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« INTRODUCTION
It
is impossible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere on Earth does humanity
present itself in such a dizzying, creative burst of cultures and religions,
races and tongues. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive,
exaggerated scale, worthy in comparison only to the superlative mountains
that overshadow it. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than to be indifferent
to India would be to describe or understand India completely. Amid the cacophony,
some of the globe's most majestic and historical sights will emerge -- the
Taj Mahal, the Ganges, the Himalayas. India, with all its variety, feels
more like a series of countries strung together than a cohesive whole. As
you move from region to region, you'll be exposed to dramatic changes in
cuisine, dress, language, religion, custom and tradition.
« WEATHER & CLIMATE
Many regions have their own microclimates (e.g. in mountain tops), and the
main climatic conditions in Kashmir (extreme north) are very different from
those in the extreme south. India has hot tropical weather with variations
occurring region to region. While the coolest months are from November to
mid-March, hottest are from April to June. From mid-July to September one
can experience Monsoon rains. Winters in India are pleasant with plenty
of sunny days. Most of the North India remains dry, dusty, and unpleasant
during the summer months.
« WHEN TO GO?
Travel
to India is a pleasure during the cooler months between October and March.
By then the heat of the summer is gone and tourism becomes pleasurable.
Rajasthan's dry and arid land is more bearable in the winter months. Around
this time, however, the usually wet North-East goes dry and is easier to
travel to. The south, of course, is fascinating with the rain on the beaches.
March to May and September and November are months for trekking in the Himalayas.
So, if you have plans to do some serious mountain climbing or trekking or
even take part in some adventure sports, plan your India Travel around this
time.
« CULTURE
The culture of India was moulded throughout various eras of history, all
the while absorbing customs, traditions and ideas from both invaders and
immigrants. Many cultural practices, languages, customs and monuments are
examples of this co-mingling over centuries. India, with all its variety,
feels more like a series of countries strung together than a cohesive whole.
As you move from region to region, you'll be exposed to dramatic changes
in cuisine, dress, language, religion, custom and tradition. Religion is
central to Indian culture, and its practice can be seen in virtually every
aspect of life in the country. Hinduism is the dominant faith of India,
serving about 80 percent of the population. Ten percent worship Islam, and
5 percent are Sikhs and Christians; the rest (a good 45 million) are Buddhists,
Jains, Bahai, and more.
« PLACES TO VISIT
AGRA
Tourists
from all over the world visit Agra not to see the ruins of the red sandstone
fortress built by the Mughal emperors but to make a pilgrimage to Taj Mahal,
India’s most famous architectural wonder, in a land where magnificent
temples and edificies abound to remind visitors about the rich civilization
of a country that is slowly but surely lifting itself into an industrialized
society. For those of you who are romantic at heart, this destination is
unparalleled; the synonym of India, the magnificent architecture and the
aesthetic beauty in White Makrana marble invites everyone from the world
over for an experience of a lifetime.
DELHI
Delhi is truly a symbol of the old and the new; a blend of ancient well
preserved monuments and temples along with jam-packed burger joints and
upmarket shopping malls. Both Old and New Delhi exert a beguiling charm
on visitors. In addition to being the epicentre of power, Delhi is the second
most-widely used entry point into the country. The architects envisioned
structures of monumental scale and their efforts can be seen in the Rashtrapati
Bhavan (President's Residence), Connaught Place, Sansad Bhavan (The Parliament
House) and India Gate. Delhi is also full of historical monuments and attractions
like Jantar Mantar, Janpath Market, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Mandir and
St. James Church.
KERALA
Popularly
known and believed as God’s Own Country - KERALA is today of the most
sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala, a destination blessed
by the God, myriad feature of this tropical land: dense tropical forests
fertile plan, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze
of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 glimmering rivers. The backwaters
in Kerala are a world of serenity and wonderment. As a visitor to Kerala,
it can be an incredibly different experience just floating on these waters
in a country craft and absorbing this unusual representation of Kerala's
life. The beautiful hillstations of Kerala like Munnar, Ponmudi, Nelliyampathy,
Ranipuram, Devikulam are a tourist's dream paradise.
RAJASTHAN
The culturally rich state of Rajasthan is popular for a range of things.
The elephants, camels, bird sanctuaries, festivals and fairs, forts, luxury
trains, folk dance/music, arts/crafts, and royalty. One of the world's oldest
mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range, cradles the only hill station of Rajasthan,
Mount Abu, and its world famous Dilwara Temples. Eastern Rajasthan has two
national tiger reserves, Ranthambore and Sariska, as well as Keoladeo National
Park near Bharatpur, famous for its bird life.
GOA
The
allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India and
is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that other Indian states
are not. The most breathtakingly beautiful beaches, the confluence of the
East and the West let the holiday be the best time of your life. The balmy
beaches of India are perfect escapade for the fun loving holiday seekers.
The young state of Goa certainly happens to be the beach capital of the
country.The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of
its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with
travellers around the world.
KHAJURAHO
One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the
largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture.
The temples of Khajuraho are an example of religion laced with erotica.
They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity
due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval
times. Held every year from 25th February to 2nd March, Khajuraho Dance
Festival takes place at the open-air auditorium in front of the Chitragupta
Temple dedicated to the Sun God and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva.
AJANTA & ELLORA
Nestling
in an inner fold of the Sahyardi hills, 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape
of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. Carved with
little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist
monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries).
The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's
life are famous throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples
of Buddhist pictorial art. The Ellora caves, 34 in number, are carved into
the sides of a basaltic hill, 30 kms from Aurangabad. The finest specimens
of cave - temple architecture, they house elaborate facades and exquisitely
adorned interiors. These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism,
Buddhism and Jainism, were carved during the 350 AD to 700 AD period. The
12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre dedicated to Hinduism,
and the 5 caves to the north are Jain.
« CUISINE
The cuisine of Modern India has great variety and each region has its own
distinctive flavours.The range assumes astonishing proportions when one
takes into account regional variations. Very often the taste, colour, texture
and appearance of the same delicacy changes from state to state. In the
north and the west,
Kashmiri
and Mughlai cuisines show strong central Asian influences. Through the medium
of Mughlai food, this influence has propagated into many regional kitchens.
To the east, the Bengali and Assamese styles
shade off into the cuisines of East Asia. Besides the main dishes, various
snacks are widely popular in Indian cuisine, such as samosa and vada. Among
drinks, tea enjoys heavy popularity, while coffee is mostly popular in South
India. Nimbu pani (lemonade), lassi, and coconut milk are also popular.
« SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
Delhi is known as shopper's paradise. As befits a national capital, Delhi,
with its many museums and art treasures, cultural performances and crafts,
provides a showcase of the country's diverse heritage. Fabrics or readymade
garments, gems or jewelry, accessories or footwear, furniture or crockery
and sports equipments or electronic gadgets, you will find the best product
while shopping in Delhi. Whether you are shopping for a designer label,
a branded product or local made stuff, there are places for all these in
Delhi. With plenty of spending money and a new sense of confidence among
the wealthier classes, the city now boasts a great nightlife scene, with
designer bars, chic cafés and good clubs. Its auditoria host a wide
range of national music and dance events, drawing on the richness of India's
great classical traditions. Smart new cinemas show innumerable Bollywood
and Hollywood movies, while theatres hold performances in both Hindi and
English.
« HOW TO GET THERE?
By AIR
The
major international airlines operating in India are the Air India, British
Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other European carriers.Cities
with international airports are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad,
Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore. Of these, Delhi and Mumbai
have direct flights, while the rest have indirect flights.
By Rail
India has the distinction of having the largest rail network in the world.
With the immense size of the land, railways play a crucial role in connecting
the entire nation with this form of public transport.
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