| ign="center"> | | | | an ashram, renting a short-term villa,Hotel Booking or |
| Welcome to india The exotic land of mountains, | | | | staying with an Indian family as an invited guest. |
| beaches, forts, monuments, palaces and a combination | | | | Taking advantage of any of these India travel |
| of modern and historical buildings. A land where you | | | | opportunities, India provides travelers with mysticism, |
| find different languages, cultures and a rich heritage of | | | | magic, a drastic change from Western culture and |
| people. There is something for everybody in india - | | | | delights of the palate, the body, and the mind. For end |
| whether it is culture, people, adventure, wildlife, religion, | | | | of summer or fall travel, India is an exciting option for |
| ayurveda, yoga, spa, heritage travel, beaches or | | | | people looking for something exotic and pungent. A |
| temples. One can select any of these numerous | | | | Portuguese explorer, Afonso de Albuquerque sailed up |
| destinations by his own choice or preference. | | | | the river Mandovi, defeated the Bijapuri army and rode |
| Some of the most popular states of india include | | | | into the capital triumphantly bearing a Portuguese |
| rajasthan, known for its rich culture and heritage. Sand | | | | Standard in one hand, and a Gold Crucifix in the other. |
| dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and | | | | A curious blending of cultures took place, affecting |
| rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and | | | | every sphere of Goa life, from religion to architecture, |
| skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, | | | | cuisine to art. The chapter of Goa's history ended 451 |
| elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool | | | | years later when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese |
| evening breeze - are all there in abundance. Or kerala | | | | colony, and became a part of the Indian Union. |
| - the green state where you can find a combination of | | | | Parasailing,yachting, windsurfing, and deep sea diving |
| a rich culture, beaches, health travel and also the | | | | are some of the more popular water sports, facilities |
| popular backwaters. Garhwal & kumaon garhwal and | | | | for which are available. 451 years of Portuguese rule |
| kumaon regions of the uttar pradesh are collectively | | | | has imbued Goaâs towns and villages with a |
| known as uttarakhand. The temples at badrinath and | | | | unique culture. Whitewashed chapels and churches |
| kedarnath, are all highly venerated pilgrimage | | | | that dot the landscape are surrounded by sleepy |
| destinations. | | | | villages and rice fields.Panji -the capital of Goa feels |
| The trekking route to mt. Badrinath and kedarnath, are | | | | like a sleepy Portuguese town. Set along the southern |
| all highly venerated pilgrimage destinations. The trekking | | | | bank of Mandovi River, it provides linkage to Old Goa |
| route to mt. Kailash parikrama and mansarovar lake in | | | | and the India beach. Every nook and corner of the city |
| tibet passes through uttarakhand. The awe-inspiring | | | | reflects to its Portuguese heritage with broad avenues |
| beauty of the central himalayan range and solitude of | | | | spilling into cobbled squares, grand public buildings, and |
| the mountain and forest retreats have inspired | | | | old houses with overhanging balconies and numerous |
| countless generations to seek spiritual enlightenment in | | | | bars and cafes. Margao, an important town, have |
| this land. This is one more region of the himalayan | | | | private houses and government buildings that date |
| range which provides a radical change of topography, | | | | back to Portuguese times.Se Cathedral with its Iberian |
| climate and flora from the sub-tropical areas. There | | | | exterior, Bom Jesus that enshrines the mortal remains |
| are many ways to see India. On your own, | | | | of St. Francis Xavier and the starkly beautiful Convent |
| backpacking through the different regions taking | | | | of Saint Monica are some of the collection of |
| busses and trains. With a tour company that provides | | | | Goaâs largest Churches. Mapusa, a market |
| transportation, professional guides and top- notch | | | | town, comes alive every Friday with a quaint |
| accommodations. Or long term, taking up residence in | | | | pavement bazar. |