India dominates the South Asian subcontinent. With a history that goes back to 3,200 BC when Hinduism was first founded, India is a country of fascinating cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions and traditions. Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam all exist within the country today. As a consequence of India's size, the history of the country has seldom been the same for two adjoining territories, and its great natural wealth has lured a succession of traders and foreign influences to it, each leaving their imprint. India's mountains provide heli skiing, river running, mountaineering and trekking; its beaches provide lazy sun-bathing as well as wind surfing and snorkelling, and its jungles a feast of wildlife. India has a vast 7,000 kilometre coastline offering the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world, from placid backwaters and lagoons, bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries, crashing surf, powdery golden sand or palm fringed shores. India boasts over 25 World Heritage sites in its 26 states from awesome palaces to great natural wonders. India is a land of contrasts and a feast for all your senses. Landscapes vary, from the desert of Kutch where a scattering of villages pit themselves against the awesome forces of nature to the high altitude desert of Ladakh in the extreme north where local culture is visibly shaped by Buddhism. Yet another facet of Indian culture is observed in the colourful tribal lifestyles of the north eastern states. Modern India is home to the traditional lifestyle and the sophisticated urban jetsetter. It is a land where temple elephants and sacred cows exist amicably alongside the microchip. Its ancient monuments are the backdrop for the world's largest democracy where atomic energy is generated and industrial development has brought the country within the world's top ten nations. Today, fishermen along the country's coastline fashion simple fishing boats in a centuries old tradition while, a few miles away motor vehicles glide off conveyor belts in state-of-the-art factories
Today it is mainly divided between the independent nation of Bangladesh (previously East Bengal), and the state of West Bengal in India.
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Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the so...
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A 3rd-century-BC rock inscription by emperor Asoka the Great attests to a Keralaputra. Around 1 BC the region was ruled by the Chera Dynasty, which tr...
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Maharashtra is a state in India bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India with the state capital...
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The total area of the state is 50,362 square kilometres (19,445 square miles). The population is 24,289,296 (2000). Punjab's capital is Chandigarh, wh...
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Rajasthan is the largest state by area in northwestern India. It comprises most of the Thar Desert, the wide and inhospitable land also known as The G...
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The LuLu International Shopping Mall in Kochi, Kerala, India, brings you fashion, food, fun, movies and more in high style, and here there's always something happening from fashion shows, to musical performances, celebrity visits and kids activities. The LuLu International Shopping Mall also brings you your favourite dining destination with something for everyone, and choices of 22 multi cuisine kitchens, restaurants, coffee shops and a 2000 seater food court, it's a pure paradise of culinary adventures and gourmet lovers. There are a host of incredible brand name stores, excellent services and non stop thrills with ice skating, amusement rides, a 5D cinema, video games, bowling alley and party hall. The LuLu International Shopping Mall is well worth a visit for a great shopping, dining and entertaining experience.READ MORE
Agonda Cottages Restaurant and Bar in Agonda, Goa, with its stunning tropical garden setting and ideal beachfront location, features 14 delightful cottages, most with amazing sea views, and equipped with excellent facilities that include a safe for valuables. We also offer a laundry service for a nominal fee. Our identically designed cottages have a comfortable front veranda where guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast or relax at the end of fun days spent enjoying the many outdoor activities available in the area. The restaurant and bar at Agonda Cottages offers and eclectic menu that includes Indian cuisine, seafood, American cuisine and more, as well as decadent desserts.
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Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Hospital in Trivandrum, Kerala, India offers authentic Ayurveda treatments and yoga classes by the backwaters in a blissfully peaceful environment. Ayurveda doctors and therapists offer Panchakarma treatments using the best quality organically produced ayurvedic medicines, and treatments relieve stress and strain from the body, they also assist with arthritis treatments, back and spine disorders, detoxification programmes, liver disorders, slimming, skin problems, neurological disorders and much more. Mitra Hermitage Ayurveda Hospital offers a comfortable stay in their Trinity Cottages which are air conditioned independent bungalows with private balconies, and with an Ayurvedic diet to nourish the body, you are truly well taken care of.READ MORE
At Tissa's Inn they believe in the good life, located in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India, this lovely boutique hotel has 9 air conditioned rooms, a wonderful restaurant, open air swimming pool and yoga and meditation center, it's all here and rated one of the best accommodations in Cochin. Dining here is a sublime affair of fresh seafood marinated and cooked in exotic spices, of delectable continental and Indian cuisines it's the dining experience of a lifetime, you'll want to try the whole menu. Tissa's Inn offers excellent facilities and amenities ensuring a wonderful comfortable and relaxing stay, these include a generator, hot and cold water, room service, a travel desk and money exchange, a taxi and doctor on call, city tours and boat rides, free WIFI and TV in all the rooms, they have solar energy for heating and are open all year round and more.READ MORE
The Palolem Green Inn is a beautiful guesthouse in Palolem, Canacona, Goa, India and home from home where courteous staff are ever smiling and the foods home made and delicious, here serenity and calmness abounds near to the most exotic, quieter beaches in South Goa. All deluxe double rooms are air conditioned with king size beds, a fan, LCD TV and garden view, and nearby attractions include fabulous food, yoga retreats, the best beaches, boat trips on the local river which meets the Arabian sea and much more. The Palolem Green Inn is your perfect holiday base for enjoying the beach and sunbathing, water sports and sightseeing including sea kayaking, group trekking and canyoning, dolphin watching and diving or taking yoga classes like Tai Chi, Chi Hong, meditation, Ayurvedic massages and treatments, and when you're done for the day, party the night away and dance, there are silent discos, trance parties and much more to enjoy, it's all here.READ MORE
Grassroots Wayanad in Kalpetta, Kerala, India welcomes you to the land that is always green, and their grassroots luxury getaways offers a wonderful stay in their private tents that are luxurious and plush with every amenity. Dine in a common area and meet fellow travelers, meals are simple and tasty with music and WiFi provided. Grassroots Wayanad offers an unforgettable and unique stay beside a flowing river, and activities nearby include outdoor trekking and nature, a plantation visit and more, there are also wonderful attractions nearby.READ MORE
Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere Resort brings you a five star experience on the shores of Lake Vembanad in Allepey district, Kerala, the divine awaits in the serene backwaters surrounded by lush nature and spectacular beauty. Accommodation options include a unique experience in floating cottages with private jacuzzi and views from balconies, and there are Vasundhara suites, deluxe suites, heritage, deluxe and superior rooms blending the traditional and the modern. The spa offers divine treatments, embracing contemporary and age old techniques for your wellbeing by professionals with anything from Swedish deep tissue massages to aromatherapy and Ayurvedic therapies and more. Food served in the restaurants presents you with delicious offerings of local and international dishes prepared by the chef, and they have event facilities for corporate events, conferences, banquets, weddings and parties. Activities and fun at Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere include an infinity pool, a fishing deck, houseboat cruises, water sports, as well as indoor activities and sports, come for a fabulous stay here, the divine awaits.READ MORE
Castle House Palolem South Goa is a quaint backpacker hostel near the beach with dorm or private rooms available and they host regular events in the evenings like the karaoke nights on Fridays. The restaurant with woodfired pizza oven is open for a buffet breakfast, food and drinks and the lounge bar serves refreshing drinks and cocktails, plus there's a swimming pool and pool table, free parking and internet and morning tea can be served in your room upon request. Castle House Palolem South Goa can arrange for pick-ups from the airport and station at a nominal charge, as well as organise bikes and taxis for sightseeing, there's a laundry service and children's activities as well as concierge and safe deposit locker, come for a fabulous stay. READ MORE
Samson's Kiosk in Palolem, Canacona, South Goa, India is the place to come for all your watersports needs, and they rent single and double seater kayaks with waterproof bag and life jacket, surf boards and stand up paddle boards, body boards and skim boards as well as fishing rods and equipment. They also rent attached bathroom beach huts with a safety locker and offer a quick laundry service as well as money exchange of euros and dollars, plus can arrange for taxi and rickshaw services. Samson's Kiosk sell cigarettes and tobacco products, soft drinks, snacks and sweets, alcoholic beverages and energy drinks, suncreens and sun oils, toiletries and hygiene products, swimming rings and mattresses, frisbees, fireworks, waterproof dry bags and much more, with their beach location they offer everything you need for a fun day on the beach and in the waters.READ MORE