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Golden Temple ! Everything one needs to know

The Golden Temple amritsar! Share now After Taj Mahal, undoubtedly Golden Temple Amritsar is among the most popular places to visit in India. Thousands of people flock here daily, from around the world to visit the temple. It is also popularly known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It is located in the state of Punjab, in North India. The beautiful marble laid pathways and gates with the peaceful sight of Temple behold your breath. You will be surprised on how clean the premises are in-spite of the huge volume of daily visitors. In this blog you can find all detailed information on the very famous Golden Temple of Amritsar, India. You can find many FAQs answered like best time to visit, some tips , weather etc. So why is the Golden Temple so famous? What is so special about it? Golden Temple is a spiritual and most sacred place of Sikh people known as Gurudwara. Not only Sikh people but people from all cultures and religions around the world visit this Holy place. So why is it so popular? It is famous for the use of “pure gold” for the structure of the temple. The temple is covered in pure 24 karat gold plating. Also it famous for “Langar” – world’s largest free community kitchen serving food daily for around 60,000 to 1,00,000 people. These meals are prepared by volunteers and are absolutely free of cost. There are many special documentaries on the Langar kitchen on Discovery Channels, Nat Geo etc. You may also like to check out this blog on Best Places to Visit in Ahmedabad Most common FAQs Who decided to use gold on Golden temple and roughly how old is the temple? Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is known for beautification of the temple by gold. The Gurudwara was completed in roughly 1604 Is the golden temple in india made out of gold? How much gold is used ? Yes, it is plated in Gold. It is said that around roughly 750 kgs of gold is used for the plating. What is the best time of the year to visit ? Devotees never look at the month of the year and it is crowded for all months. But the best time to visit would be from November to start of March when it is winter in Amritsar. Is there any entry fee? Entry is free to all and no fees are charged Is there any dress code ? There is no as such dress code, but wearing appropriate clothing and respecting the culture is expected. It is mandatory to cover your head all the time in the premises. How many gates are there ? There are total 4 gates/ entrances and people from any caste , creed or religion are allowed. What is the best time to visit? Any time of day is good to visit. But visiting at night is also recommended to view its glory. Avoid weekends and any Sikh or Hindu festivities. Morning rituals start at 2am to 2.3o am and at 4 am where tourist crowds are less and more devotees. What are the timings of the Golden Temple? Golden Temple is open 24hrs daily. What are the timings of Langar- Free Food? What is the menu? There are no fixed times as it open entire day and so is the Langar. The menus are simple vegetarian food including rotis( bread), dal (lentils), rice pudding known as kheer. Strictly high standards are followed for food preparation. There are many special documentaries on the Langar kitchen on Discovery Channels, Nat Geo etc. Can I volunteer for the Langar- largest free kitchen community? Yes, volunteering for it and serving in many ways is possible. No enrollment forms, go to the sevadars managing the langar and express your interest. Some important tips while visiting- 1.Covering your head all the time is mandatory for both men and women. You can carry your own scarf or the Gurudwara provides head covering for those who don’t have it. 2. Consuming or even carrying tobacco, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or meat is prohibited and you will be checked and stopped if you find carrying them. 3. Remove your shoes and socks before entering. You can keep it at free lockers where people collect your shoes and give you a token number. You can return your token number and collect your shoes back. 4.While entering the premises, there is a shallow pool of water through which you will enter and your feet will be clean. 5. Please be aware of all your belongings and try and avoid to carry wallets in your pockets of your pants. Due to heavy rush you could be a prey of pick pocketers. 6. Don’t forget to have Karah Prasad , a vegetarian sweet as a blessing by the Guru. 7. You will find many trees preserved around the man made pool of the Temple and people worshiping them. The DukhBhanjani Tree known as Ber tree is famous for eradicating your sufferings and sorrows.The tree is preserved by giving support and is 400 yrs old. There is a story behind it.It is said a leper husband of Bibi Rajani was cured by taking a dip in the pond near the tree. Guru Ram Das Ji decided to develop the reservoir into a proper bathing tank 8. Anyone can have holy dip in the pool without using shampoo or soaps. Wet clothes room are available to deposit your clothes and washrooms as well. 9. To enter the main sanctum lines are huge and wait time is around 1.30 to 2 hrs in the huge line. 10. I definitely advise to sit at any corner or on the marble pathways and soak in the serene and peaceful atmosphere. ~Online Consultation~ On popular demand, our consultations are now available online. In few simple steps you will receive a customized assistance on planning your itinerary, providing resolution to your queries. Check out all detailed information about packages we are offering Check here

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Best Hotel Recommendations According To Your Need

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Itinerary Consultation Best hotel recommendations according to your needs Points To Note ~A personalized service on which hotel to choose during your stay according to your requirements and needs ~ One consultation form includes one city ~ Best 3 hotel suggestions with all details will be provided ~ Exact day to day itinerary and transportation will not be shared Price 50 USD / 4299 INR Share now Fill The Form Here ~ Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *Surname *Contact NumberEmail *EmailConfirm EmailNationality *Where are you planning to travel? *Croatia – SplitCroatia – DubrovnikCanada – Montreal CityCanada – TorontoCanada – VancouverGreece – SantoriniHungary- BudapestHong Kong CityHong Kong IslandIndonesia- BaliIndonesia- JakartaJapan- TokyoJapan -OsakaJapan HokkaidoJapan KyotoMalaysia- Kuala LumpurMalaysia LangkawiMalaysia PenangMauritius- East CoastMauritius- West CoastNew Zealand- AucklandNew Zealand- WellingtonNew Zealand- QueenstownPortugal – LisbonSeychellesSingaporeSouth Africa – Cape TownSouth Korea – BusanSouth Korea – Jeju IslandSouth Korea – SeoulTaiwan- TaipeiTurkey- CappadociaTurkey- Istanbul – Asia SideTurkey – Istanbul Europe SideTurkey – PamukkaleThailand – BangkokThailand- PhuketThailand- Koh SamuiQatar- DohaUAE – DubaiVietnam- Nha TrangUAE – Abu DhabiDo you prefer to stay in city centre or suburbs? *City Centre- Near main tourist attractionsSuburbs- Away from city centreWhen are you planning to travel ? Date and Month ? *How many days are you planning to visit? *0-5 days5-10 daysMore than 10 daysWhich class of hotel do you prefer? *Luxury5 or 4 star3 starLess than 3 starHow would you like to make payment? *GooglePay- GPayBank/Wire Transfer Submit Check Out Other Posts

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Consultation On Choosing Best Sights To Visit And Popular Tourist Places

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Itinerary Consultation consultation on choosing best sights & popular tourist places to visit Points To Note ~A personalized service on which sights are worth visiting according to your requirements and needs ~ One consultation form includes sights of one city only ~ Best 5 – 7 suggestions for top places to visit with all details will be provided ~ Exact day to day itinerary and transportation will not be shared Price 40 USD / 3499 INR Share now Fill The Form Here ~ Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *Surname *Contact Number/ Whatsapp Number *Email Id *EmailConfirm EmailNationality *Where are you planning to travel? *Australia- MelbourneCanada – TorontoCanada- MontrealCanada – VancouverChina – BeijingChina- ShanghaiCroatia- SplitCroatia- DubrovnikCzech Republic- PragueDenmark – CopenhagenGreece – SantoriniHungary – BudapestHong KongHokkaido- JapanKyoto- JapanIndonesia – BaliIndonesia – JakartaIndia- DelhiJapan – OsakaJapan – TokyoLangkawi MalaysiaMauritiusMalaysia- Kuala LumpurNetherlands-AmsterdamNew Zealand- AucklandNew Zealand- WellingtonNew Zealand- QueenstownNha Trang- VietnamPoland- KrakowPenang MalaysiaPortugal – LisbonSingaporeSeoul – South KoreaBusan – South KoreaJeju – South KoreaSouth Africa- CapetownTaiwan- TaipeiThailand- PhuketThailand- Koh SamuiThailand- BangkokTurkey- IstanbulTurkey- CappadociaQatar- DohaUAE – DubaiUAE- Abu DhabiWhen are you planning to travel ? Date and Month ? *Are you interested in? * Museums Adventure/Water/Theme Parks Popular Tourist Spots Mix of all How many days are you planning to visit? *0-5 days5-10 days10 -15 daysMore than 15 daysSpecial Requests/Requirements?Do you want to include? *The most popular/basic sightsCombination- Some popular & some unique/uncommon sightsOnly unique ones, exclude the most popular/basic onesHow would you like to make payment? *GooglePay- GPayBank/Wire Transfer Submit Check Out Other Posts

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Recommendation To Choose Specific Destination

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Itinerary Consultation Recommendation to choose specific destination Points To Note ~A personalized service on which country/destination is suitable to visit according to your requirements and needs ~ Best 3 country suggestions will be provided that suit you the most ~The reason behind choosing destinations for you will be provided ~ Exact day to day itinerary and transportation will not be shared Price 30 USD / 2699 INR Share now Fill The Form here ~ Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *Surname *Contact NumberEmail *EmailConfirm EmailNationality *Approximate number of days available for your trip? *0-5 Days5-10 DaysMore Than 10 DaysWhen do you plan to visit ? Date and Month ? *Are you visiting with * Family Family with kids Couples Friends Solo What type of travel do you prefer? *LuxuriousMid RangeLow budgetWhat is your budget per person? *Less than 1,00,000 INR1,00,000 to 1,80,000 INRAbove 1,80,000 INRSpecial Request/Requirements? How would you like to make payment? *GooglePay- GPayBank/Wire Transfer Submit Check Out Other Posts

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6 Best Shopping places in Istanbul – Beautiful Bazaars and Market in Istanbul

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6 Best Shopping places in Istanbul – Beautiful Bazaars and Market in Istanbul Istanbul has some amazing markets/bazaars with an attractive variety of souvenirs and local goods. These colorful markets are full shops selling accessories, bags, electronics, copy of designer goods etc. All the bazaars need bargaining skills and patience to find a shop selling the same product at a good price. Lets check out the best places for shopping in Istanbul Table of Contents Grand Bazaar – Kapali Carsi One of the best and most popular markets of Istanbul is the Kapali Carsi, known as Grand Bazaar. If you are visiting Istanbul you cannot miss this place. It is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in Turkey. It has a great variety of shops and small stalls selling pretty souvenirs, carpets, handicrafts, Turkish sweets, counterfeit branded bags and clothes, ceramics, Nazar- evil eye ornaments, accessories and silver items. This bazaar is divided in many small lanes and it is very easy to loose track from where you entered and where you are heading.It has around 22 exits and entry and 60 lanes of shops, not less than any maze. The main entrance is the Beyazit Gate just opposite Beyazit Tram Station. This bazaar is divided in sections like an area selling antiques which is the center of the market, area selling Gold jewelry etc. Dont rush to buy the first thing you see as you may find it at cheaper price ahead. Make sure to bring out your bargaining skills. A map of Grand Bazaar will help you Location: Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am to 7 pmClosed on Sundays Know More You may also like to check out this blog on Hot Air Balloon Rides Cappadocia Turkey Spice Bazaar- Misir Carsisi Spice Bazaar/ Misir Carsisi or popularly known as Egyptian Bazaar is similar to Grand Bazaar. As its name suggests, it has number of shops mainly selling all kind of spices and dried fruits. As you enter the market a pleasant fragrance of all fresh spices hits you tempting you to buy few. Some popular items are rose water, saffron, cinnamon sticks, sheesha, perfumes and off-course famous Turkish tea.They vacuum seal your bags so you easily pack and carry your spices. Along with spices, a lot of shops sell Turkish Delights, cosmetics like famous products from rose water etc. You can definitely have a stroll around and click nice pictures even though you might not be interested in buying spices. Location: Rüstem Paşa, Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 8 am 7.30 pm, Sunday 9.30 am to 7 pm MohamutPasha Bazaar This bazaar is the one which connects the Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar. If you walk straight through Spice Bazaar you will enter MohamutPasha Bazaar. Lanes full of shops and items selling varied goods. It is usually very crowded and full of tourists as well as local people. You can spot several shops selling accessories like bags, necklaces, pyjamas, bracelets, souvenirs, unique home decoration items etc. Also, there is a section which has shops mainly selling great cushion covers, Turkish towels, electronics and many phone accessories. This market has many lanes which criss-cross each other and lead to Grand Bazaar. Also, not to forget the enormous variety of counterfeit products of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton Bags, Gucci, Channel, etc. I thoroughly recommend you to visit this bazaar and not to miss it. You can walk to Mahmut pasha bazar it starts right after the Grand bazar located near beyazit tram station, or you can take the tram T1 from beyazit tram station to Eminonu and enter Mahmutpasha bazaar through spice bazar Location: Tahtakale, Sabuncu Hanı Sk. No:52, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 8.30 am to 10 pm Arasta Bazaar – Arasta carsisi Araasta Bazaar is also a similar version but a bit pricey. Located in the district of SultanAhmet, just 2 minutes walking from the famous mosque. Unlike other markets this one is less crowded and just one small alley of shops. Some shops definitely have some unique items so you can head here while exploring the SultanAhmet area. Location: Arasta Bazaar, Sultan Ahmet, Mimar Mehmet Ağa Cd. No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Opening Timings:Open from 9 am to 7 pm Ortakoy Bazaar The famous Ortakoy/Mecidiye Mosque has a very picturesque background. Nearby this mosque and the famous Ortakoy Square there are several small shops selling souvenirs, artistic items, jewelry etc. On Sundays and Thursdays there is also street bazaars with local people selling handmade items, women’s clothing and textiles. A nice bustling place to spend some time shopping and having some coffee and snacks while enjoying the view. Location: Mecidiye, Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk. No:15, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey Opening Timings: Sunday and Thursday market 9am to 12 am Alleys/lanes of Istiklal Street Istiklal street is the most famous shopping place in Istanbul. But very few know there are small lanes/alleys and arcades perpendicular to this street. The small arcades are called Pasaji. They sell some local items and souvenirs at cheap rate. If you want to gift someone you can have a stroll around these arcades. Though not huge, you can visit them if you are passing by or shopping at Istiklal Street. Location: Istiklal Street near Taksim Square Share now

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Statue Of Unity India Things To Know

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Statue Of Unity A Guide to Visit Staue of Unity, Gujarat India Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat India is among the top visited tourist destinations in India. Built in 2018, the Statue of Unity is the tallest statue in the world, taller than the Statue of Liberty New York. Dedicated to Iron man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it offers spectacular view of Sardar Sarovar Dam and Vindhya mountains. You can view the statue from outside by visiting the foot of Statue and even at the head to the viewing gallery for an extra charge.Here is all the information in depth which will make your visit easy. Things to know about Statue Of Unity? Why is Statue of Unity made and who is the person? Statue of Unity is the tallest statue of world built in 2018, a homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man, and first Home Minister of Independent India. Where is Statue of Unity located? It is located at Sardar Sarovar Dam near Narmada river, in Kevadia district of Gujarat, India What is the height of Statue Of Unity? The height of Statue of Unity is 182 m, double the height of Statue of Liberty in New York. What is the best time to Visit ? You can visit Statue of Unity all year round, but it can get extremely hot during summers. So best time would be from November to February. How far is it from Ahmedabad? It is roughly 200 km, roughly 4 hrs by car. You may also like to check out this blog on Best Places To Visit In Ahmedabad. Which is the nearest Airport? Vadodara Airport is the nearest airport around 90 kms. How far is Ahmedabad Airport from Statue Of Unity? Ahemdabad Airport is roughly 208kms from Statue Of Unity. Which are nearby major railway stations? The nearest major railway station to Kevadia are Vadodra (roughly 78 km) and Bharuch (roughly 75 km). Can I do a one day trip from Ahmedabad? Yes, if you leave early morning around 7 am, one can expect to reach by around 11.30 am. You can spend the day exploring the area and leave by around 4 pm and reach Ahmedabad by around 9 pm. Is food allowed inside ? No, You are not allowed to carry outside eatables/ food and can keep inside your cars in parking. What are the opening hours ? It opens at 8 am till 6 pm. Laser Light and Sound show can be viewed 7 pm on-wards. Statue Of Unity is closed on Mondays for maintenance work. What is the price of the entry ticket/ What is the online booking price? The entry ticket costs 150 Rs for Adults and 90 Rs for Children. It doesnt include the entry to the viewing gallery What is included in the entry price? The entry ticket price includes Audio Visual Gallery, Exhibition, Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoint and Bus Service for above places. This ticket does not include access to Viewing Gallery. What is the price of Statue of Unity viewing gallery? If you buy viewing gallery ticket then you dont need to buy the entry ticket separately. The price is 380 for adult and 230 for child. Buy here How much time can one expect to spend here? One can expect to easily spend 5 hrs if visiting on a day trip. Is there a option of Express Ticket to Skip the queues? Yes, you can buy Statue of Unity Express Ticket to skip long queues to enter the viewing Gallery. It costs 1030 for Adult and same for child. Where to Buy Entry Tickets? You can buy tickets online here on their website or directly buy it on spot. What is the price of Entry ticket for Foreign Nationals/ Non Indian Resident?? The price for Foreign Nationals /Non Indian residents is 1530 for Adult and 830 for child. It includes Express entry to Viewing Gallery for foreigner visitors in addition to SoU entry, Exhibition, Audio Visual Gallery, Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoint and Bus Service for above places. Is bus ticket included in the Entry Ticket? Yes, it is included. Is there anything else besides the Statue to explore? Yes, beside the museum/statue and exhibition there are other options to explore. Laser Light & Sound Show, Tour of Sardar Sarover Dam, Valley of Flowers, Jungle Safari, Ekta Nagar, Riverfront Cycling, Rafting, Unity Glow Garden, or take a Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour. How far is Ekta Nagar from Statue Of Unity? Ekta Nagar is roughly 3.5 km from Statue of Unity What all is included in Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour? Visha van, Cactus Garde, Butterfly Garden, Dino Trail, Ekta Nursery, etc are included in Zarvani Eco Tourism Bus Tour. Are there washroom facilities available? Yes, restrooms are available. Are there food/ restaurants in Statue of Unity premises? Yes, there is a food court and famous Starbucks Coffee Shop, inside the campus of Statue of Unity. Also there are restaurants like Ekta Tribal Cafe near Ekta Nursery. Are there escalators instead of stairs? Yes, to reach the foot of the Statue there are escalators and to reach the observation deck there is an elevator. Are wheelchairs available for specially-abled people? Yes, they are available Where can I stay near Statue Of Unity? You can stay at nearby towns of Vadodra or Rajpipal. If you want to stay in proximity to Statue of Unity you can stay at the luxury hotel of Ramada Encore by Wyndham which is 5 kms from Statue of Unity- Click hereAlso you can stay at Tent City Click Here roughly 6.5 km from Statue of Unity Is it worth to visit Statue of Unity? Statue Of Unity is absolutely worth visiting. The photos dont do justice to this grand and massive monument. Is there a Helicopter ride option? Yes there is a Helicopter ride option to book on spot. Online bookings are currently not available for it. How far is Statue

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Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta, Indonesia

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5 Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta for a great experience Clean, delicious food, cozy ambiance and overall expensive food is what you can expect at major Indian Restaurants in Jakarta. Usually the price will be from 250k IDR to 300k IDR for 2 people if choose A la carte and could be anything from 375k IDR to 550k IDR for buffet. Here I have listed the top 5 Indian restaurants of the city, where I had a good experience and great food. Share now Table of Contents Royal Kitchen Royal Kitchen Indian restaurant of Jakarta ranks at the top, for their ambiance and good spread. Located in a mall where there are mainly restaurants and offices nearby, this restaurant will definitely not disappoint you. They have A-la carte as well as buffet system. Buffet includes some items from Chat, 2-3 types of dessert, starters, main course and rice with Dal. Staff also seem friendly and prompt. Though prices are a bit on higher end, highly recommend this restaurant. Location: Bellagio Mall Ground Floor 16 GF, RT.5/RW.2, Kuningan, Kuningan Tim., Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12950, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11am to 11 pm Serve Both Veg & Non Veg, North and South Indian food You may also like to check out this blog on Best Shopping Malls In Jakarta Ganesh Ek Sanskriti – Menara Karya Located on the ground floor in a Office Building, Ganesha Ek Sanskriti has many outlets from Bali to Jakarta. They serve both North and South Indian food. Buffet and A-la carte both are available. Though buffet has limited variety of options, still a good place to visit. Location: Menara Karya Jakarta, Gedung Menara Karya, Ground Floor, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.Kav. 1-2, RT.1/RW.2, Kuningan, Kuningan Tim., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12950, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Mon to Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday Closed Queen’s Tandoor This is the only Indian restaurant located in Menteng Area near Grand Indonesia Mall and Pacific Plaza. Though easy to find, it is located at the basement of an Office Tower. Serves both North and South Indian food. I didnt find buffet available here when I visited and only A-la carte was there. So not sure if buffet is served or not. Being in Menteng area prices are bit high but food is good. so recommend visiting this Indian restaurant in Jakarta. Location: Plaza Bank Index, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Daily 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm Ganesh Ek Sanskriti- BRI The restaurant is located on the 9th Floor of BRI 2 building. Location is a bit confusing though the security guard will guide you but ambiance seems really nice. This is yet another branch of the Ganesh Ek Sanskriti restaurant where buffet is available. Saturdays they have a South Indian Buffet and Sunday’s a North Indian buffet. Both days they have a chat counter. You can even opt for A la carte if you dont wish to have buffet lunch. This restaurant has a great variety of options for buffet, and can get crowded due to high demand. Location: CP 901, Gedung BRI II, Center Park, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 44-46, Bend. Hilir, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11 am to 10 pm, Buffets are from 11 am to 3.30 pm Babooji Zomato Website Restaurant Website This is a restaurant with a nice ambiance located in south of Jakarta. They serve North Indian food, Vegetarian and Non Veg both. A modern restaurant with open bar and great decor. Staff are also friendly and attentive. Food is flavorful and portions are good. A nice place to have good food.Location: Jl. Gunawarman No.61, RT.3/RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 11.30 am to 10.30 pm, Fri- Saturday 11.30 am to 11 pm Share now

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Best Places To Shop In Jakarta, Indonesia

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Best Places to Shop In Jakarta, Indonesia Share now Best Places To Shop In Jakarta Table of Contents On my latest trip to Jakarta in July 2022, I was surprised to see the huge clean malls with such a wide variety of merchandise. There are roughly 170 malls in Jakarta. They cater to every taste from luxury to affordable local markets. I enjoyed my shopping experience while in Jakarta. Recommending few of the best options. Hope you have a gala time shopping 🙂 Here are my best places to shop in Jakarta Central Park + Neo Soho Central Park Mall is my favorite one in Jakarta. An absolute shopping paradise it is close to Mall Taman Angrekk. It is a delight for all shoppers with famous brands like Levis, Max, Sogo Department Store, H&M, Stradivarius, Zara,Tommy Hilfiger etc. Famous makeup and skincare brands like Sephora, MAC, and Nature Republic are also there . You can easily spend an entire day here with a lot of F&B options. One can find everything from footwear, clothes, accessories, lingerie, bags, loungewear, electronics, beauty products, etc. There is also a Tribeca Park around the Central Park mall with a nice atmosphere to spend some quality time. There are a number of restaurants surrounding this park.Location: Letjen S. Parman St No.kav.28, South Tanjung Duren, Grogol petamburan, West Jakarta City, Jakarta 11470 Opening Hours: Mall operates from 10 am to 10 pm You may also like to check out this blog on Best Indian Restaurants In Jakarta This mall is connected with a sky bridge to the retail and leisure place called Neo Soho. Neo Soho comprises of ACE Hardware Store and Informa Department Store. Its a beautiful area to spend some peaceful time on the sky bridge. Not to forget, this complex also has the Jakarta Aquarium and Safari. Here you can enjoy animal encounters, feed the Meerkats and enjoy a aqua-trekking adventure. Not to miss the Penguin show which is held twice daily. Grand Indonesia Grand Indonesia is one of the largest and most popular malls of Jakarta. Its is divided in the East and West Mall. These parts are connected externally by a walking pedestrian area and internally by a sky walk. It is located in the heart of Menteng area and surrounded by many luxury hotels. It boasts of various high street brands like Bershka, Cotton On, Mango, Uniqlo, Pull and Bear, H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Giordano, Zara, etc. There are 3 famous department stores under one roof namely Seibu, Central and Allun Allun. Allun Allun is famous for local handicrafts, souvenirs and wooden articles. It is connected to the office tower of Menara BCA, Kempsinki Private Residences and Hotel. There are two grocery markets Ranch Market and Food Hall. Roughly around 100 F&B outlets spread across the mall make it a paradise for people who love to eat.Location: Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1, Kb. Melati, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 10am to 9pm Gandaria City Gandaria City is a mall that offers wide variety of choices for all categories. It has famous brands like LC Waikiki, Daiso, Mango, Typo, Puma, King Rabbit and The Face Shop. This mall is connected to Sheraton Grand Hotel as well. Metro Department store and Lotte Mart are among the 2 famous and big stores here. Highly recommend this mall. Location: Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda, RT.10/RW.6, North Kebayoran Lama, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12240, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 9pm Taman Mall Angrekk A nice mall which is at a 5 minutes walking distance from the famous Central Park Mall. The most popular among all shops here is the Matahari Department Store which is spread across 3 floors. This mall also has high street brands like Uniqlo, Sephora, Polo and a huge Decathlon shop providing a variety of merchandise. There is also the very famous Swedish brand IKEA at this Mall and a Toys Kingdom store. There are a good option of restaurants and a food court serving delicious food. Location: Letjen S. Parman St No.Kav. 21, RT.12/RW.1, Tomang, Grogol petamburan, West Jakarta City, Jakarta 11440, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Indok Pondoh Mall Pic: Sogo Indonesia Website A large shopping complex divided into 3 parts, with the Pondok Indah Mall 3, Street Gallery being the latest. They are interconnected by pedestrian walkways which have some specialty shops. Endless food courts, restaurants, shops, gaming arcades, cinema, entertainment, supermarkets and departments stores under one roof. This shopping hub will never fail to impress you. Name the brand and you will find it here. Starting from Zara, H&M, Uniqlo , Mango, Cotton On, Polo, Foot Locker, Etude House etc. its hosts the famous department stores of Seibu, Sogo, Metro and Ace hardware.Location: PQMM+QPP, Jalan Metro Pondok Indah Kav. IV, Pd. Pinang, Kec. Kby. Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, IndonesiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm Thamrin City Mall A old yet popular local shopping market with around 500 shops. Thamrin City has small stalls spread across two floors. It mainly has budget friendly shops selling accessories, clothes, lingerie and purses. I highly recommend to have a stroll at this market and don’t forget to buy some nice night pyjamas here. Also, have a nice experience with the kind and helpful local people. You can haggle a bit but prices seem reasonable and quality also is good. Location: Jl. Kebon Melati 1, Kb. Melati, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230, IndonesiaOpening Hours: 10am till 9 pm Pacific Plaza Pacific Plaza is a high end luxury Mall. Its is situated right next to Grand Indonesia Mall in Menteng area. You will find many international branded shops like Makeup Forever, Nars, Aldo, Marks and Spencers, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti etc. Also few designer brands like Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade along with luxury brands like Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Chanel, Fendi , Gucci, Louis Vuitton grace this mall. Nice interiors

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Best Places to Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Share now Best Places to Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you are visiting Kuala Lumpur, and are looking for some shopping advise this is the right blog. Kuala Lumpur is a paradise for shopaholics and has variety of places from high end to cheap shopping. Lets check out the best places to shop in Kuala Lumpur ! Best Places To Shop In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Table of Contents Berjayas Time Square Berjayas Times Sqaure is an absolute shopping paradise. It is 48 storeyed hotel, shopping centre , indoor amusement park and a residential complex. You can easily spend an entire day here with a lot of F&B and entertainment options. The shopping centre comprises of famous brands like LC Waikiki, Watson, Panda Eyes and Guardian. It has over 1000 shops which are economical, and at affordable prizes yet fashionable and trendy. One can find everything from footwear, clothes, accessories, lingerie, bags, loungewear, electronics, beauty products, etc. Entrance ticket for theme park is roughly 70 MYR for Adult and 55 MYR for senior citizens. Definitely among the best places to shop in Kuala Lumpur Location: Berjaya Time Square No. 1, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala LumpurOpening Hours: Mall operates from 10am to 10pm, Indoor Theme park (5th &7th Floor) operates from Mon to Fri 12pm to 8pm, Sat and Sun 11am to 8pm You may also like to check out this blog on Best Indian Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Pavillion Mall Pavillion Mall is one of the most popular malls in Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the heart of Bukit Bintang and surrounded by many luxury hotels. It boasts of various famous brands like Pull and Bear, Armani Exchange, Cotton On, Padini, Lego, Laneige, Puma, Parkson Department Store, Calvin Klein, Levis etc. It even has a variety of luxury brands Hermes, Miu Miu, Fendi, Prada, Celine, Rolex, Dior, Mara, Mulberry etc. There is a Japanese lane at top floor featuring Japanese shops including Daiso. One is also spoiled for choices for F&B options which include Nandos, Starbucks, Basking Robins, Royal India, Burger King, Pizza Hut etc. Location: 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 10am to 10pm Petaling Street Petaling Street is a market in China town, known for counterfeit branded products. You will find a lot of Chinese cuisine here with a traditional atmosphere. Market is filled with many small shops selling hand bags, accessories, toys and t-shirts. You can haggle/bargain here for best price. Location: Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am to 8pm Central Market & Kasturi Walk A nice local market to buy souvenirs and beautiful home decor items. It also has variety of cotton shirts, stoles, wooden items and nice colorful quirky shops. It is an indoor market divided in ground floor and 1st floor, while Kasturi Walk is flea market adjacent to the central market in a pedestrian walkway. Both of them are walking distance from Petaling street.Location: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 10 pm Suria KLCC Suria KLCC is a popular and huge shopping mall divided in six levels. It has a underwater aquarium at the ground floor, a 12 screen cinema, and Petronas Twin Tower just outside the mall with a nice huge graden. You can find around 300 international and high street brands like Victoria Secret, MAC, Muji, Lovisa, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger etc. The food court is on the top floor with some lip smacking options to choose from.Location: Suria KLCC, 241, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm Sungei Wang Plaza A very old yet popular shopping arcade with around 500 shops. Under Sungei Wang Plaza is Jumpa Arcade, selling a variety of thrift clothes. Sungei Wang Plaza has many budget friendly shops selling accessories, clothes, footwear etc. Also shops like Bata, 22 shoes, Flipper, Watson are under one roof.Location: Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10am till 10 pm Bukit Bintang Area Bukit Bintang is a central shopping and entertainment district. Besides the iconic places of Pavillion Mall, Sungei Wang Plaza and Berjayas Times Square there are still many places where you can shop till you drop. You will find many international branded shops like Spehora, H&M, Uniqlo and Japanese department mall called Isetan. Also, other inexpensive malls include Farenheit and Lot10. There is also a high end luxury mall Starhill with Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Rolex, Tom Ford etc. One day is not enough to explore this area serving every taste. There are also number of restaurants serving delicious food. Location: Bukit Bintang Opening Hours: Usually open around 10.30 till 8-9pm Sogo Department Store Pic: Official Sogo Website Sogo is a Japanese Department store, one of the largest and oldest in the city. It is a 60,000 sqm mall selling everything under one roof. You can find variety of options and great deals in beauty, home-ware, women-wear, menswear, children- wear etc. Each floor is dedicated for each section making it easier for shoppers to spend time. Highly recommend to visit this mall. Location: 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOpening Hours: 10 am to 9.30 pm Share now Most Popular Know More About Me Know more about me Read More Categories

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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong

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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong Share now Table of Contents The popular notion that it must be difficult to find Indian vegetarian food in Hong Kong is totally untrue. There are many vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong which will satisfy your taste buds serving authentic South India, North Indian and street food. 1. Kailash Parbat One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong. Delicious Indian food, everything starting from Indian Chats, street food and North Indian delicacies. Highly recommend to enjoy some good food with great ambience.Location: Unit 302, 3/F, Multifield Plaza, 3-7 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Thur 12pm – 3pm, 6 pm- 10 pm Fri to Sun 12 pm to 10 pm Contact: +852 3428 5545 More Info You may also like to check out this blog on Best Shopping In Singapore 2. Woodlands Pure Veg Restaurant Highly recommend this restaurant for the taste and variety. It serves lip smacking authentic Indian food, everything you could ask for under one roof. It boasts of variety of food options from starters, snacks like Pav bhaji, shev Puri, vada pav and noodles. They also boast of delicious South Indian and North Indian food starting from Dosa to Rotis/Naans and Thalis.Location : UG Shop 16 & 17, Wing On Plaza,62, Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East,Kowloon, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 11:30 am – 03:30 pm, 06:30 pm – 10:30 pmContact : +(852) 2366 1945 More Info 3. Sangeetha Pure Veg. Restaurant An Authentic South Indian Restaurant which serves delicious Dosas and Idli. They also have North Indian food with a good variety of sabzis (vegetables) to choose from. Location : Wing On Plaza, UG 1-5 & 31, 62 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha TsuiHong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10.30 – 3 pm, 6pm -10pmSat to Sun 9.30 to 4pm, 6 pm to 10 pm Contact : +852 2640 2123 / 2643 9123 More Info 4. Branto Veg Restaurant Though it is a small restaurant located on the first floor in Tsim Sha Tsui, it is a well known eatery serving genuine north and south Indian dishes. They also serve thalis, veg pizza and some Chinese options like noodles and fried rice. Location : 1st floor, No 9 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun 11am to 3pm, 6 pm to 11 pmContact : +(852) 2366 8171 More Info 5. Amritsar Express, Hong Kong Though this is only a takeaway place, its a Punjabi fast food joint you cannot miss. They specialize in Amritsar street food and also provide North Indian Dishes. They have weekly menus starting from Breakfast till Dinners. Location : Shop 23A , 1st Floor Mirador Mansion 54-64 Nathan Road Tsim Sha TsuiOpening Hours: Mon to Sat 9am to 8pmContact : +(852) 3974 5825 More Info OTHER POSTS YOU MAY LIKE-

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