Going to India on a first visit

If a country is like a palace that has innumerable doors to enter through, which one would you choose to open first?

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If a country is like a palace that has innumerable doors to enter through, which one would you choose to open first?
The country in this instance: India.
The people we put the question to are from: Sudan, Greece and Sweden.
The 'doors' that they choose to enter? Come, take a look


Hamad and Nihad Saydabi... great introductions to India
Hamad and Nihad Saydabi
Nationality: Sudanese

The doors they choose to open:
* Indian cuisine;
* A traditional Ayurvedic massage

Venues: Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton, Dubai;
Soft Touch Ayurvedic Centre, Ajman Kempinksi

The Saydabis familiarising themselves with an Indian thali

Irene and Louis Lelou breaking bread over deep issues
Irene and Louis Lelou
Nationality: Greek

The doors they choose to open:
* Indian cuisine;
* A visit to an Indian jewellery store

Venues: Dakshin, Lotus Hotel, Dubai
Alukkas, Gold Souq, Dubai

Irene trying her hand at making appams

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