India, a place of infinite variety, is fascinating with its ancient and complex culture, dazzling contrasts and breathtaking physical beauty. Covering an area of 3.28 million sq kms it is the seventh largest country in the world.
Some Major Tourist Attractions
The capital of India and a city of fascinating contrasts, Delhi's monuments and structures take you through the centuries past seven older cities that existed here.
Qutub Minar, the tall victory tower built in 1199, the splendid Red Fort and the majestic Jama Masjid with its striped domes and tall minarets are all in Delhi. Other architectural delights include the
Humayun's Tomb, the
Jantar Mantar, the
Purana Qila and the magnificent government complex on Raisina Hill the Rashtrapati Bhavan framed by the Secretariats and the circular Parliament House.
At
Agra, view the pristine poetry of the Taj Mahal - a memorial to immortal love and the imposing Red Fort.
The heart of India,
Madhya Pradesh, has an entire range of new experiences for you - medieval cities like
Gwalior, Orchha, Mandu, marvellously carved temples at
Khajuraho. The capital of the state of West Bengal,
Calcutta has a charm all its own. Imperial edifices, teeming bazaars, clubs and golf courses, museums and elegant hotels and the River Hooghly winding through the city are all part of its fascination.
In the South
, Chennai (Madras), the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu is a town steeped in tradition. Tamil Nadu has fascinating towns with magnificent temples -
Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, and Rameswaram. Mamallapuram close to Chennai, is a marvellous open air museum set along a fabulous beach with an array of sculptured edifices and cave temples. The splendid cities of
Bangalore and Mysore reflect the royal heritage of Karnataka.
Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is exciting with its domes and minarets, palaces and colourful bazaars spilling over with silks, pearls, perfumes, antiques and glittering glass bangles.
The state of
Kerala along the west coast of the peninsula is a lush green escape with beautiful beaches, historic port towns and pretty retreats in the hills.
In Western India,
Mumbai is dynamic and exciting.
Goa is a fabulous getaway with its beautiful beaches.
In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian.
