India :

The subcontinent of India lies in south Asia, between Pakistan, China and Nepal. To the north it is bordered by the world's highest mountain chain, where foothill valleys cover the northernmost of the country's 26 states. Further south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm fringed beaches .

Side by side with the country's staggering topographical variations is its cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions as well as local tradition. Thus, the towering temples of south India, easily identifiable by their ornately sculptured surface, are associated with a great many crafts and performing arts of the region.

In the desert of Kutch, Gujarat, on the other hand, a scattering of villages pit themselves against the awesome forces of nature, resulting in Spartan lifestyles made vibrant by a profusion of jewelry and ornamental embroidery used to adorn apparel and household linen. In the extreme north is the high altitude desert of Ladakh. Local culture is visibly shaped by the faith - Buddhism -as well as by the harsh terrain. Yet another facet of Indian culture is observed in the colorful tribal lifestyles of the north eastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur with their folk culture.

In the central Indian states of Orissa and Madhya Pradesh tribal village life has resulted in a variety of artistically executed handicrafts.

India's mountains provide heli skiing, river running, mountaineering and trekking. Its beaches provide lazy sun-bathing as well as wind surfing and snorkeling, and its jungles provide shooting wildlife -with a camera.

India's history goes back to 3,200 BC when Hinduism was first founded. Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Judaism. Zoroashtrianism, Christianity and Islam all exist within the country today. As a consequence of India's size, the history of the country has seldom been the same for two adjoining territories, and its great natural wealth has lured a succession of traders and foreign influences to it, each having left their imprint in the country, however faint or localized. Thus, Chinese fishing nets in Kerala are a throwback to that country's ancient maritime trade, while in the north, terra-cotta figurines of the centuries BC bear distinctly Greek traces.

Modern India is home alike to the tribal with his anachronistic lifestyle and to the sophisticated urban jetsetter. It is a land where temple elephants exist amicably with the microchip. Its ancient monuments are the backdrop for the world's largest democracy where atomic energy is generated and industrial development has brought the country within the world's top ten nations. Today, fishermen along the country's coastline fashion simple fishing boats in a centuries old tradition while, a few miles away. motor vehicles glide off conveyor belts in state-of-the-art factories.

Visit Northern India for Kashmir an emerald valley, cradled in the Himalayas, under crystalline blue skies, and against the backdrop of snow capped mountains.

Spend delightful holidays on the lakes with the shikaras and houseboats, trek the highest mountain peaks in Ladakh or visit the shrines in Jammu; Delhi for the famous Taj Mahal (Agra) or Himachal Pradesh for picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra , Lahaul and Spiti the stunning lunar and scape-like beauty; Punjab for the Golden Temple; The Indian Colorful state Rajasthan for Camel ride in deserts.

Eastern India for Tea and Coffee gardens in Assam, Buddhism Trails in Bihar, Soul of India The Orissa, or the City of Joy the Kolkata (Calcutta) in West Bengal

Western India for the Golden Gujarat, Exotic Beaches in Goa, Rare Sculptures in Khajuraho of Madhya Pradesh, or the Beauty of Ajanta & Ellora Caves in Aurangabad of Maharashtra.

South India for Historical Monuments in Andhra Pradesh, Carnatic Music & Dance of Karnataka, Gold's Own Country the Kerala for its Mangrove Beaches, Green, red and the blue of the ocean with numerous coconut trees, the Houseboats in Backwaters , Tourist's Paradise the state of Tamil Nadu to revel on the Marina beach or go cruising in the theme parks or let your mind rest in peace in the midst of magnificent-temples. You may walk through the living traditions and relive the timeless past.

Overall the Holidaying in India will appeal all your senses and you'll carry home happy memories that may last for the lifetime. Come to this land for a total traveling experience.

India with its rich and varied Culture is known for its diverse landscapes and Climates. This variety between the Mountains, Plateaus and Plains and the climates of these regions ensure that the visitors can never complain of lack of choices. Indian Journey back into times immemorial , Various empires and Dynasties have ruled India. The Monuments created by them shower the magnificence and Glory of Art and architecture of those bygone Eras. The Monuments offer the first hand experience of those kings behind each monument is an underlying but definite sources of Mystery, Intrigue and Romance.