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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