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India is a land of festivals and fairs. Every day of the year there is a festival celebrated in some part of the country. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Holi, the Festival of Colours, in March, is a definite highlight. Its all great fun, with people throwing coloured powder and water at each other, although it can get rather rowdy. In autumn, the festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated with particular enthusiasm in northern Indian, with fireworks being lit, together with candles and oil lamps. |
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Agra:
The beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra India, is one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj mahal built by Shahjahan as a tomb for the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its glistening marble facade shines under the moonlight, like a tear on the face of eternity.
Goa:
Goa famous for its goa beaches, Goa hotels and resorts, Goa water sports and goa tribal. Today Goa is the most preferred holiday destination of all the travelers as well as Indian. Goa beaches the most beautiful beaches of India with coconut trees and historic places. Golden beaches of Goa, culture of Goa, tribal of Goa, Churches of Goa and wast blue sky are witnesses to this mystic union of Goa
Kerala:
Kerala The Gods Own Country magical green land is a thin, lush place spread on the south - west coast of India. Rice fields, mango, coconut palms and cashew nut trees dominate Kerala India.
Rajastan:
Rajasthan India : A land of wrinkling sand dunes, grand palaces and majestic rajasthan forts. Stay at exotic palace hotels on your Rajasthan holiday and experience the luxury of being treated like a Maharaja. Travel through historic cities and hear tales of heroic Rajput deeds
Himalayas:
The Himalaya is a mountain range at the north in India and spreading across Asia. The Himalaya enlarge across India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Bhutan The Himalayan mountain system is the planet's highest and home to all fourteen of the world's highest peaks. |
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Time Zone:
GMT +5:30 Hours.
Languages Spoken:
There are 18 major languages spoken in India and over 1600 regional dialects. Even though Hindi is the official language, many people in India do not speak it at all. Hindi is spoken by about half the population, mostly in North India. English is the second major language spoken in India and is used for much of the official business. It is the official language of the judiciary. Many people prefer to use English as a common language over Hindi.
Passport / Visa:
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a valid passport and a visa.
Note: A valid passport and visa is required by all for entry to India, unless they hold a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card. Some parts of the country are restricted areas and require a special permit. Travellers planning to go to the far northwest of the country or to the islands should check with India Tourism for the latest information.
Office of the High Commissioner for India in the UKIndia House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA, UK Tel: (020) 7836 8484. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1200 (visa enquiries); 0915-1730 (visa applications and collections; telephone enquiries).
Climate:
India has tropical weather. One cannot speak of the climate of India, or else one must speak of several different India's. The subcontinent has eight climatic zones all of which only have the monsoon rains in common. It can be very cold from December - January, very dry and hot from the end of March till June, very hot and humid till the monsoons arrive from July through September. The rest of the year is comfortably pleasant. |
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