When India is mentioned, most Westerners think of the Taj Mahal. But beautiful India, a land for all seasons, is so much more than the home of one of the wonders of the world. Bordered to the north by the world’s highest mountain chain, the country of India has everything from pristine meadows and fertile valleys to tropical rain forests, sandy deserts, crystal glaciers and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
When you travel to India, you’ll find that there is never a dull moment. There are, of course, attractions like the Taj and the beautiful temples, the marketplaces and the shops. But did you know that sportsmen from all over the globe choose India as their vacation destination? There are challenging ski slopes in the mountains, white water rafting and canoeing in the valleys. There is wind surfing, snorkeling and sun bathing on the shimmering, pristine beaches, deep sea fishing in the ocean and then there are the lush tropical jungles that are home to thousands of varieties of plants, flowers and wildlife. Photographers find India a dream come true. There is world class diving, too, and over 800 caves for spelunkers to explore.
India is a land of contrast, a nation where old and new mesh seamlessly. Temple elephants co-exist comfortably with microchip technology and nuclear energy powers buildings that are hundreds of years old. Fishermen ply their trade the traditional way while nearby, state of the art cars are gliding off conveyer belts of modern factories.
The people of India are among the most hospitable in the world. There is so much diversity here in culture and religion that the population welcomes people of any nation or faith. This is undoubtedly because the country was a major trading hub for thousand of years and has come to embrace foreign influences while honoring and maintaining their own traditions.
India is one of the loveliest and most interesting destinations in the world. No matter where you go the people are friendly, the food is delicious, the hospitality unmatched anywhere and there is always something fascinating to see or do.
