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India is one of the most richly rewarding
regions of the world to visit. Wonders such as Taj Mahal
in Agra, the magnificence of Islamic architecture in Delhi,
Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandara, massive Forts, marbled
palaces, the royal splendour of Rajasthan, the mighty peak
of the Himalayas, countless miles of Beaches, Gods own country
Kerala offering those backwater cruises through lush green
countryside and the ornate temple of many faiths all over
the country. Wildlife abounds in newly created sanctuaries.
Enormous wealth of resources and that is INCREDIBLE India!!!
India
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Bounded
by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged
by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India
is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical
sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats,
colorful people, rich cultures and festivities.
At any part of the year India offers an array
of destinations and experiences. In summer, there are spectacular
retreats amidst the heady beauty of the Himalayas or the
lush heights of the Western Ghats with cool trekking trails,
tall peaks to conquer or stretches of white water for the
adventure seekers.
Experience
exotic India live like a maharaja in the rich ambiance of
royal Forts and palaces that are now heritage hotels; luxuriate
in the serene beauty of a coral island with its turquoise
lagoon; participate in the exuberance of a village fair
or a colorful festival; day dream on a house boat drifting
down the palm - fringed backwaters; delight in the grace
of a dancer or shop till you drop - buying exquisite silks,
carved figurines, brass and silver ware, marble inlaid with
semi-precious stones,finely crafted jewelry, miniature paintings,
carpets ....at unbelievable prices.
Enjoy the delights of the Indian monsoon anywhere
in the country - on a camel safari in the Rajasthan desert
when nature comes alive and the peacocks dance; along the
west coast where the relentless slantingrain paints the
countryside in brilliant greens or even trekking amidst
the stark grandeur of mountain valleys lying in the rain
shadow of the Himalayas.
South
India, surrounded by three oceans, is a region of overwhelming
grandeur and pristine beauty. Separated from north India
by the Vindhya mountain range, the south Indian peninsula
is doubly insulated by the Arabian Sea and Eastern Ghats
on the east and the Bay of Bengal and Western Ghats on the
west.
The dominant features of south India are the tropical climate
, lush green tropical vegetation in the coastal areas and
the architecture, culture, languages and lifestyle which
had remained essentially Dravidian at the core in spite
of repeated exposures to alien influences.
In spite of the seeming similarity, each
State has different scenery, festivals, architecture and subtle
cultural variations to offer, each State in its own right
a fascinating tourist destination. Pondicherry and Lakshadweep
are again utterly different from the four traditional States
of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The leitmotif
of southern culture is its tapestry of magnificent temple
architecture going back to the 6th Century, the unaltered
traditions of food, religion and lifestyle, handicrafts, heritage
of sandalwood, silk, rosewood and brass, and of course the
grandeur of classical dance and music.
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