FAQs

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What areas would you recommend staying in?

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We would would highly recommend staying near a Metro station. Specifically around the reception location (Tysons, Vienna, Falls Church) , or Arlington. Being near a Metro station will allow easy access to tourist attractions in DC and both airports (DCA and IAD). We recommend staying in DC only if you are planning on heavily exploring the city, otherwise taking a train from any of the areas mentioned above is an easy 20min commute.

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How do I use the Metro?

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The train system is very easy to use. You can buy a physical card or virtual card can be purchased through you wallet for access. CityMapper and Google Maps can help navigate and let you know when trains will be arriving. Most DC attractions are located on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines right as you cross into DC from Virginia.

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Where can I find Indian attire if I was planning to wear one?

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Check out these websites - https://www.houseofindya.com/ https://www.cbazaar.com/ https://www.hatkay.com/ For DMV area - Mohar Indian Clothing Boutique located in Herndon, VA

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What to expect at the temple?

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Expect to take your footwear off when you go to the main floor. The wedding auditorium space is at the bottom floor and footwear is okay on this floor. Please do not bring outside food into the temple. There is plenty of parking available.

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What can I wear to the temple ceremony?

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Dress modestly and respectfully. Traditional Indian attire is encouraged (sarees, lehengas, kurta-pajamas). If wearing Western clothes, choose formal, conservative outfits. Shoulders and knees should be covered. (We don't mind what you choose to wear as long as it's modest!)

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What are the best transportation options for tourists in Washington, DC?

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Metrorail (Metro) – The fastest way to travel around DC and nearby areas. It's color-coded and connects major attractions. Purchase a SmarTrip card for easy access. Metrobus – Affordable and reaches more places than the Metro. Great for routes not covered by trains. Walking – DC is walkable, especially around the National Mall and downtown area. Biking/Scooters – Capital Bikeshare and scooter rentals (e.g., Lime, Bird) are widely available and a fun way to explore the city. Rideshare/Taxi – Uber and Lyft are readily available and often used for convenience, especially at night or when transit is less frequent.

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What transportation options are available for tourists traveling outside of the DC Metro area?

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Ubers/Lyfts can connect you to the suburbs. You would probably need a rental car if you plan to travel outside of the metro area. (ex. Hiking in Shenandoah) Airport Transit: Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reagan National Airport (DCA) are accessible via Metro or shuttle services. Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) is accessible via MARC Train or bus from Union Station.

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Chris and Neha's casual bar recommendations

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DC AREA Budget bars: Jackpot(serve free popcorn) (Chinatown) Rocketbar(bar games like pool, shuffle board, darts etc) (Chinatown) Piano Bar (live piano music, they also take requests!) (Georgetown) The Bottom Line Saloon Sudhouse Good Vibes: Love, Makoto(Chinatown) Bar Japonais Barcelona(multiple locations) Off the record Tiki TNT (The Wharf) Balos Estiatoro Board Room (has board games too) Taqueria Al Lado Death Punch (Adams Morgan) Madam's Organ (Adams Morgan) Johnny Pistolas (Adams Morgan) NoVA area: Hawk and Griffin (great food as well)(Vienna, near reception) Starr Hill Biergarten(Tysons) Marks Pub (Falls Church) Shipgarten (Tysons) Mosaic district - Jinya, MacMillan Whisky Room, Urbano Inca Social (good food too)(multiple locations) Courthaus Social(Courthouse) Ragtime (Courthouse) Ireland's Four Courts(Courthouse) PunchBowl Social(Arlington/Ballston area)

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Chris and Neha's food recommendations

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DC Area (Follow Neha on Beli) Dauphines $$$ French Creole Maydan $$$ Middle Eastern (If you can get a reservation, absolutely worth it) Rooster and Owl $$$ Asian Fusion and American Seven Reasons $$$ Latin Daru $$$ Modern Indian Unconventional Diner $$ Pisco Y Nazca $$$ Peruvian Lapis $$$ Afghan (Adams Morgan) Oyamel Cocina $$$ Mexican (Chinatown) Baan Siam $$$ Thai Daikaya $$ Ramen (Chinatown) Kaiju Ramen $$ (Eastern market) Tonari $$ Japanese Italian fusion (Chinatown) Duke's Grocery $$ British Gypsy Kitchen $$ Mediterranean Aracosia $$ Afghan Pappe $$ Indian Wasai $ Chinese Brunch places: Ambar $$$ Eastern European (In Arlington and DC) Agora $$$ Middle Eastern (Dupont) Ala $$$ Mediterranean (Dupont) Nama Ko $$ Japanese Il Piatto $$ Italian Founding Farmers $$ American Proper 21 $$ Bar Food NoVA area: Gyu Shige $$$ Japanese bbq (Mosaic) Southeast Impression $$$ Malaysian, Thai, SIgnaporean (Fairfax) Ellie Bird $$$ American Asian Fusion (Falls Church) NUE $$$ Upscale Vietnamese (Falls Church) Ingle Korean Steakhouse $$$ Korean (Tysons) 2941 $$$ French Fusion (Falls Church) Meokja Meokja $$ KBBQ (Fairfax) Lighthouse Tofu $$ Korean Immigrant Food $$ Fusion street food, Tapas (Arlington/Ballston) Urban Hot Pot $$ Chinese (Mosaic) Amoos $$ Iranian (Mclean) Sisters Thai $$ Thai Thaisons $$ Thai (Falls Church) Hawkers Asian Street Food $$ (Vienna) Fava Pot $$ Egyptian (Falls Church) Mama Tigre $$ Mexican Indian fusion (Fairfax) Taco Bamba $ Tacos (multiple locations) Yu Noodles $ Chinese (Falls Church) Rasa $ Indian chipotle concept (Multiple locations, Mosaic/Pentagon City) Pho 7 plus $ (Tysons) Spice 7 $ Indian pizza concept (Multiple locations)