India About IndiaIndia is the ultimate cultural and historical experience with the opportunity to encounter the overwhelming sights, smells and sounds of a totally different culture. Much of the region is still relatively undiscovered making India an exciting and fascinating country to visit. India holds virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and its sheer size promises something for everyone. Thousands of sun-deprived tourists visit India because it incredibly has the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world. Placid backwaters and lagoons, bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries with fish, crashing surf, powdery golden sand or palm fringed shores - incredible India has them all. In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian.
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Agra the Old Mughal Capital is home to the Taj Mahal and the marble palaces of Agra Fort. Nearby places of interest include the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri; bird sanctuary at Bharatpur; and the fort at Gwalior, which can be visited on a day trip from Delhi. Something not to be missed during a visit to Agra is the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most famous buildings built in the 16th century. Sunrise and sunset capture the chaing colours of the monument best, the former also avoids crowds for a more magical experience.
Delhi is a region steeped in history and legend and is divided into Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi is a labyrinth of winding alleyways, home to the Red Fort, Jamma Masjid Mosque and Channi Chowk, famous for its colouful bazzar. The sweeping broad avenue of Rajpath is the focus of British built New Delhi, home to government buildings and India Gate. Delhi has layers of history, from the Mughal emperors through the Raj and into the post-Independence era. Travellers can sample a mind-boggling variety of delicious foods, from street stalls as well as restaurants.
Jaipur is the capital of the desert state of Rajasthan and known as the 'Pink City'. Sights include the City Palace, the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal) and Amber Palace. Often a visit to Jaipur is combined with a stay or visit to the nearby Samode Palace, one hour away. Jaipur also offers the experience of getting close to wild Bengal tigers in Ranthambhore National Park; a beautiful game reserve, home to tiger, sambur, panther, marsh crocodile, sloth, bear and leopard.
Kerala is known as 'Gods own country' and is famous for its fascinating tropical backwaters that can be enjoyed by canoe or an atmospheric house boat. Kerala has well-deveoped beach life at Kovalam and the less-frenetic Varkala, as well as the resorts of Lake Kumarakom, whose hotels offer ayurvedic spas. The lake is also the starting point for houseboat cruises of the lazy backwaters, a popular side trip lasting for anything from half a day to half a week. Equipped with comfortable staterooms and modern bathrooms, the boats carry galley chefs who prepare excellent food, and by closely skirting the banks, offer a unique glimps into Kerala village life. Inland, Kerala continues to compete for the relaxation market at the hill station of Munnar and the spice plantations around Periyar in the Cardamom Hills.
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