India is land of diversities and is laden with remains of rich and affluent past across its heartland. There are several options in the North, South and West of India to enjoy the exotic India luxury tours. The fascinating tourist destinations across India offer numerous opportunities for the tourists to explore awesome tourism.

One of the most famous luxury tours is the Rajasthan tour that is a perfect luxury Indian travel destination. You get to experience the luxurious land of kings and queens who built lavish and ostentatious palaces and over-bearing forts and fortresses on hilltops or in the middle of desert. Travel in the royal train Palace on Wheels where the staff treats you like the kings and queens of Rajasthan. During the entourage, you visit the royal palaces, forts, and lakes, in the cities of Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer and Jodhpur.

The luxury tour of North India includes visit to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that is also known as the Golden Triangle tour. You can experience the rich exotic heritage and cultural destinations in all these cities offer complete insight into the Mughal era and their rule in India. The magnificent forts and palaces of Delhi and Agra speak of the Mughal architecture and its excellence. You also visit the famous symbol of love – the seventh wonder of the world – the Taj Mahal. Old and New Delhi give you complete scenario of the Mughal rule and the British Raj in India respectively. Jaipur takes you to the journey of land of Rajputs or the Hindu warrior class of India.

On the other hand the South India Luxury tours let you transcend into the land of Gods. You can enjoy the splendid Kerala Backwaters and take a relaxation massage at any of the Ayurvedic spas and massage centers. The tourist destinations of the south India let you enjoy the wonderful tea garden of the Nilgiri, Hampi and Deccan Plateau, Hindu temples of South India and the tusker trail.

There are some other wonderful options exclusively for those who want to either enjoy the wildlife or only the sunny beaches. Treat yourself royally with an elephant ride into the jungles that take you on a wild tiger hunt on an elephant back. These are the Luxury India wildlife tours that take you to the deep and dense jungles that are second only to the African Safari. You can also enjoy the sun and sand in Goa and get ample tan in the hot Indian summers. Goa and its entourage take you to the journey of Churches and the Portuguese era in India.

Indian Luxury tours offer ample opportunity to everyone to enjoy their holidays in the best way they want and treat themselves with the best and most lavish luxuries of India.

The Kumbh Mela is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus. This Mela occurs at 4 different places in India; these are Ujjain, Allahabad, Nashik and Haridwar. This actually occurs 4 times in a period of 12 years.It is interesting to note that the, it is the largest human fair in the world. Millions of people including the ‘Naga Sadhus’ visit this mela. In Allahabad, Prayag is the site where the Mela is organized. The 3 holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati merge at Prayag. This is the reason why this place is considered to be extremely sacred by the Hindus.

Hindu pilgrims who come to the Maha Kumbh Mela bathes in the River Ganga. They believe that by doing this, they will be purged out of their sins and attain salvation. People sing devotional songs and also discuss religious topics at the Mela.In Haridwar, the place of the this,is where the River Ganga meets the plains on its descent from the Himalayan ranges.In Ujjain, the mela is organized on the banks of the River Ksipra. In Nashik, the banks of the River Godavari are flooded with pilgrims who come to the Kumbh Mela. Like all other Hindu festivals, it also has a legend associated with it. In fact, the legend dates back to the ages when the earth was just created and man was not even born!

The background of the Kumbh Mela is that during the creation of the earth the Gods suffered from a curse. So, in order to purge out their sins, they were supposed to consume divine nectar called ‘amrit’ by churning the ocean. The demons helped the Gods to procure ‘amrit’ but, they wanted half of it. After the nectar was procured, the Gods ran away with it without giving the demons their legitimate share. This initiated a battle between the two contesting parties. However, the demons managed to escape with the nectar. The Gods pursued them in the sky for 12 days and nights in order to retrieve the pot containing ‘amrit’. During this process, 4 drops of the ‘amrit’ fell on 4 different places on the earth. These places were Ujjain, Allahabad, Nashik and Haridwar.

Since time immemorial, it is believed (by the Hindus) that these places are extremely sacred. Astrologers say that during the 42 days long Kumbh Mela, the holy waters of these rives turn into ‘amrit’. So, anyone who takes holy dip will be relieved of his sins in this life. The Kumbh Mela is a perfect place to see the ‘Naga Babas’ (or the ‘Naga Sadhus’). They remain naked and their long hairs are tied into knots. Their bodies are smeared with ashes and they perform different types of yogic postures and ‘asana’. It is believed that they have positive healing powers. The ‘Naga Babas’ can live only on herbs and are not affected even when the temperature falls below 0 degree Celsius. They dwell in their own world and are completely emancipated from the vices of modern life.

Welcome to India. Some called it incredible, some called it unique, some called it diverse, some called it amazing, and some called it unmatched. Well all are right. The country is really awesome in every aspect. Unique geographical and cultural features with lots of attractions have made this country unique and unmatched in world. Tourists from all over the world visit this fascinating country every year in quite good number. And of course the country never fails to allure tourists. The country is able to delight even the most negative tourist. In fact the country has something for every tourist and each kind of tourist.

When you will plan to visit this fascinating country and explore its amazing landscapes & attractions you will have delightful experience of lifetime. When you will return you home country after travel and tourism in this country you will say proudly with your friends or relative, the country I am coming from really incredible in each and every aspect.

India has lots of fascinating destinations which should be explored and enjoyed. Indian states are like Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc are well known destinations for amazing tourism and wonderful holidays. Cities of these states are of great importance. Cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Shimla, Manali, Jammu, Srinagar, Kashmir, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Cochin, Trivandrum, Agra, Khajuraho, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mysore, etc have lots of options for mind-boggling tourism and wonderful holidays. Religious sites like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Amritsar, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jammu, Deoghar, Varanasi, Badrinath, etc are well known destinations for tourists who want to observe rich culture and spirituality of country during travel tours to India.

Predominant hill stations of India are also very popular among tourists from all over the world. Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Jammu, Srinagar, Kashmir, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Darjeeling, Ooty, Munnar, Wayanad, etc are well known hill destinations of this fascinating country. These hill destinations are very popular among newly wedded and honeymoon couples. Couples get sheer romantic ambiance on these hill stations of the country. Beach destinations like Goa and Kerala are also very popular among tourists from all over the world. India has some of most beautiful beaches in the world like Kovalam & Varkala in Kerala. The country is also known for rich flora and fauna. There are several wildlife sanctuaries and parks in this country. Ranthambhore, Kanha, Sariska, Gir, Bharatpur, etc are some of popular destinations for wildlife expedition and safaris.

The country of India is also known for rich cultural heritage. There are several magnificent monuments in this country which are prime attractions for tourists who want to enjoy charm of cultural heritage of country on their travel to India. Perhaps, Rajasthan is the best place in India where tourists can find lots of heritage monuments attractions. A well prepared Rajasthan tour package can make enable tourists to visit the magnificent monuments of Rajasthan, India.

Thus we see that India has countless tourism options to offer tourists. And of course tourists find numerous attractions in this country, it is true. It is true that the charm of incredible India tours never ends. Truly the county is unique and unmatched. People are also generous and innocent of this country. Indian people treat guests like god. Well, if you too want to experience the charm of travel and tourism in this country, book one of India tour packages offered by various tour operators and get drenched into charm of unique tourism.

Kerala – God’s own country which means heaven for those who appreciate the real untouched, na?ve beauty of nature and if you are one of those than consider Kerala as the option for you next holiday. Kerala gives an option to explore the nature to the fullest because it has all the places where you can explore the nature be it scenic beaches or the hill stations or the ethnic culture, just everything that makes you feel closer to the nature. To start with; if you are in Kerala for your holidays, you have to be at the backwaters, one place that no nature enthusiast dares to misses on his/her trip to Kerala. There’s every element of nature present around you- water, greenery, birds almost everything that you consider nature synonymous with.

Moving from the beautiful backwater, there is another very beautiful and mystic hill station – Munnar which is situated amidst three hills and is 120 km away from Cochin is another hotspot that you should not miss on your Kerala Travel The pleasant weather of this place and aroma of tea and coffee plantations make this place all the more special. The place is full of greenery as all your eyes can see are long lawns of tea and coffee plantations, think of how beautiful it might be in reality if it sounds so beautiful. If you still have quest for nature than another place to escape are the beautiful beaches of the Kerala where you will get it all sand, water and pleasant atmosphere. Just spend your evening’s lazying around there.

Then while you are on Kerala tour give yourself a culture treat, indulge yourself in some lip smacking south Indian food with strong flavors and spices and also enjoy the folk dance of the region which is actually a musical representation of a mythological drama. It generally starts at dusk and goes throughout the night. Another such a ethnic and unique culture’s glimpse can be taken at the snake boat race which is held only once in a year before Onam which is the biggest festival of Kerala, just if you are lucky enough to be on time, because watching this sport live is an experience in itself which cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

And if you are thinking how you would cover such wide variety of activities in your holidays to Kerala than tour packages are one option that you should look out for. These tour packages are designed keeping in mind different set of people and their interest and hobbies, you can choose one among those or get a custom made for yourself with your tour operator. So if you are feeling congested in your world and want to get out there and take a fresh breath in natural surroundings, then Kerala tour is just the thing for you. Here everything is done and meant the very natural way be it treatments or enjoying the scenic beauty or for that matter accommodation where you have a facility for houseboat. The whole experience of nature in such a na?ve and raw form is so enthralling that it cannot be put in words. You yourself have to come and see in real. So pack your bags and escape to Kerala for a natural holiday.

Ladakh is a land of rich culture and heritage. It is one of those few destinations in the world where one can experience the thrill of Safari; experience the undying romance that digs itself out alive from history; experience God in the beauty of various monasteries; and do and experience many more aspects of Ladakh that might have existed only in scripts.

Ladakh is bounded by high mountain ranges from all directions. To the north is the mighty Rimo (7383m) and Saser Kangri I (7460m) in the Karakoram Range, while in the south is the Stok kangri and the Zanskar mountains ranges. To the west lies the ice-capped peaks of Nun (7135m) and Kun (7087m) in the Zanskar range of the himalayas.

Ladakh is for those who adore trekking, monasteries, snow and high mountains passes. The most attractive feature of Ladakh are the Buddhist monasteries. Ladakh buddhist monasteries or Gompas as we call in Ladakh are usually built on small hillocks. Every village has its own monastery and they either subscribe to the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The Hemis monastery is the largest monastery in the whole Ladakh famous for annual festival that it host during July every year. Shey monastery with a gold plated copper statue of Buddha is situated about 25 kms from Leh city. Besides these, Lamayuru, Alchi, Likir, Spituk, Thikse, Phugtal, Stakna, Sankar, etc are some of the other popular monasteries in Ladakh.

Leh Ladakh has a range of travel packages which will make your holiday a memorable one Trekking in Ladakh and the karakoram mountain ranges makes it full of adventure. Among the well-known treks in Ladakh are Sham valley trek, Markha valley trek, Lamayuru to Darcha trekking, Padum to Lamayuru trek. Stok-Khangri Massif located in Zanskar ranges of mountains which provide a breathtaking view of the Indus valley. Another famous kangri is that of Kangya-tse lying between Indus valley and the Markha valley.

The hotels in Ladakh provides accommodation that are fully furnished and with all necessary facilities. The hotels in Ladakh are usually located near to the main market, airlines booking offices, post office and other requisite areas.

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After that tiring week of important meetings and continuous deadlines, are you thoroughly exhausted and looking ahead to a relaxed weekend? Well if you are planning to get away from the hustle and bustle of the modern day hectic life then give a thought to the short tours. Weekend tours are just the right kind of thing for those who are too busy with their daily schedule and don’t have the luxury to take a long leave for a vacation tour with one’s family. Weekend trips will allow you to take a break off your busy life and refresh yourself amidst the marvelous creations of God and Man.

Well, each state in India has its own specialty. While some allow you the opportunity to study closely the marvels of the world of architecture, others allow you to witness the ancient culture of different communities. Based on your liking you can choose from amongst a wide range of short tours India.

Most popular amongst the Short Tours India are wildlife tours, village tours, and culture tours. These short tours are relatively lesser expensive than the typical vacation tours. The travel agencies deliberately keep it inexpensive because they know that these are tours, which people usually take for a relaxed break. It is therefore that people don’t want to spend much on these short tours.

Short tours are a good way of being familiar with one’s own country, especially one’s own state. These inexpensive vacation tours are also easy on your pocket, which means you can afford to do this quite often and thereby increase your knowledge about your own country.

Most of the travel agencies offer short tours in India. Some of these short tours are Corbett tour, short Goa tour, Khajuraho tour, short Kerela tour, Nainital tour, Mussoorie tour, and short wildlife tour (amongst others). Most travel agencies will offer you complete tour packages. These packages are inclusive of your food and lodging expenses. The higher the number of tourists the lesser is the per head expense of each tourist.

The famous Hajj is known as the largest annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is also known as the fifth pillar of Islam, a holy duty that much be carried out once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford to do so. Hajj can be simply defined as a tribute by the Muslim people pay to their god. The Hajj pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic calendar is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar used in other parts of the world.
The Hajj pilgrimage is primarily linked with the life of Islamic prophet Muhammad but the tradition of pilgrimage to Mecca is considered by Muslims to get back thousands of years to the time of Ibrahim. Every year thousands of Muslims from all parts of the world take part in Hajj pilgrimage to make their presence in front of Allah. During this pilgrimage, each person walks counter-clockwise seven times about the Ka’bah, the cube shaped building which acts as the Muslim direction of prayer, kisses the Black Stone in the corner of the Kaaba, runs back and forth between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah and throws stones in a sacrament Stoning of the Devil.
Pilgrims usually travel to Hajj in groups, as an expression of unity. Some tour operators have special packages for Muslims going to Mecca. Pilgrims can also opt for ship to perform Hajj.
There have many several incidents during the Hajj pilgrimage that have led to the loss of many hundreds of lives. Most of the incidents occurred during the stone pelting ritual during Hajj. During the 2006 Hajj pilgrimage on January 362 pilgrims died. After this incident, Saudi government has made several important improvements for pilgrims such as separate pathways for traveling to and from Al-Safa and Al-Marwa.
The British Hajj & Umrah Services is geared towards making this auspicious and spiritual Hajj journey of a lifetime a one that will Inshallah change your life for the better forever.

During holiday season, people look for places where they can relax and have some fun. And speaking of great holiday destination, I have one for you, Kerala – God’s own country. Let’s take a look the beauty of Kerala and why it is one of the exciting places for your holiday. This kerala travel guide will give you clear perspective why it is called God’s own country.

Nowadays many believe that Kerala derived its name from Malayalam word “kera” which means coconut. But, if we look at the history, the word Kerala originated from Keralaputra of the Ashokans tribe. Extensive trading with the Romans are what Ashokans written in the history. There is not much know the history of Kerala, but their culture evidently shows the influence of those that once conquer their place.

Kerala is located in the south west corner of Indian Peninsula and known for its beautiful nature. If you look at Kerala’s map, beautiful touch of nature is appreciated everywhere. And for beach lovers, you will surely enjoy beaches and palm lined shores. There are lots of beaches resorts surrounding Kerala which make everyone who stay feels comfortable. You will experience world class services in the resorts, making it a premiere place for vacation.

Kerala tourism is very active during holiday season, making it the most active industry in India. There are lots of major attractions in Kerala that attracts guests to visit. From beautiful beaches to unmatched trails, surely, visitors have no more to ask. If you have plan to tour around the world, planning would be easy and don’t hesitate to include Kerala on your lists for your great holiday tour. Kerala tourism is very accommodating to everyone who wants to have a memorable vacation.

Aside from Kerala’s well-known magnificent nature, tourists also enjoy visiting this place because of various hotels option. Being recognized among one of the greatest tourists destinations in the world, there are highly class hotels that meets the international standards, making it more comfortable to stay. Hotel accommodations are truly great for family, for travelers and even for religious purposes of meditation and internalization.

Once you acquaint yourself in Kerala, be sure to taste their special cuisine. Their specialty composes of sea foods and coconuts combinations. You can also try their unpolished rice together with their different breakfast combinations of cereals. But then, since coconut is very visible in this place, a variety of coconut and sea foods delicacies are prepared to compliment its nature. If your hobby is eating but don’t want to become bigger and bigger, try Kerala’s cuisine without worrying your diet.

Kerala is a place of thousand words. Being called a God’s own country is the perfect description for the place. The place is very fascinating in every aspect. From its rich nature down to a very accommodating people and you will not regret spending your vacation in kerala.

. Once you are in this place, you could simply say that you tour in a paradise world. It’s like you don’t want to end your vacation once you get there. You might want to extend your vacation once you experience the beauty, the glamour and the fashion of Kerala. This is truly one of the best places you don’t want to miss.

In Lang Son Province, which borders China, die people eat roast meat they call che than. Although it is available at restaurants, originally che than is some­thing a family prepares for special guests. Che than must be served not in bowls or dishes but on three layers of leaves, uppermost moc mat, a kind of succulent apricot, next red-pepper, and at  the bottom a grass that grows by a brook. The eating utensil is a eucalyptus twig sharpened and   heated.

The meat does not go directly    into    the mouth but is dipped in three terracotta bowls, the first contain­ing lard prepared with clay, the second red pepper prepared with cassava alcohol and the third salt prepared with wild banana. Che than is served with one-third of a moc mat leaf that has been soaked in the brook, and part of the stalk of the leaf should be used as a toodipick.

According to Mr Nung Sieng, a che than specialist in Bao Lam Village, Cao Loc District, a wild boar of about 20 kg is the most suitable, and it should come from deep in forest or high on a mountain, to be awe-inspiringly powerful.

A ceremony in worship of mountain gods and forest ghosts is held before the boar is gutted. The carcass should be washed with extract of moc mat leaves mixed with clay mud, soaked in vinegar, covered with a layer of grass taken from beside a brook, buried three days and three nights, washed with herbal extract, embalmed with forest spices, stuffed with moc -mat leaves, trussed with wild-apricot twigs and roasted over a fire fuelled with wood of a special tree that has born fruit; salt has been thrown into the fire. When the skin begins to yellow, a sign that the meat is cooked well, water from the brook mixed with cassava alcohol is poured on to it without putting the fire out; smoke must be kept away lest the che than aroma be dispersed and the awe-inspiring power dissipated. The boar is turned over, and lard coming out of it collected and poured back over it when the feast is about to start.

The cooking of che than is carried out only when the host has made sure nobody-is lurking or eavesdropping.

The meat is displayed on a table covered with moc mat leaves and the host says a mantra to change it into che than.

Because che than is in high demand, wild boar, big or small, are becoming scarce and domestic pigs are substituted. Many families break the law and bring    che    than out    for    sale and   restaurants   prepare   it. It is now available over the border,in China.

One Expression around which all religions base their preaching. Peace of mind, body and soul. Since time immemorial both man and God have just one prayer – Shanti – for the living and the Departed. The Char Dham, also called the Deo Bhumi – The Adobe of the Gods – presents just the ambience where the Divine & the Sublime coexist.
Once there, the sheer magnificence and the tranquil beauty so immerses you into a world of spirituality that you experience true peace and humility. Nature in all its splendour, at once huge and overwhelming and yet humble in its exquisite beauty – the pilgrimage to the Char Dhams is the experience that will stay with you and beyond. 
The Holy Himalayas :
The Himalayas – the world’s most majestic & loftiest mountain chain, is the global heritage of all mankind. The sublime quality of this “Adobe of Snows’ has, since time immemorial, inspired the sages & saints of India and has attracted tourists & pilgrims from world over to its awesome beauty & calm serenity. Uttaranchal abounds in places of sanctity where devotees converge every year to pay obeisance to their Gods braving vagaries of weather & other human travails in Himalaya. Closest to the celestial beings, devotees from all corners of the country have flocked to these Himalayan shrines of Char Dham – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath yatra every year to seek salvation. The arduous trails remain in the ancient sanctuaries of faith for a fulfilling experience. The four dhams receive holy water in the form of four streams – Yamuna (Yamunotri), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri), Mandakini (in Kedarnath) and Alaknanda (in Badrinath)

Badrinath Dham is one of the oldest of Hindu places of worship. On the right bank of the river Alaknanda lies the sacred shrine perched at an altitude of 3133 m above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountain peaks Nar & Narain with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid back-drop. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu.
The revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ‘Badri Van’ meaning ‘forest of berries.’ Built by Adi Shankaracharaya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colourful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar. References to Sri Badrinath have been made in the Vedas & perhaps it was a popular shrine during the Vedic age also. The Skand Purana gives an accvount of the Adiguru consecrating the idol of Lord Badri Vishal in the temple after recovering it from Narad Kund, in a pursuance of a divine call from heaven. The idol is made of black stone similar to granite. So holy is the shrine that it forms one of the four prominent places of Hindu worship. The epic Mahabharat, it is believed, was composed in the Vyas & ganesh caves close by. The Vishnu Ganga which later becomes the Alaknanda flows below the temple. Almost 3 km north of Badrinath, mana is the last Indian village before the Tibetan border. The Vasudhara falls are quite spectacular. On the closing day the residents of Mana offer a choli to the deity to cover the diety all the winter. It is taken off on the opening day & its fibres are distributed amongst the Yatris (pilgrims) as a maha prasadam. Joshimath is the winter deity of Badrinath.
The temple opens every year in the month of April-May & closes for winters in the third week of November. Badrinath’s four subsidiary Badris include Bhavishya Badri, Yogdhyan Badri, Bridha Badri and Adi badri. It is popularly believed that with spread of Buddhism, the Buddhists enshrined the statue of Lord Buddha there and during the Hindu renaissance, the statue of Buddha was later restored by Adi Guru as the idol of Vishnu. This possibly explains the deity sitting in Padmasan posture, typical of Buddha icons. However, also according to Hindu mythology, Buddha was considered to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.