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-| region7description=The most populous and agriculturally fertile region in the country,Raja M Akmal and home to many historical shrines and mosques
+| region7description=The most populous and agriculturally fertile region in the country and home to many historical shrines and mosques
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	'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]		'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]

−	~~'''Horse riding'''~~
−	*'''Mushtaq Riding School''' - opp. the Best Westen hotel / Rawal Chowk. Based in very rustic settings Mushtaq offers 1 hour lessons or guided 2 hour trips in to the Shakarparian park (highly recommended) - Mushtaq has been running his school for years and has a good reputation for caring for his horses (he won't offer riding during the hottest times of the day during the summer for example). Need to book in advance. Rs1,000 per hour. 0300 557 0220 (no sms)
−	*'''Islamabad Riding Club''' - Ms Orrick White, who is a Canadian, is a certified riding instructor who is available to give lessons to people in the expat community. She keeps her own horses at the Islamabad Riding Club which is now under new management. She teaches all levels from beginner to advanced using English saddles. 0300 850 4220

	'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]		'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]

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	'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]		'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]

		+	'''Horse riding'''
		+	*'''Mushtaq Riding School''' - opp. the Best Westen hotel / Rawal Chowk. Based in very rustic settings Mushtaq offers 1 hour lessons or guided 2 hour trips in to the Shakarparian park (highly recommended) - Mushtaq has been running his school for years and has a good reputation for caring for his horses (he won't offer riding during the hottest times of the day during the summer for example). Need to book in advance. Rs1,000 per hour. 0300 557 0220 (no sms)
		+	*'''Islamabad Riding Club''' - Ms Orrick White, who is a Canadian, is a certified riding instructor who is available to give lessons to people in the expat community. She keeps her own horses at the Islamabad Riding Club which is now under new management. She teaches all levels from beginner to advanced using English saddles. 0300 850 4220

	'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]		'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]

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 ==Districts==
-*South Delhi — Defence Colony, Hauz Khas, Kalkaji and Sarita Vihar.
+*South Delhi — Defence Colony, Hauz Khas, Vasant Kunj, Kalkaji and Sarita Vihar.
 *East Delhi — Gandhi Nagar, Preet Vihar, and Vivek Vihar.
 *North Delhi — Sadar Bazar, Kotwali, and Civil Lines.
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 Delhi is rapidly becoming a 'mall crazy' city with a variety of large and luxury shopping malls:
-* '''DLF Emporio''' - Located in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, Emporio is perhaps India's most luxuriant mall. You'll find 3 floors of international designer brands such as Armani, Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, Gucci, Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo, as well as a number of Indian designers such as Tarun Tahliani, Manish Arora, Rohit Bal and Satya Paul. Emporio also houses one of New Delhi's most popular new restaurants, Set'z (formerly Zest), a chic dining experience with over seven different cuisines to choose from. Adjacent and connected to Emporio are a further two malls; DLF Promenade and Ambiance Vasant Kunj.
+* '''DLF Emporio''' - Located in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, Emporio is perhaps India's most luxuriant mall. You'll find 3 floors of international designer brands such as Armani, Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, Gucci, Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo, as well as a number of Indian designers such as Tarun Tahliani, Manish Arora, Rohit Bal and Satya Paul. Emporio also houses one of New Delhi's most popular new restaurants, Set'z (formerly Zest), a chic dining experience with over seven different cuisines to choose from.
 * '''Malls of Saket''' - Saket has recently become a major urban shopping hub with a vast complex comprising of several different malls. The central hub of this complex is the mall Select Citywalk consisting of international and local brands. However other malls in the complex include, MGF Metropolitan and DLF Place.
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 * <sleep name="Maulsari Bed &amp; Breakfast" alt="" address="142 Sunder Nagar, South Delhi" directions="Near Humayun Tomb, India Gate" phone="+91 9810808281" url="http://www.maulsari.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="Rs 4,500 upwards including full breakfast." lat="" long="" email="info.@maulsari.com">Maulsari is a BNB in the posh colony of Sunder Nagar. Conveniently located near heritage monuments, Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, Major markets its sure to make your comfortable and nice</sleep>
 * <sleep name="Ajanta Hotel" alt="" address="Main Bazaar, Paharganj" phone="+91 11 23620925, +91 11 23620926, +91 11 23620927" email="info@hotelajanta.com" url="http://hotelajanta.com/" price="Single room with fan from Rs 1,000 plus 22.5%" lat="" long="">Many foreigners as has been listed in popular guidebooks.  Decent restaurant and nice atmosphere on rooftop bar, although rooftop seems like a construction site. Internet is available. The staff are often rude and may try to offer overpriced tour package bookings as often as they can. The rooms are small and many do not have windows.  Bath/shower facilities are archaic.  Be warned that any quoted prices will incur a 22.5% 'tax' charge at time of payment. The hotel does not offer a luggage storage service store luggage for its patrons.</sleep>

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	'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]		'''Cycling''' – Cycling is fast becoming a popular activity and also a mode of transport because of the suitable weather, scenic beauty and peace of Islamabad. As active in more than 300 cities around the world, the group called Critical Mass is also present in Islamabad. The group sets out at a set location and time (co-ordinated through its facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/130450477380/?fref=ts]), to pedal through set routes around and inside the city every sunday. Critical Mass Islamabad's mega event's attendance reaches 60 plus cyclists. The rides attract cyclists from all ages and both genders. New and second hand bikes can both be easily purchased for a wide range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 30,000 from Islamabad and Rawalpindi as well. If you're in the mood for some adventurous cycling down on one of Islamabad's beautiful scenic bike trails, get your bike ready. Alternatively you can hire decent quality bikes for adventures from K2Riders - based in F8/2 [http://www.k2riders.com/]

−	~~'''Horse riding'''~~
−	*'''Mushtaq Riding School''' - opp. the Best Westen hotel / Rawal Chowk. Based in very rustic settings Mushtaq offers 1 hour lessons or guided 2 hour trips in to the Shakarparian park (highly recommended) - Mushtaq has been running his school for years and has a good reputation for caring for his horses (he won't offer riding during the hottest times of the day during the summer for example). Need to book in advance. Rs1,000 per hour. 0300 557 0220 (no sms)
−	*'''Islamabad Riding Club''' - Ms Orrick White, who is a Canadian, is a certified riding instructor who is available to give lessons to people in the expat community. She keeps her own horses at the Islamabad Riding Club which is now under new management. She teaches all levels from beginner to advanced using English saddles. 0300 850 4220

	'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]		'''Go karting''' - F1 Traxx- Lake View Park (Rawal Lake) [http://f1traxx.com/] - there is another track in Bahria Town, [[Rawalpindi]]

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 *'''[[Mussoorie]]''', one of the original British hill stations in India; also known as ''The Queen of the Hills''.
-*'''[[Corbett National Park]]''' 280 km from Delhi, has beautiful terrain, and heaves with wildlife including tiger, elephant and leopards and hornbills, eagles & owls.
 *'''[[Nainital]]''' - another beautiful hill station in the Kumaon hills with the magnificent Naini Lake.
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 *Ride the '''[[Maharajas' Express]]''', a luxury train running between Delhi and [[Mumbai]].
 [http://www.indiahistoricalplaces.com/salimgarh-fort/ Salimgarh Fort] is at easy reach distance from the Tomb of Humayun.
 [[Category: Populated places in India]]

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 ====Ticketing====
-Beware that trains tend to fill up early and booking tickets online can be wrought with complications due to poor quality websites that often do not list all trains and sometimes require repeated attempts to book successfully.  Allot yourself plenty of time and frustration to book any train tickets.
+Beware that trains tend to fill up early and booking tickets online can be wrought with complications due very high number of users. Railway department is expanding the IT Infrastructure with a great rate to improve customer experience. Please plan your travel well in advance to have a smooth journey.
 Tickets are available from counters at most railway stations as well as directly from [http://www.irctc.co.in/ Indian Railways' '''online reservation service''']. Rail passes are also available, and are called '''Indrail''' passes.
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 [[Image:Indian Train.jpg|thumb|Indian man buying a Chai (Tea with Spices) from a train window.]]
-One day before the departure date of a train the '''Tatkal''' quota seats become available.  This allows tourists who like to plan a trip as they go to book seats closer to the day of departure, for an extra fee. Even with this extra quota (about 10% of the seats on a train) it can sometimes be difficult to get the train you want when you want it.
+One day before the departure date of a train the '''Tatkal''' quota seats become available. It opens at morning 10AM on the previous day. This allows tourists who like to plan a trip as they go to book seats closer to the day of departure, for an extra fee. Even with this extra quota (about 10% of the seats on a train) it can sometimes be difficult to get the train you want when you want it.
 ====Meals====