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.

New Delhi's hidden corners

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

Standing in front of this breathtakingly beautiful town, which sits on a bank, in a peaceful part of a country that tends to be noisy, you won't be able to stop yourself from falling under Srinagar's charm !

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I only stayed a few days at Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, but they had to be the most relaxing of my time in India. It's worth noting that the roads to Srinagar are virtually impenetrable in winter, during which time Jammu, being further south, 'becomes' the capital. Srinagar can be described using the words of an well-known Kashmiri poem - 'If there's a paradise on Earth, it's here, it's here, it's here'. Even if it's not the greatest poem ever written, it's true to its words and this town remains the perfect place for honeymoons and romantic getaways. Protected by the Himalayan range, there's barely a whisper of wind disturbing the reflections of houseboats on the water. The temperature remains pleasant during summer, whilst the rest of India swelters in 50°C+ and the nights are far more comfortable than elsewhere. The sense of peace is even more pronounced the further you go from the town, as you leave the sound of car horns (an incessant noise, typical of Gandhi's homeland) behind you. Take a ride along the banks of the lake in a shikara and pay a visit to the mughal gardens, filled with flowers, children and people taking a stroll. One of the people I met even offered me a place to stay, whilst I was debating whether to head up the Himalayas.

Standing in front of this breathtakingly beautiful town, which sits on a bank, in a peaceful part of a country that tends to be noisy, you won't be able to stop yourself from falling under Srinagar's charm !

Srinagar is a truly beautiful town, but it's had its fair share of problems. These stem from conflicts in Kashmir between militants seeking independence, others wanting the state to become part of Pakistan and, finally, those wishing it to remain Indian. These internal clashes can lead to strikes and curfews. You do feel the tension when you arrive in the town, due to the presence of military personnel. You'll be told to check out the situation before planning to go there during a <a href="/india/">tour of India</a>, but, in truth, the town has been calm for several years now.  The old town, amazing Moghul gardens, mosques, Hindu temples, Sikhs...it's a great place to be. But best of all is the lake and this is where it all happens. A floating city of house boats that were first installed by foreigners who, at the time, were forbidden to buy land. You can buy vegetables from a floating market, gaze at the view of the Pir Panjal Range and watch breathtaking sunsets...just a few of the memorable moments you'll have here.

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, built on the banks of Lake Dal.

I have wonderful memories of my stay in Srinagar from when I lived in India. For me, this is an unremittingly charming city. Srinagar is built around the immense Dal Lake and surrounded by mountains. Daily life there takes place on the water.
I slept on one of the numerous houseboats at the lake's edge. What a joy it is to wake up on the water to such a view! Don't be afraid to haggle over the price of the room: tourist numbers are low compared to the amount of accommodation available.
The best piece of advice I can give to those <a href="/india/">traveling in India</a> is to rent either an oar-equipped dugout canoe or a motorboat and head off to explore the floating markets, expanses of water lilies, and all the superb floating houses to be found on the lake.

Kashmire's marvelous, floating capital at Dal Lake.

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