For a lot of travelers in India, New Delhi is the capital of everything that they need to get away from as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, the town has some wonderful secrets that I would like to share with you.

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In the local dialect, "Apani Dhani" means "Our Hamlet", an affectionate name given to the place by Ramesh C. Jangid, founder of the ecolodge and a pioneer of a form of militant tourism in India, especially in Rajasthan and his own native region of Nawalgarh.  

Get off the beaten track in India with a stay at Apani Dhani Ecolodge

Delhi is a huge melting pot, divided into two towns - the historic Old Delhi and the actual capital city, New Delhi.

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A country with the size of a continent, India fascinates and will always leave you wanting more. From the intensity of the tropical beaches to the salty lakes of the Himalayas, via the ice deserts of Ladakh or temples of the Maharadjahs of Rajastan, the list of majestic places could go on eternally. Travelling in India is a concentration of unique experiences, whether through its incomparable landscapes, its vibrant cities or unexpected encounters. And there is also the beauty of life, with its exceptional tones and colours. The omnipresent music, from the bells on the women’s feet to the litanies escaping from the temples; the sparkling colours of the saris and bright colours of the turbans. An unequalled energy, bright and frank glances, coupled with hearty and generous smiles. Would you like to travel to India, off the beaten tracks, where you long to find calm and pleasure? Don’t look any further! With Evaneos Travel, you create the holiday that suits you. You will discover the foothills of the Tibetan Himalayas during a road trip on a motorbike, or you could let yourself be bewitched by the charms of Rajasthan or the Taj Mahal in complete luxury. All different types of holidays in India are but a few clicks away.

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The fortified city of Bikaner is located at the heart of the Rajasthan Desert on the Jaisalmer Road.

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Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Known as the "Blue City", it gets its nickname from the color of most of its houses.

Jodhpur

Palitana, a holy city famous for its sacred mountain and its Jain temples, mainly frequented by pilgrims.

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Palitana is a holy place off the beaten track, on the road between Ahmedabad and <a href="/india/holidays/places/123-diu/">Diu</a>. A long day will be long enough to visit it, the hill with 900 temples is the main attraction. A site relatively unknown among Westerners, it will seem like you have escaped from the hoards of tourists... in return the inhabitants are not used to accommodating them, so don't be frightened by the amenities, it's authentic!
Be aware that food and leather (yes, your shoes can be leather) are prohibited at the top of the hill, so check your bags before going up. However, there are lockers available at the top. No photographs either in the temples. 
Climbing the steps is real workout, but the most fragile and portly can ask a porter to carry them to the top! The view is absolutely magnificent, be sure to climb on the roof for a better view. Between visiting the 900 temples interlocking one another, go to a ceremony and don't forget that the second hill which has the only mosque in the area.
We had the chance to meet a monk... He goes to Palitana at least once every six months with his two grandsons, perhaps you might bump into him?... He offered us a quick tour of the area, with a simultaneous English translation by one of the boys, a good tour of the temples, a lot of laughter, great lovingkindness and to conclude our adventure, a vegetarian meal – Palitana is the main vegetarian city in the world – in company of other pilgrims, a wonderful encounter!

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