City: India
Top Things to do in India
Top 10 Neighborhoods in India, India
India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Restaurants in India
1. Rusirani Village
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Rusirani is a village near Jaipur which is about 2500 years old. The culture, people and ancient remains in the village have been appreciated by almost every traveller who visits the village. If you are a couple / family / university student wants to experience and learn about the real authentic Indian living like hundreds of years ago, We the Rusirani villagers are ready to welcome you in our families for a day or even if you want to stay in our homes.
2. Belavadi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Seema519 - Mumbai, India
This place is about 29km from Chikmagalur,It is a small,sleepy village.The Veeranarayana temple. the temple is beautiful,the single rock cut pillars are so skillfully made that they continue to amaze you.The artisans who created such beautiful temples must have been exeptionally talented and very skillful. Must go and visit these temples which are lesser known than Belur and Halebeedu temples,and take pride in our rich heritage.
3. Colaba
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4.5 based on 2,493 reviews
This popular tourist district includes museums, the Gateway of India, a slew of shops and vendors on the Colaba Causeway and the Sassoon Dock, where fishing boats unload their pungent catches at dawn.
Reviewed By ajayaxe11 - Bhubaneswar, India
The posh area is located in south mumbai which has some nice tourist attractions and famous eating joints around. Costlier to stay in hotels at this area but the area is lively all through the day and late in the night as well. This place also holds movie hall, petrol pumps, branded shops for almost all articles that one may wish to shop. Nice place to spend evenings... for watching movies, taking a stroll, window shopping, being at the iconic attraction Gateway of India, drinks, food etc.
4. Fontainhas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By n_jaswant - Singapore, Singapore
One of the most instagram worthy location in Goa. It reminded me of shop houses in Little India (Singapore) Just walk past the colorful houses and capture amazing memories. There are few cafes nearby where you can sit and relax. Dine at Down the Road restaurant!
5. Old Goa
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4.5 based on 1,259 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy_JSR - Jamshedpur, India
North Goa houses most popular and crowded beaches like Baga, Calungute etc. and numerous pubs & restaurants and thereby becomes first choice for the tourists. On the other hand, South (Old) Goa contains several famous and heritage churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, etc. These churches are generally noiseless. We stayed at North Goa and hired a vehicle for a day trip to South Goa that included visit of Old Goa churches, Panjim city and its beaches etc. Old Goa is a lovely city with rich history and heritage. It was worth taking a break from crowded beachside to witness rich history and heritage of Old Goa.
6. Bandel
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By asrbanerjee
|| Tour de Bandel || There was a long wish to go for local site-seeing of Bandel. The bucket list includes - Hangseshwari Temple, Bandel Church, Hoogly Imambara & Lahiri Baba Ashram. • So finally selected this Sunday and started our journey by car in the morning 8 o’clock. We took Kalyani Expressway and followed the same for next 44Kms. After Jounpur More, we took left and reached the famous 220 years old Hangseshwari Temple built by Raja Nrisingha Deb Roy Mahasay. • The architecture of the temples is the representation of "Tantrik Satchakrabhed".The structure tells about the structure of a Human Body. Because the five storied temple is like the five parts of our Human body, such as: Bajraksha, Ira, Chitrini, Pingala and Sushumna. The main shrine is surrounded by 12 Shiva lingas. The main deity is quite different from traditional Kali idol. • Here the form of Kali is sitting on a Lotus which is coming out from the Navel of Shiva lying down & with one feet of Hangseshwari touching the the chest of Shiva as in the form of Dakhina Kali but without a protruding tongue, which is only superficially attached on the night of Kali Pujo. • Spoke to the pujari and got to know that the main deity is also 220 years old made of Neem wood, painted once in 12 years. Bhog is available @ Rs.40 for which you need to collect coupon from the main temple by 9 o’clock. • Beside the main shrine, there’s an eye catching Terra cotta temple - Ananta Basudeba temple of Shri Narayana in its four-armed form which is very rare in Bengal. It is built in the traditional eka-ratna style, with curved cornices. The tower on top of the temple is octagonal. The terracota works depict stories from the great Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as from lilas of Krishna. From a local resident, got to know that the Ananta Basudeba temple is much older than the current main shrine of Maa Hangseshwari. • The complex also hosts beautiful Gardens and seasonal flowers. There’s a place to deposit your shoes @ Rs.2. The temple remains open from morning 6 AM to 12:30 PM and thereby distribution of Bhog at 1 PM. It re-opens at 4PM. There’s a shop inside the temple where one can buy idols, photos, key chains & books at reasonable rates. There’s a car parking zone chargeable @ Rs.25. • The Rajbari is just opposite to the temple complex where no lineage stays. Only few Rajsewaks resides there. Beside the Rajbari there is also a very old building which the locals say was once a hospital made by the Rajbari for the locals. • From Hangseshwari temple, we headed towards another famous destination – Bandel Church which was founded in 1599. Some points to note while visiting Bandel church on Sunday. Mass service is performed till 12:30PM when no visitors are allowed inside the church. One can still enjoy the church complex, roof top and other areas. There’s a shop inside the church where one can buy souvenirs at reasonable rates. There's also a Ship's Mast of a Portuguese ship from 1655 which has been restored here in a separate enclosure. Here we ate our breakfast from a very clean and hygienic restaurant – Lokenath Family Restaurant with Peas Kochuri. Cars are parked on road which are also chargeable. • Next, we headed towards Hoogly Imambara which is also very near to the Church. Entry fee is Rs.10 per head. Hoogly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861. The mosque has intricate designs and texts from Quran engraved on the wall which is really magnificent. • The Imambara complex also hosts a wonderful Clock Tower or Minarets which is approx 150 ft high and one can reach the top by climbing 152 stairs. Separate stairs for Gents & Ladies. The panoramic view from the top is just unexplainable. At the backyard of the Imambara, a beautiful Sun Clock which gives an exact time of the day. Behind the Imambara there’s the beautiful Ganges and on the shore there are small stalls of Phuchka & Gola. One can book small boats to roam on the river Hoogly. The cost is Rs. 150 for 3 persons for 30 minutes. Cars are parked on road which are also chargeable @ Rs.50 which is really too high. • Next, we headed towards Lahiri Baba Ashram which is approx 8kms from there but by then the Ashram was closed and re-opens at 3:30 PM. The road towards Ashram is extremely narrow. The day tour was really replenishing from city’s honking, crowd and pollution.
7. Hauz Khas Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,594 reviews
Hauz Khas village was known in the medieval period for the amazing buildings built around a reservoir and drew a large congregation of Islamic scholars and students to the Madrasa for Islamic education. Today, some of India's most prestigious institutes are situated in the neighborhood, including the Indian Institute of Technology, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. The village itself retains its old-world charm, enhanced by well-manicured green parks planted with ornamental trees all around with walk ways, and surrounded by gentrified market and residential complexes which have sprung up around the old village. The reservoir itself has been reduced in size and well landscaped with water fountains. The village structure that existed in the medieval period was modernized in mid-1980s, projecting a quiet, upscale identity that attracts tourists from all parts of the world.
Reviewed By raviaavi - New Delhi, India
A great historic place to visit and memerise with Hauz khas deer park, lake etc. Best time to visit in rainy season or in morning for jogging. No entry cost needed There are lots of restaurant and cafeteria out for all kind of visitors
8. Mylapore
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
If you are looking to soak in the culture of Chennai, the Mylapore Tank and Mandavali area should be at the top of your list. One of the oldest residential parts of Chennai, the tank is a part of the seventh century Kapaleeshwarar Temple. This is also the place where the famous Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar, was born. If you are spending a few days in Chennai, you will understand the importance of this state figure from the number of references made in signs, names of shops and statues. The quintessential travel phrase, "overwhelming sights, sounds, smells," fits perfectly in this area. The narrow streets around the temple are buzzing with activities. Flower sellers, archaic shops selling temple offering ingredients and such line the roads leading to the temple. A photographer’s dream, this place is best explored in the morning, the chosen time to pay homage at the temple.
Reviewed By Deadman17 - Mumbai, India
Mylapore is an area with rich history and heritrage of Chennai. This is an area where there are multiple temples, eateries open since many decades and places where traditions even today mean a lot. The rich heritage and traditions do come alive even more during festival times.
9. Basavanagudi
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4.5 based on 482 reviews
Basavangudi is one of the few areas in Bangalore that have retained its old-world charm. A residential area with quaint homes, leafy roads, markets and temples, a walk here can take you back in time. Always buzzing with activity, Basavanagudi buzzes even more feverishly before festivals. There are numerous restaurants here, some institutions in themselves. This is a good place to feast on idlis (savory cake), dosas (savory pancakes) and the famous filter kaapi (coffee).
Reviewed By AliaPanter
I has been there already twice and for sure i will go again. Incredible place and mixture of locality. Beautiful flowers, and so true people and surrounding, Love this place!!!!!!
10. Malleswaram
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4.5 based on 511 reviews
Malleswaram, that bastion of Tamilians in Bangalore, is another locale that is a whole world away from India’s silicon city. Watch maamis in their kanjeevarams haggle in the market, visit a temple or two, eat local food and browse through small shops. The Kaadu Malleswara Temple and Sankey Tank are oases of calm amid the bustle. A new arrival on the scene is the incongruous Mantri Mall, much reviled for being the harbinger of modernization in Malleswaram.
Reviewed By tirumaleshk2018 - South Brunswick, United States
Being born in Bengaluru and brought up near Malleshwaram I can attest this is one of the very few piece of our glorious past retaining the heritage, culture, local way of life. Even time I visit India, Malleshwaram is a must visit place. The divine temples, market, local shops and eats are always worth. In my humble opinion Malleshwaram, Gandi Bazaar must be brought under national monument and protect from any further destruction. If both these areas as razed the city liberally will lose it's real identity.
