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A to Z of Indian Cities: A Recommendation for Every Major Indian City!

In A-Z Indian Cities, Rati Malaiya takes young readers on a journey from Mumbai, Indore, Varanasi to Quilon, Xeldem, Zunheboto and several other cities, offering a window-side view of India’s incredible diversity, culture and heritage. Read on for a wonderful recommendation each for every major Indian city, some explored some unexplored!

 

Ahmedabad: Do visit the Sabarmati Ashram and get a rare glimpse into the life of Mahatma Gandhi

Bangalore: Do try and time your visit during the Bangalore Karaga festival, celebrated in honour of Goddess Draupadi

Chennai: Fort St George, the first fortress built by the British in India, is a must visit!

Daman & Diu: Make sure you visit the Dominican Mystery Ruins, also known as the Ruined Church

Erode: Don’t miss the exceptionally good Kongunadu cuisine

Faizabad: Do forget to try the lip-smacking chulha kebabs

Guwahati: Do spot the one-horned rhino, the largest of all rhino species

Hyderabad: Do visit the beautiful monument and mosque Charminar

Indore: When in Indore, also visit Maheshwar, the centre of handloom weaving, and pick up a couple of Maheshwari sarees

Jallandhar: Do pick up a few handcrafted parandis when in Jallandhar

Kolkata: Art lovers must pick up couple of Kalighat paintings to adorn their walls

Leh: Do visit the world’s highest motorable pass, Khardungla Pass

Mumbai: Do take a stroll around chowpatty and try all the lip-smacking chaats

New Delhi: Do visit Asia’s largest spice market

Ooty: Hop on to the Nilgiri Toy Train and enjoy the breathtaking mountain views

Port Blair: Do try to spot dolphins during the glass-bottomed boat cruise

Quilon: Do look out for Chinese coins and other antique stuff during your visit

Raipur: Do witness an exhilarating bullock race during your visit

Srinagar: Don’t miss the chance to visit the fragrant Mughal gardens

Thiruvananthapuram: Do visit the Akkulam backwaters for some fun surfing

Udaipur: Do check out the vintage car museum to get a taste of the royal grandeur

Varanasi: Do visit the world famous Ganga aarti performed every day on the banks of the river

Warangal: Do visit the thousand-pillar temple

Xeldem: Do try bebinca, the traditional layer cake derived from Indo-Portuguese cuisine.

Yavatmal: Do visit the lovely teak forests

Zunheboto: To try and time your visit during the Hornbill Festival, which celebrates the Naga culture

 

To learn more about Indian cities, order your copy of A to Z of Indian Cities today!

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