INDIA

About the Country

One of the most preferred tourism destinations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural and multifaceted experiences. From the oldest civilization to the largest delta, from the loftiest peaks to the tallest statue, India is where history, traditions, and technology interweave to form every travel lover’s paradise.

People

India, or Bharat, is fondly called the Land of Diversity for a reason – the country is home to several races, languages, cultures, and religions entwined together into an epitome of unmatched unity. Indians believe in the philosophy of Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is equivalent to God), which stems from their long legacy of hospitality, warmth, and open-hearted welcome. 

Tradition

India is a land of deep-rooted beliefs that relate to the country’s rich history, spanning more than 2,50,000 years. For an avid traveler seeking rich experiences to fill their bucket with, India’s plethora of beautiful artistic, literary and oral traditions offer excellent memories of a lifetime. 

Top Things to do in India

Whether geographically, historically, or culturally, every corner of India paints a distinct picture and is ready to be explored. This reflects in the myriad types of tourism options available in the country – adventure and cultural escapades, eco- and wildlife travels, superior quality medical and wellness tourism, natural voyages in the laps of nature, luxury travel in palaces and forts, romantic getaways in the dreamiest destinations, and so on. 

Feast on some mouth-watering delicacies

For land with 28 states and 8 union territories, each different from the other in terms of history, language, traditions, and lifestyle, India offers one of the most diverse cuisine varieties in the world. From the delectable roshogollas of Bengal to the fulfilling dhoklas of Gujarat, from the rogan josh of Kashmir to the delicious idiyappam of Kerala, there is no dearth of surprisingly amazing treats in India. 

Visit these Places of Religious & Cultural Value

India is home to every major religion of the world – Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, and so on. The various temple towns of India – such as the Kedarnath-Badrinath-Rishikesh-Haridwar quadrilateral in the North, the Ghats of Varanasi and magnificence of Khajuraho in the center, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Bodhgaya in the East, Ujjain, Ajmer and Shirdi in the West, or Madurai, Tirupati and Rameshwaram in the South – speak of the country’s resplendent religious history. At the same time, various fairs and festivals such as the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan, Taj Mahotsav in Uttar Pradesh, Suraj Kund Mela in Haryana, and Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain add to the never-ending list of must-have cultural experiences when in India. 

Visit these Places for Adventure and Fun

The country is home to some of the most exotic locales and tough terrains that spike up the adrenaline in adventure-hungry travelers. The lofty mountains of Ladakh, Himachal, and Sikkim are the top choices for trekking, while the rapid waters of Uttarakhand, Assam, and Arunachal call for popular adventure games such as white-water rafting. That’s not all – the exciting water sports of Goa, hot air ballooning of Lonavala, wildlife safaris of Madhya Pradesh, scuba diving in the Andaman Islands, camping in Rajasthan – the list is endless!

Visit these Places for A Romantic Getaway

The scenic beauty and luxurious experiences of places such as Udaipur, Kumarakom, and Darjeeling have been considered the best choices for a romantic getaway for many years now. Giving stiff competition are the snow-clad peaks of Gangtok, skiing experiences of Gulmarg, flower valleys of Manali, turquoise waters of Havelock, quaint hamlets of Pondicherry, and surreal greenery of Coorg. 

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South India

The land of spices, beaches, and plantations has much more to offer than you would think.

South India covers the southern part of the peninsular Deccan plateau, bounded scenically by the Bay of Bengal in the East, the Arabian Sea in the West, and the Indian Ocean in the South.

North India

The land of spices, beaches, and plantations has much more to offer than you would think.

South India covers the southern part of the peninsular Deccan plateau, bounded scenically by the Bay of Bengal in the East, the Arabian Sea in the West, and the Indian Ocean in the South.

East India

East India was the proud seat of many an empire down the pages of India’s glorious history.

The region spans the lush green Indo-Gangetic plains, the Chhotanagpur plateau,a part of the vivid Eastern Ghats and the entire Eastern Himalayan expanse.

West India

Encompassing the states of Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra,along with Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

West India is knownfor its unbelievable geographical diversity – sandy deserts, salt marshes,Rocky Mountains, rugged plateau, golden beaches, fast-flowing rivers, and more!

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