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India is a
vast expanse of culural, traditional and religious diversity. Its geographical
features are as diverse, ranging from perpetually snowcapped peaks to
torrid deserts, form tropical rainforests to huge fertile plains & from
rock escarpments to gentle rolling downs. India, it is often said, is
not a country but a continent. From North to South & East to West the
people are different, the culture is different, the moods are different.
North
India - Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the northern region
has number of tourist attractions. The Golden Tourist Triangle that includes
Agra, Delhi and Jaipur falls into this region. It offers some of the best
and most visited attractive destinations in India. Some of these are the
Taj Mahal, Lal Quila, Qutub Minar, Amber fort and many other places of
significance.
South
India - The southern part of India touches the Indian Ocean and is rich
in wild life, flora & fauna and temples and the beaches. The MeenakshiTemple,
Tirupati temple and others reflect the architectural excellence of a bygone
era. Visit the wild life sanctuaries in this region and watch the wildest
of species in their natural habitat. The Kovalam and Marina beach are
good attractions
West
India - Western India is one of the busiest tourist destinations covering
the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujrat , the city of swaying
palm trees and exotic beaches, Goa. Spot the lion in Gujrat, visit ancient
forts and temples in Rajasthan and enjoy the hustle-bustle of the Hollywood
of India - Mumbai.
East
India - The temples, stupas, wild life parks and the snow covered summits
of the Himalayas... eastern India has it all. Places like Nalanda, Rajgir
and Bodhgaya are a major centre for Buddhist pilgrims. The Himalayan terrain
and wildlife parks are major tourist hubs. The city of Calcutta is another
major attraction and is home to monuments like the Victoria Memorial and
Mother Teresa's 'Missionaries of Charity'.
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