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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 Abbey James

Delhi, the capital city of India represents the kaleidoscopic framework of India. The city is a fabulous blend of the old and the new which attracts travelers from all corners of the world. There are several places of interest to see and visit in New Delhi. Mosques, temples, monuments, mansions are found in abundance in Delhi. It reminds one of the bygone eras of the Mughal empire, colonization etc. At the same time it is also a major centre of trade and commercialization in India. Thus New Delhi is a place which is known for its contrasts and is important for tourism as well as business.

It is a colorful and vibrant city with several attractions such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, etc. Shopping opportunities are also available in multitude in this city ranging from the newly emerging malls to the colorful streets of Chandni Chowk. New Delhi also has a good range of restaurants which serve delectable cuisines including the Mughlai dishes. The travelers can also avail good accommodation in New Delhi. The city has hotels suited for all kinds of travelers.
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By Swati A

India is a beautiful country and every year millions of tourists visit this country. Here are some essential travel and safety tips which should be considered by anyone travelling to India.

1. Medications: Always consult your doctor regarding immunizations that should be taken like Hepatitis A and Polio. Additional vaccinations that your doctor may recommend are Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Rabies and Hepatitis B. Also carry medications for malaria, diarrhea, anti-allergy, Typhoid etc. Keep a copy of those prescriptions with you in case the local authorities like the Customs question you. Things like keeping an extra pair of glasses can be helpful. Carrying general medications for headache, nausea, sunscreen, few band-aids and mosquito repellent is also suggested. Although you get everything in India but its just better to have them beforehand.

2. Tourist Visa: Citizens of most countries including United States require a tourist visa on their passport. You should consult an Indian Embassy close to your location. Following Indian embassy sites are helpful: www.indianembassy.org, www.indiacgny.org, www.cgihouston.org, www.cgisf.org, chicago.indianconsulate.com .
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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.

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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MANOJ MISHRA

Mumbai or Bombay whichever way you like to call it is a city of stardust and millions of dreams as they say. The financial capital of India, Mumbai has carved a specific place for itself on the map of the world. A conglomerate of seven islands, this city got its present name – Mumbai in 1996, earlier it was known as Bombay, the name given to it by the British. The never say die spirit and never ending energy of Mumbai has earned it an epithet of the ‘City which Never Sleeps’.

A gateway to India for the ships from the west, Mumbai truly present the people with the real picture of India. A cocktail of people from all over the country make it a mini India. Mumbai can also be reached through air, rail and road. If you are traveling by air, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the city’s connecting point with the world. This Mumbai Airport provides air network to the city of Mumbai with international as well as national destinations.
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by MINHAJ ALAM

Introduction

Rajasthan Tour is famous among the travelers of the world as the land of heroism, the India destination where travelers hear incredible stories of romance and courage – bewitching enough to appear a fairy tale but real enough to have been a component of the region’s story. Rajasthan Today does not require a Rajputana warrior to charge on his warhorse into a battlefield for his kingdom, and women of                           Zé Eduardo                           Rajasthan are no longer unseeable under the “purdah system”, but an aura of the foregone era lingers. Whether it is inviolable forts, the magnificent palaces, the centuries-old shops and markets, or the silent sand dune of the Thar Desert, every nook and corner of the area has its own story to tell.
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