India Tour

Welcome to india The exotic land of mountains,villa, or staying with an Indian family as an invited guest.
beaches, forts, monuments, palaces and a combinationTaking advantage of any of these travel opportunities,
of modern and historical buildings. A land where youIndia provides travelers with mysticism, magic, a drastic
find different languages, cultures and a rich heritage ofchange from Western culture and delights of the
people. There is something for everybody in india -palate, the body, and the mind. For end of summer or
whether it is culture, people, adventure, wildlife, religion,fall travel, India is an exciting option for people looking
ayurveda, yoga, spa, heritage travel, beaches orfor something exotic and pungent. A Portuguese
temples. One can select any of these numerousexplorer, Afonso de Albuquerque sailed up the river
destinations by his own choice or preference.Mandovi, defeated the Bijapuri army and rode into the
Some of the most popular states of india includecapital triumphantly bearing a Portuguese Standard in
rajasthan, known for its rich culture and heritage. Sandone hand, and a Gold Crucifix in the other. A curious
dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces andblending of cultures took place, affecting every sphere
rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans andof Goa life, from religion to architecture, cuisine to art.
skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels,The chapter of Goa's history ended 451 years later
elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the coolwhen Goa ceased to be a Portuguese colony, and
evening breeze - are all there in abundance. Or keralabecame a part of the Indian Union. Parasailing,yachting,
- the green state where you can find a combination ofwindsurfing, and deep sea diving are some of the
a rich culture, beaches, health travel and also themore popular water sports, facilities for which are
popular backwaters. Garhwal & kumaon garhwal andavailable. 451 years of Portuguese rule has imbued
kumaon regions of the uttar pradesh are collectivelyGoa's towns and villages with a unique culture.
known as uttarakhand. The temples at badrinath andWhitewashed chapels and churches that dot the
kedarnath, are all highly venerated pilgrimagelandscape are surrounded by sleepy villages and rice
destinations. The trekking route to mt. Badrinath andfields.Panji -the capital of Goa feels like a sleepy
kedarnath, are all highly venerated pilgrimagePortuguese town. Set along the southern bank of
destinations. The trekking route to mt. KailashMandovi River, it provides linkage to Old Goa and the
parikrama and mansarovar lake in tibet passes throughbeaches. Every nook and corner of the city reflects to
uttarakhand. The awe-inspiring beauty of the centralits Portuguese heritage with broad avenues spilling into
himalayan range and solitude of the mountain andcobbled squares, grand public buildings, and old houses
forest retreats have inspired countless generations towith overhanging balconies and numerous bars and
seek spiritual enlightenment in this land. This is onecafes. Margao, an important town, have private
more region of the himalayan range which provides ahouses and government buildings that date back to
radical change of topography, climate and flora fromPortuguese times.
the sub-tropical areas. There are many ways to seeSe Cathedral with its Iberian exterior, Bom Jesus that
India. On your own, backpacking through the differentenshrines the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and
regions taking busses and trains. With a tour companythe starkly beautiful Convent of Saint Monica are
that provides transportation, professional guides andsome of the collection of Goa's largest Churches.
top- notch accommodations. Or long term, taking upMapusa, a market town, comes alive every Friday
residence in an ashram, renting a short-term vacationwith a quaint pavement bazar.