Famous Places

Many places in India are famous for various things. However, there are some are some things you should always look for when you visit that place.

If you are in New Delhi then Chandini Chowk, is the place to look for. It has shops of various food items lined up. Some of the famous things available at Chandini Chowk are: Jalebi served with rabdi( made up of milk), stuffed Parathas( stuffing such as paneer, cheese, potatoes, onion), Chaat items such a Delhi Chaat, Basket chaat, Sev Puri, Paani Puri. These items can surely make up your day. Chole(chickpea curry) served along with hot fried Bhaturas, are a must during your visit to New Delhi.

While in Agra, you can stop to have Pethas (a famous sweet dish) and Dal-moth (a snack). While in Lonavala near Mumbai, you can carry a variety of Chikki (sweet snack) along with you. While in Nagpur, located at the center of India, you can have some fresh juicy Oranges.

Varanasi, located in Uttar Pradesh is famous for its sarees (Indian traditional wear for women). Dehradun, in Uttarakhand, is famous for its woolen clothes such as sweaters and jackets. Kolhapur in Maharashtra is famous for its slippers and chappals. Hyderabad is famous for its hyderabadi biryani, (a dish made up of rice and spices). Assam and Darjeeling are famous for its Tea. Kerela is famous for its spices such as black pepper, cardamom, bay leaf and other spices. Goa has its cashew nuts famous throughout India. Ratnagiri in Maharashtra is famous for its export quality Alphonso mangoes. Kanpur has a famous leather industry and is famous for its leather items such as belts, wallets, purses.

Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its apples and walnuts. Places such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai are famous for their textile products and products with embroidery work on them. Other famous things to look out for shopping in India include: Pashima shawls (made up of Pashima wool), scents (known as ittar in India), shoes and jewelry should also be on the list for shopping. Handicrafts such as sandalwood artwork in Bengaluru, are available in many state emporiums in Bengaluru. Chennai and its surrounding areas such as Mahabalipuram are famous for their sarees.

Ayurvedic products such as medicines, ointments, are also considered by the shoppers for shopping. Bed sheets from Punjab, Madhubani paintings from Bihar are also to look out, by art lovers. Kasmir is also famous for Saffron, known as Kesar in India. Places in Rajasthan are also famous for their marbles and marble works. Pickles of Gujarat such as Chhondo, Mango Pickle, Chilly Pickle, Gor Keri should also be carried by the tourists. Diamond city, Surat, is also famous for its poished diamonds, which are sold in form of various jewelry.

There is something famous from each and every place in India. Tourists can look out for these things whenever they visit these places.