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Glorious India
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India has been voted the world's favorite travel destination by
readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine during its 10th annual
awards that honour the most popular destinations around the
world. India scored above 89 (out of 100) in all ten criteria,
with its best features being culture (scoring 97.17 out of 100),
value for money ( 94.78) and variety of attractions (96.30).
Sarah Miller, editor of Conde Nast Traveler said: "I'm
delighted that India scored so well in our Readers' Travel
Awards. To achieve the accolade of our discerning readers'
favorite country in the world is fantastic.
"As it celebrates 60 years of independence - a real achievement
- it shows India's moment has come. The world's largest
democracy is living up to the dreams of 1947."
The awards were based on votes by over 30,000 readers. India
replaces last year's winner Italy as the place of choice on the
global travel map. A Destination for Tourists of all Ages India is a
large country, a sub-continent with a population of One Billion,
divided into 29 states. They speak 1652 different languages, 190
religions, 3722 casts and numberless tribes.
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The name India evolved from Indus, the mighty river. The early
Aryan settlers called the Indus the “SINDHU” it means enormous
sheet of water.
Persians renamed the Sindhu to Hindu. Then the Greek came along,
led by Alexander The Great and converted Hindu to Indus.
Finally, when the Muslim invasion came in the eleventh century,
the old Persian name was retained in the form of Hindustan,
another name being Bharat (India). Visit
Northern India for Kashmir an emerald
valley, cradled in the Himalayas, under crystalline blue skies,
and against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
Spend delightful holidays on the lakes with
the shikaras and houseboats, trek the highest mountain peaks in
Ladakh or visit the shrines in Jammu; Delhi for the famous Taj
Mahal (Agra) or Himachal Pradesh for
picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra , Lahaul and Spiti the
stunning lunar and scape-like beauty; Punjab for the Golden
Temple; The Indian Colorful state
Rajasthan for Camel ride in deserts.
Eastern India for Tea and Coffee gardens in Assam, Buddhism
Trails in Bihar, Soul of India The Orissa, or the City of Joy
the Kolkata (Calcutta) in West Bengal
Western India for the Golden Gujarat,
Exotic Beaches in Goa, Rare Sculptures in
Khajuraho of Madhya Pradesh, or the Beauty of
Ajanta & Ellora
Caves in Aurangabad of Maharashtra.
South India for Historical Monuments in
Andhra Pradesh, Carnatic Music & Dance of Karnataka, Gold's Own
Country the Kerala for its Mangrove
Beaches, Green, red and the blue of the ocean with numerous
coconut trees, the Houseboats in Backwaters , Tourist's Paradise
the state of Tamil Nadu to revel on the Marina beach or go
cruising in the theme parks or let your mind rest in peace in
the midst of magnificent-temples. You may walk through the
living traditions and relive the timeless past.
Overall the Holidaying in India will appeal
all your senses and you'll carry home happy memories that may
last for the lifetime. Come to this land for a total traveling
experience.
India with its rich and varied Culture is
known for its diverse landscapes and Climates. This variety
between the Mountains, Plateaus and Plains and the climates of
these regions ensure that the visitors can never complain of
lack of choices. Indian Journey back into times immemorial ,
Various empires and Dynasties have ruled India. The Monuments
created by them shower the magnificence and Glory of Art and
architecture of those bygone Eras. The Monuments offer the first
hand experience of those kings behind each monument is an
underlying but definite sources of Mystery, Intrigue and
Romance.
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