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Famous Places to Eat in Delhi

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Park Baluchi Although service gets the thumbs down, this enchanting, greenery-surrounded restaurant, set in the Deer Park, offers unusual barbecue dishes, such as banarasi seekh kabab (minced vegetables and cheese) or murg potli (flambĆ©ed marinated chicken breast and minced mutton). Avoid weekends if squealing kiddies get your goat. http://www.parkballuchi.com/our_restaurant.html Haldiramā€™s With a clean, bright cafe-restaurant upstairs, this is a handy spot for a top-notch thali (Rs98) or some tasty South Indian cuisine. Downstairs is great for namkin (savouries) and mithai (sweets) on the dash. Try the soan papadi (flaky sweet with almond and pistachio). http://www.haldiram.com/ Gulati Gulati maintains a largely North Indian focus. Stand-outs to try include the tangri kebab (charcoal-grilled chicken drumsticks) and dum aloo (stuffed potatoes). http://www.gulatirestaurant.in/ Karimā€™s...

Delhi City Guide

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New Delhi , the national capital of India is famous for its culture, tradition, effervescent history, monuments, museums, galleries, parks and Mughal Architecture that beckon tourists from all over the world. Delhi is the third largest city in India and now the most preferred city in terms of investments, industrialization, Information Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, etc. New Delhi is the blend of old and new. It is famous for its planned landscape and spacious streets with shades of greenery. The contrast between the two is very much visible by the culture, lifestyle and tradition. Delhi has always been a cosmopolitan city where one would find people from all parts of India. Overall, Delhi is a very multi-linguist and multi-cultured society which has now opened itself to embracing every new custom and tradition. Old Delhi still has the influence of Mughals with monuments, mosques and forts all through the complicated streets. Old bazaar...

The Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett National Park, Bijrani

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Spread over an area of 13 acres, The Corbett Hideaway, one of the finest hotels in Corbett is concealed in the thick of a mango grove, where in season; the mangoes hang ripe and luscious right against your door. Exotic mixed shrubbery, alive with flowers, is crossed by pebbled paths lead to charming cottages with sit outs. The wonderful stillness is broken only by the sound of the Kosi River and myriad birds. Independently air-conditioned cottages form a restful backdrop to verdant environs. Sloping tiled roofs, cool stone floors with throw rugs, block wood furniture allow maximum comfort while continuing the illusion of being in the wilds. The cottages, blessed with every luxury you could need here, are a great hideout for nature enthusiasts, researchers, writers, artists and folks in need of getting away There is space aplenty The sprawling swimming pool is incredibly blue The high ceiling Gurney House gives elegant shelter for lounging or i...

Chokhi Dhani Village Resort Photogallery

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