INDIA
The land where the Buddha lived and taught. An ancient civilization that's more than 5000 years old. This is India, the pride of East.
The sacred land where temples showcase rich architectural and cultural tradition. And where onion-domed mosque were erected centuries before the Taj Mahal. India is of course the most fascinating destination for the discerning global tourist.
MAJOR TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Kashmir- Kashmir is an area on the northern borders of India and Pakistan; officially known as Jammu & Kashmir. Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty and has often been referred to as the 'Switzerland of the East'. The Indus river flows through Kashmir. The river Jhelum flows through the Vale of Kashmir. The mountains have much precious forests.
Delhi - Capital of India has some finest museums in the country and straddles the river Yamuna. Purana Qua, Red fort, Tomb of Humayun, Qutab minar, Chandini Chowk, Jantar mantar, India Gate, Connaugt place are the most important places of visit for a tourist.
Agra - Famous for the Taj Mahal, Agra fort, leatherwear, sweat meats etc.
Jaipur -The Pink city, the capital of Rajasthan the land of kings. Places of interest are City palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Swai Man Singh Museum and Amba fort.
Mumbai - Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most affluent and industrialised city in India. Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. It is a fascinating city, throbbing with life, and, for many people, the gateway to India.
Calcutta - Fascinating, Bewitching, Bewildering. That's Calcutta, the capital of West Bengal and India's largest city, a seething mass of activity with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.Calcutta has been the capital city of Indian under the British Raj for very long. Thus, unlike any other city of India it boasts of a unique culture and heritage. There are a number of monuments from the period of Raj that have been landmarks of Calcutta today. It is also known as The city of Joy.
Goa - Famous for its long and beautiful beaches like Calagute and Colva and churches and monuments of historic importance.
Mysore - Also known as The palace City and is famous for its palaces, gardens, silks, sandalwood. Srirangapatanam the capital of the legendary Tipu Sultan. Nagarhole-Forest sanctuary with a rich variety of animals like Elephants, Tigers, Wild
Porks, Sambas.
Bangalore - Bangalore was designed as the garden city of India way back in the 16th century. The Indian city of Bangalore has also been the administrative centre since long. Bangalore is amongst the most visited tourist destinations in southern India. Now days, Bangalore heads the Information and technology revolution in India.
Ooty-The most beautiful hill station in the south.
Cochin-The queen of the Arabian sea, rich in history and over the centuries the Jews, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have influenced the culture of the city. Munnar-Hill station with tea gardens.
Thekkedi-Wild life sanctuary and the Periyar lake.
Kovalam-The beaches, Ayurvedic massage.
Kanyakumari -The land's end of India where three seas meet, Bay of Bengal, Indian ocean and Arabian sea.