Dec
05
2011
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By Michael Braganza
If you want to get closer to heaven, why not you travel to India? Welcome to India – the land of stunning diversity, the land of vibrant cultures & traditions, the land of many paradoxes and the land that shows amazing harmony among various diversity. India is a vast county and has a several states having their own cultures and traditions. Calling as a mini India to its states will be perhaps more appropriate. Because of each state of India has its own distinct culture and tradition, languages, cuisine, dress sense, etc. Because of its harmonious diversity India has become a one of the most demanding tourist destinations in the world. Travel and Tourism in India is able to make even the gloomiest person filled with joy.
Photograph by – Zé Eduardo
Tours in India is an amazing experience and it offers a delightful opportunity to face to face the various attractions of India. From snow covered mountain peaks to lush green Kerala, from beautiful beaches to breathtaking backwaters, fantastic forts to palatial palaces, lovely lakes to eternal rivers, adventurous and beautiful hill stations to exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries, from fairs and festivals to art and culture, India is a country which offers a one stop spot for all your holiday dreams on your India Tour.
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Dec
02
2011
By Aparajita Shankar
Welcome to incredible India. To experience the real charm of the country, one needs to visit the fascinating land of India and explore its amazing landscapes & attractions. India is really incredible and awesome with unique and diverse geographical locations, beautiful landscapes, diverse cultural and traditional features.
Photograph by – Dennis G.Jarvis
The country has various spectacular travel destinations and has something for every tourist and each kind of tourist. If you want to spend fun filled beach holidays then Indian states like Goa and Kerala are the perfect destination. For wildlife adventure tour Assam, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand are the preferred ones. Ranthambhore, Kanha, Sariska, Gir, Bharatpur, etc are the most sought after wildlife safari destinations in India.
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Nov
30
2011
By Aparajita Shankar
India is the home to the oldest civilizations of the world that has witnessed architectural grandeur since past centuries. It is also known as paradise on the earth as India is bestowed with Mother Nature’s never ending love. The land is decorated with picturesque landscapes, exotic sunny beaches, snow capped mountains, dense forests and golden deserts.
Photograph by – Zé Eduardo
While on India tour, you will be filled with great surprises. Nowhere in the world you can find such diversity.
Taj Mahal, the greatest symbol of love and most famous amongst the seven wonders is located in Agra, India. India is also home to numerous ancient forts and monuments that are the landmarks of the bygone era and are architectural masterpieces depicting the royal ancient Indian history. In contrast to it, Goa is a state where you can enjoy sun and sand beach holidays, night parties, cruises and carnivals.
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Nov
28
2011
By Kanchan Singh
India is one of the famous tourist destinations in the south Asian region. One can find loads of tourist destinations to make holidays a lifetime experience and memories. From the cool shade of the mountains to the sizzling of the golden desert, from the picturesque lakes to the whispering playful natural fountain, from the copious beauty of the natural serenity to the fabled backwater destination, India offers grandeur holiday moments in place offers a great tourist [Photograph by - Dennis G.Jarvis ] destination to spend holidays and moreover this beautiful continent is paradise for the honeymoon couples. There are several fascinating destinations where one can enjoy most of the moments being in India- the mother of serene natural beauty.
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Nov
14
2011
by ROBIN MART
Indian recipes are diverse and extraordinary, according to it’s religious beliefs, different climate, culture and availability of ingredients in specific country parts. Indian food recipe provides a guide to the food of India and every Indian recipe will it’s speciality and inspire you.Different indian food have its variety, tastes and flavors. The strong flavors in Indian recipes are derived from spices,seasonings and leafy vegetables.That’s why indian recipes have become famous world wide and it is liked by non-Indians too.The perfect mixture of spices and Variety in flavors in Indian recipes and with cooking techniques, has made it a gastronomic delight and it also fulfills day to day requirement for healthy eating.
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Every state in India has its own style of preparing recipes. The Indian food is renowned for its delicious gravies,Gravies are generally dairy-based and can include chilies, saffron, and nuts,which has it’s own attraction of taste . Indian food recipe include vegetarian recipes, non-vegetarian recipes, South Indian recipes, Gujarati recipes, Punjabi recipes and many more recipes.
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Nov
04
2011
by SANJOG KR
If adventure is your cup of tea, and you are thinking about India- do not forget to spend a few days in Goa. This small state is a paradise while choosing your honeymoon packages or planning a relaxing holiday with family or friends. Goa is a gem in your India tour which offers the best of water sports. India tourism is famous for its diversities, which offers something exciting to all its guests.
If you think that Goa is only about picturesque palm-fringed beaches, [ Photograph by Peter Akkermans ] think again !! This evergreen destination is known as India’s most exciting, romantic, laid back and classic tourist destination. Whether you are searching for fun, adventure, sunshine, spirituality, relaxation or the best of sea food- Goa is the perfect magical land for you. When it comes to adventure, this small state is a paradise for all the water sports lover. The long coastline of Goa offers excellent opportunities to indulge in a number of water sports activities. A few popular activities in this category are: -Dinghy Sailing -Parasailing -Scuba Diving -Water Skiing -Water Scootering -Windsurfing -Jet Skiing -Banana Boat Riding -Swimming -Snorkeling -Deep Sea Fishing
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Oct
26
2011
By Meenu
On influx, you will be met by our envoy & moved to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready possession basis. During the night at hotel
Photograph by Claude Renault
Full day you will be visiting the attractions of the City Of Gold covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Hanging Gardens and Mahalaxmi Temple your heritage tour and at the same time cultural tour of India takes wings. Have your dinner and expend your night at hotel.
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Oct
19
2011
Sin Nana
Overview : Mumbai (Bombay), suburbs consisting of seven islands that once belonged to the fishing folk. Today it is an emerging metropolis, surrounded by the sea.
Photograph by Raghuram Ashok
Young, lively diverse cultural streams flows and cross currents Mumbai have a unique position of multinational city of India. The capital of is located in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsula, which originally consisted of seven small islands and the Konkan coast of Western India. Mumbai, also financial and commercial hub of the country ooze and have a main port on the Arab sea.
However, there is another face of Mumbai that it is most closely populated cities in the world. Mumbai is put on a place of the old regulation and took to its name of the local goddess “Mumba”, a shape of Shiva’s wife, Parvati.
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Oct
10
2011
By Archna Gupta
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir has been famous for its beauty since time immemorial and was properly described as heaven on earth . The state has some of the best tourist spots in the entire country. Tourists not only India but also the world over come to appreciate the natural beauty of the state. The tourism industry has benefited the economy status. Some of the main attractions in the state are Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Leh, Patnitop and Ladakh. The city of Jammu is popularly known as a city of temples. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and boat house while Kashmir, known for its scenic beauty and rich cuisine is quite popular among tourists. The boat house dal lake is one of the main attractions of Kashmir. Another tourist attraction is the main Mughal Gardens of Srinagar. While on a visit to Kashmir should not also miss some of the different perspectives of adventure available, like trekking, skiing and carrying by raft. Kashmir also has some of the best textbooks in the country. Srinagar is known for its traditional crafts.
Uttrakhand
Auli, 16 Km.from Joshimath and accessible by a good motorable road, is an ideal Ski resort with it’s slopes comparable to the best in the world. The resort is run by GMVN, which, apart from providing accommodation also organizes all facilities for Skiing. The season extends from January to March during which time skiing festivals and the national championships are held. The Auli slopes, descending from 3049 Mtrs to 2915 Mtrs are flanked by conifers and oaks which cut wind velocity to the minimum. Adding to the thrill of skiing is a 180 degrees view of Himalayan peaks which include Nanda Devi, Kamet, Manaparvat and Dunagiri.The conditions for skiing are perfect. A 500 Mtrs long ski-lift and an 800 Mtrs long chair-lift link the upper and lower slopes and snow beaters and snow packing machines maintain the smoothness of the slopes. Skiers can enjoy almost 20 Km of virgin slopes which provide excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and down-hill skiing events.An added attraction is a 3.9 Km long cable car which links Joshimath with the upper slopes of Auli and moves on to gorson. GMVN provides modern skiing equipment on higher.
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Aug
29
2011
By Jaynne Nichols
Many people love to experiment with different foods from different cultures and ethnicities. Some people love to go out for dinner and experiment with foods they’ve never had before. Other people like to reproduce their favorite dishes at home. Experimenting with cooking from other regions and cultures can be an exciting and fun process. Many cuisines have subtle differences from region to region. Or sometimes the ethnic cuisines are based strictly on different geographic areas.
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Some of the most popular cuisines are Mexican, Italian, French, Greek and Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines. While many people feel comfortable experimenting with Mexican, Italian, or Chinese, few people feel comfortable experimenting with Indian food. Nor do they understand the subtle differences in Indian regional cuisine. Indian cooking is as complex and diverse as India’s geography, climate, religion, and culture. The variety of dishes is extensive: from warm tandoori dishes with meat of Northern India, to the, saucy Southern mostly vegetarian dals (legume-based dishes), you’ll find incredible diversity and great taste.
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