India Travel

With more than 800 dialects and fifteen languages, several religions including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism, various genres of art, architecture, literature, music and dance, and lifestyles of extensive urban and pastoral tribes, India is characterized by a multiplicity of culture. For the traveler, this cultural festival is the main draw.

If you are after the adrenaline-pumping adventure, historical or sightings pristine beaches, climb a mountain peak or nightlong clubs, India is a first line of a tourist destination. Geographically speaking, there are few countries where you can go to the rainforest mountains in less than 100 miles, the landscape ranges from the southern plains along the river resorts, beaches and deserts and high snow-capped peaks. Bounded on the north by the Himalayas, the peninsula is close to Cape Comorin, the southernmost point. In the west, is kissed by the Arabian Sea, while the east is the Bay of Bengal.

Attractions include the country's cultural heritage and medieval society, their palaces and temples, their religious practices and festivals. The richness of Indian culture, highlighted by a religious tinge, has fascinated generations of travelers who are deeply moved by Quwallies (songs in praise of the Prophet) in Ajmer-e-Sharief, recitation of Gurbani (verses from the Granth Sahib) in Banglasahib Gurudwara; melodious synchronization of the bells of the temple in the holy city of Pushkar, and Sunday mass in Goa. The recognition and acceptance of diversity has made Indians tolerant of all religions. Coexisting, because respect for their right to be different.

Despite the attractions, the Indians jamboree love, and every little opportunity to harvest the crops of spring or welcoming and farewell to winter bidding, lends itself to festive celebrations splashed with vibrant colors, traditional dances and songs. People of different religious festivals such as Holi (Festival of Color) and Diwali (Festival of Lights) with aplomb. The splendor and the joviality of the ID and Guru Purab celebrations also include people of all.