Local Place: New Delhi

When you visit New Delhi, make sure to go to the Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570. It was the first garden-tomb in India and served as an inspiration for several important constructions, as the Taj Mahal! Don’t forget to rent a Local Friend while you’re there! bit.ly/1EtXklx

Quando você visitar Nova Déli, não deixe de ir ao túmulo de Humayun, construído em 1570. Foi o primeiro túmulo rodeado por um jardim na Índia e serviu de inspiração para várias construções importantes, como o Taj Mahal! Não esqueça de alugar um Local Friend enquanto estiver lá! bit.ly/1MYBjNc

"Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, is buried in this tomb,, the first great example of a Mughal garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments, such as the incomparable Taj Mahal.  Built in 1565 by a Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, it was commissioned by Humayun's senior widow, Haji Begum.  Often called 'a dormitory of the House of Timur,' the graves in its chambers include Humayun's wives and Dara Shikoh, Shah Jahan's scholarly son.  Also in the complex are the Afsarwala Tomb, the octagonal tomb and mosque of Isa Khan, a noble at Sher Shah's court, and the tomb of Humayun's favorite barber.  The Arab ki Sarai housed the Persian masons who built the tomb." -Eyewitness Travel Delhi

Holi Festival India

Português: Em Nova Delhi, os indianos comemoram a chegada da primavera com muitas cores no Holi Festival India. Esse ano, o evento vai acontecer dia 6 de março. As pessoas se divertem com muita tinta em pó e água! Tenha essa experiência com um Local Friend!

English: In New Delhi, Indians celebrate Spring in a colorful way, at Holi Festival India. This year, the event will happen on march 6th. People have fun with lots of powder paint and water! Have this experience with a Local Friend!

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Indian stairs

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It looks more like an Escher illusion artwork, but it is not. The name of this place is Chand Baori Stepwell. There are countless steps in Rajasthan, India. In fact, they are countable. 3500 steps in 13 floors and more than 65 feet deep!

1 Built between the 8th and 9th centuries, the place was a water reservoir and had all this size because the amount could change frequently. The region is arid and depending on the season, very dry. The country has other reservoir of ancient times, but this one isthe deepest in the world.

2 Therefore, the air down there is usually 5 degrees cooler than at the top, regardless the time of year. On warm days, Chand Baori becomes a meeting point for friends in the region, as it doesn’t work as a reservoir anymore. But water at the bottom is always maintained to represent as it was at the time, but may not be withdrawn.

3 The stairs occupy three walls of the building. The fourth consists of halls on floors. One has a royal residence, made for the King and Queen of the time. There, lounges and a stage can be observed. On another floor, there are several sculptures, some are religious.

4 The stairs are in the small village of Abhaneri. There other reservoirs also exist, all representing the Indian medieval architecture. Chand Baori is already known in Indian movies, locals always use the space for filming.

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Like the place? India is full of other such lovely places like this, but they’re not always in tour guides. That’s why you can have a Local Friend in Mumbai  and New Delhi. To have a Local Experience, rent a Local Friend! Live the Local Spirit!

Lunch in Oslo

Português: A nossa Local Friend Fabiana mora em Oslo e adora levar os visitors para restaurantes tradicionais de vários lugares do mundo. O preferido é o Indian Kitchen. O lugar faz o cliente se sentir na própria Índia. A comida é deliciosa e o restaurante é um verdadeiro negócio de família. As receitas foram passadas de pai para filho e todos trabalham lá. E o precinho também é ótimo!

English: Our Local Friend Fabiana lives in Oslo and loves taking the visitors to traditional restaurants from around the world. Her favorite is Indian Kitchen. The place makes the customers feel in India itself. The food is delicious and the restaurant is a true family business. Receipts have been passed from father to son and every member of the family works there. And the price is great!

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Palace In Wheels

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Português: O trem indiano Palace On Wheels conta com ambientes super luxuosos. Para combinar, o itinerário passa por lugares como Taj Mahal e o castelo de Udaipur.

English: This Indian train called Palace On Wheels has luxurious surroundings. To maarch it,  the route goes through places like Taj Mahal and the Udaipur Castle.

Crepe Indiano / Indian Crepe

Português: Conhece esse crepe? Ele vem lá a Índia e o nome é Masala Dosa. A massa é feita de arroz e o recheio leva purê de batata, molho de coco, lentilha e molho de tomate. Achou uma boa refeição para o almoço? Mas os indianos comem Masala Dosa no café da manhã! Assim, a refeição mais importante do dia sustenta até o almoço.

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English: Do You know this crepe? It comes from to India and the name is Masala Dosa. The dough is made from rice and the filling takes mashed potatoes, coconut sauce, lentils and tomato sauce. Do you think it is a good meal for lunch? But the indians eat Masala Dosa for breakfast! The most important meal of the day supports until lunch.