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Ooty & Coonoor, TN, India, Jul 2007 : Pictures from our trip to Ooty and Coonoor in July, 2007. While we went to Ooty by bus, we returned from Ooty (Udagamandalam) to Mettupalayam near Coimbatore via the Niligiri Passenger Train (NMR). It was sheer joy to travel on the meter gauge steam locomotives which is one of the oldest mountain railways in India (since 1899). Nilgiri (Tamil : நீலகிரி means Blue Mountains when translated into English) range of mountains spread across the states of Tamil Nadu as well as Karnataka and Kerala. They are part of a larger mountain chain known as the Western Ghats.

In July 2005, UNESCO added the NMR as an extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. More details at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_Mountain_Railway/

Ooty & Coonoor, TN, India, Jul 2007

Suchit Nanda

Pictures from our trip to Ooty and Coonoor in July, 2007. While we wen ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2010 10:30pm PST

Kolwan Village, Maharashtra July 2008 : Images from in and around Kolwan Village, Maharashtra. Kolwan and the village of Paud which is near Kamshet. Kolwan is about 40 Kms from Lonavala & Pune and about 150 Kms from Mumbai.

Kolwan Village, Maharashtra July 2008

Suchit Nanda

Images from in and around Kolwan Village, Maharashtra. Kolwan and the ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2010 10:23pm PST

Villages on border of Maharashtra & MP, India. Oct 2009 : Visited <b>SIRDI </b> (Satpura Integrated Rural Development Institution) which is non-profit, non-government organization working in the villages and tribal areas of Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh to strengthen rural society, SIRDI mainly works with women & the rural poor. Located not too far from Nagpur, Maharashtra, in central India. I visited them first  in February 2007 and again October 2009. These images are from the 2009 visit.

Many of the villages are BPL (Below Poverty Line) and the villagers in these rural areas live in abject poverty and with dismayal health care facilities. It was refreshing to still see sparks of hope and smiles on the faces.

You may see the earlier (2007) visit images at:  http://photos.suchit.in/Travel/Villages-near-Nagpur/2426793_YqPSp/

Villages on border of Maharashtra & M...

Suchit Nanda

Visited SIRDI (Satpura Integrated Rural Development Institution) whic ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2010 2:55am PST

Tibetan Village near Mysore, Karnataka, India : Located near the city of Mysore in the Southern State of Karnataka, India, the Tibetans have created a town of tranquility and peace.  They follow their age old traditions and the monks practice thier faith with dedication.  You are transported to another part of the world within India.  I can only imagine how Tibet must be!

Tibetan Village near Mysore, Karnatak...

Manoj Hanchate

Located near the city of Mysore in the Southern State of Karnataka, In ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2010 6:19pm PST

Shimla and around : Being stationed in Shimla and looking after sales of half of Himachal, naturally I would be mixing work with pleasure. These pics are a part of that pleasure...of travelling a lot and keeping memories. This gallery is going to grow as the year goes on!!!

Shimla and around

protikbasu

Being stationed in Shimla and looking after sales of half of Himachal, ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2010 12:47am PST

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, Feb 2010 : The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is a very popular event in Mumbai which is held annually in the month of February at Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai in Maharashtra. You can find more details about the event at:  http://www.kalaghodaassociation.com/

Every year, the Kala Ghoda Association hosts the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival for nine days. This year (2010), it was held from 6th February to Valentine's day of 14th February, 2010. Gallery and pavement shows, exhibitions, literary events, film screenings, music concerts, dance performances, theatre shows, workshops, heritage walks, a food fiesta, and a buzzing street festival bring in audiences and participants from all over the city. This year a big draw was Shari Academey's photography exhibitions on the pavements.

Creative people from all over the country participate and showcase their talent. Its also a great tourist attraction to come and join the fun and have a good time. The Festival has grown in size and popularity over the years and is a super vibrant place for the nine days with lots happening.

You can also read more details at:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kala_Ghoda and  http://www.kalaghodaassociation.com/

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai, Feb...

Suchit Nanda

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is a very popular event in Mumbai which i ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2010 2:37pm PST

Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2010 : Every year for two weeks, Surajkund comes alive with bright colours of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage during the Surajkund Crafts Mela. This year was no different other than the record number of visitors - 1,25,000 in the first week itself which included thousands of foreign tourists to the mega event! The idea behind the Mela is to recreate a pristine rural ambience for foreign & domestic tourists, to educate the patrons of arts and crafts on the skills involved in art creation, to introduce crafts and craftspersons directly to the buyers and to identify, nurture and preserve the languishing crafts of the country. This year Rajasthan was the theme state and also had participations from Tajikistan, Thailand and Egypt.

The 24th Surajkund Crafts Mela 2010 began on 1st Feb 2010 with an inauguration by Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Hon’ble Vice President of India in the presence of Governor of Haryana, Shri Jagannath Pahadia, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Union Minister for Tourism, Housing & Poverty Alleviation,  Kumari Selja and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Ashok Gehlot.

Surajkund which is located near Faridabad in Haryana is just about 8 km and an hour's drive from New Delhi. For two weeks, Surajkund comes alive with the rhythm and beats of folk dances, amazing shopping deal, a riot of colors and a variety of food from all over. One can get great deals on clothes, shoes, furniture, woodwork, jewellery, metal craft, drapes, pottery, utensils, paper products and much more. Many of these items are hand made by villagers and used in their daily lives. Some of the best craftpersons & national award winners attend the event. Over the years, more than 200 National and State awardees from various different states of India have exhibited their work in the Mela.

All day, at the <i>Chaupal</i> & later at <i>Natyashala</i>, various dance troupes performed to enthralled audiences. The <i>Kalbelia</i> and <i>Khartal</i> dance of Rajasthan, <i>Ghumar</i> dance of Haryana, <i>Chhaw</i> dance of West Bengal as well as dance performances from Tajikistan (<i>Taji</i>) and Thailand were held in the open air theatre. Some of the best Rajasthani cuisine was served at <i>Choki Dhani.</i>

The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism. Visitors payed Rs. 50 as an entrance ticket for the day. In its 25th year, the mela was first held in 1981 and the popular event is a showcase for traditional Indian arts and crafts with a great offer of live entertainment. For additional details visit:  http://haryanatourism.gov.in/surajkund/surajkundmela.asp

Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi...

Suchit Nanda

Every year for two weeks, Surajkund comes alive with bright colours of ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2010 12:30pm PST

Delhi - Qutab Minar 04/2009 :

Delhi - Qutab Minar 04/2009

travvvelller

Updated: Feb 11, 2010 2:37am PST

Delhi - Humayun's Tomb 04/2009 : The Taj Mahal has turned red in Delhi.

Delhi - Humayun's Tomb 04/2009

travvvelller

The Taj Mahal has turned red in Delhi.

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 5:05am PST

Delhi - Akshardham Temple 04/2009 : The Hindus gone insane.  Body searches, no photos!  What for?

Delhi - Akshardham Temple 04/2009

travvvelller

The Hindus gone insane. Body searches, no photos! What for?

Updated: Jan 19, 2010 1:46am PST

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