Known for its knack of converting its colonizers; whether it be the Persians, Aryans, Moghuls, or British, to Indian, India offers vacationers a multitude of cultures to explore. The Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum in Mumbai (Bombay) is the small building where Ghandi once lived converted into a museum depicting this national hero’s life and times. Sample fresh, local cuisine at Phule Market and experience the daily bartering of Indians. Not feeling as well as you’d like to be? Be sure and visit the Banganga holy sight in Mumbai. Here, what looks to be a cluster of rundown shrine contains a pool of water that is said to have holy healing powers. Also, the mystical Marble Palace will be sure to fascinate members of the entire family with it’s winding staircases, gigantic verandahs, underground basements, caves with cannons, zoo, duck ponds, and mysterious atmosphere.
For a day of recreation and family time, Madh Island is a wonderful place to picnic, take a stroll, or swim that isn’t too far from the suburbs. In New Delhi, the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets is a fun place to stroll along in a spare hour. A fantastic place to eat in New Delhi is the Bukhara at ITC Hotel. Here, visitors can witness the baking of famous Naan bread right before their eyes. The Jantar Mantar Observatory and Planetarium of Delhi is a great place to enjoy celestial sights on a beautiful night in India perhaps after a day of strolling the Birla Mandir Temple, a religious sight with a rich history. St. Paul’s Cathedral of 1893 in Kolkata is a standing representation of Indo-Gothic architecture. Visitors will be inspired by the massive sight and serene atmosphere. A great place to stay in Mumbai is the InterContinental Marine Drive Hotel which stands overlooking the bay. This four star hotel is quick on service, offers comfortable rooms and has a great spa. The Master Paying Guest House in New Delhi offers visitors impeccable service with a reasonable price tag. Here, a helpful and courteous staff is always ready and eager to help travelers make the most of their stay in India.