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In this vast land of India, magic lingers around everywhere that you can touch it, appreciate it with your eyes and mind. A large array of tourist destinations which boast a glorious history, rich cultural heritage, diversity of religion and people, variety of flora, fauna and wildlife are waiting for your discovery. In India, you can expect the unexpected experiences that will be indelible for a lifetime. Find it yourself with us now!

Northern India
Backed by the towering Himalayan Ranges and nourished by several important rivers, Northern India is a fertile land teemed with various spectacular landscapes, offering a great opportunity to be immersed in breathtaking nature. More importantly, Northern India is where an ancient Indian culture originated over 3,000 years ago. Unsurprisingly, once you are traveling around the region, traces of it glorious history and culture can be seen everywhere.

The highlight of the region that cannot be unmentioned is the Golden Triangle, the three great cities of the northern region, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Delhi, the country's capital is fascinating for it several historical monuments inherited from ancient times. Close to Delhi is Agra, the former capital of Mughal Dynasty before they moved to Delhi. Agra is famed for its Taj Mahal, the greatest monument of love of a King for his woman, allowing you to appreciate the power of love lingering there. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is a picturesque city with its surrounding hills crowned with majestic fortresses and spectacular palaces, reflecting the grandeur of regality. Apart from the greatness of nature and royalty, Northern India is also the site for spiritual discovery. Varanasi, drained by the sacred Ganges, is the heart of Hinduism, promising the magical atmosphere.

Western India
Bordered by the Arabian Sea, Western India has enjoyed its prosperity from trade and commerce. Bombay (Mumbai), the capital of Maharashtra state, is also the capital of commerce and entertainment of India. The high-rises, the bustling and hustling streets, the riots of people crossing each other for their business give the sight of hectic life as seen in many other counterpart modern cities in the world. However, Bombay is distinct from those ones; the fact that fisherwomen in their colorful saris hurrying with their metal containers to deliver the businessman's lunch direct from home to his office offers the different sight and is some sort captivating.

The tumult of modern commercial Bombay exists alongside other intriguing pockets for further exploration, including Goa, boasted for its dazzling beaches, beautiful waterfalls, and other scenic spots as well as its vibrant festivals taking place throughout the year; Aurangabad, a historic city where medieval monuments and the famous Buddhist caves, Ajanta and Ellora tell about the exuberance of the past; and Gujarat teeming with ancient monuments and verdant national parks, home to a wide variety of wildlife. The temples of Kahjuraho are noted for its artistic excellence of erotic sculptures, one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Southern India
While the soaring Himalayas have been guarding the northern borders of India, the southern region is gently lapped by the ocean. Throughout history, the southern part has been relatively separate from the northern, and fortunately kept intact from waves of invasions. Accordingly, the region is still unspoiled for its both nature and culture. Dravidian people, the major inhabitants, still strongly hold to Hinduism and keep their traditional lifestyle. Southern India is a land of temples; a myriad of them scatter around the region with their fascinating architecture. From the backwaters of Kerala to idyllic coral islands and lavishly green hills stations in Tamil Nadu state, you can enjoy the region's magic all along your vacations.

Amidst the natural purity and untouched tradition of the region, Bangalore emerges as the world's hub of software. However, a combination of high technology and picturesque nature of the city implausibly become an irresistible charm. Kerala state offers a variety of breathtaking landscapes of backwaters, placid lake, beaches, lush hills, and historic towns. The state capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai (Madras) offers both dazzling beaches and intriguing temples. Many other impressive beaches can be also found on the heavenly islands of Andaman& Nicobar and Lakshadweep.

Eastern India
Eastern India is rich in cultural heritage, including temples, monasteries and historic sites. Different tastes can be also found, sparkling beaches on the east coast bordered the Bay of Bengal, the spell-binding scenery of the Himalayan Ranges, or the dynamic urban scenes; these are what the eastern region has to offer.

One of the major tourist destinations is Calcutta, the capital city of West Bengal state and one of the four metropolises of India. The city is the offspring of the Colonialism; Imperial edifices are the testament of the time. Bustling and boisterous streets with noisy crowds give a sight of liveliness of people and culture which has charm of its own. Darjeeling is the good point to admire the spell-binding views of the Himalayan Ranges and a food refuge for real relaxation. Beaches on the east coast are second to none. Ones among other most popular include Puri, a beach resort in Orissa state and Digha in West Bengal. Moreover, the east region is teemed with ancient temples and monasteries which, today, tell about the path of the Buddha in the time of flourishing Buddhism. Buddhist circuit which evokes the life of the Enlightened One can be done in Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, and Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh state. The other sites where fascinating temples can be witnessed are Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Konark.

 





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