India pulsates with a spectacular mix
of people, traditions and landscapes. Journey through this mind-stirring
country will blaze your memory long after you've left its shores. 'India's
remarkable diversity is reflected in its landscapes, cuisine and customs. And
spirituality, the country's beating heart, pulsates from the snowy peaks of
Ladakh to the shores of tropical Kerala.
From the soaring snow-dusted peaks of
the northern mountains to the sultry sun-washed beaches of the southern coast,
India's dramatic terrain is breathtaking. Along with abundant natural beauties,
exquisitely carved temples rise majestically out of pancake-flat deserts and
crumbling old fortresses peer over plunging ravines. Paddle in the shimmering
waters of one of many beautiful beaches, take blood-pumping treks high in the
Himalaya, or simply inhale pine-scented air on meditative forest walks.
Since India is home to various kinds of
exotic wildlife such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, peacocks, and so on, there are
a number of wildlife conservation centers where you can enjoy safari tours to
various national parks like Periyar Forest of Kerala, Bannerghatta National
Park in Bangalore, Ranthambore of Rajasthan etc.
Spirituality is the common
characteristic painted across the vast and varied canvas that is contemporary
India. The multitude of sacred sites and rituals are testament to the country's
long, colorful, and sometimes tumultuous, religious history. And then there
are the festivals! India hosts some of the world's most dazzling devotional
celebrations – from formidable city parades celebrating auspicious events on
the religious calendar to simple harvest fairs that pay homage to a locally
worshiped deity.
Chaotic, bamboozling,
intoxicating, crazy, exasperating, squalid, daunting, overwhelming. India
is all these things, and more. Brace yourself – you’re about to take one of the wildest
culinary trips of your travelling life. Here you'll fry, simmer, sizzle, knead,
roast and flip across a deliciously diverse repertoire of dishes. It reflects a perfect blend of various cultures and ages. Just like
Indian culture, food in India has also been influenced by various
civilizations, which have contributed their share in its overall development
and the present form.
Foods of India are better known for its spiciness. Throughout India, be it North India or South India, spices are used
generously in food. But one must not forget that every single spice used
in Indian dishes carries some or the other nutritional as well as medicinal
properties.
Due to its diverse
geography and a myriad of cultures, coupled with the popularity of adventure
sports adventure tourism in India has become quite popular. Backpacking, or
light travel, is a popular way to explore India. Many of those who have
previously visit will describe the visit as not having been a holiday but an
adventure.
Travelling in India can be challenging,
particularly for the first-time visitor: the poverty is confronting, Indian
bureaucracy can be exasperating and the crush of humanity may turn the simplest
task into a frazzling epic. Whether you visit the royal Rajasthan, or the
capital city of India boasting of some great historical monuments, visit the
symbol of eternal love Taj Mahal in Agra. Along with this, India also has to
offer you excellent luxury holidays in luxury trains such as Maharajas Express
and Palace on Wheels or on a luxury cruise in Goa. Love it or loathe it – and
most travelers see-saw between the two – to embrace India's unpredictability
is to embrace her soul.
