Cross the Bridge in Along: Get an adrenaline rush by crossing the hanging bridge typical to Along,which the triblas string out of cane and bamboo to cross the many waterbodies that dot the landscape. Walking thru the bridge not recommended for the waek hearted or the weak kneed ones.
Drive from Tezpur to Ziro(550 Km),halt overnight and drive on to Along(320Kms) via Daparijo.
Angling at Bhalukpong :Tackle the Mahaseer at the Kameng River or trek in the mountains. Dont miss the Tipi Orchard Centre with over 7500 varieties of nativ orchards.
58 Kms from Tezpur,Assam.
Mountains at Bomdila : Home to the Sherdupken tribe, the Bomdila Mountains are snow covered for most parts of the year Visit the Gentse Gaden Monastery. Take in the scenery.
160Kms from Guwahati.
Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary : The only sanctuary over 4500 m above sea level boasting of tigers,snow leopards and the clouded leopards. Try the night safari to catch these shy celebrities or even better try a night trek to get up close for an unforgettable experience.
Access from Dibrugarh via Entry Point at Mia 112 Km away.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Essentials of Arunachal Pradesh
Places to Stay
Hotel Donyi Polo Ashok, Itanagar : Simple Place with comfortable well appointed rooms, a multi cuisine restaurant, sprawling lawns and jogging track. Tel: 0360 - 221 2626/7
Patasali Eco Camp : Inside the Nameri Sanctuary on the AP- Assam Border, offers the silence of the forest and abundant greenery. Spend time river rafting or fishing or try both together. Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Forest Rest House, Deban Village : Located in lap of forested Pataki Hills and on bnaks of river Noa, welcome to this lovely riverside hotel. Wake to the call of the macaque and spend endless hours sighting the hoolock gibbon, an endangered species of ape only found in these parts of India. Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Ziro Model Village : Get a hut in this model Arunachal Village. Well decorated and equipped with mod cons. If u are adventurous go for tribal specialities else regualr North Indian Fare is also available(Phew). Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Eating Options
Iku : Combo of bamboo shoots,fish and dried chillies. Had in all possible ways dry,boiled and made into a broth, even pickled.
Apong : Local Rice Beer with a big kick. Best had in quirky decorated bamboo mugs which make great souveniers. Available with most local shops, best bet remains Itanagar.
Pike Pila : Main dish made of vegetables and pork.The vegetables and pork are mixed in an earthern pot and dried for 3 days. The ingredients turn into a thick paste and is a delicacy that tribals are fond of.
Tenzing Restaurant,Sela : At 13,700 Ft one of the highest restaurants in the world. A One room cabin passes off as Tenzing Restaurant at Sela Pass which happens to be the entry point to Tawang District. Not too many traditional dishes however well made soups, fluffly omlettes with charcoal toasted bread are there to go with the great views.
Shopping
Monpa Carpets : Beautifully handwoven found with dragon motifs or with bright,colorful, geometric and floral designs. Try the Arts and Crafts Centre in Bomdila
Thangka Paintings : Laden with religious significance,thangkas portray life and work of the Buddha. The cloth on which the thangkas are painted are purified with prayers. In the past Thugkas were made by grinding precious stones and are supposed to drive away evil and herald peace and prosperity.
Look around for genuine ones in the monasteries and Handicrafts Centre,Itanagar.
Hotel Donyi Polo Ashok, Itanagar : Simple Place with comfortable well appointed rooms, a multi cuisine restaurant, sprawling lawns and jogging track. Tel: 0360 - 221 2626/7
Patasali Eco Camp : Inside the Nameri Sanctuary on the AP- Assam Border, offers the silence of the forest and abundant greenery. Spend time river rafting or fishing or try both together. Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Forest Rest House, Deban Village : Located in lap of forested Pataki Hills and on bnaks of river Noa, welcome to this lovely riverside hotel. Wake to the call of the macaque and spend endless hours sighting the hoolock gibbon, an endangered species of ape only found in these parts of India. Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Ziro Model Village : Get a hut in this model Arunachal Village. Well decorated and equipped with mod cons. If u are adventurous go for tribal specialities else regualr North Indian Fare is also available(Phew). Tel : 0360 -221 4745.
Eating Options
Iku : Combo of bamboo shoots,fish and dried chillies. Had in all possible ways dry,boiled and made into a broth, even pickled.
Apong : Local Rice Beer with a big kick. Best had in quirky decorated bamboo mugs which make great souveniers. Available with most local shops, best bet remains Itanagar.
Pike Pila : Main dish made of vegetables and pork.The vegetables and pork are mixed in an earthern pot and dried for 3 days. The ingredients turn into a thick paste and is a delicacy that tribals are fond of.
Tenzing Restaurant,Sela : At 13,700 Ft one of the highest restaurants in the world. A One room cabin passes off as Tenzing Restaurant at Sela Pass which happens to be the entry point to Tawang District. Not too many traditional dishes however well made soups, fluffly omlettes with charcoal toasted bread are there to go with the great views.
Shopping
Monpa Carpets : Beautifully handwoven found with dragon motifs or with bright,colorful, geometric and floral designs. Try the Arts and Crafts Centre in Bomdila
Thangka Paintings : Laden with religious significance,thangkas portray life and work of the Buddha. The cloth on which the thangkas are painted are purified with prayers. In the past Thugkas were made by grinding precious stones and are supposed to drive away evil and herald peace and prosperity.
Look around for genuine ones in the monasteries and Handicrafts Centre,Itanagar.
Ethnic food in Bangalore
Anupam's Coastal Express : Located next to the Shivananda Stores , off Kumar Krupa Marg. Adept at Coastal Specialities like Marvai Sukha( Shellfish cooked in coconut heavy masala) or Pundi( tightly packed balls of steamed rice flour and dessicated coconut).
Harbour Market : Owned by Mohanlal the Cine Star. Focus on different parts of Kerala. Try Crab Roast ,Travancore Chicken Mappas among other authentic items
36 Chowringee Lane : Try the meal of the day Rice,Dal,Shuktos and Bhaja to be combined with seafood and meat dishes. Wiede variety of Fish, all flown in from Kolkata every morning.
Uttara Karnataka Food Stores : Rajajinagar. Try the Jowar Roti sit down meal with a mix of
vegetables and dal dishes.
Ujwal Family Restaurant : Sanjaynagar Main Road. Apart from Crab Masala Fry and Crab Sukha, coastal prawn and fish dishes are good. Serves mean Kundapur Chicken.
Harbour Market : Owned by Mohanlal the Cine Star. Focus on different parts of Kerala. Try Crab Roast ,Travancore Chicken Mappas among other authentic items
36 Chowringee Lane : Try the meal of the day Rice,Dal,Shuktos and Bhaja to be combined with seafood and meat dishes. Wiede variety of Fish, all flown in from Kolkata every morning.
Uttara Karnataka Food Stores : Rajajinagar. Try the Jowar Roti sit down meal with a mix of
vegetables and dal dishes.
Ujwal Family Restaurant : Sanjaynagar Main Road. Apart from Crab Masala Fry and Crab Sukha, coastal prawn and fish dishes are good. Serves mean Kundapur Chicken.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Love Parade Unlimited
The Original One is in Berlin at the Famed Ku'Damm
www.theloveparade.net
The Other Street Parties around the World
Zurich Street Parade www.zurichstreetparade.ch
Paris Techno Parade www.planet-teckno.com/parade
San Francisco LoveFest www.sflovefest.org
Big Day Out At Sydney www.bigdayout.com
www.theloveparade.net
The Other Street Parties around the World
Zurich Street Parade www.zurichstreetparade.ch
Paris Techno Parade www.planet-teckno.com/parade
San Francisco LoveFest www.sflovefest.org
Big Day Out At Sydney www.bigdayout.com
Monday, January 1, 2007
A- Z of Indian Towns Specialities
Agra : Pethas pale whitish and translucent as Taj.
Ajmer : Ambrosial Kheer at the Dargah of Shiekh Moinuddin Chisti.
Alwar : Milk Cake- Khoya with attitude.
Bhopal : Mutton Rezala
Biharsharif : Khaja, flakier than Laloo's Oneliners.
Dharwar : Line Bazaar Peda
Indore : Chappan Bazaar. 56 kinds of Calorie Laden temptations.
Jejuri : Bhakri, Buttermilk and garlic chutney for Kolatkar's God on the hill
Lonavala : Crunchy Chikki, real brittle like the Indian Opening Batsmen
Meerut : Great Gajak and Seekh Kababs.
Maner : Ladoos with blessing of Bihar's revered Sufi Pir.
Navsari : Original home of Dhansak and giant peanuts.
Puri : Thali served as prasad at Jagannath Temple is food fit for the gods indeed.
Sandila : Ladooes that gourmet dreams are of.
Satara : Aam Barfi to die for
Sopore : Saffron fields for eternity.
Ajmer : Ambrosial Kheer at the Dargah of Shiekh Moinuddin Chisti.
Alwar : Milk Cake- Khoya with attitude.
Bhopal : Mutton Rezala
Biharsharif : Khaja, flakier than Laloo's Oneliners.
Dharwar : Line Bazaar Peda
Indore : Chappan Bazaar. 56 kinds of Calorie Laden temptations.
Jejuri : Bhakri, Buttermilk and garlic chutney for Kolatkar's God on the hill
Lonavala : Crunchy Chikki, real brittle like the Indian Opening Batsmen
Meerut : Great Gajak and Seekh Kababs.
Maner : Ladoos with blessing of Bihar's revered Sufi Pir.
Navsari : Original home of Dhansak and giant peanuts.
Puri : Thali served as prasad at Jagannath Temple is food fit for the gods indeed.
Sandila : Ladooes that gourmet dreams are of.
Satara : Aam Barfi to die for
Sopore : Saffron fields for eternity.
Regional India Specialities
Surat ,Gujrat
Joshi Jeshanker Dhanjibahi Farsan Shop : Famous for undhiyo sent all over Gujarat.
Jalaram Rasawala Khaman House : Famous for its Khaman the actual cousin of the Dhokla served with hot spicy curry. Also famous for Locho, soft moltem khaman served with sweet chutney.
Almora, Uttranchal
Joga Sah's Lal Bazaar Shop : for its Singauri. A milk based sweet kalakand, with a hint of coconut and cardamom. Shaped into a cone and wrappped in tender maalu leaf secured with wooden sticks.
Bikaner,Rajasthan
Bikaneri Bhujia : 25,000 Kgs of this monstrous wonder churned out daily by the hole in wall shops daily. Not counting the 15,000 Kgs turned out by the Haldiram's Factory Output.
Secret Ingredient for the Bhujia bseides the Ground moth ki dal and the bone dry air is --- Good Fistful of Clean Fine Desert Sand mixed in the dough for that special flavour.
You can also try the Prasad at Karni mata Temple where ladoos are offered after they have been nibbled at by numerous rats who are worshipped there. There are thousands of them sitting there in circles around bowls of milk and mithai.
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Breakfast starts with egg Dosa : brushed lovingly with coating of egg, served piping hot with a sprinkling of chilli powder, downed with chutneys spicier than the last one.
Local specialities include
Fish Pulasu : Fish in Tamarind Sauce.
Prawn Pakodas and Chicken Pulasu and Mtuuton Gongura are other specialites to try out.
Kolhapur,Maharashtra
Mutton Tambadar Rasa better known outside as Kolhapuri Mutton is not to be missed. Though most outlets now serve a watered down version of the same.
Only the wrestling clubs and jaggery makers still make the authentic stuff.
Try Phadtare Misal Centre for some good missal- fresh steamed sprouts cooked with coconut and red chilli powder and garnished with chivda and onions. Served with bread or Pao.
Burdwan, West Bengal
Deshbandhu Mishtan Bhandar : To try Sitabhog and Mihidana.
Sitabhog is made of powdered rice and cottage cheese mixed in ratios of 1:4 and only a specific variety of rice grown locally can give the sitabhog its unique taste.
Mihidana is made in the same way but with Besan and with samller grains.
Malerkotla, near Ludhiana , Punjab
Mohammed Ibrahim Rahi's Bhatti Da Murg is world famous all over Punjab. The chicken is cooked in baker's oven after being marinated in spices, curd and cream
Kamal Cinema Road in the heart of twon comes alive with fires from open air grills, tubs of marinating chicken and kheema lying close at hand.
Try the Karahi Doodh- milk thickened on a slow flame overnight flavoured with dates and saffron.
Thalassery, Kerala
Paris Hotel serves the best Thalassery Biryani
Joshi Jeshanker Dhanjibahi Farsan Shop : Famous for undhiyo sent all over Gujarat.
Jalaram Rasawala Khaman House : Famous for its Khaman the actual cousin of the Dhokla served with hot spicy curry. Also famous for Locho, soft moltem khaman served with sweet chutney.
Almora, Uttranchal
Joga Sah's Lal Bazaar Shop : for its Singauri. A milk based sweet kalakand, with a hint of coconut and cardamom. Shaped into a cone and wrappped in tender maalu leaf secured with wooden sticks.
Bikaner,Rajasthan
Bikaneri Bhujia : 25,000 Kgs of this monstrous wonder churned out daily by the hole in wall shops daily. Not counting the 15,000 Kgs turned out by the Haldiram's Factory Output.
Secret Ingredient for the Bhujia bseides the Ground moth ki dal and the bone dry air is --- Good Fistful of Clean Fine Desert Sand mixed in the dough for that special flavour.
You can also try the Prasad at Karni mata Temple where ladoos are offered after they have been nibbled at by numerous rats who are worshipped there. There are thousands of them sitting there in circles around bowls of milk and mithai.
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Breakfast starts with egg Dosa : brushed lovingly with coating of egg, served piping hot with a sprinkling of chilli powder, downed with chutneys spicier than the last one.
Local specialities include
Fish Pulasu : Fish in Tamarind Sauce.
Prawn Pakodas and Chicken Pulasu and Mtuuton Gongura are other specialites to try out.
Kolhapur,Maharashtra
Mutton Tambadar Rasa better known outside as Kolhapuri Mutton is not to be missed. Though most outlets now serve a watered down version of the same.
Only the wrestling clubs and jaggery makers still make the authentic stuff.
Try Phadtare Misal Centre for some good missal- fresh steamed sprouts cooked with coconut and red chilli powder and garnished with chivda and onions. Served with bread or Pao.
Burdwan, West Bengal
Deshbandhu Mishtan Bhandar : To try Sitabhog and Mihidana.
Sitabhog is made of powdered rice and cottage cheese mixed in ratios of 1:4 and only a specific variety of rice grown locally can give the sitabhog its unique taste.
Mihidana is made in the same way but with Besan and with samller grains.
Malerkotla, near Ludhiana , Punjab
Mohammed Ibrahim Rahi's Bhatti Da Murg is world famous all over Punjab. The chicken is cooked in baker's oven after being marinated in spices, curd and cream
Kamal Cinema Road in the heart of twon comes alive with fires from open air grills, tubs of marinating chicken and kheema lying close at hand.
Try the Karahi Doodh- milk thickened on a slow flame overnight flavoured with dates and saffron.
Thalassery, Kerala
Paris Hotel serves the best Thalassery Biryani
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