North India
HIMALAYAN MAGIC
There is a fairy-tale quality about the mountain state of Himachal Pardesh, with its beautiful valleys and the mysterious snow-clad Himalyan peaks. The lower valleys of kullu, chamba and kangra are green. In marked contrast is the stark splendour of the lahaul and spiti valleys. For the visitor, there are marvellous opportunities for mountaineering, trekking and fishing.
MOUNTAINS IN THE MIST
The state of Jammu & Kashmir encompasses varying geographical features and people- Jammu in the foothills of the Himalayas, the home of the rugged Dogras, the beautiful vale of kashmir in the northern part of the state , noted for its unsurpassed scenery and exquisite handicrafts and the stark ladakh plateau, predominatly Buddhist, with its splendid monasteries.
MOUNTAIN VISTAS AND VIEWS
Uttar Pradesh has a large stretch of the Himalayan ranges along its northern edge-the Kumaon and Garhwal Hills -a Kaleidoscope of green forested hills, tall ranges with their dusting of snow, meadows carpeted with flowers, ancient glaciers and clear lakes. These hills, noted for their scenic hill stations and various places of pilgrimage are also ideal for a host of adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, white water rafting and even skiing.
PILGRIMAGES ALONG THE GANGA
The sacred river Ganga-the life-giver-has exerted a powerful hold over the imagination of all indians.A pilgrimage to its many sacred towns is the ultimate desire of the pious Hindu. Survival of ancient customs, rituals and patterns of the life that are peculiar to these towns make them fascinating for the visitor.
East India
AN ORISSAN ODYSSEY
Orissa - the ancient land of the Kalingas, lies along the eastern coast. Splendid temples embellished with intricate carvings are the main attractions of this delightfully rural state.
EASTERN VISTAS
The North East is a general term for a group of fascinating states that include Assam, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, located in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan ranges of this area. Superb natural scenery, colourful cultures and exceptional terrain for trekking, mountaineering and other advanture sports make them marvellous destinations for unusual holidays. Calcutta, the capital city of west Bengal, is the entry point to this region.
Central India
HOLY CITIES
These cities are located in the central part of India.These are one of the famous pilgrimage places located on the sacred rivers,Ganga,Yamuna and Saraswati.Allahabad is one of the holy cities of the Hindus Located at the sangam,it is the site of famous Kumbh Mela That is held after every 12 years. Ancient city, Varanasi is the holiest of pilgrimage places located on the River of Ganga.
West India
RESPLENDENT RAJASTHAN
The royal city of Udaipur, once the powerful capital of the Kingdom of Mewar, is the base for another interesting circuit in Rajasthan. This area, geographically
different from the rest of Rajasthan, is hilly and wooded. Udaipur, Chittaurgarh and Mt. Abu complete a splendid travel experience.
WESTERN PERSPECTIVES
The western state of Maharashtra, located on the plateau, is the land where the valiant Marathas and their intrepid leader Shivaji once ruled. The dynamic city of Mumbai, Pune located in the cool of the plateau, the Mughal city of Aurangabad, the rock-cut caves of Ajanta and hill resorts like Mahabaleshwar and Matheran, from a circuit that is full of variety and interest.
A KALIEDOSCOPE OF COLOUR
Gujarat with its long and exciting history has a variety of interesting destinations - lothal, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Palitana and the Gir National Park - the last retreat of the Asiatic lion.
South India
THE SOUTHERN HERITAGE
Tamil Nadu, the land of an ancient Dravidian culture has fascinating destinations. There are ancient temples, modern cities, beautiful beaches and strong traditions of classical dance and music. Chennai, the capital city, is the logical start to a southern experience.
ON TEMPLE TRAILS
The ancient dynasties of the Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas have left their imprint on South India. Their magnificent temples and temple towns transport the visitor back into a culture and way of life that has remained unchanged despite the inroads of the modern tecnological age.
THE SCENT OF SANDALWOOD
The land of sandalwood and coffee - Karnataka is a state with a rich and colourful heritage. Splendid temples, gracious cities and wildlife sanctuaries, are facets of this relaxed state. Bangalore, its dynamic capital city is the start of a heady tour of the delights of this state.
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