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India, Places to Visit Tourist Attractions
Major Indian attractions, India accommodation, travel, museums, houses, wildlife, beaches, kerala backwaters, heritage destinations
India is a land apart, a destination like no other: mysterious, colorful, exotic, and always memorable. A visit to the country is a changing spectacle of religions, customs, festivals, sights and sounds. With a historical backdrop of 5,000 years, India is one big package of culture and legend that never fails to captivate the imagination of the visitor. But there are also endless natural splendors like the mighty Himalayas that straddle the north, the vast Indo Gangetic Plains, lush tropical jungles teeming with wildlife, and a long coastline embellished with golden beaches.
India has so much to offer on and off the tourist trail, English spoken, good transport, cheap and just plain brilliant. But take it easy and do a little bit at a time. This really is one of the few places on the globe you can still get serious culture shock and sensual overload. Following are the few places that you should not miss on your next trip to India.
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Kerala God's own Country
Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful, emerald green land, flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between.
For Visitors, Kerala offers nature on a platter. Sandy beaches of Kovalam, blue Lagoons at Veli, Hill stations at Ponmudi and Munnar, backwaters of Kollam and Alappuzha, enchanting waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal, greenland plantations in the highranges, wildlife, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys and intricately decorated temples - Whatever one can ask for.
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Backwater Ride
Ayurvedic Massage
Kerala 50 Places of a life Time:
National Geographic Traveller's classification as one of the `50 must see destinations' in the world.
Spices: Spice capital of the world.
Flora: Kerala covers 1% of the total land area of India and has over 25% of India's 15,000 plant species. Among them include endangered and rare species, flowering plants, fungies, lichens and mosses.
Goa Backpackers Paradise
Goa is also known as 'the pearl of the east' and is known for its Gothic churches, age old ruins, palm fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, and bubbly folk music.
With its long coastline, Goa is an important destination in every tourist's itinerary. Sun, sand and sea being the major attractions, Goa is a perfect heaven for the ones who need and want relaxation.
Wine & Dine In Goan Style
Mouth watering Goan dishes to suit every palate-from Chicken Xacuti and Pork Sorpatel to Prawn Balchao- are a must of every visitor's itinerary. Apart from the ubiquitous sea food, Goa offers some of the very best of Chinese, Punjabi, Continental, South Indian, and course, Portuguese restaurants. Cashew feni and Coconut Palm feni complete the heady experience of dining in Goa. Appreciated the world over, drinking Feni is a singularly Goan experience. It is potent, has a very distinctive aroma, and is an experience not to be missed.
Goa Carnival
Three days a year Goa surrenders to the spirit of fun & frolic and celebrates the Carnival. A Portuguese legacy,Goans celebrate the Carnival with dances, music, food and festivities and float parades in all the major towns. Held usually in February, the Carnival exudes the spirit of joie de vivre, with tourists and locals dancing in the streets.
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Saturday Night Market: This market starts at five in the evening at a beach area called Arpora and goes on till eleven. Foreigners and Indians alike flock here to buy and sell their wares. Prices are sky high but bargaining is acceptable.
Basilica of Bom Jesus: The church houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, who died while on a sea voyage to China in 15th century. The following year, while transferring his remains to Goa, in accordance with his wishes, it was found that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. This miraculous phenomenon continues to attract the devout from all lands, and an Exposition or public viewing of his body every ten years attracts millions of pilgrims.
Sunset Cruise: The state capital is famous for its cruises along the Mandovi river.The most popular one is the sunset river cruise.There are many boats/ferries offering this cruise,the most popular one being the Santa Monica offering a variety of dances and beverages.
Palace on Wheels Luxury Train of India
Relish the lifestyles of the kings of yore on board the Palace on Wheels, while listening to the silent tales of glory and valor told by the majestic forts and splendid palaces of Rajasthan.
The journey starts with colorfully attired men and women garland the guests and accord a ceremonial welcome at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from where the journey starts. For the next seven days, the guests live in regal splendor as the train winds its way to the Pink City of Jaipur, historical Chittaurgarh and the Lake City of Udaipur, fascinating Sawai Madhopur, the magical desert cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's seven natural wonders.
Taj Mahal
There is no other monument in the world, which can match the beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal. Located at the city of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of architecture in the world. Agra is situated about 200 km south of New Delhi, Capital of India.
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There are a number of other attractions scattered across India and lot of it depends upon individual taste.
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