european voltage standard Prior to the ceremony, the stony-faced soldiers mill about with the air of self-conscious debutantes

Prior to the ceremony, the stony-faced soldiers mill about with the air of self-conscious debutantes and the real action is that of the spectators, some parading the Indian flag. Loud music and a comp re pump up the crowd s patriotic fervour. The Pakistanis are equally vociferous, except during Ramadan, when their stands are noticeably european voltage standard quieter.

Taxis charge around european voltage standard 200 to the airport. Two reputable taxi companies are Indus Cab (%4646464) and Mega Cab (%4141414), with both charging around 15 per kilometre. For local sightseeing, including Pinjore (Yadavindra) Gardens, european voltage standard the Chandigarh Tourism office can arrange taxis ( 900 per eight hours, 80km limit).

oGrand Hotel HOTEL $$ (%2562424; www.hotelgrand.in; Queen s Rd; s/d from 1000/1200; aiW) This three-star hotel, close to the train station, european voltage standard is deservedly popular. The rooms aren t exactly grand but are certainly comfortably appointed and well kept. They, along with a restaurant (mains 50 to 250), the Bottoms Up Pub (see p 218 ), and a breezy veranda with tables and chairs (perfect at beer o clock), fringe a leafy garden. The amiable owner, Sanjay, is a reliable source of information and can arrange sightseeing trips (including to the Attari Wagah border closing ceremony).