India Travel Notes

Mural paintings are the valued treasures of Kerala. These fresco paintings are classified as ‘Frecco-secco’. The paintings are done on walls that are completely dry and a lime medium is used. It originated from the Dravidian art of Kalamezhuthu. This traditional painting has a history back from 9th to 12th century A.D.

White, yellow, black, red are the pure colors to be used as per ‘Shilparatna’. Ocher yellow, Ocher red, white, bluish green and pure green are the primary colors in Murals.

The dyes for its preparation are made out of vegetables, chemicals etc.

• White – from lime
• Black- carbon soot of lamps
• Red and yellow- minerals
• Blue- indigo ferra
• Deep red- lac
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Foreign visitors to Kerala sometimes face with problems like prolonged glances or staring by people, although there aren’t any instances of physical aggression. Although there are locations where you can relax in a bikini, there are places you need to avoid it and wear dressing that covers your legs and belly.

S Photographed by Anoop Negi

Kerala has moderate climate almost throughout the year. Cotton clothes are most suited for the climate here. Woollen clothes would be too hot for most of the areas. Kerala society is quite a conservative society. Look at the dressing of local men and women – most of them cover their body almost completely.
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Raj Choudhary

India is one of the most beautiful countries of the planet and also called as the country of contrasts. India has all that one can wish for. Blessed with mist clad mountain ranges, magnificent land of ancient monuments, deep blue seas, enigmatic deserts, rich colorful history golden beaches, emerald green valleys, beautiful temples, palm fringed backwaters on the one hand and unique art forms, exciting fairs and festivals, interesting pilgrim centers, exclusive heritage sites, that make India one of the most promising tourist destinations of the world.

There are some of the renowned states of India which are known for unbelievable tourism, that are Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Agra, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc. . One can admire the charm of countless monuments, fantastic spectacles, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, high mountains, colorful fairs and festivals at the amazing and magical land called India. Tourists from all across the country visit the country to have a flavor of the amazing diversified culture that exists.
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By Asma Rofik

Located on the western coastline of India, the Hotels in Goa well known for there exceptional charm and attraction throughout the world. Hotels in Goa were at one time famous for being the preferred hangouts of the hippies. Even after them, the charm of the Hotels in this mind blowing beach city leaves the tourists asking for more. Hotels are split into two districts, North Goa Hotels with the capital city of Panaji and South Hotels with destinations such as Vasco da Gama and Margao. The cities are sprinkled with colonial structures, jolly people, amazing ambience, energetic music, colorful festivals and pristine beaches. Theses attractions are equally distributed in all types of travelpackages offered.

If one wants to travel to Goa, there are umpteen destinations to see. Immaculate sun kissed beaches, clear skies, amazingly pleasant weather, rippling waves of the Arabian Sea, plethora of adventure sports, verdant greens, and excellent accommodation options, all of these together make Goa truly a traveler’s paradise.
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By Thomas Steve Johnson

Delhi, the capital of India is the political centre and a tourist delight. Being one of the oldest cities in India, Delhi has a rich culture and history that a tourist unravels while on a quest to discover the city’s heritage.

The most momentous spot here is the India Gate build to commemorate Indian soldiers in wars. This poised structure built from sandstone is a great place to have delicious sidewalk food and take postcard pictures. While the India Gate is representative of New Delhi that is modern and fast growing, the Red Fort-a magnificent palace in the world is representative of Old Delhi. This rich red stone structure has played a crucial role in the Indian history right from the Mughal rule to today where the Prime Minister of India addresses the country every year on the 15th of August.
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by TRAVELMASTI HOLIDAYS

Goa is a city of beaches and an enticing destination where the heart stirring panoramas and adventure activities conflate. From a tourism point of view, Goa is extremely significant for the nation as the tourists from across the globe love to visit Goa. To accommodate the influx of tourists, there are many Goa hotels which are nestled at convenient locations. The picturesque sandy beaches present a brilliant performance of water waves on which the surfers seems to be floating amazingly. The lush green surroundings and the environ Photo by Peter Akkermans                     full of pep bedazzle the visitors right away. The best beaches of Asia are found in Goa. Also there is plethora of beach-side huts in Goa for tourists fond of sun, sand and surfing. Several hotels of Goa are equipped with all the essential amenities and facilities to facilitate the stay of the tourists.

The Goa hotels take utmost care of the comfort and necessities of guest. The hotels in Goa can be categorized into 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, budget hotel, resort and business hotel. Usually the seaside resorts are desired by the international tourists. A hassle free stay is what the Goa beach hotels aim at providing the travelers. Some of the notable facilities are commodious foyer, spick and span rooms, Jacuzzi et al. Even the normal hotels in Goa are equipped with world class conveniences.
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