Expect the unexpected in the land of incredible India

Chaotic, crazy, beautiful and overwhelming, India is a mélange of natural and man-made wonders. A visit to this country will leave you in awe with its breathtaking beauty and unique culture. Easily one of the diverse countries in the world, India is everything and more. The country is a visual treat for the travellers who come here from far and wide. From unique traditions to interesting cultures, India is a melting pot of vivid traditions. Home to over 1.2 billion people, India always delivers the unexpected. Although this vast South Asian country is full of surprises, here are a few things to know before embarking on your journey.

The geographical and cultural diversity

From people to places to religions and traditions, everything about India will make you feel its diversity. Geographically, the mighty Himalayas in the north paint an extremely different picture from the arid deserts in the north-west. The sunny beaches along the west coast couldn’t be more different from the lush green hills of North-east India.

India has also witnessed a series of migrations from different corners of the world, thereby giving rise to an ethnically diverse population. Keep all your stereotypes and pre-conceived notions at home when visiting the country. We assure, you are going to be pleasantly surprised.

India will teach you patience

One thing that you can be certain of while visiting India is that the country will teach you patience. When you are sharing a country with a billion other folks, you will automatically cultivate endless patience. Whether you are waiting for a bus, a train or your scheduled cab to arrive on time amid maddening traffic, patience is one of the many keys to survival in India. Adapting an open, go with the flow attitude makes travel in India a lot more enjoyable.

Embrace the chaos

As the second most populous country after China, it is safer to expect a lot of crowd in India, especially in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. It’s definitely going to be an overwhelming experience for the visitors, with endless activities going on at the same time around. The bustle and mayhem can be fun, particularly if there’s a festival in town, but it’s easy to reach the point of saturation. Only if you are willing to adapt to the chaos, will you truly enjoy your trip.

Indian Cuisine

One of the finest character traits of India is its cuisine. There is no other country that can pamper you with the vivid range of cuisines the way India does. While Indian cuisines can be a little spicy for your taste-buds, but the reasons to try them are many. Whether it’s smoked pork with bamboo shoot from Nagaland, irachi ishtu (meat stew) from Kerala, daab chingri (prawn curry) from West Bengal or liti chokha (stuffed wheat balls) from Bihar, there is diversity even in the cuisine culture of India. Whether you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian, there will be a lot of things for you to taste and enjoy in India.

The serene Spiritual side of India

Once in India, you will encounter the spiritual side all over the country. From the pilgrimage town of Ajmer and Pushkar in Rajasthan to ancient ghats of Varanasi and Sikh holi city of Amritsar in Punjab; everything about India breathes spirituality. Rich in holy places, traditions and rituals, India offers much for those seeking knowledge and awareness. For a maximized spiritual experience in India, visit the popular sacred destinations.

The lovable locals

What makes Indian and incredible destination to travel to is its people. Travellers often feel that locals who are trying to be friendly are only doing so to con them, but that’s certainly not the case most of the time. The locals here are colourful and full of life, and celebrate everything. The stories you’ll hear and the traditions you’ll learn about are bits of information not always available in guidebooks. Interact with the locals and you will explore a different world of traditions.  People here will welcome you with open arms, no matter which part of the country you are in.

India is one of those countries that will carve a lasting impression on you. The countries cultures and traditions are somewhere rooted to its history. A visit to India will leave you surprised with an unexpected emotion. One thing is for sure; you won’t return home quite the same.

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