YORK TIMES HAS DELIVERED a important message to the people of this country.It has been a highlight feature of mumbai ,the monument the architecture are being the finest of arts .

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

arnab03 — 2009-07-20T22:58:10-07:00

The new york times has done beautiful article in mumbai .The mumbai has been the busiest city of INDIA,SO THE NEW YORK TIMES has view this article to get a complete aricle.

RE: Bangalore Taking Off

arnab03 — 2009-07-20T03:25:22-07:00

People of bangalore will believe that they will have some to cherish about .Iy will provide the main problem solution where it was not achieveable.

RE: Bangalore Taking Off

arnab03 — 2009-07-20T03:21:23-07:00

At last bangalore got the airport people where getting of sounding terrorism attack .Passenger now will get bit relief for travelling .This modern airport will have the all security to provide the passengers.

RE: Wrestling of the Bulls

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T03:33:12-07:00

INDIA posses various wrestling, in one of that there is bullwrestling.In mid-January the district hosts Jallikattu, the running of bulls it is really dangerous & and risky to also watch,because many are trapped by the running force of the bull.It is the running risk factor for the organiser.

RE: India Behind the Scenes

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T03:23:34-07:00

Call center being one of the hard job .Now in INDIA call center is getting a huge response for persuing jobs.This comment about india'S normal day is being a very funny,because in INDIA people travel various ways to attend their jobs and business at regular time .

RE: NPR's Ganges series

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T03:15:44-07:00

IT is the truth that whole INDIA'S people can't ignore .Ganges is one of the main river of india which posses a great role in puja's in every religion. The Ganges handles a lot of the day-to-day washing and waste removal of northern India.

RE: NPR's Ganges series

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T03:09:53-07:00

The outsiders who has visited INDIA and not seen the ganges is being a catagories of fool.Ganges is the sacred river of india which plays a eventually a day to day life role on INDIA 'S people.

RE: LonelyPlanet.TV

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T03:01:48-07:00

The short videos which she took a putted on line is to greeted by honour LONELY Planet.tv the newest member in on line and it seems to growing but the travellers set to be at large to make this LonelyPlanet.tv.

RE: Hotel Zzzupply and Demand in India

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T02:50:44-07:00

INDIA in recent times has gone through many disaster specially in MUMBAI what happened at five star hotel taj. Due to huge population the five star hotels are sorted out to make maximum rooms for the people who spend night in hotels .

RE: Hotel Zzzupply and Demand in India

arnab03 — 2009-07-11T02:42:55-07:00

According to the population of INDIA hotels rooms are conjested contrasting to that in us.The travel minister have given assurance about the hotel and rooms to be extended in a huge number within 2010.

RE: IndiaTravelInsights.org launches

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T06:17:25-07:00

The amount of experience in travelling through INDIA and to express that it's wonderful feeling.Now a new site has come through IndiaTravelInsights.org, a companion site to PassingThroughIndia.com, it relevant all the detailas about travel & tourism about india.

RE: The Indian Photographer

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T06:12:47-07:00

While seeing this comment i remember my days of photos and to organize photo exhibition.Taking photos and to lend your photos for an exhibition is great feeling .INDIA is a wonderful place to have aphotom shoot .

RE: The Indian Photographer

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T06:08:40-07:00

I really love shooting photos which are organised for exhibition.This type of exhibition i was present and watch the beautifull hand work of the photographer who shooted photos.Taking photos in INDIA is great the amount of place and the natural pickings is truely mesmorizing.

RE: Hollywood Turns an Eye on India

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T06:01:35-07:00

INDIAN'S director make agood blockbuster hits with loaded with huge name of actor & actress, after the long journey they take a volentary retirement from flim industry & goes to join in poltics, but it is not exactly a mirror of everyday life in the US.US is totally a diferent stage alltogether it is asure complexsion.

RE: Hollywood Turns an Eye on India

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T05:56:07-07:00

INDIANS flims catagories are totally different from hollywood fixtures, it is meant that indians director's take a moral part of a hollywood flim to make a blockbluster ,as it is some holywood directors comes india to make an indian flims with om going fixture, it does not mean that INDIA & AMERICA flim fixture is the same.

RE: The Disappearing Dhobi?

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T05:46:25-07:00

I totally agree about the dhobi's ritual's of wqashing clothes in respectivedhobi ghats.They are the originality who are contaning the rituals of washing clohes.

RE: The Disappearing Dhobi?

arnab03 — 2009-07-10T05:43:20-07:00

In recent times INDIANS dhobi rituals of washing clothes are getting fed day by day as the machine are coming through .NPR did a well sought out story about india's dhobi.He realized that across india whether in the big cities or the small towns and numerous riverbanks in between, this created a numerous ghats of washing clothes.

RE: A Good Sport

arnab03 — 2009-07-07T07:25:27-07:00

Olympic being a good sport.INDIA not so formidable on olympics games they are not suted,but in cricket INDIA being coherent side to beat the best of all contries.INDIA now on modern era possess a huge mark to his opponent side .In the upcoming years INDIA will become the most dominant team to defeat.

RE: Bangalore Taking Off

arnab03 — 2009-07-07T07:16:38-07:00

This new member as an airport which opened a great future of project to develop the other domestic and international airports of india.The people of bangalore has been thrill with joy now they will fell the safety secure place for travel.

RE: Bangalore Taking Off

arnab03 — 2009-07-07T07:11:13-07:00

NEWYORKTIMES report says that bangalore has sifted to a newest member of airport.The ceo of this modern airport is quite happy to open and cordially welcome and to appreciate the whole project.

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

arnab03 — 2009-07-06T07:21:43-07:00

The weekend flash about mumbai stop.NEWYORK has been published a preview details about mumbai stop.IT is facinating to have a article of outsider comes and shows interest about publishing INDIA'S life control city mumbai.

RE: Flashpacking

Poltroon — 2009-05-21T02:56:34-07:00

"So as self proclaimed "flashpackers" do you think this makes you less of a backpacker and more of an ordinary tourist?? "

Nope, not at all.

I used to backpack everywhere as it gave me an opportunity to see the world on my meagre budget. It was the only way I could afford to do it, and it also allowed me to "get closer" to the real country, not one that a travel agent wanted me to see.

Now, years older, and with a well paid, full time job, I still want that "real travel", but have had enough of skanky hostels with a shower down the hall shared by many and having to share a dorm room with 8 other people.

So, that's why I flashpack. I still travel on local buses, visit less well travelled areas, but like to return to a decent hotel in the evening.

I'm still closer to a backpacker than a package tourist, but just with that added bit of comfort.

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

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mac.willsmith — 2009-01-20T03:52:42-08:00

Interesting topic to start. niche is really worthful, as more travellers just keep on searching about travelling info.

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RE: My Big Fat Indian Wedding

Travel India — 2009-01-06T06:12:19-08:00

Well the day before the wedding happens to be more interesting. Hopefully you had enjoyed the Bachelor's party on that night. its fun to be.

RE: A Very Merry Kerala New Year (or Burn Santa Burn)

Travel India — 2009-01-06T06:03:26-08:00

Hi,
Well this is a special way in which new year is welcomed in FortKochi with the giant Sant set on fire at sharp 12. But this is surely not a Christian custom it is a local practice of people from Fort Kochi, while there are various carnivals too that are a part of new year time in Fort Kochi.

Hope you had a great time here.
Regards!

RE: Walking Through India

Travel India — 2009-01-06T05:57:36-08:00

Hi,

This is indeed a great thought, something most of the travelers would find interesting.

Cheers

God Lives In Himalayas

God Lives In Himalayas — 2008-09-22T22:14:18-07:00

Ten-year old Siddharth is traumatized when he witnesses a religious ceremony gone terribly wrong. During this sacred ritual, his mother is consumed by flames and his father is horribly burnt. Once a normal, outgoing boy, Siddharth is transformed by the tragedy into an introverted child of a few words.

   While awaiting and praying for his father’s recovery, Siddharth is forced to live with his uncle. Continuing the inexplicable downward spiral of his life, young Siddharth is subjected to abuse from his aunt. The only bright spot in his life is the warmth he receives from his cousin, Druki. Despite the sad circumstances that have caused it, she is delighted to have Siddharth living in her home and existing in her life.

   One evening, as she is preparing for bed, Druki asks her mother about the death of Siddharth’ mother. Searching for words to give peace to her daughter, the woman tells Druki that God took Siddharth’s mother away because he loved her so much. Siddharth learns of this and is puzzled, wondering how it is possible that God loved his mother more than he. The question burns in his mind like a sliver and, try as he might, he cannot banish the tormenting thought. In his young wisdom, he finally realizes that the only one who does know the answer is God Himself. And thus begins Siddharth’s epic journey to find God and pose the question to him.

With a childlike innocence, he begins this journey by asking those around him where God lives. Since no one can tell him where God lives, he decides to find out for himself. He begins on this path by watching those around him whose lives appear to be spiritual, feeling they may know where God resides. He visits temples, follows religious processions, spies on priests – always searching for clues that will lead him to God… always to no avail.

   In the depths of depression, the pointer to the direction he must go, finally and unexpectedly comes to him in the form of an old man who says he knows where God lives. The old man explains that, of course, God lives in the middle of the Himalayas. Enlightened and excited, he now prepares to embark upon the high path to God’s home. As they learn about this, his cousin Druki and Siddharth’s best friend, Raju, implore him to take them along. At first he resists, but when he understands that they too have questions for God, there is no way he can refuse. And so, the three set out to find God in his home.

   They begin their arduous trek riding atop a bus. But, before long, the bus’ passengers grow suspicious and they are forced to continue on foot. Along the way a helper comes to them – almost as if he has been sent to do so. Ali, a teenager who works at a highway motel, gains them passage on an Army truck, also joining them as he, too, has questions for God and is inspired by Siddharth’s plan. A harrowing struggle ensues as they ford a river, desperately scavenge for food and dare the howling winds of the Himalayas. As they continue their journey into the clouds – further challenges assail and assault the quartet… yet none can deter them.

   And then, true tragedies strike – Raju plunges through melted snow and drowns. In the thin atmosphere, Druki draws her final breadth. And even Ali vanishes into the consuming mists of the upper reaches of the Himalayas.

   At last, Siddharth alone reaches the mountain respite that is God’s true home. In triumph and humility, Siddharth poses his questions to God – questions that all mankind has pondered since time immemorial. In a scene as powerful as Lord Krishna’s narration of the Bhagwad Gita to Arjuna, Siddharth’s life is forever changed – and so shall our viewers’ as they come to bathe in the joys of God’s revelation to this simple boy. Triumph is Siddharth’s at last… for he has, with intrepidity, determination and pureness of spirit, sought God where he lives. And in that triumph, he comes to know the greatest blessing of them all… peace. Om shanti, shanti, shanti, Om.

Enjoy the Trailer of the Movie:
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=i8t2Z8x7Ky4

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

vamsi — 2008-08-19T07:51:56-07:00

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Manali Tourism

40 kms. away from Kulu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the SWITZERLAND OF INDIA.
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RE: Ships of the Desert

Jayesh — 2008-08-11T12:30:34-07:00

Check out http://www.khojbin.com for all cool destinations in India.

RE: Bollywood or Bust

goan — 2008-07-10T13:52:05-07:00

Hey its nice to know you made it into a movie on a India trip. I was planning to see the movie when i was back home but missed it. Am from Goa,India and currently in the US. Stumbled on your blog following some links. Nice read. :)

RE: 36 Hours in Mumbai

kp — 2008-07-01T04:08:15-07:00

I liked the slideshow. It is vibrant display of Mumbai life.

36 Hours in Mumbai

LG — 2008-06-24T08:15:22-07:00

The New York Times did a piece on "36 Hours in Mumbai" this past weekend. It's a bit heavy on food and drink but it does do a good job of highlighting some of the more modern Mumbai stops that aren't the usual collection of monuments and sightseeing photo-ops. And 36 hours may be rushed but it might also be just enough time in the big city before heading out to smaller-town India.

A nice slideshow of Mumbai accompanies the online article.

Walking Through India

LG — 2008-06-05T16:40:04-07:00

There are a number of India travel blogs out there but one of the richest is paintedstork.com. Arun (who did an interview on IndiaTravelInsights.org) is undertaking a project this month where he's uploading walking maps for 15 of India's more popular tourist destinations, including, to this point, Old Delhi, Rishikesh, and Varanasi.

As he says, "Unlike in many countries, walks and walking tours are not common or popular in India. This series intends to promote the idea of walks that can enable travellers to see and experience the places better by getting closer."

A good idea and well executed with each amble including: detailed description of the walk along with maps, difficulty level, best season and time of day to do the walk, distance and helpful Google maps.

RE: Ships of the Desert

Sonia Malhotra — 2008-05-29T17:06:36-07:00

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Bangalore Taking Off

LG — 2008-05-27T11:10:09-07:00

Bangalore now has its new airport � but what happens to the old 'port is still up in the air as the New York Times reports. It seems that in India's most modern tech-central city, people just don't trust the newfangled stuff � at least until it's safely out of beta testing.

In a quote reminiscent of the ailing Lou Gehrig, Albert Brunner, the CEO of the Bengaluru International Airport (a consortium composed of the private enterprises Unique Zurich Airport, Siemens Project Ventures and Larsen & Toubro and the state-owned Airport Authority of India and Karnataka government) was widely quoted as saying, "I am the happiest man in the world," upon the airport's opening. (On the management page for the airport where the Swiss honchos are all pictured, they are all smiling in a way that is uncharacteristic for the rather staid Swiss and for management photos in general; "See, look how happy we are!" they radiate. Stephan Widrig, the Chief Commercial Officer looks like he's almost painfully happy.)

What Brunner was probably trying to say was, "I am the most relieved man in the world" after the fast-track project was "m arred by controversies, litigations, protests and cost over-runs, the much-awaited launch was put off thrice (March 28, May 11 & 23) due to delays in setting up the air traffic control, training operators, government clearances and finally the poll panel's directive to it put-off by a day."

If you're headed to the company-cum-airport known as Bangalore (aka Bengaluru) International Airport Limited also known as BIAL, be sure to use BLR as your code; BIA will put you in France.