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Holiday in India


India has always been a prime destination for those who are charmed by its exotic, spell-binding, ancient civilization. Its diversity of landscapes, people and culture offer everything you want during your holiday in this country. From the frozen Himalayas to the tropical lush Kerala, and from the holy Ganges to the vast desert of Thar, the country offers different facets to discover. Traveling routes and activities are so overwhelming that you cannot see everything in a single expedition, or event a whole year.

Cultural routes
Delhi, the capital city, located in the northwest of the country, is an ideal starting point for discovery of northern part of India. Delhi is a combination of different grandeur and culture between Mughal Dynasty, representative of the medieval Indian tradition and the British, the modern world's Imperialism. The most-traveled circuit in the country also starts here in Delhi, combining splendid monuments with the lush, fertile landscape which, according to many people, represent the archetypically Indian character-that is called the Golden Triangle.

The Golden Triangle circuit includes three fabulous Indian cities in the north, namely Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, each of which endows spectacular heritages from ancient times Delhi, its famous Qutub Minar, the tall victory tower, the splendid Red Fort, and the majestic Jama Masjid are the must see. Agra is a home to the memorial of immortal love Taj Mahal, the imposing Red Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, the old capital of the Mughals. Jaipur in Rajasthan is graced by its "Pink City" with its majestic City Place and Amber Fort.

Heading further east of the Golden Triangle, you are entering into the heart of India, the Madhya Pradesh. Discover varied landscapes of abundant forested, soaring hills, silvers rivers and experience the timeless spirit of ancient India through magnificent fortresses regal palaces and fascinating temples. Orchha and Khajuraho are among many other towns worth visiting for their wide array of ancient temples and majestic palaces.

Continue the eastward excursion; the sacred Ganges and the holy Hindu city of Varanasi are waiting for you to witness daily rituals of life and death that the Hindus still hold strongly alongside the current of the modern world. Our package tours are readily available to show you the intriguing aspect of ancient Indian culture around this region.

If you would like to get the epitomized India, we will take you to this enchanting region to be immersed in the glorious past, exotic culture and fascinating people. Please click to see our tour packages.

Forts and Places & Desert Adventure
Imagine riding on the back of a camel and meandering through the desert in Rajasthan, dotted with spectacularly fairy-tale palaces! This is what the state of Rajasthan has to offer. Literally means the "Land of the Kings", Rajasthan is teemed with opulent palaces dotting the vast desert and the hills crowned with the majestic fortresses, representing the exuberant past of this region. Beyond Jaipur, the state's capital and one of the three cities of the Golden Triangle, many other towns in Rajasthan, including Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Udaipur, are also the highlights. Start a desert adventure at Jodhpur, a fortress city at the edge of the Thar Desert. Then travel to Jaisalmer to see its remarkable golden fortress. The outpost of ancient trade route in Bikaner still retains its medieval atmosphere. While the route to Udaipur gives you the breathtaking views of the countryside. The grandeur of Rajasthan will be thoroughly explored with an excursion available in our package tour.

Adventure India
With a diversity of India's landscapes from the towering Himalayas, mighty rivers, waterfalls, backwaters, and lushly dense jungles, a wide array of adventurous activities are readily available to challenge you. For the mountaineers, many Himalayan peaks of India offer the exciting experience such as the Garhwal Himalayas, the Zanskar range in Kashmir, and Kulu & Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh.

For trekkers, take a toy train to the striking hill station of Darjeeling for an extraordinary trek Trekking in India may be outpaced by that of Nepal in popularity, but in terms of scenic beauty, the view of the Himalayas in Darjeeling is second to none. There are also many other pretty hill stations in the northeast such as Gangtok, the fascinating capital of Sikkim and Shillong in Meghalaya.

The great rivers of India rising among the icy heights of the Himalayas, racing along deep gorges, breaking into silvery rapids and thundering over boulder-strewn beds promise the exhilarating experience for white water rafting enthusiasts. The upper Ganges offers the thrilling Alakananda and the Bhagirathi rivers. While the Indus meandering through Ladakh and the Zanskar&Chenab in Kashmir give a different river-running experience. Other rivers like the Sutlej, Beas and Yamuna are also challenging.

Wildlife
Owing to its abundance of forests, India is rich in flora and fauna, making it a paradise of nature lovers. The immense heritage of wildlife in India comprises of 75 national parks and another whooping 425 wildlife sanctuaries, dotting across the country. Bengal tiger, Asiatic elephant, Asiatic lion, one-horned rhino, snow leopard and Siberian crane are the leading stars of Indian jungles. Corbett National Park, situated at the base of the Himalayas, is India's first national park where a number of tigers roaming around freely.
Sunderbans listed as a UNESCO world heritage site is home to the largest number of wild tigers in the world. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary is an ideal habitat for the endangered one-horned rhinos which attract visitors as well as naturalists and environmentalists form all over the world. The Great Indian Bustard and blackbuck of the Kerala Sanctuary also fascinate a lot of tourists. The Madhav National Park, originally called the Shivpuri National Park is another rich habitat for the wildlife.

Most of the wildlife sanctuaries in India have facilities for wildlife watching and bird watching on jeeps, special buses, elephants, cycles, and using other vehicles.

Beaches
Dreaming about relaxing in the bright sun and on the dazzling beach? You can also find this kind of exceptional vacation in India. Guarded by the Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east, and the Indian Ocean in the south, India offer many excellent beaches for the sun-seekers. Goa is one of the most famous beach resorts in the western India for its golden beaches, fringed by palm trees and glittering blue sea; the most outstanding ones are Calangute, Mirama, Arambol, and Colva Beaches. Kerala's Kovalam Beach is also the international well-known beach; its backwaters lined with the green and lush coconut grove should not be missed as well. Moving to the east coastline bordered by the Bengal Bay, there are many splendid beaches lining the coast from such as Digha in West Bengal and Puri in Orissa. Tamil Nadu State in the southernmost equally endows the reputation for its striking beaches such as ones of Chennai and Cochin. Be released and relaxed on impressive beaches amidst the beautiful nature and balmy air with us; various tour packages for beaches holiday in India are available for you now.

 





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