India dominates the South Asian subcontinent. With a history that goes back to 3,200 BC when Hinduism was first founded, India is a country of fascinating cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions and traditions. Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, 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 leaving their imprint. India's mountains provide heli skiing, river running, mountaineering and trekking; its beaches provide lazy sun-bathing as well as wind surfing and snorkelling, and its jungles a feast of wildlife. India has a vast 7,000 kilometre coastline offering the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world, from placid backwaters and lagoons, bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries, crashing surf, powdery golden sand or palm fringed shores. India boasts over 25 World Heritage sites in its 26 states from awesome palaces to great natural wonders. India is a land of contrasts and a feast for all your senses. Landscapes vary, from the desert of Kutch where a scattering of villages pit themselves against the awesome forces of nature to the high altitude desert of Ladakh in the extreme north where local culture is visibly shaped by Buddhism. Yet another facet of Indian culture is observed in the colourful tribal lifestyles of the north eastern states. Modern India is home to the traditional lifestyle and the sophisticated urban jetsetter. It is a land where temple elephants and sacred cows exist amicably alongside 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
Today it is mainly divided between the independent nation of Bangladesh (previously East Bengal), and the state of West Bengal in India.
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Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the so...
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A 3rd-century-BC rock inscription by emperor Asoka the Great attests to a Keralaputra. Around 1 BC the region was ruled by the Chera Dynasty, which tr...
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Maharashtra is a state in India bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India with the state capital...
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The total area of the state is 50,362 square kilometres (19,445 square miles). The population is 24,289,296 (2000). Punjab's capital is Chandigarh, wh...
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Rajasthan is the largest state by area in northwestern India. It comprises most of the Thar Desert, the wide and inhospitable land also known as The G...
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Dreamcatcher Resort in Palolem, Canacona, Goa, India is a unique retreat located at the North end right where the Arabian sea meets the lagoon, and with over 55 individually designed beautiful cottages in more than three acres of lush tropical gardens, is a beautiful place to stay complete with yogashala retreat centres, and Ayurvedic spa and restaurant with charming deck overlooking the lagoon. The hospitality and warmth here is famous the world over, and seafood is their specialty with legendary prawns often the size of bananas and local fisherman bring in the fresh catch every morning. Activities at Dreamcatcher Resort are many, from the spa treatments, to the yoga sessions, cookery classes, reiki, day trips and adventures by boat in the backwater canals or fishing, and they are a bespoke wedding destination where every moment is magical, come celebrate in style, it's all here and more. READ MORE
Dreams Beach Resort in Varkala, Kerala, India is your ideal holiday destination complete with sun, sand, surf, emerald green coconut trees and warm hospitality in beautiful surrounds. Enjoy a stay in well appointed rooms or beautiful wood houses for a peaceful and quiet stay, they also have a cafe lounge, internet facilities, pay phone and travel desk that will take care of all your travel and tour needs. Dreams Beach Resort also offer customized and off the shelf tour packages including village tours, boat rides, elephant rides, Golden island the Varkala tunnel, Anjengo Fort and more with professional well versed guides, who will take you on a rustic and magical journey around Varkala. They also organise special cultural entertainment nights and cultural workshops everyday during peak season for insights into martial art and classical dance forms, come enjoy a perfect stay here.READ MORE
Groowynd Holidays in Wayanad, Kalpetta, Kerala invites you to join them on amazing tours to India with choices of North India tours to experience the culture and heritage of the country. Rajasthan tours include a visit to royal and princely estates, and Kerala tours to the palm fringed backwaters with stunning sunsets, beaches and rocky cliffs, spice and rubber plantatations, Ayurveda trips and more. Groowynd Holidays offers excellent packages for travelers and honeymooners, as well as escorted group tours, they cannot do justice to the country by describing it, you simply have to come and see for yourself.READ MORE
Koder House Heritage Boutique Hotel in Cochin, Kerala, India, is located opposite the beach at Fort Kochi and is listed on INTACH's list of heritage sites. This historic monument offers a wonderful and luxurious stay in the deluxe and junior suites with heritage themes in the draperies, furnishings and accessories. Come dine in the historical building which previously hosted Presidents, Prime Ministers, Viceroys, Ambassadors, Nobel Laureates, Hollywood Directors and prominent dignitaries, and enjoy multi cuisines at the Menorah restaurant which pays glittering tribute to the hotel's Jewish heritage. Koder House Heritage Boutique Hotel has a plunge pool, jacuzzi and hanging bridge, a business centre, and they offer foreign exchange, internet and cable TV in each room, it's all here for a wonderful stay in a historical site, come enjoy.READ MORE
Dosas and Pancakes in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India is a continental restaurant with a wonderful diversity of food and a unique blend of culture. The dosas a plate covering paper thin pancake made from rice and lentils and cooked to lacy perfection on a hot griddle is heavenly with ingenious fillings and accompaniments. The Pancakes here made from batter of flour, milk and eggs is a thin flat round cake are exceptional and a must try. Dosas and Pancakes also offer traditional Kerala Puttu with a variety of exotic fillings. Come for the divine and enjoy a wonderful meal with a selection of healthy, fresh juices, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and have a waiter service, Dosas and Pancakes is a great place for groups.READ MORE