Land of Snakes
Found in: Shetpal, Maharashtra
Est. Cost: N/A
With his crippling fear of snakes and all, the village of Shetpal is surely not the type of place Indiana Jones would enjoy visiting. Indy’s dread is not shared by the more than 2,600 people of Shetpal. They coexist with the appendage-less creatures and incorporate ‘cobra houses’ into their homes. Just in case a snake decides to spend the night. Snakes are so revered in Shetpal that the inhabitants not only worship them, but also allow their children to handle them unaccompanied. Surprisingly, no (reported) cases of the poisonous snakes biting any of the locals.
Land Of Snakes
Gold Plated Dosa
Found in: Bangalore
Est. Cost: $19*
For generations, dosas have been a staple of southern Indian cuisine. They have few ingredients, take little time to cook, and are among the cheapest cuisines available, making them popular among people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The Raj Bhog restaurant in Bangalore, India’s southernmost metropolis, has given the iconic dosa a glitzy makeover. Or should we say a slick of glitz? A potato masala-stuffed rice and lentil pancake should cost around $0.50 per serving. Patrons of Raj Bhog, on the other hand, can choose from a variety of dosas with 24-carat gold leaf draped over the top for forty times the price.
Gold Plated Dosa
