About.com India Travel is expanding to include the neighboring countries of Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka! This magnetic pair of eyes can be found on the Swayambhunath Stupa, near Kathmandu in Nepal. They represent the eyes of the Buddha. Similar eyes can be seen all over Nepal, including on t-shirts and souvenirs.

Check out more pictures of the fascinating old city of Kathmandu, and surrounding villages, in this Kathmandu photo gallery.

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Shisha Reincarnated

Shisha, Kolkata's popular hookah bar, has been reborn as Shisha Reincarnated. After seeing the photos, all I can say is, "wow!". Shisha Reincarnated really takes nightlife to a new level in Kolkata. It is one stunning venue!

Located a level up in the same building at 22 Camac Street, Shisha Reincarnated incorporates main bar, lounge, private booths, and outdoor deck into its substantial 7,000 square foot space. The decor and tones are warm and inviting. If you want an exclusive night out, this is the place!

So, what has become of the space that the old Shisha occupied? It's being turned into a fine dining restaurant.

More About Kolkata:

• Kolkata Profile and City Guide
• 6 Places to Find the Best Nightlife in Kolkata
• 5 Places to Go Shopping in Kolkata

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MESH

One of my readers recently wrote me with a wonderful tip about where to buy handicrafts in Delhi. She recommended a shop in Uday Park that's run by an NGO called MESH.

MESH works with groups of disabled artisans, and they produce beautiful high quality handicrafts. I had a look at the MESH website and the items are really attractive. They include bags, bed covers, cushion covers, hair accessories, home decor, toys, and cards. You can see them for yourself in this MESH gallery.

The address of the MESH shop is 5 Local Shopping Centre, Uday Park. It's located only three minutes from South Extension, in New Delhi.

The best thing is that your purchases will help a worthy cause. What a great excuse to shop!

More About Shopping in Delhi:

• 7 Best Markets in Delhi
• Bargain Shopping in Paharganj Delhi

Valley of Flowers National Park
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If you want to enjoy India's natural beauty, Uttarakhand is fast being discovered as a destination with much to offer. The number of domestic tourists visiting the state, from January to October this year, increased by 30% over last year. The number of foreign tourists grew by 15%.

To further draw visitors, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) is developing a range of adventure activities, including trekking, rafting, mountaineering and skiing. Over 120 trekking routes have been identified, and infrastructure is to be developed in these areas.

Mahindra Homestays is also putting significant effort into promoting homestay accommodations in Uttarakhand, and is in the process of adding some stunning places to its banner.

More about Uttarakhand attractions: Top Uttarakhand Travel Spots