in words or pictures is difficult. Its vast expansive lands, its colors, its
spirituality, its arts, its gaiety and essence of its close-knit social fabric
can only be experienced.
As you ride the camel into the fading orange glow of
profound sunsets at Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, you can feel the horizons of
your vision, your imagination, and your fantasy expanding. The oriental feel
throughout the country has enough variations to keep most elaborate of your India Tours full of
excitement and surprises.
One of the best mega diversity hotspots of the world,
India
's
amazing tropical rainforests in Northeast and
Western Ghats
are known to have more endemic species than anywhere else in the world.
India
is perhaps the only country to have as many as 10 bio-geographic zones on
display. National Parks of high
Himalayas
; Snow
leopards, and mountain goats in the Trans Himalayan zone; Tiger
Reserves, best bird sanctuaries and desert reptiles of Rajasthan; and
rich and unique flora and fauna of
South India
are among
the favorite tourist attractions for inbound
India
tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.
The emerald green Kerala backwaters reflecting the lush
foliage on both the sides relate to the heart in more ways than one. The luxury
houseboat cruises through small isolated island villages of Kerala, traditional
canoes ferrying people and products to and fro from major urban areas of the
state, beautiful fishes swimming along with your boat and sounds of Nature in
the early mornings are some of the most romantic experiences that all honeymoon
couples want to treasure. A heady mix of crisp, clean and fresh air and
fabulous views of pleasantly cool rolling
Blue Mountains
or Nilgiris, as you stroll through aromatic tea, coffee, and spice plantations,
will make your want for more.
The special effects of
India
are undoubtedly its forts and palaces and grand heritage monuments that display
the grandeur and splendor of Rajas, Maharajas, Samraats and Nawabs of the
bygone eras. The
is famous for expansive strategically built
forts on hilltops, legendary castles and delicate palaces that are a delight
for one's eyes. Some of these forts are in ruins but there are some that stand
in pristine conditions to this day. Incredibly convoluted architecture, opulent
and plush interiors and amazing views from palatial forts that have now been
converted into luxury heritage hotels
are an experience that will get etched in your memory forever. A luxurious
bubble bath in a sunken marble tub is not the only fantasy that you can fulfill
at these fort palaces. In fact, these possessions of nobility are bastions of
luxury that feature unmatched services that reminisce of the power and comfort
that royal visitors once enjoyed.
A feast for the senses has to be good for soul. Nothing is
more dramatic and awe-inspiring than the temples, mosques, gurudwaras,
churches, and synagogues of
India
.
The drawing power of its pilgrimage places and religious destinations, the
exceptional Buddhist and Jain Temples, and the number of devotees who flock to
its religious fairs and festivals held at Gompas in Leh and Ladakh, and Pushkar
and Ajmer at Rajasthan make us wonder
about what is really attractive - the places or the people themselves.
India
offers beauty that encompasses Mind, Body, and Soul as well as a holistic
tourism experience for one and all.