Travel to India

 

 

India is a traveler’s paradise. This country presided over the oldest civilization in the world, Indus River settlement, in 2500 B.C.

 

Moghuls ruled India between 15th and 18th century, leaving a rich culture and heritage. In the end of 18th century, British established their empire in India until she gained her independence in 1947. Thus, India became the cradle of ancient civilization with different religions, cultures and languages.

 

The glorious past of India has left impressive marks across the country in the form of historical sites, structures, ruins, buildings and artworks. Travel to India serves as a treasure hunt for travelers with interest in human civilization and culture.

 

Why Travel to India?

 

Travel to India offers variety of options to adventure and leisure travelers with its vast natural resources. India is a country of contrast with great snow bound Himalayan peaks, rugged mounts, evergreen forests, sandy beaches, backwaters, dry deserts, to mention a few.

 

Cities like Delhi, Agra and Jaipur offer various historical sites symbolizing Moghul and Hindu architecture and cultures.

 

Kerala and Goa are ideal for beach tourism with sandy beaches and elegant palm trees. Madurai, Rameshwaram Temples and Mahabalipuram caves are symbols of ancient Hindu architectures.

 

Khajuraho, Ajanta and Ellora showcase ancient Indian sculptures and painting. Travel to India provides opportunities to visit various natural wild animal sanctuaries like Jim Corrbet National Park, Kazirango Sanctuary, and Sundarbans that house Indian Tigers, Lions and other wild animals in their natural surroundings.

 

When to Travel to India?

 

India offers tropical climate with five seasons, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

 

There is a great contrast in climate between North, South and Central regions in the country. In the North, summer begins in March and lasting up to May, and is very harsh.

 

The mercury moves up to 42 C. The winters begin from September and ends in February.

 

During winter the mercury drops below 10 C. On the other hand, South India and costal regions offer warm climate during summer and mild chillness in winter.

 

The monsoon occurs in different periods at different regions, normally during September and October.

 

Thus the ideal time to travel to India is from October to March, and most foreign travelers choose this period.