India Travel

India is a collage of different cultures and a unique heritage. And this cultural diversity of the country is what attracts one and all towards this land of the Aryans. The beauty of India lies in its people and their ways over the ages. Where the cultural backdrop has always graced Indians with its presence, there is a modern outlook that too is taking root in the mindsets of the people. And this alchemy of modern outlook and adherence to culture is displayed and brought out very beautifully in the hotels of the country that have a very historic appeal to them along with being very comfortable with all the latest amenities one may find anywhere in the world.

Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel in Mumbai, India is primarily known for its spot-on location. Situated directly in front of the Gateway of India, the hotel attracts hoards of crowds because of its charismatic blend of the native Indian Mughal culture and tradition and the most modern amenities. He décor of the hotel is impeccable and gives a very distinct view of the highly famous sense of Indian hospitality. The service provided by this regal legendary hotel, with its breath-taking structure, is such that even very eminent personalities and important people swear by it. It is perhaps the most famous hotel of the Indian subcontinent.

The Imperial Hotel in New Delhi, India is another classic example of modern conveniences enclosed within a cocoon of culture and heritage. Spread over 8 acres, this hotel gives a vey English look to the people from the exterior. With Italian flooring, rosewood teak furniture from Burma, tables from London and a hoard of other items from various other places, the hotel truly lends a very aristocratic feel. Its ambience and structure give it a very royal appearance. The corridors and the rooms are real centres of art in the hotel with original and unoriginal, all kinds of lithographs, sculptures and paintings that are most artistically displayed. And as far as the service then nothing less than perfect can be expected from a hotel that is touted as perhaps the best in Asia. And the hotel does not fail you in your expectations.

The Trident Hilton Hotel in Agra is among the best five-star hotels in the country. At a distance of a mere kilometer from the great Taj Mahal, this hotel is famous for its typical Indian hospitality. Very ethnic and Indian in appeal, this hotel offers a very comfortable environment to its customers. Its 140 luxurious rooms are truly resplendent in their artistic appeal. In addition to all the comforts like a T.V. and an A.C., the hotel provides its customers with a mini-bar, internet , satellite channels, etc. as the latest tech facilities. Their own private restaurant is known for its sumptuous meals and the bar is very efficient in the drinks department. The hotel also has conference rooms with special audio-visual systems and also has facilities for currency exchange for its foreign clients.

India is perhaps the fastest growing economy in the world. And with the same pace is growing its adherence to technology and belief in efficiency. And all these features can be clearly seen in the hotels of India.

The republic of India is a Hindi country located in south Asia it shares its borders with countries such as Pakistan, China, Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Maldives. India is located at the coast of south Asia surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal its coast line covers 7,517 kilometers. India is a big country in many terms for example it is the most populous democracy in the world, in terms of human population it is the is the second most populous country in the world after china with over a billion people, and in terms of geographical area it is the seventh largest country in the world. India is a very diverse country and is a melting pot of cultures, religions, languages, geography, ethnicity, and climate.

India has a rich historical and cultural history, and was once the home of great empires and the famous the Indus Valley civilization, India was once a major trade route, this was mainly due to the fact the Indian Subcontinent has a great cultural and commercial wealth. India is the birth place of four major world religions which are Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism, and Jainism; however these are not the only religions you will find in India other religions which arrived in the first millennium such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism are also present and have played a big role in shaping India’s culture. India was colonized by the United Kingdom and it gained its independence in 1947 to become a parliamentary republic and is a member of the commonwealth. The country has seven union territories and twenty states, is has a rapidly growing economy which is ranged twelfth largest in the world, and has a large purchasing power the forth largest in the world. Despite having such a prosperous economy India still has many problems for example it has high levels of illiteracy, poverty, and malnutrition.

If you are traveling to India there are many places to visit, there are many modern cities in India for example the capital Delhi is the heart of India and a great place to visit, other cities of interest include Bangalore, Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Shimla, Kolkata, and Varanassi. In terms of geography India has it all it is bounded by deserts, jungles, mountains and beaches. Travelers to India would like to visit the Himalayas which are a snow capped mountain range in the north and north east of the country, the Himalayas happen to be the worlds tallest mountain range, and from the Himalayas flow the Ganga, Sindhu, Brahmaputra and Yamuna rivers. In the western part of the country you will find the Thar Desert.

For any traveler the climate is one of the most important aspects, because you wouldn’t want to visit the beach on a rainy day. In India it only rains at certain times of the year, India is famous for the monsoon that occurs every year; there are two monsoon seasons one in the northeast and one in the southwest. There are three seasons in India the winter, Monsoon, and summer season.

If you are a nature enthusiast then India is the place to visit because the country has a diverse variety of flora and fauna, this diversity in flora and fauna is mainly due to the fact India lies within the Indomalaya ecozone. India is the home of 6.2% of all reptilian, 7.6% of all mammalian, 11.7% of all fish, 4.4% of all amphibians, and 6.0% of all flowering species of plant, this diverse makes India one of the eighteen mega diverse countries in the world. India has tropical rainforests, coniferous forests, forests dominated by teak.

India has a diverse culture due to the different traditions, ideas, customs, that were absorbed by the locals from immigrants, the colonists and from invaders, one of the most obvious signs of the wide cultural diversity can be seen in their architecture, such as the Taj Mahal. The music is also very diverse as there is classical Hindustani, and Carnatic music, there is also regional folk music.

If you are traveling to India you have to stop in Mumbai to visit the Indian film industry (Bollywood) which is based there, Bollywood makes Hindi films and is one of the largest film industries in the world.

What would a visit to India be if you didn’t try out the world famous Indian cuisine, with its wide variety of styles from across the region and its use of sophisticated and traditional herbs. Rice is the staple food in India. Traveling to India would be especially interesting if you were to visit during one of the many festivals that take place throughout the year, some of the most popular include the Holi, Diwali, Onam, Durga Puja, Vijayadasami, Christmas, Vaisakhi, Buddha Jaqyanti and Bakr-Id. Independence day, Gandhi Day, and Republic Day are the three national holidays held each year

Although field hockey is the national sport in India, cricket is the most popular sport in the country in fact India is a country obsessed with cricket, and a drive around the streets of any of the cities will show you that cricket is the mainstay of most Indians, you will find young kids playing cricket on the streets with makeshift equipment. There many cricket stadiums in the country and more than six with a capacity of over 45.000 spectators.

There are many destinations that tourists can visit when they come to India, for example the Bodh Gaya, Goa, Hampi, Lake Palace, Tag Mahal, Golden Temple, Khajuraho, Ellora/Ajanta, and the Meenakshi Temple. Traveling in India is not a problem as there are many entry points around the country, if you are an international traveler there are many airports such as the Calicut, Cochin, Jaipur, Pune, and Varanasi airports just to mention a few. Once you are in the country you can travel by bus, boat, car, auto rickshaw, and motor cycle, train or air to get to you local destinations.