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NorthIndiaTravelServices.com is the one step online resource to tour and travel services in North India; was created two years before, for provide best travel services and customer satisfaction. We believes in best tour and travel services and good relationship with tourist
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If you plan travel and tours to India must visit the sightseeing places in North India. Adventure tours and pilgrimage tours in the Uttranachal/Uttrakhand, Camel Safari Desert Tours in Rajasthan and Golden Triangle tours combine the places Delhi – Jaipur – Agra tours. Agra is famous due to the incredible and wonderful Taj Mahal
, Wildlife and Sanctuary. North India is famous for its natural beauty and during the vacation tours and holiday trip you can enjoy the hill station tours in shimla, mussoorie and cultural and wildlife tours, sanctuary, in Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir –the only heaven in India.
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Ajith Kumar Guptha

Are you in search of a vacation spot where you can find a lot of tourist places? Well, if you are, perhaps it’s time you visit India. Tourists from different countries flood India and the main reason is because it offers fascinating and attractive tourist places that is so rich in history, culture, heritage, peoples, and sightseeing. You will surely need some travel destination tips when you visit India in order to have the best vacation ever.
  
  
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Some of the most popular travel destinations in India are here in this article. Make use of these travel destination tips to get the most out of your India travel.
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By Manoj Gursahani

Indian cuisine is famous the world over with its distinguishing sophisticated use of spices and herbs. Indian cuisine is strongly influenced by widespread and longstanding vegetarianism within sections of India’s majority Hindu and Jain communities. Very integral to the Indian culture is the Indian cuisine and love of food amongst its vast population, cuisines differ according to community, region, and state. Indian cuisine is delightfully

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unique with a great variety of foods, spices, and cooking techniques, each with its distinct taste. Each religion, region, and caste has left its own influence on Indian food.

Vedic Hindus since the Vedic times gave a number of vegetarian recipes to the Indian cuisine. Later, Christians, British, Buddhists, Portuguese, Muslims from Turkey, Arabia, and Persia, and others had their influence as well when they arrived in India. Vegetarianism came to prominence during the rule of Ashoka, one of the greatest of Indian rulers who was a promoter of Buddhism; currently, 31% of Indians are vegetarians. In India, food, culture, religion, and regional festivals are all closely related. Indian meat and fish cuisine is mostly influenced by the Muslim population
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India had become the centre of religious and spiritual tourism where four major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium and shaped the region’s variegated culture of India. Kerala Tour That is the reason why India is called the homeland of rishis, munis, saints and faqirs.The territory of India represents a geographical amalgamation Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis                  of various features with its mountain ranges, valleys, desert regions, tropical rain forests, fertile plains, dry plateaus, coastal areas etc. India Travel is one of the popular tourist destinations in the world bounded by the Himalayan ranges in the north, and surrounded on three sides by water – the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean – with a long history and diverse culture. In 2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent US$ 15.4 billion – the ninth highest in the world! India is also ranked among the top 3 adventure tourism destinations!India offers big regional variations in its climate from cool mountain pastures beside the glaciers, through windy plateau, to warm river valleys and burning deserts. Holidays in India has four major seasons to celebrate – Winter (January–February), Summer (March–May), Monsoon (June–September), and Post-Monsoon (October–December)India boasts a wide variety of flora and fauna which are diversified in nature and which depend upon the geography of the region. There are around 500 varieties of mammals, 2000 species of birds and 30,000 types of insects and a wide variety of fish, amphibians and reptiles are found in the country. Indian flora varies from the Western Himalayan and Assamese, from the species of the Indus Plain to those of the Gangetic plain, from the Deccan and Malabari to the vegetation of the Andamans. The floral wealth ranges from the Alpine to the temperate thorn, from the coniferous to the evergreen, from scrubs to deciduous forests, from thick tropical jungles to cool temperate woods.India, a place of infinite variety, is fascinating with its ancient and complex culture, dazzling contrasts and breathtaking physical beauty. Among the most remarkable features of India is the arts and culture in particular. The Indian culture has persisted through the ages precisely for the reasons of antiquity, unity, continuity and the universality of its nature. Thus, within the ambience of Indian culture one can identify ‘Indian Music’, ‘Indian Dance’, ‘Indian Cinema’, ‘Indian Literature’, Indian Cuisine’ ‘Indian Fairs and Festivals’ and so on.This is the only country in the world where you will find mountain summits, sun kissed beaches, gurgling rivers, river rafting, para-gliding, mountain biking, trekking, mountaineering, monuments dating back to ancient past, fascinating backwaters, a variety of flora and fauna and countless fairs and festivals are sure to make your visit a memorable one. Travel from Amritsar in North India to Varkala in the South, from Bikaner in the West to Kolkata in the East, you will never cease to wonder at the unique and fascinating sights of tourist states of India. India Travel invites you to visit the captivating tourist cities of India. India Tour and Travel welcomes you to explore countless monuments in India that will take you to her ancient past. Some of the major world heritage sites are: Sanchi Stupa, Konark Sun Temple, Khajuraho Temples, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Kaziranga National Park, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, Churches of Goa Tour, Fatehpur Sikri, Darjeeling Himalaya,
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by michaeljohn

Welcome to Kerala, India. Situated at the southern tip of the country it is one of the most popular tourism destinations of the India. It is popularly phrased as the God’s Own Country. And yes it is real God’s Country. Palm coconut trees, breathtaking beaches, scenic backwaters, lush green forests, lovely lakes, enchanting streams, gushing waterfalls, running rivers, lush green paddy fields, gushing waterfalls, rich flora & fauna, exotic wildlife, traditional Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis                   villages, architecturally beautiful temples, historical monuments, tea & coffee gardens, rubber plantations, spice gardens, etc team up together and make Kerala a globally famous tourism destinations of India. Nature has blessed Kerala uniquely with a copious sprinkling of all things beautiful.

There are wide ranges of tourism options available in this beautiful Indian state. Some of popular tourism options in the state are beach tourism, cultural tourism, backwater tourism, eco tourism or green tourism, and hill station tourism. No tourists would to forgo these mesmerizing tourism options on their Kerala Tour Package in India. All these are tourism options are avail to grab your heart. Beach tourism and backwater tourism are what for Kerala known. How can one think a complete Kerala tourism without exploring nature blessed beaches and backwaters of the state? Beaches and backwaters of the state are dotted with several attractions which enchant tourists and of course copious nature beauty provide delightful ambiance for Kerala holiday.
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Tour to India is one of the famous tour options all the world. Travel holiday makers are making beeline at Indian consulates at Different type of countries for tourist visa and passport to India to have glimpse at its splendid artless scenery and marvelous landmarks. 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. To have hassle free tour to India, there are number of tour operators in India offering their valuable services.

Medical Tourism in India

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India’s healthcare industry is already growing at 30 per cent annually. The area has shown such growth potential that Indian finance minister Jaswant Singh, called recently for India to become a “global health destination.” His enthusiasm for making medical tourism in India a major foreign exchange revenue earner has broad based support among local government and industry. The ministry of tourism has shown interest, but so to have the various state tourism boards and the private sector consisting of travel agents, tour operators and hotel companies. All are looking at healthcare and medical tourism in India as an area with tremendous growth potential.
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By Michael Braganza

India is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. Travel to India is one of the most popular travels and tour options in all over the world because it offers endless tourism options within vast landscapes of the country. Backpackers, vacationers, etc from all over the world embark on India tours to a have glimpse India tourism. The country has something for every tourist. One can admire the charm of several magnificent monument, breathtakingly beaches, rich flora and fauna, rich cultural heritages, snow capped mountain peaks, sizzling sand dunes of vast Thar Desert, colorful fairs & festivals, etc during tours to India.

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The country of India has a lot of tourism options and never disappoint to its visitors. Whether you are a historian, a nature lover, a beach vacationer, a culture lover, a honeymooner, or adventurer, the country has everything to offer you and fulfill your desire. Kerala, Rajasthan, Goa, Kashmir, etc are some of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. The magnificent forts & palaces & rich culture & tradition of the Rajasthan deserve the attentions of tourists from all over the world. The breathtakingly beautiful beaches of Kerala & Goa also vacationers from all around the world. In fact, every region & state of the country has its own importance and a several attractions of tourist interest. Surely your India travel will be a unique and pleasant travel experience which will last for your lifetime.
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By Michael Braganza

From the smallest ignored monument to the majestic Taj Mahal; the mighty snow covered Himalayas to dense forests; exciting wildlife to lazy idyllic walks; adventure sports to soft lilting music; eternal rivers to majestic sea; blazing deserts to golden beaches; lovely lakes to eye-catching waterfalls; shimmering sands to rippling waves, colourful fairs & festivals to warm & friendly hospitality of the people…….There is a special magic to India. A new discovery every time……a new magic again.

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The country of India is very old and complex. It is one of the oldest and greatest civilizations in the world covering an span of approximately 5000 years. It is a land where the history rewinds itself and brings ahead an image that surprises you with the timeless magic of historic fervor.
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Kerala Tours have for you just what you are looking for- a perfect and memorable trip to Kerala. There are many hotels in Kerala ranging from the backwater resorts to forest lodges to spa/boutique hotels and so on.

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There are many top-notch hotels in Kerala like the Taj Residency Hotel, White Fort Hotel, The Le Meridien Hotel and so on. Hotels in Kerala have all the facilities and amenities that ensure a comfortable stay in the heaven-like backwaters of Kerala. Iron and Ironing Board, Laundry Service, Minibar, Refrigerator, Remote-Controlled Cable Television, Safety Deposit Box/ In-Room Safe Satellite Television, Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler System, Stereo/Hi-Fi/CD Player, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Turndown Service, Umbrellas, Voicemail, Voltage 110/120 Wake Up Call, etc.
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By: newagephilosopher

We have said that Vishu 8 or the Suns entry into the eighth degree of sidereal Aries, is the time for the farmers to sow.

Vishu or the solar ingress into Aries, is celebrated all over Kerala. This is the dawn of a good era, as it marks the end of the hot seasons of Kumbha ( Aquarius ) and Meena ( Pisces ). Temperature touching 43 degrees is disconcerting. Vishu is the heralder of the two monsoons, the South West and the North East.

The Vedic Calender is astro-meteorological and the farmers know when to sow and when to reap. So the best time to sow is in Medam or Mesha or Aries. Anything planted after this date will fructify, as the Edava Pathi or the South West Moon takes over in June and the Thula Varsham or the North East Monsoon takes over in Oct-Nov.

In traditional farming, plants and trees need watering on alternative days. Now both monsoons ensure that plants and trees will be watered by Nature !. Hence the green landscape engineering done by Nature makes Kerala beauteous !
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