Fish eye photography is fun. It is different and once you put on a 180 degree lens on your DSLR, you might not remove it for a long time. The last time we wrote a detailed article on how the fish eye lens is different. Today we cover the rose garden and some familiar aspects…
It was a chance discovery by building contractor in South Delhi in 1966 which led to the discovery of Ashokan rock edicts. Delhi is an ancient city. Dating back to the times of Mahabharata where it was called Indraprastha. As per the ancient texts, the city was created as the capital of Pandavas from a…
Its been not even one year since the inauguration of Waste to Wonder Theme Park and it has arguably become the most visited place in Delhi! The idea to create something artistically beautiful with waste is not new. But the efforts put in here and results are simply unbelievable. Location of Waste to Wonder Theme…
Do you want to have a chance to click the famed Lotus Temple under lights. Remember, visitors are not allowed after sunset when the magnificent structure is lit up. Do you want to have a view from an hillock, right in the middle of Delhi! If you want to indulge in some evening photography capturing…
Parsi Cuisine is distinct and delicious. Rustom’s has made it their mission to bring authentic Parsi food to Delhi. Starting from the menu, to the ingredients and the attention to detail, its all there. Rustom’s started off in Adchini, but now they are part of Delhi Parsi Anjuma. The location is right on the main…
As you walk into this place, it instantly transports you away from the hustle-bustle of the noisy city. Peaceful and tranquil, located within the campus of Triveni Kala Sangam. It takes you back to those times of simplistic cafe food with some chirping artists to give company. Location of Triveni Terrace Cafe Situated within the…
Qutub Minar is the most popular monument ruins in Delhi. The minaret which forms part of the Qutb Complex sees the largest number of visitors everyday. In a step to promote night tourism, Qutub Minar is now illuminated with LED bulbs. The effect is spectacular. Technicals The lighting is done with 445 LED Bulbs. They…
About 90 Kms from New Delhi lies the bustling town of Rewari, home to traditional metal works, especially brass. Rewari is also home to the erstwhile Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed converted into Rewari Railway Heritage Museum in 2010. Rewari Railway Heritage Museum is the last surviving functional steam locomotive shed in India. It is permanent…
Flag Staff Tower is a single circular room built like a fort or castle. It is located on the highest point on Kamla Nehru Ridge. Due to its vantage point, it was used as a signal or lookout tower. Today the area is heavily forested. But back then in 1828 when it was built, it…
Fateh ki Kachori for the past 60 years has been treating Delhites with a spicy and fiery treat. It has setup a benchmark for street food in Delhi as far as taste and price is concerned. Every morning a couple of guys set up a stall on a cycle against a wall. They lay out…
On a cue of a fellow blogger, I went to check out first hand how New Delhi Railway Station has transformed on the cleanliness and passenger amenities front. Results are astounding. From what I have seen for the last two decades, this is almost supernatural. Decide for yourself. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or…
Kashmiri Gate or Kashmere Gate is one of the 14 gates built by Shah Jahan in 1649 as entry point to the walled city of Old Delhi. It was named so because it was on the north side of the city and faced Kashmir. In the events leading to 1857, this gate was used first…
Bhool Bhulaiya is an octagonal shaped tomb. It was build by Akbar for his general and foster brother, Adham Khan. He was the son of the chief nurse of Akbar. He was executed on orders of Akbar after committing the murder of the newly appointed Prime Minister. Mughal tombs are square in shape. But this…
Buddha Jayanti Park is located on Vandemataram Marg, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. The park is maintained by the Govt. It contains an artificial island. The island contains the statue of Lord Gautama Buddha. The park has a lot of trees and walking paths. It has a water body which has ducks. The trees are home…
The Potbelly has two outlets in Delhi and I dont think the owner is planning to expand soon. Reading the news articles related to The PotBelly concept, the outlet at Bihar Niwas is almost an extension. We visited their Chanakyapuri outlet more than a year back and had no hesitation in rating it one of…
Karol Bagh is the great shopping destination of Delhi. And when there is shopping, food cant be far behind. In and around Karol Bagh within a five square km there are clothing shops, Jewelers, shoes, tuition classes for IAS aspirants, residential areas, Hotels, car accessories market and office complexes. There are some noted restaurants like…
My fascination for gadgets is nothing like anything. So a trip to place like Nehru Place Market New Delhi is a pilgrimage of sorts. Nehru Place has changed over the years. What once was a hub for computer assembly is now all about laptop repairs and mobile repairs. One business that has not changed is…
15 Aug 2015 I was totally mesmerized by the lighting of Rajpath and its govt buildings. Those days there was no post processing and no panoramas. 2016 was a so so year. But now coming to 2017 which might be the last year in the national capital meant that two hours of photo session at…
A light and sound show is being organized at India Gate Lawns from 12 to 18 Aug 2017 from evening 7:30 pm to 10 pm. The Multi-Media show is split in three distinct parts. First one covers a short film highlighting achievements of the Armed Forces. Second is the laser show highlighting the achievements of…
Naturals Ice Cream has taken over Delhi by storm. Mid 2017 and at the last count, there are five outlets in Delhi. Delhites have bookmarked at least one of these outlets as their regular pitstop for that delicious scoop of the most wonderful ice cream of the country. There is no way to rank these…