India Travel Tourism

From time immemorial, India has been considered to be a land of rich cultural heritage. This cultural richness of India is a blessing in disguise because it has been ruled for centuries by several dynasties of Indian, Mughal and British Empires which blends diverse cultural milieu into one vivid and vibrant culture i.e. culture of India. Besides this various religions also flourished at different times in this country like Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism etc. and all these factors have played their role in making an impact on the culture of this country. One can find the traces of different cultures in music, dance, architecture, festivities, languages spoken, traditional beliefs, customs and cuisine. Though all of us have read and heard about Indian diversities but it can only be felt from the heart when you explore its various destinations.

The best way to feel the amazing cultural diversity of this country is through any of the Cultural Tour Packages which are offered by Tour and Travel Companies. These customized cultural tour packages are so designed that it takes you to several important destinations of India basically during festive seasons so that you can feel the warmth, pomp, enthusiasm and legend behind the fairs and festivals. The South, North, and Northeast have their own distinct culture and almost every state has carved out its own cultural alcove which provides vibrancy to each of the Indian States. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied and unique as Indian culture.

India is a country Where Everyday is a Celebration so it is not possible to explore each and every festival of India simultaneously. Every festival plays an important part in the life of different people from different communities of India. There are many festivals which are celebrated on different religious occasions. And every festival in India is different in terms of traditions, celebration and rituals.

Navratri, or ‘The Festival of Nine Nights’ is among the most eclectic festivals of India which is celebrated during the first nine days in the month of September or October. This festival is dedicated to the worship of Mother Goddess or Shakti and her nine incarnations. It is celebrated throughout the country but the best places to see this celebration is West Bengal, Gujarat and Mysore.

Diwali the festival of lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is joyously celebrated all over the country. This festival of wealth and prosperity is celebrated in every Hindu home whether they are rich or poor. One important practice that follows during the festival is to light earthen oil lamps in terraces, gardens, walls and courtyards. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus thank the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The twinkling flames of earthen lamps throughout the city gives soul stimulating view which remains intact in viewer’s memory forever.

Holi the festival of Colors delights everybody upon its arrival. It is also called the Spring Festival – as it marks the arrival of spring which is the season of hope and joy. Colors and ‘gulal’ are showered on the people and the whole community seems to merge into one big fraternity under colors, without any distinction of caste, creed, color or sex. Though this colorful festival is celebrated throughout the country with full vigor and enthusiasm but the Mathura and Vrindavana of Uttar Pradesh State is the center stage of this celebration. People from across the world come here to enjoy the colorful splash of week long Holi.

Fairs are important ingredients of the Indian culture which showcase the country’s diversity and multi ethnic character. Fairs have always been an integral part of rural India because they not only fulfill a social and economic need but also showcases fascinating cultural ethos of rural India.

There is a long list of fairs which are celebrated round the year at several places in India. Among these the most vibrant, dynamic and colorful fair is Pushkar Fair or Pushkar ka Mela. It is the annual five-day camel and livestock fair which is held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan. It is one of the world’s largest Camel Fair. Matka phod, mustache, bridal competition and camel race are some of the major drawcards for this fair which summons thousands of tourists to this place.

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Delhi recorded a temperature at 47.8 degree Celsius. Scorching summers and rising temperature have always been a crucial factor for India tourism. But records indicate that the charm for incredible India is gaining high popularity throughout the world.

While going through the India travel guide, I came across various tourist places in India and noticed a wide array of India tour packages. Some of these are:

• Golden Triangle Tour (Delhi – Agra – Jaipur)
• Kerala Backwater Tour (Cochin – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Kovalam – Trivandrum)
• Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour (Jaipur – Udaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Mount Abu – Kumbhalgarh – Pushkar)
• India Wildlife Tours (Periyar / Kumarakom / Ranthambore – Sariska – Bharatpur)
• India Adventure Tour (Srinagar – Gulmarg – Sonamarg – Pahalgam – Ladakh)
• India Pilgrimage Tour, and
• India Relaxing Tours

While travelling to India, one can choose from a number of such India tour packages, and admire the divine beauty here in India. Indian Government is also realizing the great potential of India tourism that is attractions countless of foreign tourists every season. Ranging from adventure tour to cultural exploration, pilgrimages, deep – blue beaches and snow capped Himalayan peaks – India has it all!

I, personally, have witnessed live examples of geographical richness of India in states like Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Delhi and Rajasthan. Blessed with the finest attractions of the nature, India welcomes every guest with full enthusiasm and zeal. So pack your bags now and leave for the most remarkable holidays of your lifetime. Welcome to a land of diversity that offers a perfect blend of contemporary as well as traditional style of living.

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Moving upwards on the hills while sitting in a Pony and admiring the spotless

divine beauty of Mother Nature! This poetic description is, certainly, not taken from any of William Wordsworth poems – but is a part of my trip to Nainital, which made me realize that weekend gateways can also be memorable for a lifetime.

Seeking a break from the heat and dust of Delhi, I planned a weekend tour to Nainital with my friends. We were booked in a cozy resort suiting our budget, and it was located at a close proximity to various specialty restaurants. While spending a couple of house at leisure, I went through Nainital travel guide and came to know that this popular summer retreat, situated at an altitude of 1,938 meters, attracts innumerable tourists during the summer heat as it is blessed with gorgeous greens and majestic mountains.

Luckily, it was the third week of June, and our arrival in Nainital coincided with the sailing race that takes place in the Naini Lake every year. So we decided to start our exploration from there only. The lake was dotted with countless colourful yachts. The group of participants from the Nainital Boat Club was enjoying the environment with full enthusiasm. As decided, we also enjoyed a short boat ride there and moved for the Cheena Peak or the Naina Peak.

This was the place that let us enjoy the finest of panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayas and the Nainital Valley. We also paid a short visit to the View Point as well from where we clicked a few photographs of the Himalayas and Tibetan borders. After relishing a quick bite of spicy mommos at a restaurant, we headed towards the Hanumangarh temple. Close to the temple lies an observatory where the night view of the moon is considered unbeatable and incomparable. But being very tired and hungry, we walked down to our resort.

Next morning, we started with the St. John Church, which is one of the oldest buildings of Nainital. When asked for a short sightseeing trip, I asked everyone to pay a short visit to Sat Tal, which is 21 km away from Nainital. Believe it or not, we were actually transported to a paradise. A cluster of seven tals or lakes surrounded by fresh divine greens was there in front of us. We spent a couple of relaxing hours there and got back to Nainital to board our train in the evening. Our last halt in Nainital was the market street where we spotted plenty of handloom products and Kumaon woolens. This way, my short trip to Nainital was refreshing & rejuvenating and full of fun ‘n frolic.

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