Travel to India
Robin Darch
Different cultures, customs, backgrounds, languages, sights,
sounds, smells, cuisine, clothing, products, attitudes, await
the world traveler. There are so many things to experience, it's
difficult to decide which aspect of your trip was the most
sensational or enlightening. Traveling the world will enrich
your life in too many ways to describe in just one article, so
here we will focus on a part of the world called India.
First of all, for the geographically challenged of you out
there, India is located in South Asia. It has 7000 kilometers of
coastline on the Indian Ocean, the third largest body of water
in the world. Three islands are near India, Sri Lanka,
Indonesia, and the Maldives. India also shares borders with
China, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Myanmar. It
should also be mentioned that there is also a disputed border
with Afghanistan, but that's another topic for another article.
Much like the United States, India has 28 states, that each have
their own elected governments. There are some differences
though, India has the National Territory of Dehli and 6 Union
Territories. China currently has a larger population than India,
however by 2030, India is expected to surpass Chain and become
the most populated country in the world.
There are many beautiful rivers in India. The Ganges River,
(Ganga or Holy Ganga, in India) is the largest and most well
known of them, and is located in Northern India. The Ganga Basin
has a huge population. The land is extremely fertile and it is
said that one out of every 12 people in the world live there.
You can also see Irrawaddy Dolphin in the river, as well as
another species called the ganga River Dolphin. Another
interesting note is that there is a rare freshwater shark found
in the river that has not much is known about. Other major
rivers in India include the Krishna, the Brahmaputra, the
Kaveri, the Yamuna, and the Godavari.
The mountain range that you will find covering the northern
states is called the Himalayas. Central and the rest of the
northern and eastern parts of India consist of very fertile
flatlands called the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Southern India is a
peninsula and made up mostly from the Deccan Plateau with two
hilly regions called the Western and Eastern Ghats. Last, but
not least, near India's border with Pakistan lies the Thar
Desert.
There are also three archipelagos in India. In West Bengal you
find the Sunderbans, Lakshadweep on the southwest coast, and a
chain of volcanic islands in the southeast called the Nicobar
and Andaman Islands.
India has been a country for many centuries and it's rich
culture and heritage has been preserved for the most part. While
traveling in India, you will be exposed to some of the most
wonderful cultural monuments in the world. India's culture is
partly created from invaders and immigrants who have arrived
here over the years. The Taj Mahal and other examples of Islamic
Architecture are left over from the Mughal Dynasty that ruled
between 1526 and 1857.
India is made up of a large variety of people. There are a large
number of different languages, cultures and religions. Education
in India has been improving dramatically in recent years and is
a source of great pride for the families of young people who
attend the universities there. Traditions that have survived for
centuries are held sacred by families here and should be
respected when traveling there.
There are many religious ceremonies and festivals held in public
in India that you shouldn't miss during your trip. Harvest
festivals for many of the different religions of India are
attended by everyone, even those of differing faiths. During the
Buddhist New Year (the first full moon in May), the Tibetan
Buddhist Community in Sikkum performs the mystic Gumpa Dance and
is a must see if you plan to travel to India during that time.
In the Autumn months, two of the most prominent harvest
festivals are the Ganesh Chaturthi and the Maharastra are
fantastic experiences to add to your itinerary if you would like
to experience religious ceremonies, which are a major part of
Indian culture.
Another large part of Indian culture is their music. There are
many types of music to be found during your travels to India.
Some of the most interesting music is the folk music you will
find as you travel through different parts of India. There are
also interpretive dances that are performed by the people there.
They tell epic stories based on Indian legends and are very
spiritual and devotional. There is a lot of popular music as
well, including Filmi Music and two well known forms of
classical music you might hear are Hindustani and Carnatic Music.
Despite popular opinion, there are both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian delights to be had in India. Bhel puri, a puffed
rice dish, usually with spices added and served on deep fried
puris, a wheat bread, is a popular snack often sold on the
roadside. The staple foods of India are ones made from rice or
wheat, but a wide variety of cuisine is available to you as you
travel through different regions. Different types of spices and
sweets are available and used in the dishes they prepare in each
area. Sweets and spicy food is very popular in all of India.
While shopping for antiques, clothing, fabrics, and other items,
in alleyways and open markets alike, one piece of advice, try to
take a local citizen or guide with you to make sure you are
buying authentic pieces. You will find the hand-carved wood
artifacts and sandalwood carvings amazing. The woodcarvers are
very talented. India is of course also famous for its
hand-rolled incense. You will want to bring some back with you.
The fragrances are unique and the incense is of great quality if
you find the right shops.
There is also a lot of silk and pure cotton clothing, but a few
knockoffs as well, hence the warning to have someone from the
local area guide you to the best shops and markets. Leather
goods can be had in India for a fraction of the cost here, so if
you like leather, go shopping!
A quick look at some of the sights you may want to visit while
traveling to India before I finish this article. India is a
beautiful country and its doubtful you can take in all the
wonderful sights on just one trip.
The Pandavas Caves Temple in Goa is dedicated to the Lord Shiva
and dates back to the 1st century.
The Rajabai Tower in Bombay is a clock tower of gothic designs
that is 260 feet high. One of the curiosities of this gothic
tower is that it is adorned with oriental figures. It chimes on
every quarter hour and sounds like Big Ben in London. The
university library, located under the tower, contains recently
restored stain glass windows that are magnificent to look at and
considered to be the most beautiful in all of Asia.
New Delhi is a beautiful city whose buildings have serene
courtyards and are definitely one of the nicest attractions
along with some of the finest museums in the country. New Dehli
also sport many shops and boutiques that feature some of the
best crafts India has to offer. New Dehli is definitly a place
to go during your travels to India.
The Karnataka Folk Museum in Bangalore has displays of rare
masks, artifacts, and costumes that are part of India's rich
history, as well as a collection of the folk music and videos of
folk dances mentioned earlier in this article.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is of course one of the must see sights in
India. It took 20,000 laborers to build the Taj Mahal in the
1600s and has become a known landmark throughout the world. From
the jail, to the dome, to the garden, the beauty of this
building of both Hindu and Islamic design cannot be justified
with words alone.
We hope we have added some useful information and ideas for your
trip to India.
About the author:
Robin Darch, has a website,Worldwide Travel to
help you find all the information you need about world travel
related topics such as choosing a good travel agency, how to get
good rates on airline travel, cruise line deals.
Robin Darch
Different cultures, customs, backgrounds, languages, sights,
sounds, smells, cuisine, clothing, products, attitudes, await
the world traveler. There are so many things to experience, it's
difficult to decide which aspect of your trip was the most
sensational or enlightening. Traveling the world will enrich
your life in too many ways to describe in just one article, so
here we will focus on a part of the world called India.
First of all, for the geographically challenged of you out
there, India is located in South Asia. It has 7000 kilometers of
coastline on the Indian Ocean, the third largest body of water
in the world. Three islands are near India, Sri Lanka,
Indonesia, and the Maldives. India also shares borders with
China, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Myanmar. It
should also be mentioned that there is also a disputed border
with Afghanistan, but that's another topic for another article.
Much like the United States, India has 28 states, that each have
their own elected governments. There are some differences
though, India has the National Territory of Dehli and 6 Union
Territories. China currently has a larger population than India,
however by 2030, India is expected to surpass Chain and become
the most populated country in the world.
There are many beautiful rivers in India. The Ganges River,
(Ganga or Holy Ganga, in India) is the largest and most well
known of them, and is located in Northern India. The Ganga Basin
has a huge population. The land is extremely fertile and it is
said that one out of every 12 people in the world live there.
You can also see Irrawaddy Dolphin in the river, as well as
another species called the ganga River Dolphin. Another
interesting note is that there is a rare freshwater shark found
in the river that has not much is known about. Other major
rivers in India include the Krishna, the Brahmaputra, the
Kaveri, the Yamuna, and the Godavari.
The mountain range that you will find covering the northern
states is called the Himalayas. Central and the rest of the
northern and eastern parts of India consist of very fertile
flatlands called the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Southern India is a
peninsula and made up mostly from the Deccan Plateau with two
hilly regions called the Western and Eastern Ghats. Last, but
not least, near India's border with Pakistan lies the Thar
Desert.
There are also three archipelagos in India. In West Bengal you
find the Sunderbans, Lakshadweep on the southwest coast, and a
chain of volcanic islands in the southeast called the Nicobar
and Andaman Islands.
India has been a country for many centuries and it's rich
culture and heritage has been preserved for the most part. While
traveling in India, you will be exposed to some of the most
wonderful cultural monuments in the world. India's culture is
partly created from invaders and immigrants who have arrived
here over the years. The Taj Mahal and other examples of Islamic
Architecture are left over from the Mughal Dynasty that ruled
between 1526 and 1857.
India is made up of a large variety of people. There are a large
number of different languages, cultures and religions. Education
in India has been improving dramatically in recent years and is
a source of great pride for the families of young people who
attend the universities there. Traditions that have survived for
centuries are held sacred by families here and should be
respected when traveling there.
There are many religious ceremonies and festivals held in public
in India that you shouldn't miss during your trip. Harvest
festivals for many of the different religions of India are
attended by everyone, even those of differing faiths. During the
Buddhist New Year (the first full moon in May), the Tibetan
Buddhist Community in Sikkum performs the mystic Gumpa Dance and
is a must see if you plan to travel to India during that time.
In the Autumn months, two of the most prominent harvest
festivals are the Ganesh Chaturthi and the Maharastra are
fantastic experiences to add to your itinerary if you would like
to experience religious ceremonies, which are a major part of
Indian culture.
Another large part of Indian culture is their music. There are
many types of music to be found during your travels to India.
Some of the most interesting music is the folk music you will
find as you travel through different parts of India. There are
also interpretive dances that are performed by the people there.
They tell epic stories based on Indian legends and are very
spiritual and devotional. There is a lot of popular music as
well, including Filmi Music and two well known forms of
classical music you might hear are Hindustani and Carnatic Music.
Despite popular opinion, there are both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian delights to be had in India. Bhel puri, a puffed
rice dish, usually with spices added and served on deep fried
puris, a wheat bread, is a popular snack often sold on the
roadside. The staple foods of India are ones made from rice or
wheat, but a wide variety of cuisine is available to you as you
travel through different regions. Different types of spices and
sweets are available and used in the dishes they prepare in each
area. Sweets and spicy food is very popular in all of India.
While shopping for antiques, clothing, fabrics, and other items,
in alleyways and open markets alike, one piece of advice, try to
take a local citizen or guide with you to make sure you are
buying authentic pieces. You will find the hand-carved wood
artifacts and sandalwood carvings amazing. The woodcarvers are
very talented. India is of course also famous for its
hand-rolled incense. You will want to bring some back with you.
The fragrances are unique and the incense is of great quality if
you find the right shops.
There is also a lot of silk and pure cotton clothing, but a few
knockoffs as well, hence the warning to have someone from the
local area guide you to the best shops and markets. Leather
goods can be had in India for a fraction of the cost here, so if
you like leather, go shopping!
A quick look at some of the sights you may want to visit while
traveling to India before I finish this article. India is a
beautiful country and its doubtful you can take in all the
wonderful sights on just one trip.
The Pandavas Caves Temple in Goa is dedicated to the Lord Shiva
and dates back to the 1st century.
The Rajabai Tower in Bombay is a clock tower of gothic designs
that is 260 feet high. One of the curiosities of this gothic
tower is that it is adorned with oriental figures. It chimes on
every quarter hour and sounds like Big Ben in London. The
university library, located under the tower, contains recently
restored stain glass windows that are magnificent to look at and
considered to be the most beautiful in all of Asia.
New Delhi is a beautiful city whose buildings have serene
courtyards and are definitely one of the nicest attractions
along with some of the finest museums in the country. New Dehli
also sport many shops and boutiques that feature some of the
best crafts India has to offer. New Dehli is definitly a place
to go during your travels to India.
The Karnataka Folk Museum in Bangalore has displays of rare
masks, artifacts, and costumes that are part of India's rich
history, as well as a collection of the folk music and videos of
folk dances mentioned earlier in this article.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is of course one of the must see sights in
India. It took 20,000 laborers to build the Taj Mahal in the
1600s and has become a known landmark throughout the world. From
the jail, to the dome, to the garden, the beauty of this
building of both Hindu and Islamic design cannot be justified
with words alone.
We hope we have added some useful information and ideas for your
trip to India.
About the author:
Robin Darch, has a website,Worldwide Travel to
help you find all the information you need about world travel
related topics such as choosing a good travel agency, how to get
good rates on airline travel, cruise line deals.
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