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5 of New Delhi´s top nightlife spots

Key Nightclub Delhi isn´t just about history, shopping, and food. The city has a superb nightlife which is equally appealing to both locals and visitors alike, from opulent clubs with international DJs to chill rooftop cafes, there truly is something for everyone. Below is a list of nocturnal hotspots in Delhi you should certainly check out...read post    

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Why Rajasthan´s Bangargh Fort is one of ´10 of the Most Haunted Places to Visit Around the World´

Hukum Negi Bhangarh Fort - Rajasthan, India Built in 1573 (one of Rajasthan´s oldest forst) and located near the village of Gola Ka Blas, two hours from Jaipur, this partially ruined stone complex of temples, palaces, marketplaces, and havelis (townhouses) makes for a fascinating visit. And notable legends surrounding Bhangarh include a sadhu who cursed the fort because against his wishes one of its rulers unacceptably raised its height and another involving a local princess and a black-magic…

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Why India is a medical tourism hotspot

  HemanthOS The world´s most populous country is also one of its richest in terms of what it has to offer visitors on all fronts - culture, history, cuisine, natural attractions, and much more. And apart from all that, India has also become one of the top ten countries visited by foreigners for healthcare, thanks to its modern medical infrastructure and technology; talented physicians; prices for procedures which are among the world´s lowest; minimal wait times; and widespread fluency in…

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  • Nayaz Noor October 8, 2010 at 7:17pm
    Hi Anil... you may be right...it is risky for the foreigner who does not take precautions. I only know 01 person ( a friend) whose ppt was actually stamped with a notation saying he cannot enter for 2 months. That was just a day or two after the rule came into effect. Poor guy went to CMB and stayed for a few days but had to fly out from there to the US to get a business visa to re-enter int india...
  • Anil October 8, 2010 at 6:38pm
    Nayaz: The rule is still in place. You being a PIO with a foreign passport does not make the notion that this rule is scrapped. There is no update on mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa280710.pdf. The IATA database that a gate-agent checks is what determines if you are allowed to board or not. Many foreign passport holders have been denied boarding @ LHR,KTM,CMB that I know of in the recent past. The only rule relaxed is the one month gap between expiry of one T visa and applying for another. To recap - Only foreign passport holders with Tourist visa have the 2 month gap between visits. PIO/OCI and other visa categories are exempt. There is a very exhaustive FAQs on the Ministry of Home Affairs website which addresses all questions pertaining to current visa regulations.

    Foreign passport holders who intend to use India as a base for tourism to neighboring countries have to apply in advance for an exemption to the two month rule.
  • Tripatini October 8, 2010 at 6:28pm
    New today on the Tripatini blog: a look at the Himalayan hill station of Ranikhet.
  • Nayaz Noor October 8, 2010 at 6:26pm
    Max - the problem really is corruption at the top.. in every sphere of the Indians' life. World class events come once in a decade or in 2 decades. So the Indian psyche is - here's an opportunity to make money out of it.... be it the politician, contractor etc. It is a shame.... and as you rightly mention, India does have much to offer. Although it seems that they have rectified the basic issues of the tracks, housing etc. India has a demographic advantage but is not capitalizing on it the right way and i fear that it is going to get worse...

    What happens after the games will give us an indication.....
  • Nayaz Noor October 8, 2010 at 6:19pm
    Anil: The past few occasions i have been traveling out of India, none of the immigration authorities have asked me any questions. Even though i don't present my PIO card in the first instance.

    If any foreigner has a legitimate reason and an itinerary that matches their intentions, it should not be a problem.

    They used to stamp passports almost 8-9months ago that one could not return to India for 2months. I did not see any foreigners passport being stamped, at least when i traveled this year. And i did about half a dozen trips out of India and was actually curious about this rule...
  • Anil October 8, 2010 at 5:55pm
    Nayaz: Do you have any definitive source on the 2-month rule ? Is it on the MHA website ?
  • Max Pesling October 8, 2010 at 5:53pm
    Hi Mariellen! Yes, and I've also been reading about how everyone is appalled at how the housing, the running tracks, and so forth are a shambles. It's too bad -- India has so much to offer, but apparently is not ready for prime time in sporting events, at least.
  • Mariellen Ward October 8, 2010 at 5:45pm
    Not being part of the Commonwealth, the Americans on this list may not know that the Commonwealth Games are taking place in Delhi right now. The city has spent years building infrastructure projects (such as a metro and new airports) and sprucing things up for the Games. I was there Jan-Apr, earlier this year, and the entire city seemed to be under construction! I'm looking forward to going back this winter and seeing everything finished. I also would like to see the list of 17 monuments they have restored.
  • Nayaz Noor October 8, 2010 at 5:20pm
    commenting on the 2-month rule, as far as i know it has been scrapped....
  • Anil October 8, 2010 at 5:05pm
    Ed, which are these historical monuments ? I have a good sense of the architecture of the city; If there is something missing, I plan to be in DEL end of the month, I will definitely go take a look.
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