Christmas bells are ringing, giving welcome signals to another winter holiday season. While the whole world is preparing to get cozy under the warmth of a holiday season, you cannot be left out in solitude. The time is now ideal to plan a holiday in a beautiful location which you have never visited before. India, the magic land of gods and palaces, offers myriad of opportunities for enjoyment and holidaying in winter. The diverse climatic and cultural environment makes it the ideal tourist destination for all categories of tourists.
If you target the North India during Christmas season, you get a good snow feast from the Northern Himalayas and adjoining hill stations spread across the north east of India. The chilly Darjeeling, Dalhousie, Shimla, Kullu, and Manali are a few among the most sought-after hill stations in India during winter. Kashmir, the wonderful garden of India, is another popular tourist place known for the beautiful landscapes and the folks. Kashmir has remained at the top of world tourism map because of this reason.
If you are inclined to know more about the history and culture of India, you may take a trip to some of the popular cities of the ancient kingdoms. The national capital New Delhi, the adjoining cities like Agra, Mathura, and Jaipur Rajasthan tour will carry you through the historic corridors of the majestic palaces built by the ancient Rajputs and Moghuls. The journey through the marble-paved streets will educate you about the culture and values deep rooted in ancient India, and which have been preserved and practiced even in the modern India.
India is blessed to have diverse geography that has created wonderful landscapes across the country. While the snow-clad Himalaya creates a white veil on the northern side, the mighty oceans of the south drape India with the blue saree made of the silky water waves. If you are in a mood to spend your winter holidays with the waves of Arabian Sea, head towards South India and take shelter under the palm grooves of Goa or Kerala. The season is apt to visit Goa because grandiose Christmas celebrations are awaiting you there in the coming days. In Kerala, on the other hand, you will get an opportunity to enjoy a traditional house boat ride in any of the backwaters surrounded by beautiful villages and stunning landscapes.
Don’t miss this opportunity. India is calling you!
Christmas Holiday Destination Ideas
India Tour during Commonwealth Games
India is all set to welcome her prestigious guests of the Commonwealth Games, scheduled from 3 Oct to 14 Oct 2010. The country, which has host a number of international events including several sports events, is going to witness the most spectacular show of the century in those days. The show is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors to India. Given this fact, Indian tourism sector is at high spirits and is getting ready to utilize the opportunity at its fullest.
Being a developing nation with massive population, India is facing a lot of pressure to accommodate the increasing needs of infrastructure and communications facilities required for the Commonwealth Games events. However, given the fact that the event is going to happen in the national capital New Delhi, which is already equipped with world-class infrastructure and amenities, the authorities have no much worry about them. Nonetheless, rigorous innovations are on across the national capital to make sure that every facet of the city supports the smooth running of the show and that the guests are satisfied the most.
For tourists, the Commonwealth Games in India promises a wonderful opportunity to visit this land of Maharajas and Goddess of prosperity (Lakshmi). The country is a magical bowl that holds a lot of mystifying facts and figures intriguing to tourists. The culture, geography, people and the wild forest – they are so diverse, scattered and difficult to understand; but when one goes deep into them he/she will realize that they are single and united. No other country in the world can bring about this unity in such diversity. For this reason, India is attracting millions of tourists to it every year, so will it do in the upcoming Commonwealth Games too.
Speaking at a world summit organized by the United Nations’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said, “Commonwealth Games have given an opportunity for showcasing India as a unique and hospitable tourism destination. It is expected that a large number of tourists would visit the country next year bringing back the buoyancy in the sector.” Yes, the Commonwealth Games will add another feather in the crown of Indian hospitality. The great Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Red Fort and the royal courts of Rajasthan are waiting to see the grand procession of tourists who will never want to miss this sporty entertainment hosted by the sporty people of India.
The Taj Mahal: a Great Building
Taj Mahal is the most beautiful building in the world. It is not only architectural beauty even this is "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words because this is built by the emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his wife Mumtaz, who died in childbirth. It is the best example of love and Mughal architecture. a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. It is completed near about 21 years and made by white marbles and around this beautiful gardenand Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj Mahal in these words:
Should guilty seek asylum here,
Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.
Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,
All his past sins are to be washed away.
The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;
And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.
In this world this edifice has been made;
To display thereby the creator's glory.
Really Taj Mahal is glory of India.
Get Ready for a Royal Wedding in Rajasthan
Indians are very particular about their culture and traditions. They make every occasion of festivities the most enjoyable and momentous. Indian weddings are traditionally conducted with all charm and splendor of ethnicity. The weddings in India are reminiscent of the richness of the tradition that Indians have preserved for centuries. Hence, a wedding in India is celebrated in the most luxurious manner. Rajasthan, the city of royal palaces and spectacular landscape, is thus the ideal place for hosting a wedding. More importantly, the cultural extravaganza that Rajasthanis offer in the form of their traditional festivities adds more charm to any special occasions such as wedding.
During the past several years, there has been huge ‘marriage rush’ to Rajasthan cities like Udaipur – thanks to the awareness created by different media about the possibilities of hosting a royal wedding in these cities away from their home. The city of Udaipur, with all its natural charm and man-made facilities, witnesses the union of thousands of couple from different parts of the world every year. As marriage season sets in, the city grows full bloom to welcome the bride and groom. Every corner of the city experiences a bit of the marriage fever – be it the jewelry shops, flower sellers, bangle stores, and the mehndiwalas. The bangles, mehndi, bindi – all are inevitable components of an Indian wedding.
What’s a wedding without a dance? Thus comes the famous folk dance of Rajasthan. The charming girls of Rajasthan show the best of their artistic skills by performing the Ghoomer dance on the wedding night. Their rhythmic steps followed by the swift whirls will make you euphoric. While a wedding in Rajasthan will give everlasting memories for the couple, it will equally add pleasant memories for the guests as well. There are immense opportunities to freak out in this city of historical and cultural attractions. There are wonderful darbars and palaces available in these cities to host the prestigious weddings.
If you are yet to get married you are lucky, for you have now identified the best place to host your wedding, i.e., Rajasthan. What more, you can take your beloved for a long ride thereafter through the royal courts of Rajasthan and the interiors of a village nurtured by rich tradition and values. The Thar Desert will spread the golden bed for you while the Aravallis will shower the cool breeze filled with fragrance.
Trekking in India
If you are one of those people who like sure-footed goats can climb any craggy cliff or scale any height, then the trekking trails of India are sure to pose an exciting challenge to you! Trekking in india is one of the famous adventure sports awaiting the trekking enthusiast in India. One who are fascinated by the unexplored. The mountain ranges of India promise breathtaking and exciting trekking trips. The rugged beauty of these lofty mountains attracts travellers and tourists from all over the world.In approximately each part of India plentiful trekking options are accessible but Himalayas is the best place for trecking in India. Himalayas are known as the one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world and is counted among the best trekking regions in the world. The Indian Himalayan range is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and impressive mountain ranges in the world.
Trekking Destination in India:
• Ladakh-Zanskar Via Lahaul
• Manali to Beas Kund
• Garhwal Trekking
• Himachal-Manikaran To Spiti
• Dodi Tal
• Khatling Saharatal Trek
• Gangotri Nandvan Trek
• Kinner-Kailash Parikrama
• Manimahesh Chui Yatra
• Jagatsukh To Base of Deo Tibba
• Adi Kailash Trek
• Hemkund Trek
• Rishikesh in Uttranchal Pradesh
• Darjeeling in West Bengal
• Gangtok in Sikkim
• Garhwal & Kumaon in Uttranchal Pradesh
• Ladakh
River Rafting in India
River rafting in India is an invigorating experience that you can take pleasure in on your Holidays in India with Lets Travel India. The magic behind River Rafting also referred, as Whitewater River Rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills Rishikesh in Uttranchal is one of the most excellent areas for white water river rafting and also Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and Ganga rivers is a well-liked rafting adventure sightseeing activity in India, for more daring explorer Indus River in Ladakh and Brahmaputra River in Arunachal Pradeshis the best place. The adventure souls who love water and challenging water currents, they are fascinated by river rafting. And when it comes river rafting which other place could be better than Himalayas. The Himalayan rivers including Beas, Ravi and Sutlej are a favorite for both novice and professionals.
Famous Regions for River Rafting in India:
* Asan Barrage in Uttranchal
* Beas River in Himachal
* Bhalukpung in Assam
* Devprayag Uttranchal
* Kaudiyala Uttranchal
* Ladakh
* Rishikesh in Uttranchal
* Nainital
* Ladakh
* Sikkim
* Assam
* Arunachal Pradesh
Some Essential Tips for River Rafting: -
Some essential tips that would be helpful for you on your river rafting tour to Himalaya/ you should carry:
* Sunscreen for protection against ultra violet rays
* Sun glasses
* Water proof camera
* Nylon clothes
* Simple swim suit
The memories you collect on your trip to India for river rafting will have an everlasting impression on your minds.
Wildlife Safari Tour in India
Wildlife tour India makes your journey incredible with some of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and world heritage sites, which are home for several big and small creatures for thousands of years and make this part of the earth most beautiful. The walloping number of 441 sanctuaries, 80 national parks and 23 tiger reserves created by the Indian Government in a noble attempt to protect wildlife on the whole is genuinely worthy of praise. Really it will definitely be an eye-opening experience for you to get familiar with some of the most interesting species living in the midst of an amazing and mesmerizing natural setting. India is a wildlife paradise for the nature seekers and can offer anybody a chance to take a peep at its fauna.
India wildlife tour gives you an opportunity to experience firsthand the habitat of Asiatic lions and tiger safari in Indian National parks. Severely endangered the majestic tiger is World's most charismatic animal. It's aura revolves around mystic charm, abundant fear and intrigue which humans find irresistible. India is a spot massive elephants to fierce beast tigers to small hare in the wildlife sanctuary.
India have many wildlife sanctuary and national parks but most famous sanctuary and parks are following:
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary: It is the home of Asiatic Lions, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary sprawls over 1412.13 sq km area, with core area of 259 sq.kms
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is placed in Kerala known for tigers and huge population of elephant, set among the low lying Cardamom hills of the Western Ghats and centre of attraction here is the artificial lake.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Renowned for White tigers, s the place where nature meets with history and covers 448 sq kms area.
Kanha National Park: Once the source of idea for Rudyard Kipling's all time great classic 'Jungle Book', Kanha National Park is one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries of not only India, even all the world. It’s cover over an area of 1,945 sq km in Madhya Pradesh.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: Bird Sanctuary is a World Heritage Site. spreads over 29 sq km. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 400 bird species including domestic as well as migratory birds. It is most famous bird sanctuary park.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary: Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in one of the protected wildlife areas of the country, where Project Tiger remained successful. It is situated in Rajasthan.
Ranthambore National Park: One of the important wildlife sanctuaries of India The national park with an area of 392 sq kms is set at the junction of Aravali and Vindhyas mountain ranges in Rajasthan.
Kaziranga National Park: It is hundred year old wildlife sanctuary in Central Assam. Kaziranga is also home to Wild Buffalos, Swamp Deers, Wild Elephants and over 450 species of birds.
Manas National Park: National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. It is placed on foothills of the Great Himalayas in north-east state of Assam, it is known for its unmatched beauty.
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve: Sunderbas the biggest mangrove forest and delta of world is formed by the merging of rivers - Ganges, Brahhmaputra and Meghna. Sunderban Tigers Reserve has a core area of 1330.10 sq. kms and spreads over a series of thickly forested islands and saline water channels. If you are with to royal Bengal tiger safari then Sunderbans is great place for you.
India is the land of a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks included in the UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites.
Palaces in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a land of superb architecture. The most attractive feature of the state is the Rajasthan havelis and palaces. Palaces were located on high tops of the hill, in the center of vast deserts and on islands in lakes Most of the former rulers of Rajasthan built palaces as their residence. These palaces were adorned with elaborate and exquisite architecture. Not only the rulers of Rajasthan, but the rich merchant class also built massive residences. These mansions are luxuriously decorated and are known as Palace.
Many palaces in Rajasthan but The City palace of Jaipur and Lake Palace and City Palace of Udaipur are most famous palaces in Rajasthan.
City Palace of Jaipur:
The City Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, but a lot of changes and additions were made to the original structure by his successors rulers. City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture from other palaces. The architecture of the City Palace is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The Complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens and buildings. Many impressive small palaces and halls in the complex, such as the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal and Badal Mahal and a famous temple called the Shri Govind Temple and a museum inside, called by City Palace Museum.
City palace of Udaipur:
Udaipur City Palace boasts of the wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture, located peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola. The Palace has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of heritage site. It is truly a feast to the eyes. Maharana Udai Singh built this superb wonder, but the present form of the Palace is the result of subsequent additions by his successors. City Palace has several gates that are known as "Pols". 'Bara Pol' (Great Gate) is the main gate to the City Palace by passing Bara pol after that across a triple arched gate, which is known as 'Tripolia' and Across 'Tripolia', you would enter the 'Elephant Gate' or the 'Hathi Pol'.
Lake palace of Udaipur:
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jaginwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.
The Different Culture of Rajasthan
A combination of geography, history, lifestyle and language of the people make unique culture of Rajasthan and distinct from others. The combination of all factors are played role for the unique culture of Rajasthan but main part of unique culture of Rajasthan is geography of the Desert land.
The rich culture of Rajasthan is also famous for its paintings, music and folk dances and folk music is a vital part of Rajasthan culture. Songs are used to tell the legendary battles of Rajputs. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds, love stories, and religious or devotional songs known as lively, and belles in rich ghaghra, bhajans and banis and armful of bangles dancing to the tune of the Sarangi, a Rajasthani string instrument etc.
Rajasthani arts and culture has been affected by the Persian elements for the duration of Mughal rule, and can be seen in the attractive Bikaner, Jaipur and Marwar paintings and frescoes on palace wallsRajasthan is famed for its jewelry and gem cutting techniques. A strong Mughal influence is visible in the Thewa style of pendants, which are painstakingly handcrafted and inlaid with semi precious stones and gold. The enameled lac bangles of Rajasthan are made by etching designs on the material, filling it with colors and enameling with gold.
The most commonly language spoken in Rajasthan is Hindi. The natives of Rajasthan speak in Rajasthani and Marwari. Hindi is fast catching up and is also the official language of the state.Rajasthan is also famous as the land of Rajputs (kings), the forts, palaces and Havelis of Rajasthan attract a large number of people from different parts of the world.
Honeymoon place in India
India is one of the most beautiful countries in the World bounded by rivers, seas, Oceans and Mountains making it a perfect Honeymoon destination. India have many honeymoon places but more famous place beach state of Goa to the beautiful hill station of Kashmir to the backwaters-rich Kerala all these place heavy rush of honeymooners from out of India.
More top Indian Honeymoon Place:
Hill Stations:
If you wish to hill station for your honeymoon then you have much option like Mussoorie, Dalhousie, Darjeeling, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Srinagar, Shimla, Nainital, Manali, Mount Abu and Gangtok. Here you can watch the clouds drift over the snow-capped mountains, as you walk through meadows of flowers.
Backwaters Beauty:
If you love water but not beach then backwaters of Kerala is best place for honeymoon. The houseboats or "Kettuvalloms" are a marvelous example of Kerala's traditional craft style.
Beaches Galore:
Goa is capital of beaches Goa honeymoon is best beach honeymoon place.You will find Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh providing you with sea as the companion. This entire place gives the best combination of the sand and the sea.
History Beckons:
If you like to explore history rich architectural legacy of a place, all safar then Rajasthan is the perfect honeymoon place in India. Rajasthan is fill from forts, palaces, havelis and other structures of the bygone area. Rajasthan known by “desert state of India'” here you can enjoy all safari like horse, camel, jeep and more and also you can see sand dunes I am sure you will never ever forget honeymoon of Rajasthan and will cherish its memories throughout your life.
