Memories From An Indian Trip

Kerala is a coastal state on the southern tip of India

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WorldMark in Aerocity is a great place to hang out and kill time if you have long layovers in New Delhi.

Best known for the Golden Temple, Punjab is truely a welcoming state.

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Kasauli, located ~6000 ft above sea level is a beautiful hill-station popular with outdoor enthusiasts.

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The view from the Kasauli Club is stunningly beautiful!

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The Vidyasagar Setu Bridge in Kolkata is popularly referred to as the Second Hooghly Bridge. The Howrah Bridge is the first.

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The Gateway of India, Mumbai

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Mumbai's Taj Palace Hotel is located accross from the Gateway of India. It is an iconic Mumbai landmark.

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Most rooms at the Taj Palace, Mumbai have great views of the Gateway of India.

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The view of the C-shaped skyline and the long promanade make it a great place to chill and catch the city's vibe.

Phoenix Mall, Mumbai

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UB City is a luxury business district in Bengaluru (Bangalore.)

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Teppanyaki-style food at Shiro Japanese Restaurant in UB City, Bengaluru.

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In Canada, occasionally you see moose statues in the lobbeys of buildings; in Chennai, you find cows!

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Traffic in most Indian cities can be unnerving. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, is no different.

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Many of Kerala's tourist activities are centred around its backwaters.

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Sarees are the popular fashion choice for women in India. Storefront mannequins sport bright sarees.

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India is too diverse to see it all in one visit.

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Memories From An Indian Trip

A Racquet Social Travelogue

Kerala is a coastal state on the southern tip of India

The hand mudras (signs) at Delhi airport T3 depict the ancient practice of using hand gestures to channel the body's energy.

WorldMark in Aerocity is a great place to hang out and kill time if you have long layovers in New Delhi.

Best known for the Golden Temple, Punjab is truely a welcoming state.

Kasauli, located ~6000 ft above sea level is a beautiful hill-station popular with outdoor enthusiasts.

The view from the Kasauli Club is stunningly beautiful!

The Vidyasagar Setu Bridge in Kolkata is popularly referred to as the Second Hooghly Bridge. The Howrah Bridge is the first.

The Gateway of India, Mumbai

The structure is a throw-back to India's colonial days. It was erected to commemorate the visit of King George V.

Mumbai's Taj Palace Hotel is located accross from the Gateway of India. It is an iconic Mumbai landmark.

Most rooms at the Taj Palace, Mumbai have great views of the Gateway of India.

The view of the C-shaped skyline and the long promanade make it a great place to chill and catch the city's vibe.

Marine Drive, Mumbai

Phoenix Mall, Mumbai

The swank mix-use facility has replaced the dilapilated Phoenix Textile Mill.

UB City is a luxury business district in Bengaluru (Bangalore.)

It is a food and entertainment destination for locals and visitors.

Teppanyaki-style food at Shiro Japanese Restaurant in UB City, Bengaluru.

In Canada, occasionally you see moose statues in the lobbeys of buildings; in Chennai, you find cows!

Traffic in most Indian cities can be unnerving. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, is no different.

Many of Kerala's tourist activities are centred around its backwaters.

Kochi, Kerala

Sarees are the popular fashion choice for women in India. Storefront mannequins sport bright sarees.

India is too diverse to see it all in one visit.