Temples of India are the towering edifices of rock that have stood the test of time to tell the tales of the magnificent country’s glorious past. They are the fruit of labor of several thousand craftsmen and builders, artists and sculptors. Temples are the jewel in the crown of a powerful king, proclaiming his greatness…
Americans traveling to India need not worry about looking around for places to exchange their dollars for Indian rupees. There is help close at hand, right at the airport. American tourists may exchange currency at any of the currency exchange booths that are inside the airport before you exit the customs area. Remember that once…
Both the Indian and the American cultures are very proud and rich heritages that are seemingly poles apart but are similar in some ways. The two countries constantly observe and gauge each other. They also inadvertently try to imitate each other and in that process we can spot the differences between the two unique cultures….
If you ask an American tourist to describe Indian food, the word that comes up most often is – ‘Hot’! And there a quite a few American tourists who would shed tears (not of joy, though!) after tasting the Indian cuisine. They find it too spicy (or did you say ‘hot?). Almost all Indian food…
Most tourists from Western cultures complain of the culture shock they experience when they visit India. This is quite natural because adjusting to any unfamiliar culture can be a challenge. There may be some fundamental beliefs you’d assumed to be universal that are not followed in this culture. True, you have pored over a dozen…