Holiday or Vacations always bring a smile on your face . You are suddenly out of monotonous routine of job , household work , deadlines , achieving your targets and most of all change of palate . Surveys say that most people enjoy the holiday and make the most of it when combined with delicious food. Food is a very personal choice and most Indians would agree that they have enjoyed their holidays more where the food is according to their taste. Lets Explore 5 countries where along with a great holiday package you will also get food according to your choices.

 

 

1] Singapore –

This beautiful developed country has so much to offer the Indian tourists because of it’s nice climate , fantastic infrastructure , kids attractions and most important good food. Not only Singapore has attractions like animal parks, safari on Sentosa Island  , Universal Studios , Garden by the Bay , Marina Sands [ the iconic Ship building] ,  it also has a place called Little India which has plenty of Indian temples and Indian Restaurants . When you stroll the streets of Little India you actually feel as if you are roaming in South India. The Eateries even have their names written in Tamil . Since the chefs and cooks are actual Indians migrated from India some of the dishes are so authentic in tastes that it actually tastes better than the dishes made in India. There are many such pockets spread across Singapore where you get delicious North Indian food too along with South Indian Cuisine , Pure Vegetarian , Vegan and Gluten -Free Indian dishes too. Concept hotels like Anna Lakshmi are very popular and are great options for tasty vegetarian food plus you can pay what you feel . Their tag line says ‘ Eat what you want & Pay what you Feel ’ . It’s true the restaurant has a few branches in Singapore where you can pay whatever you feel like , there are no rates given on the menu card. Another good option for Vegetarian food is the Komala’s chain of Restaurants and Kinara chain of hotels for North Indian Food [ Veg and Non-Veg food both] . With the Increasing popularity of Indian food even with the locals of Singapore there are many options for Indian tourists to Eat good Indian food while holidaying in Singapore as restaurants with Indian Gourmet food are just on the rise.

 

 Here is a special curation of Singapore itinerary along with hotel & food place recommendations ( in your budgets )

 

 

2] Mauritius –

Mauritius, a land of sunshine , adventure sports , beaches and yes great food . During the 19th Century, Indian workers and slaves who migrated to Mauritius certainly brought one thing with them, their Cuisine. There is an abundant population of Bihari and north Indian people in Mauritius almost more than 1.2 million, mostly the descendants of those migrants , that constitutes more than 60% population of Mauritius . Bhojpuri is considered one of the national languages in Mauritius . Mauritius even had an Bihari President few years back . There is a lot of Indian Cuisine influence even in the local Cuisine of Mauritius , specially the curries and it is very popular even with the locals . Having said that Mauritius is filled with authentic Indian Restaurants , Eateries and Street food joints . There’s no match to the delicious Indian food served in the restaurants of Mauritius compared to any other Island in the Indian Ocean making it an ideal spot for Indian Tourists.

 Here is a special curation of Mauritius  itinerary along with hotel & food place recommendations ( in your budgets ) 

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3] Thailand –

The mystical land of intriguing history and culture Thailand has been an ultimate tourist destination for tourists across the globe. Apart from Thailand being an economical holiday destination another reason for Thailand’s popularity is the Cuisine. Thai Cuisine which comprises of sweet , sour , bitter , salty and spicy has evolved from Indian Cuisine . It is also believed that the Indian Buddhist Monks originally brought the ‘Curry’ to Thailand . 95% of Thailand’s population practises Buddhism that was born in Ancient India. So it is evident that Thailand has a strong Indian connection . With the yearly rise of Indian tourists in Thailand , Indian Restaurants are increasing every day raising the bar for quality , taste and ambience. There are many options for Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Places apart from the delicious Non-Vegetarian food served in Bangkok , Pattaya , Phuket , Krabi , Koh Samui and other popular destinations. The private sightseeing day tours too organised by travel companies for Indians generally include an Indian lunch in the package. So yes Thailand is the ultimate destination for a perfect combination of recreational activities combined with mouth-watering food .

 Here is a special curation of Thailand itinerary along with hotel & food place recommendations ( in your budgets )

 

 

4] Sri Lanka –

Indian and Chinese Cuisine are very popular in Sri Lanka specially in places like Colombo and Kandy . Along with the Indian Tourists that flock Sri Lanka , the Sri Lankans too love the spicy taste of our curry . Both North and South Indian Cuisines are always in high demand among the locals . Even the Indian Chat is very popular in Sri Lanka. A variety of nice restaurants offer good vegetarian food options too . Sri Lankan local Cuisine is similar to Indian food but it is more spicy . A traditional meal in Sri Lanka consists of rice and curry . The food offers a vivid array of flavours like sweet caramelised onions , fiery spicy  and coconut based dishes that is generally relished in every local dish. The Indian Restaurants there are very authentic and stick to the recipes fit for the Indian palate. So Indian food lovers do plan your next trip to this fascinating land filled with rich cultural heritage and delicious food.