Mother nature has bestowed upon India a whole myriad of different landscapes - snowcapped mountains, arid deserts, lush green forests, wavy seas, and sandy beaches.
Planning a vacation to India? then we suggest you to go through this brief introduction of India that will give you an idea of India and assist you to plan your India holiday better.
India is truly a diverse nation with 3.28 million Sq. km of land housing over 1.25 billion people with 18 Official national languages, 325 scripted languages, 1625 dialects, multiple religions and an innumerable amount of idiosyncratic cultures.
Home to a 5000 years old civilization, over 3650 national monuments (of which 32 are World Heritage Sites), 60% of the world’s wild tiger population, 50% of the total Asian Elephant population, 80% of the One-horned Rhinoceros, and the entire remaining population of the Asiatic Lion, and over 1400 species of birds, India is a vast destination, a continent by itself. Therefore, with such variety, India has not just something but a lot to offer to all of its visitors.
North India is the largest region and probably the most popular amongst the visitors too. It has surfeit to offer to its visitors in terms of cultural, demographical as well as historical points. Having the great Himalayas and the mountain desert of Tibetan plateau as its crown in the extreme north, it has picturesque locales in Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir (often referred to as “Paradise on Earth”), Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh which will never fail to enthrall you. The northwestern territory of North India is dominated by the arid Thar Desert dotted with numerous imposing forts and palaces of Rajasthan called the land of Maharajas where you will indulge in their distinct culture, colourful people, and tales of valor. North India is also home to the most beautiful tribute of love - the Taj Mahal, an architectural marvel, one of the oldest pilgrimage centers “Varanasi”, and erstwhile Awadh. New Delhi, the capital of India, where history embraces modernity without losing its shine, is one of the landmarks of North India along with the holiest pilgrimage of Varanasi on the bank of River Ganga which is the lifeline of India. North India also harbors the places that are very important in the life of Lord Buddha and Bhagwan Mahabir. Not to be forgotten North India is also home to Golden Temple the holiest pilgrimage for Sikhs and life of Sikh Gurus. North India, bathed in its rich culture and historic opulence, is surely an experience of a lifetime.
Surrounded by vast seas on three sides, South India offers a different historical, culture heritage than that of north India. The towering temples of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, commanding forts and palaces of Andra Pradesh, the pristine beauty of the serene backwaters and alluring beaches of Kerala. An overnight cruise on a houseboat on the back waters of Kerala is a unique experience which its visitors cherish for a long time and of course Kerala is also home to globally renowned “Ayurveda” an ancient system of Indian healing.
With the Arabian Sea in the west and the Gangetic plains on the other, Western India is one of the most diverse regions of India. From prehistoric sites of Indus Valley civilization a 5000 years old relic at Lothal to most modern city of Mumbai which is home to famous Bollywood western India has rustic destinations like Bani village in Rann of Kutch alongside to the most colorful Goa, mother of all the beach destinations. Beautiful Jain temples of Gujarat, elaborate cave temples of Maharasthtra are all wonders of craftsmanship in their distinctive way. Though less explored, Western India has always surpassed the expectations of its visitors.
Snowcapped mountains of Eastern Himalayas, tallest mountains in the world, lush green montane forests or rain forests, picturesque landscapes, carpets of tea gardens of Darjeeling and Assam, enticing Tibetan monasteries of Sikkim and Arunachal, colonial heritage of Kolkata and imposing temples of Orissa, all put together, makes the ethereal Eastern region.
A glimpse into preserved tribal cultures of Arunachal, Nagaland and other states of seven sisters which include entering into the life of erstwhile headhunters, exploring the wettest place on earth or walking on the living root bridges an engineering genius are some of the highlights what one sees in eastern and northeastern India. Eastern India offers its visitors a very exotic and different prospect of India.
Cruises on the estuarine forest of Sundarbans or mighty Bramhaputra and beaches on the eastern coast are other attractions here.
Known as the heart of India, Central India has some of the most amazing destinations, temples of Khajuraho (World Heritage Site), pre-historic caves of Bhimbetka, Buddhist sites, sacred Hindu pilgrimage of Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and impressive sites on Deccan Plateau like Mandu, tribes of Chattishgarh and much more. Central India is also considered the Tiger land in India.
India, the land of Maharajas has always allured those who fancied luxury. Staying in these dreamlike palaces (now turned into luxury hotels) or The Oberoi Vilases, the modern day dream, or cruising on private vessals on the backwaters of Kerala, the opulent experience is sure to make you feel royal. A weeklong journey on the Land of Maharajas on royal salons of Palace on Wheels takes you back to the era when Maharajas travelled from one place to the other. Flying from one destination to the other on private jets and exploring places on the best of sedans your experience is nothing short than that of the royalties.
India offers almost anything for those having more specific requirements. One can spend years studying the architecture of India or even if you are to further break them in studying forts, temples, churches, just palaces or astronomical, it might still take you the same time. For those whose interest is textile, they can wander across India observing weavers creating magic on their looms. As Mark Twain has observed - "Whatever sphere of the human mind you may select for your special study, whether it be language or religion or mythology or philosophy, whether it be law or customs, primitive art, or science, or business, you have to go to India, because, some of the most valuable and instructive material of the history of mankind are treasured up in India and India only".
Basically, if there is anything that is your passion and you enjoy studying them in-depth – you can find it here!
India’s natural heritage can be matched by very few places on earth. It has been a land where man and animal coexisted in perfect harmony since the days mythology goes. In fact India’s wilderness story goes much beyond Tiger (though it has always been focal point of wildlife activities in India). Almost 8% of the total mammals found in the world are seen in India which includes rarities like Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Clouded Leopard etc.,
Wildlife experience in India is very different from that of Africa – unlike the animals forage in open savannas in Africa, in India one has to track them through the dense forests which makes game viewing more involving and certainly enriching. As you get involved in the process of tracking, Indian wildlife keeps your enthusiasm constantly going. Be it stalking tigers in the jungles of Central India or peeping through the Elephant grass in the savannas in Kaziranga for Rhinos or gailing on the elephant back on the forest of Corbett or trekking on the ridges of Singalila looking for the elusive Red Panda you are an active participant, not just a bystander.
You just can’t say no to India if you are a bird lover – it undoubtedly is a birder’s paradise. Over 1400 species of birds have been recorded in India, which is about 14% of total world’s bird population of which 141 are endemic to the region. Varied climatic conditions and diversity in habitats has attributed to supporting 20 of 27 orders and 77 of 155 families of avifauna. The rediscovery of bird species like Jerdon’s Courser, White Winged Wood Duck, Bugun Liocichla which were thought to be extinct is a clear indication that many more new chapters are to be added in Indian ornithology in days to come.
India has as much to offer to those who are adventurers at heart. Trekking in some of the most exotic destinations of Himalayas like Darjeeling and Sikkim region, Garwal Himalayas, Ladakh, Himachal is one such activity it offers. If you are interested in motorcycle then riding in the trans Himalayas or deserts of Rajasthan or fording across on 4 x 4 jeep will definitely give you an adrenaline rush that you seek.
We organize trekking in Darjeeling and Sikkim in eastern Himalayas and in Garhwal region in western Himalayas and motorcycle safari in trans-himalayan region and Rajasthan. We have our own equipment and an in-house team to run our adventure activities.
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