Isa Khan's Tomb is situated just outside the Humayun's tomb precincts in New Delhi. It was built in the honor of Isa Khan, a brave and valiant noble under Sher Shah, the Afghan ruler who had overthrown Humayun. It was built in 1547, in an octagonal pattern. It is an architectural gem in the Islamic art in India and remained a model tomb amongst the ruling families in its time. Said to be inspired by the tomb of Sikandar Lodi, which is 300 years older than the Isa Khan tomb, it can boast of having more graceful proportions. The 'chhatris' or small kiosks and pinnacles around the dome that were introduced here look quite elegant.

  Humayun's Tomb (1993), Delhi Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. It is well known that Humayun picked up the principles of Persian architecture during his exile, and he himself is likely to have planned the tomb, although there is no record to that effect. The tomb was constructed at a cost of 15 lakh rupees (1.5 million). Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian, was the architect employed by Haji Begam for this tomb. The tomb proper stands in the centre of a square garden, divided into four main parterres by causeways (charbagh), in the centre of which ran shallow water-channels. The high rubble built enclosure is entered through two lofty double-storeyed gateways on the west and south. A baradari (pavilion) occupies the centre of the eastern wall and a hamm...

I am huge fan of Thekua or Khajur which is a home made cookie. It is generally made in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar of India. When I was a child, my mother used to cook thekua, and I used to finish it off, as soon as it comes out of the kitchen. I want to share the recipe of this delicious home made cookie with you. Ingredients 500 gm: Aatta (whole wheat flour) 2 tbsp: Coconut (chopped) 300 gm: Jaggery (Gur) 4-5: Green Cardamom (peeled and mashed) Ghee (or vegetable oil) 1.5 cup:Water Saancha: (A Saancha is basically an embroidered surface of wood like the ones used for making block prints. This is used to give an embroidered look to the surface of khajoor when it gets pressed against it). Method Mix jaggery, water, and green cardamom into a watery solution. Mix 4 tbsp ghee, jaggery syrup prepared above and coconut to aatta and make dough of it same as that for making chapatis. Use only as much jaggery syrup as required to make dough like the one for ma...

Set in the midst of deep green lawns, Rajghat is the place where  Mahatma Gandhi  was cremated. A memorial to the father of the nation, Rajghat is a simple square platform with a black memorial stone with " Hey Ram " engraved on it.  "Hey Ram"  were the last words uttered by the Mahatma before collapsing after being shot at. Located on the west bank of the River Yamuna, Rajghat is surrounded by a wooded area and several exotic shrubs that give the area a serene ambience. Walk along the ornate stone pathways as you relax on your tours to the samadhi of one of the greatest leaders, statesman and humanist ever born. India Travel Portal arranges for you to pay your respects at Rajghat and feel an indescribable peace as you approach the resting place of one of the greatest proponents of non-violence. 

 A demanding week with the promise of fulfillment. You will find your journeys not just interesting, but quite fascinating in itself. The foreign connections will involve you, effectively and brilliantly, too. Some of you may feel drawn into the world of contemplation or thought, or even mysticism, that you have been taking interest in. You realize that you have to continue to travel not only hard, but well in order to maintain the enjoyment you had this year. You find that you can achieve it all provided you try hard enough. Therefore, you try to do justice to your responsibilities and to your own personal aspirations. Over the period, these have changed beyond mere materialistic goals.

Many of travelers and tourists are addicted to Blackberry mobiles. They can't live without it. But traveling abroad and using your blackberry can be quite expensive. I am going to discuss few do's and don'ts while you are on international roaming. DON'TS while on International Roaming:  DON'T CHAT ON BBM WHEN ABROAD: Unknown to many, the free BBM service we all love restricts itself only to its country of residence. The truth is that using BBM abroad can cost up to USD 60 per day. DON'T CHECK YOUR EMAIL WHEN ABROAD:    Checking and downloading emails on your smartphone on international roaming when abroad can cost as much as USD 46.5 per day. NEVER DOWLOAD GAMES ON YOUR PHONE WHEN ABROAD:    At cost of USD 160.6 per game, it makes sense to savour your trip and save on downloading games until your return. DO'S are exactly opposite of the DON'TS!!! ENJOY YOUR TRIP!

Mansoor Ali Khan  or  Mansur Ali Khan , sometimes  M.A.K. Pataudi  (5 January 1941, Bhopal – 22 September 2011, New Delhi), nicknamed  Tiger Pataudi , was an Indian cricketer and one-time captain of the Indian cricket team. He was the ninth and last  Nawab of Pataudi  until 1971, when India abolished royal entitlements through the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India. Mansoor was born to Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, eighth Nawab of Pataudi and his wifeSajida Sultan, second daughter of the last ruling nawab of Bhopal. He was educated at A.M.U Minto Circle School,ALIGARH(U.P) and then went to Welham Boys' School in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Lockers Park Prep School in Hertfordshire, Winchester College, and Balliol College, Oxford. His father died on Mansoor's 11th birthday in 1952, whereupon Mansoor succeeded as the ninth Nawab of Pataudi. While the...