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Review: “Delhi’s Nightlife at Urban Pind”

Filed under Cool/Veg Restaurants & Bars, Delhi by Christine Ka'aloa on October 10, 2008 at 12:13 pm {no comments}

Just because you don’t see young and hip Delhiites on the streets, doesn’t mean a cool, chic and urban-saavy Delhi doesn’t exist. Delhi has a nightlife that’s young, beautiful and happening. My new Delhi friend, Sandeep took me out on the town to Shalom Lounge and Urban Pind. Both were hotspots; they were glowingly hip, with a sensual and classy appeal, spinning my modern lounge kind of vibes… This is where the beautiful people go.

Here’s my Urban Pind review on tripadvisor.com:

“Finally, a nightclub that redeems the notion of a nightlife in Delhi!”

Loved this restaurant/bar- from the moment you enter the door, see the handsome host (more…)

Varanasi’s Holy & Humorous Underbelly Tour

Filed under Religious, SOLO TRAVEL by Christine Ka'aloa on October 5, 2008 at 11:44 am {no comments}

Sunday, Oct 5, 2008. Varanasi

As an ancient Holy City, Varanasi (formerly called Benares) is devoted to the hindu god, Lord Shiva.

Temples range from large to small, community to household and Shiva lingams (ovular rock eggs held by a shallow rock bowl/plate shown in the photos below) make common public altarpieces where one can pray. (more…)

Getting off of an India Tour

Filed under Delhi by Christine Ka'aloa on September 27, 2008 at 11:42 am {no comments}

Sept 27, 2008

2 days ago back in Jaisalmer, I stayed with Regina at my original reservation Shahi Palace , while M&D stayed at the tour’s hotel.

In the evening, as we got to know the Mali brothers/family that owns the hotel and they tipped us off as to HOW MUCH our “tour “ is ripping us off in costs, squeezing 3ppl to a room, 4ppl to a car, how every shop/rest-stop is our driver’s commission. As they put it, if we gave saddhu just 1/10 of what we’re paying for on this trip, the saddhu and his entire family would pray for us for the rest of his life! I knew our tour was a scam, but local (more…)

Delhi Tours & Tourists

Filed under Delhi by Christine Ka'aloa on September 23, 2008 at 9:57 am {no comments}

Monday, Sept 23, 2008: Delhi

Today was our first day-day in delhi and we disappointingly didn’t do or see much.

Day #2… still healthy, excited, hesitant…disturbed.

Its my believe that the 2nd day after your arrival usually sets the note of the trip and there’s an uncomfortable energy surrounding today. Regina left early to go off Agra so now our balanced group of 4 collapses into a threesome. The breakfast buffet at the Grand Godwin Hotel was outstanding! Their rooftop restaurant had so many food options to choose from. It’s a small comfort to numb my shock of the bathroom in this hotel. There’s no separation between shower, sink or toilet and one drain lets you know that any splash goes to the (more…)