AMAZING PHOTOS OF INDIA TOUR: Prince Charles' wife Camilla takes part in DANCE routine The Duchess of Cornwall was moved close to tears today when she was shown round a centre for abused and abandoned children. She met children as young as a three-day-old baby abandoned by its teenage mother and teenagers who had been raped and sexually abused. Despite the horrific stories it was still a joyous and colourful occasion. The Duchess was greeted by a group of dancers in jewel-coloured saris with flowers in their hair, who even managed to persuade her to try out some of their dance moves. Emotional trip: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall poses with students during a visit to the Asha Sadan children's home in Mumbai. The Duchess was shown round a residential block for the centre's youngest residents, where photographers were banned. Meeting a group of children aged three and under, one little boy who was unable to walk dragged himself on his stomach over to her and pulled himself to his feet to be able to greet Camilla. She gently touched his hand and the boy smiled, delighted.
Delhi A union territory, the political administration of the NCT of Delhi today more closely resembles that of a state of India, with its own legislature, high court and an executive council of ministers headed by a Chief Minister. New Delhi is jointly administered by the federal government of India and the local government of Delhi, and is the capital of the NCT of Delhi. Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC.[7] Through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, particularly during the medieval period, and the modern Delhi is a cluster of a number of cities spread across the metropolitan region. This is why Delhi is sometimes called the City of cities. Toponymy and idioms[edit] There are a number of legends associated with the origin of the name Delhi. History[edit] The ancient Yogmaya temple, claimed to be one of the five temples of the Mahabharata era in Delhi.
Film Workshops / Events | YES! i am the Change 2013 | ‘Do you believe stories can change the world’? Stories like that of a grandfather who has been giving roses to random hospital patients for last 13 years, or of an engineering student who distributes footwear to people in streets from his own pocket money or about a disabled person who has adopted 13 elders as his parents and serves them food every day? Every life has a story. If we had just one story to tell, which our grandchildren will hear generations from now, what would we want it to be? Stories of fear, cynicism and hatred or would we want it to be of love, kindness and generosity? When enough of us will start sharing real stories that gives us hope, then we believe it will not only change the world but it will transform us. We visited cities across India and had the privilege of sharing such stories, watching inspiring films together, conducting film workshop but more importantly connecting with each other. Here’s the schedule of our visits to different cities: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
“What do you actually do over there?” | Smile Each Moment “What do you actually do over there?” – People have asked me this question about a million times. Besides traveling on the weekends and hanging out with my friends at night, I am working for a Non-Government Organization (NGO) called The Blue Bird Foundation (TBBF). The Blue Bird Foundation India aims to create a strong local culture of implementing the values of kindness, acceptance and equality into Vadodara. The foundation works tirelessly towards creating positive change in the city of Vadodara, especially focusing on the education of underprivileged children. In terms of my concrete work with the kids this means I am singing ABC songs, playing number games and other educational games all day long in order to enhance the kids’ general knowledge and to catch up on what most Indian municipal (public) schools miss out on. Teaching the community kids origami They also love painting… …drawing… …and crafting. They are really concentrated when doing their artwork… …and with Maria. Like this:
Pre-Trip Reading & Travel Plans for India At the age of 15, I desperately wanted to attend a party at a friend’s place. Quebec high school runs from Grades 7 to 11, and the event was set to host not only us measly Grade 8 students, but also the older grades in school. My mother was kind enough to say I could go, but she required that I be home by 11pm. In retrospect this seems quite reasonable. At 15, not so much. Putting my hands on my hips and staring her in the eye, I retorted, “Let me get this straight: there are hospital procedures I can get under Quebec law without your consent, but I can’t stay out past 11?” Let’s just say no one was surprised when I was accepted into law school at the age of 18. My mother dug this up when I was home last week. And let’s also say that while I certainly could have been a worse kid, I definitely had a mouth on me, and my mother definitely got the brunt of it. Next up: India I’m not taking her to India to make amends for being a snotty adolescent, of course. High up on the list was India.
Solo Travel to India: 32 Tips You Need to Know Welcome to Solo Traveler. To receive the monthly Newsletter and the mid-month Solo Travel Advisory of deals, please subscribe on your right. Thanks for visiting! t India is a very, very large country. Travel to India – Basic Tips Drink sterilized water. All you need to know about solo travel in one place. Travel Agents - It seems that Internet cafes and the like will set themselves up as travel agents with no official status. Travel to India – Accommodation (These tips are based on my stays at good quality budget hotels) Hotel Panorama in Udaipur – nice rooftop patio, nice room, budget hotel. 1400 rupees (about $25) per night. Reservations – You can book by phone or email. Travel to India – Trains and other Transportation Inside an Indian rail car. Book in advance – reserved seats in the better cars go quickly so it’s better to book your trains at least a week in advance. Signs above the train platform tell you the train number and exactly where each car will stop. Travel to India – Shopping
10 Top Tourist Attractions in India India is the world’s seventh-largest country stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar desert. Its more than one billion inhabitants are divided into two thousand ethnic groups and speak over 200 different languages. Conform its size and population, India has an almost endless variety of cultures, landscapes, monuments and places to explore. From the ancient ruins, fascinating religious structures, exotic cities and diverse landscape there is an endless collection of tourist attractions in India that will never cease to awe and fascinate the visitor. 10Kerala backwaters The Kerala backwaters are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast in the Kerala state. 9Lake Palace The Lake Palace in Lake Pichola in the city of Udaipur was built as a royal summer palace in the 18th century. 8Virupaksha Temple 7Palolem 6Kanha National Park 5Harmandir Sahib 4Jaisalmer 3Ajanta Caves
Top 25 Popular travel destinations in India [TripAdvisor] Here is something for your vacation – If you have still not decided where you are going to spend your vacation, this list may really help you to decide. TripAdvisor, one of the most popular travel portals has come out with Travelers Choice top 25 destinations in India in India for 2010. Couple of weeks back, I had come up with my personal top 10 tourist destinations in India and most of the destinations I listed are listed in this list. Here is the list, Take your pick ! Top 25 Popular travel destinations in India 1.) Sprawling tea plantations surround the serene hills of Munnar, which attract adventure travelers hungry for paragliding, treks to Anaimudi (South India’s highest peak) and hikes originating at the confluence of three mountain streams. Places of Interest 2.) In Hinduism, Manu was said to have survived a great flood that destroyed the rest of the world. Place of Interest 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) Serenely spiritual Dharamsala is home to the largest Tibetan temple outside of Tibet.
Places to Visit in Vadodara and Tourist Destinations near Vadodara Places to See in Vadodara Tourist attractions Vadodara lays bare the natural splendor and glorious history of the cultural city of Vadodara. Tourist attractions in Vadodara are plenty and tourists come in huge numbers in order to view the city's treasure trove. Vadodara in the recent times has become an industrial region but it was originally the cultural capital of Gujarat state. EME Temple EME Temple Vadodara also known as Dakshinamurthy temple is one of the most popular holly shrines in the entires state of Gujarat. Kirti Mandir Kirti Mandir is known for its exquisite architecture and is known to be the resting place for the royal family of the Gaekwads. Laxmi Vilas Palace Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the most magnificent buildings located within the city. Khanderao Market Khanderao market was established by Sayaji Rao III in the year 1906. Sayaji Bagh Sayaji Bagh Vadodara is one of the most eminent monumental structures built by Sayajirao III. Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
The Ellora Caves: Cliff Temples of India [25 pics] Photograph by Girl in the Rain Located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the magnificent Ellora Caves are 34 structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. An official UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ellora Caves consists of 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain temples and monasteries built between the 6th and 10th century. They stand as a testament to the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history. Photograph by Raj Photography Photograph by <3 Cishore Photograph by Kareem Mayan Photograph by Xinoda Photograph by Koshy Koshy - The Buddhist caves (also called Vishvakarma caves) are the earliest of the Ellora Caves, dating from 500 to 750 AD. Photograph by Jon Baldock Photograph by A Lip Rim Toke Photograph by Kezia Cantwell-Wright Photograph by Priya Sivaraman Photograph by Srinivas Padma Photograph by Gui Stafford Photograph by Girl in the Rain Photograph by Xinoda Photograph by Sonal Vaz Photograph by Emy Lou Photograph by Mskadu Photograph by Xinoda