India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamor and diversity -
but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and
thrive on sensual overload, then it is one of the most intricate
and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth and you'll quickly
develop an abiding passion for it.
Nothing in the country
is ever quite predictable; the only thing to expect is the
unexpected, which comes in many forms and will always want
to sit next to you.
India
is a litmus
test for many travelers - some are only too happy to leave,
while others stay for a lifetime.
India
, the country, where culture echoes,
traditions speak and diversity delights is a land of magnificent
monuments and where Taj Mahal, is only one of the historical
wonders.
India
's first major civilization flourished for
a thousand years from around 2500 BC along the
Indus
River
valley. Its great cities were Mohenjodaro
and Harappa (in what is now
Pakistan
), which were ruled by priests
and held the rudiments of Hinduism.
Aryan invaders swept
south from Central Asia between 1500 and 200 BC and controlled
northern
India
,
pushing the original Dravidian inhabitants south.
Agra
Tourism
Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the
world, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most
travelers coming into India.
It has some of the most admired
attractions including the stunning Taj Mahal, the Red Fort
and Itmad-Ud-Daula's tomb.
The city is a virtual gateway
to a world of discovery… a freeze-frame from a resplendent
era that's long since gone by.
Delhi Tourism
The earliest known capital city of Indraprastha was founded
by the Pandavas in c1450BC.
Maya, the Danava architect built
a splendid palace and court for them. Recent finds support
the view that it was located in the Purana Qila area.
Mumbai Tourism
Mumbai is located on India's central-western
coast along the Arabian Sea. The city developed for 150
years in isolation from its hinterland and still seems to
belong in a different world to the huge, predominantly Hindu
state of Maharashtra, which encompasses a 500km (310mi)
coastal strip, a portion of the Western Ghats and a significant
part of the Deccan plateau.
Goa Tourism
Goa is lively and modern, with many western style entertainments.
there is a choice of luxurious hotels with plenty of night
life, or simplicity and tranquility in one of the inexpensive,
clean and comfortable rooms with their own charm, right
on the beach. The Portuguese influenced food is mouthwatering.
Kerala Tourism
The state of Kerala is situated on
the western coast in the far south of India. It is a tropical
state - green and lush. It has a 550 km coast line on the
Arabian Sea. Its eastern border is formed by the majestic
Western Ghats mountain range.
Kerala's geography combined
with its strong culture means that it is a wonderful introduction
to India for the first time visitor and offers complete
diversity to people who have already visited the north.
