The subcontinent of India lies in South Asia, between Pakistan, China and Nepal. To the north it is bordered by the world's highest mountain chain, where foothill valleys cover the northernmost of the country's 28 states. Further south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm fringed beaches. Side by side with the country's staggering topographical variations is its cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions as well as local tradition.
India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho? We have that too!
This urban metropolis is the capital city of Karnataka and happens to be the fastest growing metropolis in India. Covering an area of 2170 sq. km in southwestern Deccan Plateau, Bangalore is located at 12°97' North and 77°56' East. Bangalore ranks fifth in terms of population in India. It is the fastest growing metropolis with the country's fourth largest economy. The core of the booming Information Technology industry, the upcoming biotechnology sector and several other large and small-scale industries are located in the district.
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state forms one of the developed urban centres of India. Located towards the south east and along the coastal plains of India, the city is popular for more than one reason. The city represents one of the developed trade centres of India. It is one amongst the four metropolitan city's and the smallest one in the sub continent. Chennai is a seaside (and a major port) city where the sea is a rhapsodist blue, hugging the second largest beach in the world. Particularly charming features of Chennai are its allegiance to ancient traditions, no matter how modernized it has become, and its willingness to spread out further rather than develop into a multi-storey concrete jungle.
Hyderabad is a historical city rich with tradition and cultures. The most common languages spoken include Telugu and Urdu. With cuisines varying from hot and spicy to mouthwatering sweets and a nawabi heritage, it is a popular tourist location for pearl-lovers. Having a moderate to warm climate and a conservatively inclined culture, preferred clothing includes light cottons that provide the most coverage. The best time of the year to visit the city is from September to March. The most popular dish of Hyderabad is the famous Hyderabadi Biryani.
Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay is a major metropolitan city of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra . Mumbai city is known as the business capital of India, it being the country's principal financial and communications centre. The city has the largest and the busiest port handling India's foreign trade and a major Interntional airport. India's largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world, is situated in Mumbai. Here, trading of stocks is carried out in billions of rupees everyday.
Kolkata formely known as Calcutta is the Capital of West Bengal. This City of Palaces' is gateway to the East. The major population of Kolkata is Bengali but it is also home to Punjabi, Marwari, Christian, Sikh and people of other communities. And is home to some 4.85 million people.The famous stock exchange of the city, Calcutta Stock Exchange is the second largest stock exchange of India. The economy of Kolkata is booming with many trades and industries like jute, steel, leather, textiles. Some famous companies like Bata India, Berger Paints, Birla Cooperations, Coal India limited, ITC Bank, Orient Fan have their headquarters situated here.
India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho? We have that too!
India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho? We have that too!
India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho? We have that too!
India is a diverse experience. The mystique of India, its history, religions, fabulous historical monuments such as the Taj Mahal, art and culture, have all attracted visitors from time immemorial, to find India's experience unforgettable. Let us take you around from Sikkim in the magnificent Himalayas to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or perhaps from the wonderful Havelis of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of Kerala. The marvelous temples of Khajuraho? We have that too!
