India:the invincible nation

Floating Post Office In Dal Lake, Kashmir: That India has the largest number of post offices in the world is a known fact. But did you know that there is a floating post office in India too?  Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most popular and beautiful destinations in India. It is famous among tourists and has several attractions. One of its major attractions is the Dal Lake which is known for its natural beauty, its location between mountains, and its lovely weather and ambiance. But another jewel to its crown is India’s first floating post office! The floating post office was inaugurated by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in August 2011. Since then, it has been attracting tourists from all across the country. While it is a boon to the state’s tourism, the post office is also looked as a tribute to the beautiful Dal lake. Standing on a huge house boat, the post office also includes a philately museum and a shop that sells postage st...

Tired Of Travelling To Boring Places? Go And Rent A Ja il For Rs. 500 Per Night In Telangana   You get to be an inmate in a jail with the complete experience package. The offer is a part of Jail Department’s “Feel the Jail” program that gives free citizens a chance to experience how it is like to stay behind the bars. The Medak Jail authorities will give you Khadi dress, steel plate, glass, a steel mug, washing and toilet soap.   The food is exactly like they give in jails with strict timings. Image source Tea time –  6 to 6.30 a.m. Breakfast – 7 to 7.30 Lunch – 10.30 to 11 Dinner – 4.30 to 5 p.m. If you have a doubt whether the food is really “authentic jail” cuisine, it is prepared and sent from the District Jail in Kandi. And this is what you have for food – Image source Breakfast – Chapati. Lunch  – Pigeon pea with rasam. Dinner – Curry, rasam, and curd rice. And no, no one will clean your plat...

India’s Toilet museum: NEW DELHI (AFP) – A throne with a built-in commode for a French monarch takes pride of place at a New Delhi museum trying to break taboos surrounding toilets in a country where such convenience remains a sensitive issue. The replica of the wooden throne used by King Louis XIV is among a treasure trove at the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, tucked away in a bustling suburb of the Indian capital. The French king is believed to have struggled with constipation and held audiences while defecating to save time, say the museum curators. Scores of curious visitors stop by daily to see the centuries-old commodes, chamber pots and bidets as well as a 21st century machine that turns human waste into ash in seconds. More were expected for yesterday’s UN World Toilet Day which has events around the globe. “It is quite an unusual museum and I believe it’s the only one of its kind in the world,” Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the museum and th...

 The Perfume city of india: KANNAUJ(U.P)   Kannauj Perfume , also known as Kannauj Ittar , is a traditional Indian perfume manufacture. The perfume production is popular in Kannauj, in the utter pradesh state, Ind. It has been protected under the Geographical indication (GI) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. It is listed at item 157 as "Kannauj Perfume" of the GI Act 1999 of the Government of India with registration confirmed by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks. [1] Kannauj perfume has a long historical background and Kannauj had perfume trading with Middle East. Some suggestion says that perfumes were supplied to Mughal emperors during their reigns in India nearly 300 years. Due to the key role of perfume production in Kannauj, the city is known as "the perfume capital of India" and "Kannauj is to India what Grasse is to France".An expert in the region says, ...

House Of Paratha In Pune Serves The Baahubali Thali And Nobody Has Finished It     Till Now!  There are a few famous locations in Pune for unlimited eating, but nothing beats this thali served at House Of Paratha . The Baahubali movie might be a feast for your eyes on the screen, but the thali is even better. It has Devasena Paratha, Kattapa Biryani, Sivagami Shaahi Pakwan, Bhalladeva Patiala Lassi, and the giant Baahubali Paratha that tops the list. The accompaniments include 5 types of farsan and fried snacks, 5 varieties of sweet dish, a drink or shake, salad, pickles, chutney and topped with 3 types of ice cream. It is served in a giant steel thali and you will have to wait at least an hour for your thali to be served to you. Or you can simply call the restaurant before arriving so that your order is prepared before you arrive. What Else?  Well, there’s no way you will want to eat anything after you’re done with the Baahub...

A day at the cleanest village in Asia:        Mawlynnong, Meghalaya                                           Mawlynnong won the status of being the cleanest village in Asia, in 2003 Having lived my entire life in an urban jungle I love to get away to the mountains and staying at a village for a night was the cherry on the cake. Around 100km from Shillong there is a magical paradise – Mawlynnong – a small village which won the status of being the cleanest village (2003), not just in India, but in Asia. I could not wait to get there. This is a time for many firsts – my first trip to Meghalaya, my first stay in a village and the first time I’m going to see one of the rare Living Root Bridges. After soaking in the beauty of Shillong for a couple...