IndoThai Lifestyle Magazine Vol.5

Vol. 5 2020

INDOTHAI

LIFESTYLE

TRAVEL | WELLNESS | RELIGION | CULTURE

129 THB

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INDIAN

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and Thailand’s cultural bond. We aim to bring the best

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INDOTHAI

LIFESTYLE

HIMACHAL

PRADESH

TRAVEL | WELLNESS | RELIGION | CULTURE

AYUTTHAYA

HISTORICAL PARK

129 THB

LANNA

THAI

INDIAN

CUISINE

JAL

MAHAL

Pawan Mishra

(Founder- Indo Thai News)

The Journey

So Far


IndoThai Lifestyle 5

Content

08 - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT MIANG KHAM

14 - WHY SWITCH TO VEGAN AND CRUELTY

FREE SKINCARE?

20 - EXPLORE THAILAND’S BREATH-TAKING NA

TURE AND WILDLIFE

24 - INDUS – A ROYAL INDIAN FEAST IN THE

HEART OF BANGKOK

30 - FEEL THAILAND IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

34 - INDIAN TRADITIONAL DRESSES FOR

MEN AND WOMEN

INDIAN CUISINE

VEGAN COSMETIC

THAI CUISINE

PHI PHI ISLAND

TRAVEL IN INDIA

38 - JAL MAHAL – THE WATER PALACE

42 - THE LANNA KINGDOM

46 - 5 THINGS TO DO IN CHIANG MAI

50 - TIPS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS TO

STAY HEALTHY

58 - TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO ONE OF THE MOST

PROSPEROUS EMPIRES IN HISTORY AT

AYUTTHAYA HISTORICAL PARK

62 - WHY GO VEGAN THIS 2020?

66 - YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KID-FRIENDLY


ALL YOU NEED

TO KNOW ABOUT

MIANG KHAM

DEVAL ASHOK HARIA

Miang Kham is a snack from Thailand and

Laos, which is a traditional Asian snack.

This dish was introduced in the Siamese

court during the reign of King Rama V by

the princess Dara Rasmi.

The origin of this Thai snack food was in

the northern part of Thailand. It was

initially made by using the pickled tea

leaves known as miang in the north of the

Thai language. This dish was also

mentioned in the Epic of the verse of foods,

a book which was penned by King Rama

ii.

Miang Kham in Thailand was usually gorged

upon when there were social gatherings.

The dish later then became popular in the

central region of Thailand. Miang Kham is

traditionally eaten when during the rainy

season in Thailand, the reason behind this

is that the leaves are known as Cha plus

are available abundantly. Moreover, during

the rainy season, the teal grows its leaves

and its shoots.

In the capital of Laos, Vientiane, the dish

Miang is often cooked in cabbage leaves

known as Kaalampii or lettuce leaves.

Other leaves can also be used alternatively

like spinach etc.


There is also a variation of this dish, which is

known as Miang pla, which includes

deep-fried fish, along with the standard

ingredients that are involved.

Moreover, in the Thai royal cuisine, in the

central part of Thailand. An alternate wrap of

this dish was adopted to represent and show

the beautiful and social status like the Miang

Kreep Bua or Miang Kham Bua Lhuang

As you all know by now that Mian Kham Bua

is a traditional Siamese snack dish that was

originated in the central part of Thailand and

is eaten with friends and family.

But what you didn’t know is that Miang Kham

BuaLhuand is actually lotus petals that are

wrapped as a bite-sized appetizer is

consumed in between meals. As the name

suggests, Miang Kham means one bite-size

wrap. Miang means (snack packed in piper

Sarmentousm leaves, and Kham says one

bit in Thailand. Also, this dish can be covered

in many kinds of things like Piper

Sarmentosum and also pickled teal leaves

that are originated in the northern part of

Thailand.


HOW IS

MIANG KHAM

MADE ?

The primary ingredient Lotus is something

that is perceived to be an offering to the

monks or buddha. But what a lot of people

are not aware of is that the lotus petal, if

eaten, is actually very beneficial for our

body. Its high in fibre, so it works as

detoxifying and the nourishment of the

health. Lotus leaves can also be cooked

as side dishes with ingredients like Miang

Kham Bua Lhuang, shallots, gingers, chili

peppers, garlic, limes, coconut sugar. This

traditional Thai snack is perfect for health.

While making this dish and before

wrapping the filled leaves, they are topped

with palm syrup or sugar cane syrup. This

syrup is often cooked in with lemongrass,

galangal, ginger, and fish sauce.

This one-bite appetizer has all the bold

Thai flavours in it like the spicy ginger, the

Thai chilis, the sour lime segments, the

nutty roasted peanuts, and coconut. It also

has a sweet and salty shrimp-based sauce,

which is all wrapped together in the leaf,

which is slightly bitter. It truly is an

appetizer and does what it is meant to do,

which stimulates your taste buds and will

make you ask for more.

One Bite Appetizer Miang Kham

Though Miang Kham can be made with

lettuce leaves or Chinese broccoli leaves.

But the taste doesn’t remain to be the same

as It does with wild pepper leaves. These

leaves are tender and fresh, and moreover,

they impart a subtle yet spicy and

additionally a bitter flavor into the dish


Ingredients

For the Sauce:

1 tbsp galanga

2 tbsp shallots

1 tbsp ginger

2 tbsp emongrass

1 tbsp shrimp paste

2 tbsp fish sauce

1/2 cup palm sugar

1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

1 tbsp toasted peanuts

For the Appetizer:

20 wild pepper leaves

2-5 Thai chili peppers

1/4 cup lime segments

1/4 cup shallots

1/4 cup ginger

1/4 cup toasted peanuts

1/4 cup toasted coconut

1/4 cup toasted dried shrimp


INSTRUCTIONS:

To Make the Sauce:

For making the sauce, start by roasting the

shrimp paste. Then spread a thick layer

onto the surface of the banana leaf. Fold

the leaf into the package and then place it

on the over for approximately 10 minutes

at 350 degrees. Once it’s done that the

banana leaf that is charred. The foil can be

used if you don’t have banana leaves.

While your shrimp paste is getting roasted,

cut the ginger, the galangal, the shallots,

and lemongrass into small pieces. Then

roast these herbs by placing them into a

pan over medium heat on the stove, then

stir it occasionally until they are dried out

and toasted.

Then place these roasted herbs in mortar

pestle and the pound it until the coarse

paste is formed. Then further add the

roasted shrimp paste and then continue to

pound it till the paste is smooth.

Then in the small saucepan, and then start

heating the paste, which has been

prepared by you with the fish sauce and

the palm sugar over the medium heat.

Further, continue to cook it until; a slightly

sticky sauce is formed. If you think, it is

becoming too sticky start adding water into

it so that it can be thinned.

Now that your sauce is ready to pour some

chopped and toasted peanuts into it and

the toasted coconut flakes.

Steps to Make Miang Kham:

The first and foremost step is to wash the

wild pepper leaves and then pat dry them.

Then prepare the peanuts, coconuts, and

the dried shrimps by roasting all of them

separately in the pan, which is kept at

medium heat. Keep one thing in mind, and

that is, you need to use raw peanuts and

coconut flakes that are unsweetened for

the best results. Now remove these

ingredients from the pan after they are

toasted and let them cool.

Now prepare the fresh ingredients. For this,

you need to slice everything into small and

bit sized pieces. You can thinly slice the

peppers, and the lime can be sliced into

wedges to keep the sin of the lime intact.

How to eat this?

For eating the dish, you need to take one

pepper lead and then spread a dollop of

sauce into the leaf in the middle. Then add

the rest of the ingredients that have been

toasted onto the leaves. Wrap them, so

they don’t fall apart, then pop it into your

mouth. Your bundle of fresh flavour is ready

to hijack your taste buds.



WHY SWITCH TO

VEGAN AND CRUELTY

FREE SKINCARE?

A FEW BRANDS

TO CHECK OUT

APURVA KULKARNI

We’re in the very last month of this decade

and the one thing that’s picking up pace

more than anything else in any industry at

the moment is – Sustainability. With Greta

Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations

earlier this year, the focus on climate

change and the pressing need for all of us

to do our bit for our surroundings is only

gaining momentum. A change in the way

we live, be it a simple modification like

taking your bicycle to work or a

magnanimous change like large scale

rainwater harvesting, we all have become

more aware and more responsible than any

of our previous generations.


WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SWITCH TO VEGAN

OR CRUELTY FREE SKINCARE?

While we talk the talk about Sustainability,

we’ve all at some point in the age of

YouTube and Instagram influencers

watched and gawked at the various

skincare routines and headed to the

nearest Sephora to empty our wallets and

returned with bags full of fancy toners and

moisturizers.

Personally, I’d been hooked on to the very

extensive 10 step Korean skincare rituals

publicized by the YouTubers for the longest

time. Each night I used to spend 20 minutes

carefully layering my face with numerous

skincare products packed with chemicals.

So then, what really are Vegan products

you may ask, well they are products that

are free from any animal by-products (bees

wax, insect dyes, milk etc) and have not

been tested on animals. Some of the

skincare brands that I have been using

since are not only organic, made from

natural ingredients but also are not tested

on animals. China as a norm, needs all the

imported beauty and skincare products to

be tested on animals, hence it being a large

consumer market, majority of the brands

tend to adhere to the norm to be able to

cater to the Chinese market.

It was during one of these nights when I

was applying a thick layer of moisturizer

on my face, did I happen to look at the list

of ingredients mentioned on the product

and to my surprise not even one name

mentioned was natural. To add to it, the

product was tested on animals and I almost

instantaneously made a conscious decision

to not buy another product the ingredients

of which I didn’t know or understand and

was most definitely not tested on animals.

My objective was plain and simple – I would

not put anything on my face that I would

be sceptical about putting in my mouth.

So, if you’re considering switching to

cruelty free skincare and beauty products

do a double check to ensure whether the

brand is actually cruelty free or not. A few

things to consider when you’re buying your

vegan, cruelty free skincare products are

– Be sure to always check the ingredients,

to ensure that the ingredients used are

completely natural and do not have any

animal by-products. Also much like the

regular skincare products, all the products

may not be suitable for all skin types and

you may be allergic to some of them, so I

suggest you buy samples, try them out and

then go for your actual purchase.


VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE SKINCARE BRANDS

FOREST ESSENTIALS

A homegrown Indian brand, Forest

Essentials has been a pioneer in luxury

skincare and has derived its roots from

Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient

alternative medicine from the Indian

subcontinent that uses natural ingredients

for healing and wellness. The brand has

crafted a range of skincare products based

on this ancient Ayurvedic technique with a

contemporary aesthetic for a better

sensorial experience. All their products are

sourced locally and are manufactured in

Uttarakhand, a state along the foothills of

the Himalayas. I personally am partial to

their Nargis range which not only makes

my skin feel good, but also has a divine

fragrance.

PAI

Sarah Brown, the founder of Pai Skincare

hails from London but her brand name

comes from the Maori word which stands

for goodness and essentially it is what she

truly believes in. All their products are free

from alcohol, petrochemicals, detergents,

parabens and they are free of any artificial

fragrance. Furthermore, the products are

cruelty free and even measures are taken

to make the packaging too from

biodegradable or recyclable materials as

much as possible. The philosophy of Pai

has been as good as their product range

and for several years now, they’ve shown

consistency in both. I would highly

recommend trying out their product range,

and even if you don’t have a store near

you, their products can be found on

several ecommerce portal easily.


METAPORA

A one hundred percent vegan and cruelty

free brand from the home of tropics

– Australia, Metapora skincare products are

freshly made in smaller batches with

locally sourced ingredients and are made

from all-natural ingredients. For these

products, once you start using them, you

will see an immediate change in the quality

of your skin. However, since they are made

from all-natural ingredients, they tend to

have a smaller shelf life since there are no

added preservatives. Another upside to

buying Metapora is that they ship their

products worldwide so be sure you check

them out.

A few other brands that you can check out

are Face Food, Kama Ayurveda, Lush and

Holland and Barrett, all these brands refrain

from animal testing and are vegan.

However, the most important aspect when

it comes to skincare is the one thing, we

tend to forget on which is that what we put

on our skin is important, but also what we

put in our bodies - our nourishment and

water intake plays a very important part in

the way your skin looks and feels. The deal

about 8 glasses of water and eating those

greens – is the real thing, so make sure you

remember that too! So, give the vegan

skincare range a try and do your bit for your

skin and for the environment and in true

millennial style,

make #SustainableSkincare trend!


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Explore Thailand's

Breath-taking

Nature and Wildlife

AASTHA BAGGA

If you truly love nature, the best place to

explore it in the lap of nature in Thailand.

The land is sure to leave a magical spell

on you as it invites you with it’s high

mountains and slow moving waters, with

it’s caves and forests. Thailand is a home

of natural wonders that are a delight for the

onlookers. The nature and wildlife in

Thailand is sure to engrave some

everlasting memories in the mind and heart

of the onlookers.

Let’s begin our countdown for the places

where you can experience Thailand’s

breath-taking nature and wildlife

Emerald Lake

Remember the blue lagoon catching

your attention in Leonardo Di Caprio’s

Hollywood movie, ‘The Beach’, it’s the

emerald lake located in the Mu Koh Ang

Thong National Park. The locals call it

‘Talay Nai, while the tourist know it as

‘Inner Sea’. It is easily accessible by a

motar boat and is located in the Gulf of

Thailand within the Koh Samui

Archipelago of Islands. Besides the

green foliage and the limestone walls

that represent a picture perfect view of

this minty blue lagoon, the local

monkeys in their natural surrounding

playing around are a delight to look at.


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Phi Phi Island

Amidst the large island of Pohuket and the

Sraits of Malacca coast, south west of the

Krabi, in the clear water, stands an island

like a fortress, the Phi Phi islands. It is one

of the most visited natural site in Thailand

and for some the only reason to come to

Thailand. While some call it the partly

lovers destination, it is lao famous for it’s

serene and calm waters. People come here

for diving and snorkelling and to see the

magnificent coral reefs. Peace spreads in

the wings of nature in the Phi Phi Islands.

Erawan Falls

At a distance of 200 km northwest of

Bangkok in the Tenasserim Hills in

Kanchanaburi Province is the Erawan Fall.

This seven-tier fall is a delight for visitors

in Thailand and a blessing for adventure

lover. Each tier of the fall is unique in it’s

way. While the first tier is easy to access,

a skilled explorer can only reach the

seventh tier. But remember, the best view

comes from the hardest climb.

Undoubtedly it is the most beautiful fall of

Thailand. You can take a enjoy the

waterfall or go for some wildlife spotting in

the lake.

Khao Yai National Park

Three hours drive from Bangkok is the

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai,

which is Thailand’s third largest national

park and is known for its diverse pool of

bio diversity. The park was established in

1962 and is spread in area of 2,000 square

kilometres. To visit the park one can rent

a car or bike. Visitors from around the globe

come for hiking in Khao Yai National Park.

To experience the rich flora and fauna one

can plan staying inside for a night stay. The

park is known for its lush green landscape,

bushy forests, pristine waterfall and more

than 200 species of birds and animals.

Take a quite walk with mother nature and

nurture your mind, body and soul.

Tham Lot

If archaeology is your power capsule

Thailand’s one of the longest cave system

Tham Lot awaits you for being explored on

foot or by a guided tour accompanied by

a local village on his boat, who shall take

you through the thousand years old

remains. Tham Lot is located in the Mae

Hong Son Province which is on the border

of Myanmar and Thailand. These caves

stretch to upto 1666 metres and have

limestone stalactites and stalagmites

which go upto 65 feet tall, all along the

underground pathway, besides being home

to bats and swifts.

There is natural beauty is every nook and

corner of Thailand. It is truly a blessed

country with innumerable unexplored

natural sights. Whatever be your mood, a

traveller, a nomad, a gypsy or a wanderer,

you shall find your home in these natural

sights in the Land of Smiles. Get

mesmerised by these wonderful natural

sights in Thailand and discover yourself.


INDUS – A ROYAL

INDIAN FEAST IN THE

HEART OF BANGKOK

APURVA KULKARNI

There are two kinds of people in the world

– the ones who eat to live and the others

who live to eat, I tend to fall in the second

category. One of my favourite excuses to

indulge in good food is telling people that

there is no better way to explore a new

culture or a place than through its food. So,

as I was wandering around the Phrom

Phong area of Bangkok, I came across

Indus - a quaint little Indian restaurant

located in Sukhumvit Soi. Along with a

bunch of friends we decided to explore the

much talked about cuisine of the Indian

subcontinent.

The restaurant in itself has a regal charm

– all done up in vintage Rajasthani style

with plush interiors and stately pieces of

art dotting the walls. The vibe of the

restaurant is very regal and adds up to give

you a true fine dining experience. The

restaurant is spread across different areas

comprising an ornate dining room, a private

dining room for intimate lunches, a

capacious bar to get a quick drink before

heading to one of the dining rooms and a

beautiful garden with alfresco seating. The

beautifully manicured gardens and the

lounge music add a contemporary fine

dining experience to the otherwise

old-world charm of the restaurant.


Martinis and Musings

Known for its Mughlai inspired cuisine and

the ostentatious presentation of the north

Indian fare, I was looking forward to an

afternoon of gastronomical delight. We

commenced our meal with ordering a set

of cool refreshing cocktails from the petite

cocktail menu and the wine list too had a

good selection of local and imported wines.

The drinks arrived almost as soon as we

placed the order and were presented in a

truly exquisite fashion, the cucumber basil

martini in particular was blended to

perfection and was much needed after the

walk in the hot humid afternoon.

Since we were not on a tight schedule, we

took our time to order and when we did,

the spread was enough to satiate all our

gastronomical appetites. The

amuse-bouche as the French call it, was

a surprise presented before the meal which

set the expectation of the meal to follow.

We ordered a selection of vegetarian as

well as non-vegetarian options along with

a basket of assorted Indian breads. The

appetizers from the tandoor cooked in true

Mughlai fashion were the stars of the meal.

The lamb and the chicken cooked in the

tandoor (Indian clay oven) with mild spices

melted in the mouth and had us reaching

for seconds; as for everyone’s favourite

- the samosas, they were well spiced and

crunchy yet not overtly greasy. If you’re like

me and take hours to decide on what to

order I suggest you go with the assorted

platter that lets you taste-test a selection

of different appetizers. Be sure you don’t

overindulge since the curries are what the

place is known for.


Getting Curried Away

Curry or “Kari” as it is called in the Indian

subcontinent was publicised by the

Portuguese and the British when they

landed on the coast of southern India

sometime in the 17th century. What is a

staple in most parts of Asia is also a

popular takeout in Europe and America in

the recent times. The curries on offer at

Indus predominately are from the northern

parts of India where there has been a

strong influence of the Mughals in the

Punjab and Sindh provinces. The

butter-chicken cooked in a buttery creamy

tomato sauce with succulent pieces of

chicken went well with the hot fluffy garlic

naans. The raan which is the leg of the

lamb slow cooked for hours and spiced

with cumin, paprika and other Indian

spices had us licking our fingers.

The meat came off the bone at the slightest

touch and the meat had a lovely smoky

texture. The bhagara-e-baingan which is

a rich spicy curry with eggplant made in

the ancient times exclusively for Royals,

hails from the Hyderabad region. The

curry has a nutty and a sweet-spice flavour

profile that can be had with the authentic

roomali roti which is literally translated to

an Indian flat bread which is as thin as a

handkerchief. The option of Biryani which

is fragrant long grain rice cooked with either

meat or vegetables, spiced and coated with

a light layer of saffron is a must if you’re

visiting a north Indian or a Hyderabadi

restaurant. Here at Indus, it is served in an

Indian clay pot accompanied with yogurt

and fried papad.


On a Sweet Note

With all of chef Amit’s fare, we were stuffed

to the brim, but of course when has a meal

ever been complete without some dessert?

The very courteous and polite staff who’d

been waiting on us, offered us suggestions

on the dessert specials, and soon we were

eagerly waiting for the hot gulab-jamuns.

For those of you who don’t know what these

amazing balls of heaven are – they are

small spongy balls of flour soaked in a rose

flavoured sugar syrup often served piping

hot with vanilla ice-cream on the side and

just a sprinkle of cardamom to bring out the

flavour. We indulged ourselves into the

syrupy goodness and let the flavours do

their magic.

For the price of the meal, although on a

pricey side, the experience and the food

seem worth it and it truly is an indulgence.

The meal was definitely one of the best

ones I’ve had in a long time and Michelin

awarded to the restaurant is totally well

deserved. After a long afternoon well spent

with food and friends, it was time to head

back out in the city to walk off all the

calories piled on. If you are visiting Bangkok

anytime soon or simply wish to indulge

yourself in some hearty Indian fare – I

would highly recommend you plan a visit

to Indus. Making a reservation would be

advisable since the restaurant is very often

pre-booked for lunches and dinners. Its

located on 71, Sukhumvit Soi 26 in the

Phrom Phong area of Bangkok.


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FEEL

THAILAND

IN

HIMACHAL

PRADESH

VAISHALI SHUKLA

Listed places of Himachal Pradesh

will give you the feel of Thailand.

Indian States have something for

everyone. It gives you an

experience of mini world. From

trekking to cherishing the

mesmerizing beauty of the

mountains. Climbing to

white water rafting, paragliding,

skiing and many more.

Himachal Pradesh gives you the

experience of a gamut of cuisines

and cultures along with breath

taking beauty of the world.


Shimla:

It is the first place which cross my mind

while planning for a vacation. It is apt for

newly weds to friends and family vacations.

The capital city of the land of snow gives

you the view of snow-capped Himalayan

range. The famous Jakhoo temple gives

the best look of the entire city whereas the

Christ Church provides the scenic beauty

of the Himalayan range.

It is one among the best places for solo

travellers as well. The streets of MG Road

filled with mouth watering street food and

the picturesque beauty of the mountain

valley is nothing less than a bliss.

With so many perks, Shimla is definitely in

list for a short break, family get away or

honeymoon destination.

Manali:

Are you an adventure enthusiast? If yes,

then Manali is the place for you. Snow

adventures of Solang Valley to a must

visit of Rohtang Pass, Manali is no less

than a paradise. Plan your visit right away

if you need a break from the daily routine

and want to rejuvenate yourself amidst lap

of nature.

Adding to the charm of the city is its

majestic mountain and Beas river crossing

the city. Chilling with friends or getting to

know your partner better, Manali is the best

option for both of it. Paragliding, skiing,

rafting and many other enthralling activities

welcome you in Manali. If you are in love

with snowfalls, December to February is

the best time for you to visit the place.


Mashobra:

Ziplining and rappelling adventure sports,

star gazing at night, trekking to Deodar

jungles and night camps are few of the

adventurous and memorable activities to

do in Mashobra. You may even combine

your Shimla and Mashobra trip as the

places are nearby.

The best time to visit the place is from May

to July starting. Even if you are done with

most of the places of Himachal Pradesh,

this place is still a wonderland to be in.

Dalhousie:

Yet another hill station to detox and

rejuvenate your energy is Dalhousie.

Spreading across five hills near the

Dhauladhar mountain range, it is a popular

retreat for summer. Panchpula and

Satdhara falls are the places to get some

lone or family time. What can be better than

spending time with your loved ones amidst

the lush greenery and fresh air of

mountains. With the water of the fall

washing your tired feet, enjoy the scenic

view of the nature around. Satdhara

waterfall is also known for its medicinal

properties.

Paragliding in Khajjiar is something one

shouldn’t miss. It offers one in the lifetime

experience of beautiful valley and the

majestic mountains.

Spiti Valley:

Himachal Pradesh travel is not complete if

you have never been to Spiti Valley. It is

the last village of India after which the

Tibetan range starts. From the roads of

Kaza to Spiti, to the oldest of monasteries,

the clear blue sky and the water crossing

the road to finally reaching Chandratal. The

journey of Spiti will definitely be one among

your favourites.

Trekking to Chandratal, which gives a

mirror reflection of the sky and the moon

is best on the day of full moon. At an altitude

of 4300 m, Spiti is a place of bliss,

happiness and selflove. Gift this trip to you

and your loved one’s next time you decide

for a break.

From Shimla to Spiti, nightlife to day

adventure, detoxification to rejuvenation,

Himachal Pradesh offers it all.


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Indian

Traditional

Dresses For

Men and

Women

SHILPITA ROY

“The Indian way of life

provides the vision of the

natural, real way of life. We

veil ourselves with unnatural

masks. On the face of

India are the tender

expressions which carry the

mark of the Creator’s hand.”

Known for its unity in diversity all around

the globe, India is a land of varied culture,

customs, geography, climate, and

costumes too. For reasons like climate,

traditions, and culture, both men and

women in the different corners of the

country wear different types of clothes that

they call their traditional attire. It is either

the fabric, or a particular design, or the

style of wearing the dress, etc. that

distinguish one attire from the other. There

are 29 states and seven union territories

in India and almost every state has its own

traditional attire. In this article, we have

tried to enlist the different Indian

traditional dresses for men and women.


Traditional Attire for

North India

The north Indian states include Haryana,

Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir,

Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and

the union territories of Chandigarh and

Delhi. In Jammu and Kashmir, women wear

colorful Pherans (Phyaran) and Shawls that

are unique due to their intricate embroidery,

bright colors, and brocade styles. For the

bottom, women and sometimes men too

wear poots that look like gowns.

Women cover their heads with beautifully

embroidered scarves. Kashmiri men are

also found wearing Goucha that is a long

robe made of pure wool that is tightened

at the waist. In Haryana, women wear short

Ghaghras, that look like skirts, with a

Kurti on top. They cover their heads with

colorful Chunris that look like scarves. Men

wear dhoti and kurta and tie a pagri (turban)

around their head. In Himachal, men and

women mostly wear woolen clothes due to

the cold weather. It is the colorful caps that

stand out in their attire.


South India

The traditional attire of almost all South

Indian states is almost the same. The

women wear sarees, while men wear

dhoti/lungi and kurta or shirts on top. The

traditional for women in Kerala is a

white-colored silk sari with a broad golden

zari border. And men wear lungis at the

bottom and a shirt or short Kurta on top.

On certain special occasions like a festival

or wedding, men wear white-colored lungis

with a golden border that are known as

Mundu/Neriathu. In the remaining parts of

South India that includes Andhra Pradesh,

Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, women wear

sarees of various color combinations,

which mostly include bright colors, and the

fabrics mostly include silk, cotton, and

chiffon. Mean wear dhoti and kurta.



West India

The the states that complete West India

includes Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and

the union territories of Daman and Diu and

Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Rajasthan, that

lies on the northwest part of India is also

included in the western region. Rajasthani

attire is primarily known for its bright colors,

beautiful patterns, and the amazing bead,

mirror, and stone-work on them. The

women primarily wear Ghaghra-Cholis and

Bandhini tie-n-dye sarees. Women also

cover their heads with pretty dupattas/odnis

that also have intricate detailing work on

them.

Traditional attire for men includes

Angrakha, dhoti, Banda, Poti, Dhabla,

Bugatari, and Pachewara and Bugatari. In

certain areas of Rajasthan, men also wear

dhotis. Men also tie safa around the head.

It is a kind of turban that is died very

differently. The traditional attire of Haryana

includes Chaniyo choli for women.

Chaniyo is a multicolored petticoat that has

embroidered glass pieces on it, while

choli is a colored piece of cloth that works

as the top. The traditional attire for men

includes Chrono and Kediyu, which is the

short and top respectively.

In Maharashtra, men wear a Dhoti and shirt

along with a headgear that is called a

Pheta or r Rumal. The traditional dress for

Maharashtrian ladies is a saree, known as

Lugade. The style of draping is very

different and this traditional attire must

accompany a nose pin, known as nathni.


Traditional Attire For

East India

The states that make up the whole of East

India include Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa,

and Jharkhand. While the north-eastern

states include Assam, Mizoram,

Meghalaya, etc. The traditional dress for

women in West Bengal includes saree,

while for men, it is dhoti-kurta or kurta

pajama. In Assam too, women and men

wear the same kinds of clothes like West

Bengal, however, it is the fabric that

distinguishes one from another. Assam is

famous for its beautiful mekhola-chador,

which is a three-piece dress that is worn

like a saree. Manipuri women wear Innaphi

the shawl, Phanek, a wrap-around, and

Sarong, which is a skirt.

While westernization has brought about a

change in the style of clothing in all parts

of India, people still wear these traditional

clothes on various occasions like

weddings, festivals, etc. After all, it is these

little things that keep us grounded to our

culture and tradition.


JAL MAHAL

THE WATER

PALACE

Jaipur, the pink city of India gets its name

from the plethora of buildings uniformly

painted a “terracotta” pink. The city of

Jaipur is steeped in history and is an

architectural delight. The quaint lanes and

the bustling markets scattered through the

city are a perfect symbiosis of the old and

the new.


APURVA KULKARNI

Hop on in a tuk-tuk or “rickshaw” as we call

it in India or on the back of a dawdling

camel to truly make most of the trip. If India

was a textbook, the state of

Rajasthan would surely be the history chapter.

Adorned with heritage forts and

monumental palaces that were once homes

of the Rajput kings, the city is like a walk

through the antiquity.

In the midst of the chaotic hustle of the city,

a sight most serene is that of the Jal Mahal,

when translated into English, means the

Water Palace. The Jal Mahal seems to be

floating on its own accord in the middle of

the Man Sagar lake. The majestic palace

was never intended to be used as a palace

but was used as a lodge for Maharaja

Madho Singh I and his entourage during

his duck hunting escapades.

The sandy structure of the palace

contrasting against the blue waters of the

Man Sagar lake make for the perfect shots

for the coffee table frames. If you happen

to be an early riser, head over to the banks

at 5.30 – 6 in the morning with your cuppa

chai to watch the sun rise over the lake

and turning the palace and the crystal

waters into a cascade of shimmery gold, it

is most definitely a moment you will cherish

long after you’ve left Jaipur.

The Jal Mahal symbolises the heritage and

the grandeur of the Rajput dynasty and has

a distinctive style of architecture. On plain

sight one perceives that the palace is all

but a single storey structure but it in fact is

an expansive 5 storey palace however four

of them remain submerged underwater and

are not visible when the lake is full. So, if

you do plan to explore the palace, be sure

wear comfy sneakers or flats instead of the

high heeled pumps. In keeping with the

city’s architectural vibe, the Jal Mahal was

constructed from pink sandstones and its

symmetry is what highlights the finesse of

the architects. The roof of the palace, the

iconic “chhatris” that are a key element of

the Rajasthani style of architecture add to

the grandeur of the palace. The Chhatri on

the roof is a big rectangle inspired from

East, that is from the state of Bengal

whereas the other chhatris on the four

corners are octagonal.

The Jal Mahal, in the recent years has been

going through restoration work undertaken

by the government of Rajasthan. The

structure is being restored to its earlier

grandeur and the plans of turning the

heritage Palace into a hotel and a

flourishing tourist attraction are underway.

When visiting the Jal Mahal, apart from

taking in its architectural splendour, be sure

to checkout the picturesque views of the

lake and the surrounding Nahargarh hills,

also known as tiger-abode hills. The

Aravalli range of hills dotted with forts and

shrines can be glimpsed from the roof of

the Palace. The lush green foliage

surrounding the palace and its courtyards

was done in the eighteenth century by

Madho Singh II, the son of Madho Singh.

During the winter months, the migratory

birds flock in hundreds and can be seen

swimming in the lake surrounding the

palace. For centuries traditional boat

makers have been crafting wooden boats

to ferry the visitors to and fro from the Jal

Mahal. The splish-splash of the oars as the

sun sets down and the palace lights are lit

is a magnificent sight.

The Jal Mahal is located on the

Amer-Jaipur road is at a short distance of

four kilometres towards the north of Jaipur.

It is easily accessible by local taxis, buses

or even rickshaws can be hired for a small

fare. What’s more, the rickshawallas will

have interesting anecdotes and titbits from

folklore to share to make the ride more

interesting. The Amer fort and the monkey

temple which are also located towards the

north of Jaipur are worth a visit and are just

a short distance away from the Jal Mahal.


THE LANNA

KINGDOM

RADHIKA BHASIN

History about the Lanna

Kingdom

What Comes Under The

Umbrella Term, ‘Lanna

Style’

This guide is an extraordinary backup to

visiting Northern Thailand, including

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the

encompassing urban areas and territories.

On the off chance that you are keen on the

excellent history of the South East Asian

district known as the ‘Lanna Kingdom’ and

need to find out about the starting points

of the popular ‘Lanna Style’ at that point

please read on. Not surprisingly, there is a

helpful guide at the base of this guide which

shows how the Lanna Kingdom took a

gander at the stature of it’s regional reach,

in connection to the nation limits of today.

Appreciate!

‘Lanna’ is a blend of culture and specialties

from numerous periods and ethnic

gatherings. Engineering, stone work,

bronzeware, flatware, woodcraft, materials,

weaving, form, move, cooking and an

ethnic language make up a legacy that is

venerated and repeated in the 21st

Century.

So here is a pruned history advised so as

to spark your interest for visiting the locale

and ideally get you out of the sham that is

the ‘Chiang Mai/Hill Tribe Group Tour’

treadmill. This guide may urge you to set

out on an excellent experience back

through Asian history beginning in

medieval occasions and completion with

British Colonial impact and Bangkok rule.


8th – 13th Century – The

Roots Of Lanna

City states, for example, Lamphun and

Lampang which are presently regions

circumscribing Chiang Mai Province (see

map) were at that point entrenched in the

ninth Century. These urban areas were

established over 400 years before the

establishing of Chiang Mai and a visit to

Lampang (just 60km from Chiang Mai) to

see relics over 1,000 years of age is

strongly suggested. On the off chance that

you have time, visit different urban

communities referenced toward the finish

of this guide as well.

The occupants of Lamphun and Lampang

were known as Lawa and Mon who had a

rich culture. The realms of Nan and Phrae

toward the east were additionally prospering

with an alternate exhibit of social

impacts including the then Hindu, Khmer

Empire.

In the ninth Century the main Thai (Tai)

people groups additionally began settling in

the region. They originated from the north,

relocating from Southern China and Northern

Vietnam in huge numbers. They were

Chinese in ethnicity and were known as the

‘Yuan.’ They are the first individuals alluded

to as ‘Thai/Tai’ and their absolute first realm

began in Chiang Saen in the east of the area

we are talking about.

The Yuan (Tai) individuals relocated south

for the most part because of the danger of

the Mongols, the strong warriors who

administered a large portion of Asia around

then, and were traveling south. The Yuan

realm started in the tenth Century and a Yuan

administration proceeded from that point,

progressively expanding its region

gradually every which way, even into what

is currently Lao.


The First King Of Lanna,

King Mangrai

In 1260 the Mongols under the initiative of

Kublai Khan sacked the noteworthy

Burmese Kingdom of Bagan (which is near

Lamphun) and it is during this time the future

first King of Lanna began combining his

position. His first move was to bring remote

territories that used to be a piece of the

Bagan Kingdom under his influence. The

individual who drove this combination was

the King of Yuan, Mangrai who had climbed

to the Yuan position of royalty in 1261. The

way toward vanquishing and union started,

started by the goal-oriented, exceptionally

political incredible war pioneer,

King Mangrai.

We can in this way follow the making of the

Lanna Kingdom back to the Mongols and

the danger they presented to the zone. Lord

Mangrai moved his base north to Chiang

Rai, extended his impact over the Southern

urban areas of Lampang and Lamphun and

got zones the north under his influence

venturing into China and Burma.

In 1292 he vanquished the popular Southern

Mon Kingdom of Hariphunchai thus the

Lanna Kingdom came to fruition. Ruler

Mangrai called his new expanded realm

‘Lan-Na-Thai.’ (which for the motivations

behind this guide I will call Lanna) It interprets

as ‘Thai Kingdom Of A Million Rice Fields.’

In 1287 the 3 Thai/Tai Kings of Lanna,

Sukhothai, and Phayao made a partnership

which prompted the control of Northern

Thailand by Thai lords for the following 300

years. This settlement was significant for

local solidness, and a brilliant period for Thai

development started. Be that as it may, just

three years after the fact, in 1290 Kublai

Khan’s wild Mongolian militaries attacked

Lanna. Ruler Mangrai opposed with virtuoso

guerilla fighting strategies and sharp

conciliatory abilities.


After few years, in 1296, Mangrai requested

another capital city to be constructed which

he named Chiang Mai. He considered this

to be the best area for the focal point of his

new domain, with its ripe land, which had a

lot of waterways and a decent atmosphere.

The city immediately thrived to turn into

Lanna’s new focus despite the fact that,

Mangrai kept on living in his favored city,

Chiang Rai.

Ruler Mangrai figured out how to dodge

more attacks from the north through political

dealings and installment of huge tributes.

At the hour of his demise in 1317 his Lanna

Kingdom secured an enormous zone in

spite of the fact that in the following century

it would get much bigger. As an

extraordinary lord, he carried thriving and

strength to the entire zone. Numerous

excellent towns and sanctuaries were

worked during his rule, and expressions of

the human experience prospered. This is

all noteworthy for an overcoming ruler who

was at war such an extensive amount the

time.

Conclusion -

An important thing to note about King

Mangrai, the primary King of Lanna, was

that he needed Buddhism to be a basic

piece of the state, thus ‘Theravada

Buddhism’ turned into a lynch pin of the

realm. Subsequent to King Mangrai’s

demise, numerous lords of the Mangrai

Dynasty would manage the Kingdom of

Lanna, moving authoritative HQ between

Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen, and Chiang

Mai. Buddhism prospered and turned into

a lifestyle for the individuals and

numerous traditions created in this time,

are as yet alive today.


5 THINGS

TO DO

IN

CHIANG

MAI

VAISHALI SHUKLA

Bangkok is not limited to night clubs,

massage parlours and yoga centres.

There are a lot more which one may

experience on the land of Bangkok and

a trip to Chian Mai is one of them. Trip to

Chiang Mai, Bangkok is one in a lifetime

experience. It is a place which welcomes

you with giving a glimpse of the Thai

culture and then provides you with some

of the unique and most adventurous

activity of lifetime.


Play with the magnificent

giant amidst mother nature

Chiang Mai offers you a visit to the elephant

sanctuary. Unlike the other parts of the

country where you enjoy the ride of these

giant creatures of mother nature, here you

get to play with them. Being protective

towards these beautiful being of the mother

nature, the sanctuary offers you to mingle

with the elephants, bath with them, play with

them, shower love on them and as a return

token you get to see the very pleasant and

loving side of them. They reciprocate love

with love and have you ever imagined

getting a beautiful shower and a smile from

an elephant. Believe me, it will make your

day and every moment you will think about

it there will definitely be a smile spread on

your face.

Endangered Gibbons

welcome you while you take

a Tarzan Ride

Talking about the adventurous experience

offered by Chaing Mai, the zipline of the

virgin rainforest gives you experience of the

one of Asia’s longest Zipline Ride. Amidst

your Zipline ride, you witness the beauty of

the dense forest along with the endangered

Gibbons who resides in the canopy of the

forest. The breath-taking view of the forest

becomes a treat for eyes when combined

with the adrenaline-rushing Zipline

experience.

Thai Food celebrating Thai

culture

Sitting on the floor, flooding your mouth with

yummy Thai food and enjoying the show of

traditional Lanna entertainment is something you

would never like to miss while in Chiang Mai. The

beauty of the cultural blend with the adventurous

day will satisfy and make your Thailand trip more

worthy. Enjoying the food alongside listening to

traditional Thai music will make you feel the

essence of the land.


The old city of Chiang Mai

Ever heard of Walk on a

waterfall?

Bua Tong sticky waterfall is an hour and a

half ride towards north from Chiang Mai

gives you an unusual experience. The large

spongy rocks around the waterfall gives

your feet a solid grip, allowing you to climb

up the waterfall into huge, dense tropical

forest. Whether you dare enough to taste

the adventure or not, the scenic beauty of

the fall makes it worth visiting. The white

spongy rocks make the adventure a bit

easier for you as the provide a good grip to

your feet.

The city is said to be more than 700 years

old and a trip to Chiang mail isn’t completed

without dropping your foot in the place. With

the guide telling the history of the place you

glide around the back lanes and byways of

the Old City. The beauty of the city is worth

watching when the story behind each brick

is unfolded by your guide. The ride is 100

per cent safe as when required, your guide

stops the traffic for you to cross.

No, this isn’t all, there are yet many

adventures and sight-seeing which Chiang

Mai provides you but above-mentioned are

a few which should top the list while you

plan a visit to the place. So, get ready for

your next vacation to Chiang Mai.


TIPS

F O R

CANCER

SURVIVORS

T O

S T A Y

HEALTHY

AASATHA BAGGA


Life is not about waiting

for the storm to pass, it’s about

dancing in the rain. Every fifth

person in this world is having

Cancer. There are many myths

about do’s and do not’s

associated with living a healthy

life for cancer survivors. Come

let’s unwind simple tips for

cancer survivors to stay healthy

Maintain a Healthy

Weight

Weight is the most important factor when

it comes to post cancer life. For

maintaining a healthy weight two aspects

should be kept in mind. The first is eating

healthy and the second is engaging in

physical activity. Both weight gain and

weight loss are to be checked. A cancer

survivor should jot down the fluctuations

in weight and should always report these

fluctuations to health care provider so that

necessary action can be taken at the

earliest.


Eat Healthy food

While healthy food is the key to healthy life

in general, it is the most essential

requirement for a good health for cancer

survivor in particular. One should eat a

balanced diet that contains a good serving

of seasonal and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Eating local food that are native to your

place is recommended. Processed food,

red meat and food rich in fat, salt and

sugar should be avoided at all costs. Lean

and white meat, whole and unpolished

grains should be taken in good quantity.

Munching on pre - packed and ready to

eat snacks should be stopped by all

means. Fizzy drinks and soda drinks

should not be taken by cancer survivors.

There are days when one has craving for

prohibited food and it is natural. In such

scenario, one should try to stick to the rule

of controlling portions.

Physical Activity

A cancer survivor should indulge in

minimum one hour of physical activity

every day. The activity can be planned with

health care provider as per health

conditions. The best is to start playing

games like badminton or go for leisure

activities like swimming or cycling. Joining

yoga or aerobics and even dance class

can be relaxing experience. If one is not

high on energy jogging or even brisk

walking is a wonderful day to indulge in

physical activity. One should keep

increasing the physical activity with time

as stamina builds up. Initially the start can

be challenging. Physical activity not only

controls weight gain but also helps in

building muscle strength.


Emotional Health

Caring about physical health, cancer

patients forget about their mental health.

While physical well being is important for

body, emotional wellbeing is important for

mind. Cancer survivors should speak up

their thought to friends and family. Today

there are many cancer survivor groups and

forums for this too. Becoming part of it helps

surely. Not only one gets new friends, but

it also helps to understand that you are not

alone in this situation. One should indulge

in activities one likes like gardening,

painting or even a watching your favorite

show. Reading good books also has a

positive effect on emotional health. If one

feels depression and loneliness, one

should not hesitate to take help of health

care provider at the earliest.

Mediation

While the body benefits from movement,

the mind benefits from silence. The art of

listening to the true you is mediation.

Mediation is your connection with your

inner self, so that you become more aware

about yourself. You do not have to shell out

hefty amount for any guided meditation

session. All you have to find a quiet corner

in any place and try to form a connection

with yourself by controlling all vague

thought. You can also take help of light

music to soothe your mind. Try to sit in

silence and let your mind and body rest.

There is not set rule as to time when one

should meditate. One can meditate any

time one wishes.

Quit Smoking

Smoking causes irreparable loss to health.

Every cigarette smoked is dangerous for

cancer survivor. Not only active smoking

but passive and second hand smoking is

equally life threatening. Do not hesitate to

stop others from smoking near you. Avoid

places where there is high intensity of

smoke.


Say No to Drinking

It is now scientifically proven that drinking

alcohol is bad for cancer survivors.

Drinking due to social pressure should be

avoided. Go for healthy juices and

mocktails rather than alcoholic drinks.

Taking medicines in time

Post cancer pharmacotherapy is a cardinal

pre requisite for good health of cancer

survivors. They should never take any

medicine without discussion with a

physician. Also, health supplements should

not be taken. Medicines should be altered

as and when suggested by the physicians.

Priority should be given to taking the

medicines in time.

Regular screening and

testing

Post cancer too, the survivors should

undergo regular screening and tests. One

should not lie to your doctor. Always report

if a health condition arises. Your doctor is

your best friend. One should never miss

regular check-ups.

Living an organic life

A life free from chemicals is the best way

of living for cancer survivors. There are

many evidences that show that chemicals

are the foremost cause of cancer. Try living

a holistic life that is influenced from nature.

Stay away from preservatives of any kind.

A simple life is the best life for cancer

survivor.


Cancer survivors should always invest

in their health. They should adopt a

positive outlook towards life and have

an optimistic approach to every

situation in life. It is not only your

body that needs to heal and

rejuvenate, it’s also your mind that

needs your help. Beautiful things

happen when you distance yourself

from negativity. There are no limits of

what your mind and body can

accomplish. The limits are in your

mind. Escape those limits and achieve

your dreams of a healthy post cancer

life with these simple tips for healthy

living.

Tough time do not last, but tough

people do. Cancer may have started

the fight, but remember it is you who

shall fight it and finish it.

So stay strong. Stay positive.

Stop worrying, Start living.

You are a fighter; you are a survivor.

HAPPY LIVING...!!!




Travel Back in Time

To One of The Most

Prosperous Empires

in History At

Ayutthaya Historical Park

SHILPITA ROY

The Land of Smiles – Thailand – has a lot of fascinating

tourist destinations. From its colorful markets, pristine waters and

sandy beaches to delicious food and an exciting nightlife – Thailand

ensures that its visitors have a real good time during their visit. But

amongst all this, lies a historical site that once used to be the

capital of Thailand – the kingdom of Ayutthaya. With its ancient

palaces, temples, and ruins of what once used to be a very

prosperous empire, the Ayutthaya Historical Park speaks volumes

about the history and culture of Thailand. So, if you are a sucker

for history and culture or just an individual who would like to learn

more about Thailand’s history, then this place must definitely be on

top of your itinerary.


The History Ayutthaya

Historical Park

Founded by Prince U Thong (later known

as King Ramathibodi I), the kingdom of

Ayutthaya lasted from 1350 to 1767. King

Ramathibodi built Ayutthaya in such a way

that the city remained protected from both

invaders and floods. Given its strategic

location, Ayutthaya developed into one of

the largest urban hubs in the world at that

time. Located between India and China,

Ayutthaya was then the hub of diplomacy

and trade and a place where the East met

West and signed business deals. The city

was also a shining example of

craftsmanship and artistic brilliance that

was evident from the beautifully crafted

temples that lined the borders of Ayutthaya.

However, the Burmese invaded Ayutthaya

in 1765 and that is when the Thai capital

came crashing down. The kingdom’s

treasures were stolen, the people were

killed, and many of the temples were burnt

down by the Burmese. Centuries later, the

temples were restored and the site was

given a UNESCO World Heritage tag in

1991. Today, the Ayutthaya Historical Park

stands as a testimony to what used to be

a beautiful and prosperous kingdom.

About Ayutthaya Historical

Park – How To Get There

Surrounded by the Pa Sak, Chao Phraya,

and Lopburi rivers, Ayutthaya is located 80

kilometers north of Bangkok. It can be

reached by train, bus, car, and by the river

as well.

• Train – Ayutthaya Historical Park is

well-connected with Bangkok via trains.

Trains depart from Bangkok’s

Hualamphong station once every hour and

it takes up to two hours to reach the

historical park. The Ayutthaya train station

is located on the East of the island. One

can take the ferry across the Pa Sak River

to get to the historical park.


• Bus and Taxi – There are buses that

leave from several points in Bangkok

including the Northern Bus Terminal at

Mo Chit. Private taxis and vans can also

take you from any point in Bangkok to

Ayutthaya Historical Park.

• Boat – Several Thai companies offer

Chao Phraya river cruises from Bangkok

to Ayutthaya.

• these options, there are bike/cycling

trips to Ayutthaya Historical Park. So, if you

are looking for adventure and some

exercise, then this is a good option for you.


– Getting Around

The best-known monuments are found in

a small area North of Rama Public Park

and there are numerous temples,

impressive Buddha relics, and scenic river

locations to see and admire. While you can

walk from one place to another, you can

also rent bicycles and tour the place.

Alternatively, you can also hire a tuk-tuk

with driver to see the historical park.

However, you must fix the price, the

duration of the trip, and the mention the

places you want to stop in the park before

taking the ride.

Timings and Entrance Fee

of Ayutthaya Historical

Park

The Ayutthaya Historical Park is open from

8:30 AM to 6 PM. While there are no

charges to enter the park, some popular

temples do charge an entrance fee of 50

Baht or less per person.


Places You Must See in


The Ayutthaya Historical Park covers a vast

area and is filled with ancient ruins that are

a must-watch. Some of the popular temples

and places that you must not miss are:

• Wat Phananchoeng – This is one of

the oldest temples in the site. The main

attraction is the almost 19 meters tall

golden Buddha statue that is surrounded

by smaller ones. You can offer your prayers

in this temple.

• Wat Mahatat – This is also one of the

oldest and most important temples in the

Ayutthaya Historical Park. This temple was

built to enshrine Buddha’s relics and

perform important ceremonies by the king.

Today, one of the most popular attractions

in the Wat Mahatat is the Buddha head that

can be found entwined in the roots of a

tree.

• Wat Ratchaburana – Also known as

the Temple of Royal Restoration, the Wat

Ratchaburana was built by King

Borommarachathirat II in 1424. Designed

in Khmer design concepts, this temple was

dedicated to the two dead brothers of the

king and housed their ashes. Today, this

temple stands as a symbol of what this old

city once used to be.

• Wat Chaiwatthanaram – This is one

of the grandest monuments of the

Ayutthaya Kingdom that was built by King

Prasat Thong in 1630. The temple was built

by the king as a memorial to his mother

and he also enshrined her ashes in the

temple. Located on the banks of the Chao

Phraya River, this temple is quite a serene

place to relax during your trip of the

historical park.

• Chao Sam Phraya National Museum

– Besides temples, the Ayutthaya Historical

Park also has a few museums that display

artifacts that were discovered during the

excavation and restoration work. This

particular museum has on display

thousands of items that include Buddha

images, gold artifacts, votive tablets, and

many other ancient objects that were

recovered from several temples.

The Ayutthaya Historical Park is a

fascinating site to explore and takes you

back to the times when it was a prosperous

kingdom. However, do keep in mind that

you need to dress appropriately before

visiting this place because even though in

ruins, the temples have a religious

attachment with the people of the country.


WHY GO

VEGAN

THIS

2020?

DEVAL ASHOK HARIA

The New Year plans of many people

include weight loss, easier living, becoming

healthier, and doing more to create the

Earth a kinder location. The excellent news

is that by turning vegan, you can achieve

all of these goals — and you’ll also

appreciate sweet, satisfactory food.

One of the most powerful components of

our life is our diet. It determines whether

we will wind up with certain illnesses, which

companies are making cash from us, and

it is a declaration of how aware we are.

Simply placed, when we elect with our

cash, we as customers have enormous

authority–we can bring entire sectors out

of the company. But it extends much further

than the economic element.

Our wellness is life’s most precious asset.

Any opportunity to reduce our danger of

disease should be held severely and

instead promote the coping processes of

our body. There are so many elements of

our wellness in our own fingers! More and

more major wellness organizations are now

saying that eating a well-planned vegan

meal is safe throughout all phases of

existence–and that it is even good to do

so because vegans have reduced cancer

levels, elevated blood stress, elevated

cholesterol, cardiac illness, diseases,

pneumonia, and even Alzheimer’s.

The only subset of individuals who achieve

a standard and good BMI are Vegans–the

more individuals consume pet goods, the

greater their BMI. There are a few

explanations for that! First, the reality that

there are no carbs in animal products and

are greater in fat instead. Dietary fat has

more calories and is much easier to convert

from carbohydrates to bodily sugar than

calories.

The general calorie density of animal

products also contributes to individuals

overeating on them while we can stack and

remain flat on our dishes with potatoes and

veggies. There are also obviously

discovered growth-stimulating hormones

in animal products that do not assist at all.


• It’s the Best Way to Help Animals

Did you know that each veggie-lover

spares almost 200 creatures for every

year? There is just no simpler method to

support creatures and avoid enduring than

by picking plant-based sustenances over

the meat, eggs, and dairy “items.”

• Thin Down and Become Energized

Is shedding some additional pounds first

on your rundown of objectives for the new

year? Vegetarians are, by and large, as

much as 20 pounds lighter than

meat-eaters are. Furthermore, not at all

like undesirable trend slims down, which

leave you feeling tired (and for the most

part don’t keep the pounds off for long),

going veggie lover enables you to keep the

abundance fat off for good and have a lot

of vitality.

• Be Healthier and Happier

Being a veggie-lover is extraordinary for

your wellbeing! According to the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,

veggie lovers are more averse to create

coronary illness, disease, diabetes, and

hypertension than meat-eaters are.

Vegetarians get every one of the

supplements that they should be sound,

for example, plant protein, fiber, and

minerals, without all the dreadful stuff in

meat that may back you off and make

you debilitated, for example, cholesterol

and immersed creature fat.


• Veggie lover Food Is Delicious

When you go veggie-lover, you can, in any

case, eat all your preferred sustenances,

including burgers, “chicken” sandwiches,

and frozen yogurt. The main contrast?

You’ll be dumping the mercilessness and

cholesterol that go connected at the hip

with utilizing creatures for nourishment. As

the interest for vegetarian nourishment

skyrockets, organizations are turning out

with increasingly more scrumptious

meat–and sans dairy choices that taste

extraordinary, are a lot more beneficial than

their creature inferred partners, and don’t

hurt any living creatures. Furthermore, we

have a rundown of a portion of our

preferred items and a large number of

delicious kitchen-tried plans to enable you

to begin!

• Meat Is Gross

Creature substance is frequently debased

with dung, blood, and other organic

liquids—all of which make creature

determined sustenance the top wellspring

of food contamination in the United States.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg

School of Public Health tried general store

chickens’ fragile living creature and found

that 96 percent of Tyson chicken bundles

were polluted with campylobacter, a

hazardous bacterium that causes 2.4

million instances of food contamination

every year, bringing about the looseness

of the bowels, cramping, stomach agony,

and fever.

• Help Feed the World

Eating meat doesn’t simply hurt

creatures—it damages individuals, as well.

It takes huge amounts of yields and water

to raise cultivated creatures. Indeed, it

takes as much as 13 pounds of grain to

deliver only 1 pound of creature tissue! All

that plant sustenance could be utilized

significantly more productively if individuals

just ate it straightforwardly. The more

individuals who go vegetarian, the better

capable we’ll be to nourish the hungry.

• Spare the Planet

Meat isn’t earthed well disposed of.

Devouring it is really one of the most

noticeably awful things that you can

accomplish for the Earth. Meat creation is

inefficient and causes huge measures of

contamination, and the business is

additionally probably the greatest reason

for environmental change. Receiving a

vegetarian diet is more powerful than

changing to a “greener” vehicle in the

battle against environmental change.

• All the Cool Kids Are Doing It

The rundown of stars who avoid creature

substance is essentially a’s “who” of the

present most blazing big names. Joaquin

Phoenix, Natalie Portman, Ariana Grande,

Alicia Silverstone, Casey Affleck, Woody

Harrelson, Miley Cyrus, and Carrie

Underwood are only a portion of the

celebrated veggie lovers who routinely

show up in People magazine.


• Look Sexy and Be Sexy

Veggie lovers will, in general, have more

vitality than meat-eaters, which is ideal for

late-night frolics with your extraordinary

somebody. (Folks: The cholesterol and

immersed creature fat found in meat, eggs,

and dairy “items” don’t simply stop up the

conduits to your heart. After some time,

they hinder bloodstream to other

indispensable organs too.) Plus, what’s

hotter than somebody who’s hot as well as

humane?

• Pigs Are Smarter Than You Think

Albeit the vast majority is less acquainted

with pigs, chickens, fish, and bovines than

they are with mutts and felines, creatures

utilized for sustenance are just as clever

and ready to endure as the creatures who

offer our homes seem to be. Pigs can even

figure out how to play computer games.


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YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO

K I D - F R I E N D L Y

RESTAURANTS IN BANGKOK

DEVAL ASHOK HARIA


Bangkok, maybe a paradise for everyone. But finding

places where you can buy food with your kids can be

challenging. The majority of the time, something that

is too exotic is unsettling for the kids. Especially when

they are having issues with sensory overload, let me

tell you, the smell of sesame oil can be challenging for

everyone. Moreover, the problem with street food is

that; they are a considerable risk for sensitive tummies.

Additionally, the fast-food companies are hardly instilling

our bodies with anything good for us. But don’t

worry, this article will point you in the right direction;

even the eaters that are the pickiest will have a

plethora of options in front of them.

The restaurants in this article are family and kids’

friendly restaurants, and they are located all over the

city. These are a combination place where the tourists

can have a nice meal, and their kids can also enjoy it.

Moreover, these restaurants sometimes have special

treats for the kids.

Helix at EmQuartier, situated in

Sukhumvit

Sectioned at EmQuartier shopping mall, Helix is a fancy

yet futuristic dining section. This restaurant is a fantastic

choice for the ones who are finding a place to dine in with

their family. This section has about fifty restaurants in

totality, and all of them are suitable for pushchairs. These

restaurants offer regional food as well as fancy independent

food. And on tops, there are restaurants which provide

value for money kind of food. The plus point of this area is

the ambiance, there are hanging plants, and lastly, there

is a cascading waterfall which built inside the mall.

The opening hours of this hotel is 10 am to 10 pm

The Location: 693 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Watthana,

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

The Tel: +66 (0)2 269 1000


Benihana Japanese

Restaurant

Who doesn’t like Japanese cuisine? The

Benihana, Japanese Restaurant offers

about two of the most popular dining option

from Japan, from which one is the fusion

sushi section, and other cooking islands

offer teppanyaki, for those of you who don’t

know its hot plate cooking. The reason

why they are famous is that they offer

oversized sushi, which is their signature

dish, and the other reason why they are

famous is because of their teppanyaki

chefs who are larger than life and entertain

the customers while serving food. Theor

cooking is a memorable show, and the kids

love cooking because it is done

engagingly. They will see the chefs juggling

the salt and pepper shakers and also

catching the eggs in their hats.

The opening hours of this restaurant is the

mid-day to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 10:30 pm.

For Saturday brunch, the timings are from

midday to 3 pm.

The Location: Ground Floor, Anantara

Riverside Resort, 257/1-3 Charoennakorn

Road, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600, Thailand

The Tel: +66 (0)2 476 0022


Hajime Robot Restaurant

A Japanese – inspired barbeque

restaurant, Hajime is one place that is

going to amaze kids. The moment your

order the food from the digital menu that

is on your tableside. The Hajime Robot,

which is a Samurai Robot, is going to

`bring the food for you and cook it too. The

menu of this restaurant has all the typical

Yakiniku style dishes, which include

chicken, vegetables, pork, and beef. The

system of the restaurant works at one price

for all you can eat. So its better if you arrive

early and also ensure that you are there

for the in house entertainment.

Because the robot will dance for you on

the pop-up songs, and this scene is going

to be delightful for your kids and everyone

in the family.

The Opening Hours for these restaurants

is Daily from 11 am to 11 pm

Location: 3rd Floor, Monopoly Park, Rama

3 Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok

10120, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)2 683 1670


Kra-Ton Flying Unicycle

Chicken

The Kra Thon Flying chicken has a crazy

name, and the restaurant is crazy too

because of its unusual unmatched

shenanigans. It’s a popular trail

family restaurant which is on the

outskirts of Bangkok. The

ambiance of the restaurant is also

instagrammable. They serve freshly

cooked chicken that is thrown from the

slings towards the waiting staff, which is

balancing on the unicycle. The waiting staff

will cath the chicken on the spiked helmets,

and then the cycle and bring the food to

your table.

Be it anybody from kids to grownups;

everyone is going to remember this

spectacle because it’s so unusual. The

restaurant also serves some selection of

Thai soups, curries, and salads. But the

reason why everyone visits that place is

because of the chicken. The restaurant

also has a live band and karaoke. Though

it’s a bit of gimmick, it’s a whole lot of fun.

The Opening Hours of this restaurant is

Daily from 5 pm to 1 am


Fun Café at Funarium

Playground located in

Sukhumvit.

It is not a place for fine dining, but if you

want to give a treat to the kids and let them

have a fun day in the ball or climb the frame

or the drawing-room, then this place is for

you. You can let your kids enjoy a very

simple yet tasty meal of Thai or western at

the café. The menu of the café caters to

everyone, be it, kids or adults. The

bestselling cuisine is papaya salad and the

grilled chicken. The playground at the

Funarium is open for kids aged till 13.

The Opening Hours for this restaurant are

Monday–Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm,

Friday–Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm

The Location is 111/1 Sukhumvit 26 Alley,

Watthana, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)2 665 6555

therefore tends to be more powerful than

that of Indian curries.


Pet Cafés

One of the most favorite things about the

people in the entire world is Prt café. The

pet café in Bangkok is a growing trend,

especially across the Asian continent. The

cafes offer their visitors to enjoy a drink

and snacks and let them play with furry

friends. The concept of these restaurants

started with cat cafes, but after a few years,

it turned into pet cafes because of the

puppies and the rabbits. The quality of food

may vary from restaurant to restaurant, but

the cafes promise an overload of cuteness

for the families that are visiting.

Pet cafés in Bangkok are a growing trend

across Asia, offering the chance to enjoy

a drink and snack in the company of a

furry friend. It started with cat cafés a few

years ago and has now grown to include

puppies and rabbits, too. The quality of the

food may change, but all of these Bangkok

cafés promise a cuteness overload for

visiting families.

You will find them in various locations

Siam Paragon 4th Floor

A great place for hanging out,

Siam Paragon offers tasty meals, and the

ambiance is pleasant because of the

environment is air-conditioned, there is

access to the pushchair, and there is

plenty of food choices. Moreover, the fourth

floor of the Siam paragon is the house of

a huge amount of restaurants. The only

downside is that it can get crowded. Enter

the mall, head up to the fourth floor, and

you will land at a place that is way more

relaxed and the dining experience, which

suitable for the families.

You will find a lot of restaurants serving

various kinds of cuisines; the area is

designed with typical Thai motifs, like the

dragons, etc. there are a lot of Japanese

restaurants, seafood restaurants and etc.

The Opening Hours are daily from 10 am

to 10 pm

The Location is 991 Rama 1 Road, Pathum

Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)2 610 8000


Ruen Song Naree located

in Sukhumvit

If you are looking for a place that is perfect

when it comes to having a nice family meal

in Bangkok, then Ruan Songnaree. Their

menu is very impressive, and they are

great when it comes to dealing with

foreigners. Their staff is well versed, and

they speak fluent English. The food is

authentic Thai food, and they

accommodate the western palates. On

tops, these restaurants are the easiest to

find because they are located centrally.

They are also famous for delivering

delicious yet authentic food. The décor the

restaurant is also very traditional and gives

the authentic Siamese feel. Tere are a lot

of art installations, silk tablecloths and the

wooden tones are warm

The Opening Hours are daily from 11 am

to midnight

The Location is 12/20 Sukhumvit Soi 33,

Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok 10110,

Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)2 662 2804


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So Far

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