Travel India

Here is a link which you can refer for getting complete knowledge about India.

http://www.123indiatravel.com/travel-to-india/

Intinerary for India

Here are some of the tour itineraries for India for the travelers who want to visit India. The tours have been designed by keeping the needs and interest of the tourists in mind. All the itineraries and packages for India are indicative in nature and can be changed or customized as per your requirements.

http://www.123indiatravel.com/tour-itineraries/

Rajasthan Travel

http://singhal-rajasthanguide.blogspot.com

The site reveals a detailed introduction of Rajasthan. It also provides the picture of the history, locations and various stories hidden in its lap along with other evidences and places of entertainment.

Applying Visa for India

In order to apply for a visa for India, you need to contact various Indian missions available abroad.
You may apply visa a study visa, tourist visa, employment visa, business visa, transit visa.

Just check the link below for the visa details and contact the authorities for all the formal details.

http://www.123indiatravel.com/visa-to-india/

Maps of India

As per the demand of most of the people out here, i have gathered some of the Maps of India. You may refers these maps for your visit to India. It may help your journey go smooth and comfortable. Here they are--

http://www.123indiatravel.com/maps-india/

Festivals and Fairs of India

India is said as the land of festivals and fairs. A vast spectrum of festivals are carried out here which are not only enjoyable but colorful too. Most of the festivals are related to the historical past. You may check them over here---

http://www.123indiatravel.com/fairs-and-festivals-in-india/index.html

Indian Marriages

"Marriages are made in Heaven"
This old proverb is still being followed in India. All the rituals and traditions are still being followed successfully in India.
Read more about Indian marriages at http://marriagecultureinindia.blogspot.com/.

Hotels in India

Here are some of the best hotels in India. Whenever you visit India, you can contact them and
get reservations done. Here they are--

http://www.india-hotels-resorts.com/

http://www.123indiatravel.com/hotels-in-india/

For any further inquiry, you can contact me through an email at gees7.singh@gmail.com or simply post a comment on the blog itself.

Indian Tourism

Hello friends,
Indian Tourism welcomes you all.
Sight some of the world wonders here and feel the beauty of enchanting India.
Those who have any queries or want to know more can contact me any time.
You can comment over here or just mail me at- hatsoff.guns@gmail.com

Best of luck for your journey and stay.
Thanks.

Travel Links

Hello friends,
I have gathered some of the links of the travel sites which can help you choose the travel destination and plan for it.

http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/

http://amritsari.com/

http://jalandhari.com/

http://www.enchanting-india.com/EI-tailor-made-travel.asp?gclid=COfC9O_DvZQCFROA1QodijGwTQ

http://www.enchanting-india.com/

http://www.incredibleindia.org/

http://www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/cms_page.asp?pageid=1129

http://www.india-tourism.com/redirect.html

http://www.123indiatravel.com/index.html

Tourist Places in India

Coorg

It’s a holiday area amid the hills and valleys, temples and palaces of southern Karnataka.

Darjeeling

Snow-caped Himalayan peaks look down on this fascinating location of tea plantations, monasteries, exotic orchids and international festivals.

Kodaikanal

Picturesque location at 2133m in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats with sparkling waterfalls and enchanting lake, Kodaikanal is heaven on earth.

Lonavala

One of the several lovely hill stations east of Bombay in the state of Maharashtra is an area of unspoilt natural beauty with panaromic views.

Goa

One of the most popular holiday destinations for the Indians as well as international visitors- golden red sunsets, long stretches of sandy beaches, lively Goan music and reminiscent of the Portuguese settlers, exotic seafood, make Goa a small paradise.

Mussoorie

Mussoorie is a hill station in Uttar Pradesh 2000m up on a Himalayan ridge with spectacular scenery - excursions into the monuments and treks to Tibetan temples.

Ooty

Very popular hill station in the Blue Mountain region of southern India. Wildlife sanctuary, Kalhatty Falls and Murkurthi Peak all within easy reach.

Puri

Pristine golden sands and the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal make this a favorite east coast beach destination. Sights include ancient temples, craft villages and caves.

Shimla

Once the summer capital of India and the setting for many of Rudyard Kipling’s stories - a lovely town 2100m up in the foothills of the Himalayas surrounded by excellent woodland walks and magnificent views.

Bhimtal

A hill station situated in the Kumon range of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1371m, 16km away from Nainital (another popular hill station). It is well known for its picturesque lakes.

Munnar

It’s a hill station in the lush green state of kerala, 1500m above sea level. It offers scenic tea plantations, pepper and cardamom forests, shimmering lakes and a nearby forest reserves.

Auli

A ski destination situated in the Garhwal Hill ranges in the north of India, which also offers other activities such as white water rafting and fishing.

Raniket

Situated 59km north of nainital at an altitude of 1829 meters, this peaceful hill station offers spectacular views of the snowcapped Himalayas. Whilst providing a delightful retreat from the hurly – burly of life there is still plenty to do – trekking, golfing, visiting temples and the Corbett national park, famous for its tigers and elephants.

For more tourist places and monuments of India, you can refer the link below:

http://www.culturopedia.com/Places/places.html

http://www.123indiatravel.com/index.html

"Museums of India"

Museums of India

Museums are repositories of great cultural wealth. Our heritage is shared by museums almost as much as by standing monuments. Museums ensure the conservation and preservation of historical, technical and other materials against decay. They reflect a pattern of changing concerns with past, present an future. Museums are a simple route through the complex maze of India, its tradition and culture.

Most of the museums in India have incredibly large collection of objects ranging from painting, sculptures, textiles, metal wear, jewellery etc. They provide a unique glimpse into more beautiful sites of real India. They are a microcosm of India’s rich history and different tradition.

Various Collections-
Different collections on different aspects have been preserved in various museums.

1. Collection from Indus Valley Civilization -:
Many Indian museums have collection from Harappan culture. The best among them being at National Museum (Delhi) which are excellent specimens of painted pottery, jewellery of gold, semi precious stones, tiny animals, figurines in clay which displays a sensitivity to nature and styles which are the hallmark of Harappan culture.

2. Collection of Buddha Figures -:
There are many good collections of Buddha figures in government museum (Mathura) and National Museum (Delhi). In these, the artist had struggled to achieve an expression on the face of Buddha that would convey in a peace and meditation. The seated or standing figures are quite delicate and are compared with giant Buddha figures. Some of the remains of Stupas have been removed from the sites and are preserved in the museums. The sculpture from Amravati Stupa is now at government State Museum (Madras).

3. Collection of Gandharan Art -:
The Greeks and Roman traders have brought some of their craftsman with them to India and had engaged local artist in pretty works. The result was a blend of Indian, Greek and Roman Styles which is known as Gandharan Art. The museums with best collection with Gandharan culture are in National Museum (Delhi).

4. Collection of Chandella Art -:
The Khajuraho Temples will always remain famous for their Sculptures. Good collections of Chandella Sculptures from these temples can be seen at Khajuraho site museum and Indian Museum in Calcutta.

5. Collection of Articles of Mughals Empires -:
Mughals illustrations cover many subjects like hunting scenes, court celebrations, paintings of birds and animals. Artificial belongings to the reign of Akbar, his son Jahangir and Shahjahan have been preserved in the National Museum (Delhi), Salarjung Museum (Hyderabad).

Enchanting India

India
India is one amongst the few exotic holiday destinations - a vast, seething subcontinent that caters for every taste. Palaces, temples, forts, the spellbinding Taj Mahal, tea plantations, elephant rides – the experience of India can be as heady as the scent of orange blossom and spices. With its beaches, tropical forests, hill stations in the foothills of the Himalayas, India never disappoints.

India’s holiday options are as exciting and varied as the country itself. Kerala’s gorgeous backwaters and beaches, colorful festivals, wildlife sanctuaries and luxuriant rainforests; Goa’s palm-fringed golden sands, magnificent palaces and temples, lush green tea plantations; Cool hill stations with echoes of their colonial past; here you can find nature at its most beautiful and enchanting man-made monuments at their most spectacular. That’s what makes India 1 of the world’s most beautiful and magical holiday experiences.

Some Useful Facts -:

# Language - Hindi; English is widely spoken

# Currency - Rupee= 100 paise

# International Dialing Code - +91

# Time Difference – 5:30 hr ahead of GMT

# Vaccinations – Yellow fever, cholera, typhoid and polio recommended.

“The People”

Races in India

Indian population is polygenetic and is said to be the ‘melting pot’ of various races. Only few people can claim that they belong to any particular race nevertheless many Indians pride themselves that they belong to the Aryan Dynasty. There is one species known as Ramapithecus which was found in foothills of Shivalik of the North Western Himalayas. It was thought to be the 1^st in the line of Homonides, lived some for fourteen million years ago. Many researchers have analyzed that a species which lived in India about 2 million years ago resembled Australopithecus.

Main Races in India:

As per the study done by Dr. B.S.Guha, the Indian population is derived from 6 main ethical groups-

1. Negrito / Brachycephalic
2. Prote Austroloids / Austrics
3. Mongoloids
4. Mediterranean/ Dravidians
5. Western Brachycephals
6. Nordic Aryans

1. Negrito (broad headed) -:

The African Negritos were the oldest people who came to India. These people are now found in small patches among the hill tribes of south India. Irulas, Daniyans, Kadars are the subgroups of Negrito people. They survive in Andaman Islands and have retained their language.

2. Proto Austroloids -:

These were the race of humans with the wavy hair, long heads with prominent eyes and low foreheads, noses having low, broad roots and brown bodies,. The Austrics of India represent a race of medium height, dark complexion with long heads and rather flat noses but otherwise of regular features. Mixing of both the races with Negritos may be the reason for the dark and black pigmentation of the skin. Austrics tribe can be found in the whole of India particularly when one passes on to Burma, Malaya. These people laid the foundation of Indian civilization.

3. Mangoloids (Nepali and Tibetan) -:

Mongoloids confined to the north eastern fringes of India i.e. in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Jayanti hills. These people have oblique eyes, high cheek bones and yellow complexion, medium height and sparse hairs

4. Dravidians -:

It comprises of 3 sub types- Paleo Mediterranean, True Mediterranean and Oriental Mediterranean. The city civilization of the Indus valley was built by them, whose remains have been found in Mohenjodaro and Harappa. These people must have spread to all over India.

5. Western Brachycephals -:

These are broad headed people living mainly on the western side of the country such as part of the western side of the country such as part of Kashmir, Kathiawar, Gujarat and some parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. These people are also known as Alpinoids and Dinarics. There representation is found among the parses.

6. Nordic Aryans -:

These were the people who migrated to India and left there homes in Central Asia. They were also known as Indo-Iranians. They settled in Mesopotamia for many centuries. These people have visited India in-between 2000-1500 B.C and got settled in Punjab. The Aryans coming to India encountered the highly civilized Indus valley people who had big towns and brick structures.

The major tribes who inhabited India are:

• Andors – Arunachal Pradesh
• Bhilis – Himachal Pradesh
• Bhutas – Sikkim
• Jagmitras – Meghalaya
• Great Andamanies – Andaman Island
• Khonds – Orissa
• Kuki – Manipur
• Mundas – Bihar
• Todas – Tamil Nadu
• Santhals – West Bengal

The Colors of Tradition

Interwoven with modernization, the country’s rich culture and heritage survives through its buildings and architecture, music, exotic and mouth watering delicacies, pastime activities, social mix and customs. Indian hospitality has drawn tourists from the world over to the country.

Foreign influences of the western countries have interwoven with the local ways to weave the rich heritage we see in the country today. It brings a colorful spectrum to the Indian culture, cuisine, crafts and world’s major religions which are being represented here.

Life is celebrated in India in a multi-racial and multi-religious atmosphere. More than just rituals and traditions, Indians have a way of life mutually respected by all. Apart from religions and cultures, the festivals of India are also influenced by social diversity. Among the festivities are the Deepavali, Eid Festival, Christmas, Baisakhi, Holi, Lohri and many others. During these times, relatives and friends of different races are invited to join for the celebrations.

Food is indeed an important part of the culture India is proud to offer to the world. It includes the tastes of all the communities of the world. It has a vast diversity which includes the hot, spice paranthas of north to the soft idli-dosa of south. India also offers a platform to the tastes of different countries.

The array of India’s traditional costumes and clothing is stunningly diverse and colorful, from the magnificent tribal clothes and traditional dhotis and Cholas to the multicolored suites and saris. Many of their origins are millennium-old. Today, the traditional clothing is still in vogue, as portrayed in the many fashion events in the country, blending local fashions and global trends.

Home to a rich tapestry of culture and a tradition, India is indeed a glorious and unique experience to be treasured. And it is worth mentioning that we, the Indians have not forgotten our traditions, heritage and culture.