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Travel Guide India
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  • Victoria Memorial in Kalkutta, Indien.
    Victoria Memorial in Kalkutta, Indien. Photo: Martin Jernberg, unsplash.com / @martinjernberg

India

India is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world and is a beautiful melting pot of many cultures which lend India a unique character. It is surrounded by the snowy Himalayas in the north and the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean in the south. To the west lies the white salt desert of Kutch and the sandy desert of Thar. In the east are dense mangrove forests and evergreen forests. All these geographical features make India one of only seventeen "megadiverse" regions in the world. India has always been one of the top 25 popular countries in the world in terms of the number of international tourists.

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आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य की गंडिकोटा घाटी को भारत का ग्रांड कैन्यन कहा जाता है।
Andhra Pradesh
All possible natural and man-made attractions are present in Andhra Pradesh. Yarada Beach, Belum ...
Assam
Assam is the oldest and largest state in Northeast India. Some of the major tourist attractions in ...
Bihar
For more than three thousand years, Bihar has been an important centre of human civilization in ...
Chandigarh
Chandigarh, just like its neighbour Delhi, is also a perfect fit for urban tourism. It is also the ...
Dadra und Nagar Haveli und Daman und Diu
Scenic natural beauty and Portuguese architecture are the main attractions of this region. Tourists ...
Delhi
The 1400-year-old city of Delhi is known as the "Heart of India" not only because it is the ...
Goa
The first destination that a foreign tourist wants to visit in India is probably Goa. This ...
Gujarat
Located in western India, Gujarat, is famous for its Salt Desert of Kutch, Saputara Hill, Mandvi ...
Haryana
Haryana is a northern state which is currently being developed under the Mahabharata Circuit Scheme ...
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is world famous for its apple orchards, hill stations, majestic valleys, clean ...
Jammu und Kashmir
Surrounded by the Himalayas and the Karakoram ranges, Jammu and Kashmir is called "Paradise on ...
Karnataka
Karnataka is undoubtedly the most popular tourist state in South India. There are UNESCO heritage ...
Kerala
Situated on the Malabar Coast, Kerala is a tourist paradise. It is also on National Geographic's ...
Ladakh UT
Surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and Karakoram in the south, Ladakh is a beautiful natural ...
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh regularly wins the title of best tourism destination in the Indian tourism awards. ...
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the heartland of the Hindi film industry, which is predominantly based in its ...
Manipur
Manipur, one of the "seven sister states" of northeastern India, is on a rapid rise in the Indian ...
Meghalaya
Meghalaya means "home of the clouds" and is rightly a high-altitude northeastern Indian state. ...
Nagaland
Tourists come from far and wide to experience the landscape and culture of Nagaland, which feels ...
Odisha
Situated near the Bay of Bengal, the coastal state of Odisha is chock-full of beaches, lakes, ...
Puducherry
Coastal Puducherry gives a glimpse of a mini France in India, on account of its being a French ...
Punjab
Punjab has long been known for its food, culture, and history. Some of its main urban centres, such ...
Rajasthan
Fondly called "the land of kings," Rajasthan is famous for its palaces, forts, cuisine, opulence, ...
Sikkim
Sikkim is known for its biodiversity and its Himalayan climate. Outdoor activities include ...
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has magnificent cities like Chennai and Madurai. UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chola ...
Telangana
The city of Hyderabad in Telangana was declared the second best tourist destination in the world by ...
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh welcomes many millions of tourists every year. The world's most visited attraction, ...
Uttarakhand
Situated in the lap of the Himalayas, the beautiful Uttarakhand state is lovingly called the "Land ...
West Bengal
Bengal is a popular tourist region located in the east of India. Darjeeling, Sunderbans, Kolkata, ...

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India is a fascinating country with diverse geographical features, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and tourists alike. There is a great selection of activities, attractions and landscapes for everyone to explore and enjoy as per their liking.

The Himalayas in the north is the tallest and most remarkable mountain range of snow and glaciers. It offers beautiful landscapes along with opportunities for hiking, skiing, winter-touring, and mountaineering. In the south, are the beautiful and serene Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Here one can enjoy water sports, surfing, and cosy beach vacations. The eastern region of India is one of the most ecologically diverse regions of the world, boasting of untouched natural beauty in the form of dense rainforest. One can enjoy many long-distance hikes and majestic waterfalls in this region of India. In the western part of India are the vast white salt desert of Kutch and the great sand desert of Thar. Both of them offer unique cultural and touristic insight to the lucky ones arriving here. Apart from these, there are many rivers, beaches, national parks, mountain ranges, historical cities, and urban centres in India that attract millions of tourists every year. In short, India has something to offer to everyone.

In cultural aspects, India is a beautiful amalgamation of many regional and international cultures, which have now become a part of this mixed Indian heritage. This balance and acceptance of every culture are reflected in India's food, languages, architecture, and lifestyle. When you visit this country, you are exposed to a variety of genres of food, faith, art, nature, landscape, and adventure sports.

Bollywood, Taj Mahal, Khajuraho, Yoga, Kamasutra, Modern Number System, Shampoos, and Chess are just some of the famous things that India has given to the world. Let's experience this friendly, beautiful, and colourful country together and create some stories and memories that will stay with us forever.


The super luxury tourist trains of India

If extremely comfortable long-distance travelling while experiencing the lavish life of Indian royals has been your fantasy, then India's luxury tourist trains are made exclusively for you. Unlike ordinary trains, these trains are very expensive, majestic, and lavish. These super luxury trains command a premium price and are equipped up with 5-star amenities.

Currently, five such luxury trains are available in India. Managed by the Indian Railways and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, these trains are - (1) Maharaja Express, (2) Palace on Wheels, (3) The Deccan Odyssey, (4) Golden Chariot, and (5) Mahaparinirvana Express. These Indian luxury trains, year after year, have been winning numerous international awards and are the world's best trains for their grandeur, ecstasy, majestic ambience, sumptuous cuisine and tight security arrangements. They fulfil the dreams of tourists who want to see India's rich cultural heritage and destinations like a king.

  • Railway · India
    "Maharaja Express" Luxury Tourist Train
  • Railway · India
    "Palace on Wheels" Luxury Tourist Train
  • Railway · India
    "The Deccan Odyssey" Luxury Tourist Train
  • Railway · India
    "Golden Chariot" Luxury Tourist Train
  • Railway · Bihar
    "Mahaparinirvana Express" Buddhist Circuit Luxury Tourist Train

The best monuments of India

There are literally thousands of beautiful monuments all over India. Carrying centuries-old history, these are not just buildings but living documents of a bygone era that reveal many untold tales and stories to you. The next time when you are in India then do not miss to visit at least some of these amazing monuments.

Monument · Madhya Pradesh
The Great Stupa at Sanchi
Madhya Pradesh
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The Great Stupa of Sanchi located in the city of Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also called ...

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Cave · Maharashtra
Elephanta Caves
Maharashtra
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Elephanta Caves are a group of cave temples dedicated to the all-omnipotent, all-powerful Lord Shiva. ...

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Fortress · Rajasthan
Junagarh Fort
Rajasthan
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Junagadh Fort is a grand citadel present in the city of Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan. ...

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Trek routes of some of the most beautiful waterfalls in India

Bike Riding · Meghalaya
Bike tour of Janailar Lyngksiar Waterfalls
Road Cycling · Uttarakhand
Cycle tour of Tunkhola Waterfalls and Kali Taal
Road Cycling · Meghalaya
Cycle trip to Nohkalikai Falls
Motor Bike · Odisha
Motorbike tour of Sitakund Falls
Bicycle Touring · Gujarat
Bicycle tour to Bilpudi Waterfalls
Motor Bike · Madhya Pradesh
Motorbike tour of Keoti (Kevti) Falls
Hiking route · Maharashtra
Hike to Devkund Waterfall
Motor Bike · India
Motorbike tour of Chitrakote Falls
Hiking route · Meghalaya
Hike to Rainbow Falls
Hiking route · Meghalaya
Trek to the Wei Sawdong Falls
Road Cycling · Karnataka
Bicycle trip to Chelavara Falls
Hiking route · Tamil Nadu
Trekking to Kutralam (Courtallam) Five Falls
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