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Adventure
For most of us vacation is the time to relax and unwind, but there are a few who think that a vacation is considered incomplete without some adventure. Be it adventure sports like – river rafting, mountain rappelling, river crossing or trekking and camping, there are different ways in which you can make the most of your vacation. We have a wide range of adventure tours that you can choose from, or get a tour customized as per your needs and preferences. For complete travel solutions – hotel bookings, air/ train tickets, itinerary management, sightseeing, airport/ railway station transfers and top class accommodation, you can bank upon us.
Our specially designed and planned adventure tours take you to some of the most stunning destinations across the country. Get ready for some real action – trekking in Himalayas, staying in camps, wildlife safaris and enjoyable adventure sports await you. At no point would you be compromising with safety. All the adventure activities are carried under strict supervision. So pack your bags and be prepared to have a memorable and enjoyable vacation experience.
Our specially designed and planned adventure tours take you to some of the most stunning destinations across the country. Get ready for some real action – trekking in Himalayas, staying in camps, wildlife safaris and enjoyable adventure sports await you. At no point would you be compromising with safety. All the adventure activities are carried under strict supervision. So pack your bags and be prepared to have a memorable and enjoyable vacation experience.
All India
India, the seventh largest country of the world and the second most populated country over the world, with its head-count crossing 1.2 billion. India is a secular democracy which houses 27 states and 9 union territories, and is a home to a multi-lingual society that comes from various ethnicities.
Geography
North India is mostly covered by the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plains, along with a wide-spread desert region in Rajasthan, and territorial plains in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. South India predominantly comprises of a large plateau region popularly known as the Deccan Plateau. This part of the nation is surrounded by water on three sides, thus gaining the state of a peninsular are. The three sides bounded by water have the Arabian Sea on the west, Bay of Bengal on the south, and the Indian Ocean on the south of it. Both the east coasts and west coasts are lined with beautiful mountain ranges, also known as the Ghats. The entire Indian sub-continent is lined with perennial and non-perennial rivers that flow all across the nation and prove to be the major source of water almost all around the year. India shares it borders with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka and Maldives are two nations that are situated in close proximity to India.
Climate
The Indian climate is predominantly influenced by the Himalayan ranges that line the northern borders of the nation, and the Thar Dessert that lies in the western region of the country. Indian sub-continent essentially lies in the temperate zone of the earth’s northern hemisphere and is one of the most climatically diverse areas of the world. While the temperature in summers shoot up to an average of 40°C, in the winters it takes a plunge to around 5 °C. During the monsoon season that strikes in Mid-June and stays around till early September, India receives abundant rainfall.
Culture
The unique life-style of the people of India stands testimony to the nations eccentric culture, which is reflected in almost everything right from the languages spoken, the religions that are followed, to the varied art forms, food habits and architecture.
Women in North India can be mostly found donning a simple salwar-kameez or the ethnic Indian saree. While rural men can be spotted wearing a dhoti or pyjama under a long shirt called kurta, men in the urban areas generally wear shirts and trousers. In the southern part of the country the women mostly drape the sarees while men don a sarong like dhoti, or lungi. Use of ornaments made of gold, diamonds and pearls is a widespread practice in India, and even fresh flowers are used as accessories by the female folk. However, in the urban areas, both men and women can be easily found wearing the more suited shirts and trousers, and on jeans and t-shirts on casual occasions.
Cuisine
The staple diet of the North Indian people comprise of wheat which is used to prepare Indian flat-breads called rotis and paranthas which are served with a vegetable curry and a bowl of cooked lentils on the side. North India is well-known for the aromatic flavours and spicy nature of its food. Based on religious beliefs, a large majority of Indians follow vegetarianism, although non-vegetarian food is preferred by many others. However, Rice forms the staple diet across the all the major states of southern India, other elements that dominate the typical south Indian cuisine include spices, curry leaves, dried red and fresh green chillies, coconut and tamarind along with lentils.
Most of the Indian delicacies are either cooked in vegetable oil or peanut oil, however in certain parts of the country peanut oil and coconut oil is also used extensively.
Geography
North India is mostly covered by the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plains, along with a wide-spread desert region in Rajasthan, and territorial plains in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. South India predominantly comprises of a large plateau region popularly known as the Deccan Plateau. This part of the nation is surrounded by water on three sides, thus gaining the state of a peninsular are. The three sides bounded by water have the Arabian Sea on the west, Bay of Bengal on the south, and the Indian Ocean on the south of it. Both the east coasts and west coasts are lined with beautiful mountain ranges, also known as the Ghats. The entire Indian sub-continent is lined with perennial and non-perennial rivers that flow all across the nation and prove to be the major source of water almost all around the year. India shares it borders with China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka and Maldives are two nations that are situated in close proximity to India.
Climate
The Indian climate is predominantly influenced by the Himalayan ranges that line the northern borders of the nation, and the Thar Dessert that lies in the western region of the country. Indian sub-continent essentially lies in the temperate zone of the earth’s northern hemisphere and is one of the most climatically diverse areas of the world. While the temperature in summers shoot up to an average of 40°C, in the winters it takes a plunge to around 5 °C. During the monsoon season that strikes in Mid-June and stays around till early September, India receives abundant rainfall.
Culture
The unique life-style of the people of India stands testimony to the nations eccentric culture, which is reflected in almost everything right from the languages spoken, the religions that are followed, to the varied art forms, food habits and architecture.
Women in North India can be mostly found donning a simple salwar-kameez or the ethnic Indian saree. While rural men can be spotted wearing a dhoti or pyjama under a long shirt called kurta, men in the urban areas generally wear shirts and trousers. In the southern part of the country the women mostly drape the sarees while men don a sarong like dhoti, or lungi. Use of ornaments made of gold, diamonds and pearls is a widespread practice in India, and even fresh flowers are used as accessories by the female folk. However, in the urban areas, both men and women can be easily found wearing the more suited shirts and trousers, and on jeans and t-shirts on casual occasions.
Cuisine
The staple diet of the North Indian people comprise of wheat which is used to prepare Indian flat-breads called rotis and paranthas which are served with a vegetable curry and a bowl of cooked lentils on the side. North India is well-known for the aromatic flavours and spicy nature of its food. Based on religious beliefs, a large majority of Indians follow vegetarianism, although non-vegetarian food is preferred by many others. However, Rice forms the staple diet across the all the major states of southern India, other elements that dominate the typical south Indian cuisine include spices, curry leaves, dried red and fresh green chillies, coconut and tamarind along with lentils.
Most of the Indian delicacies are either cooked in vegetable oil or peanut oil, however in certain parts of the country peanut oil and coconut oil is also used extensively.
North India
North India essentially refers to the northern states of India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Two union territories named Delhi and Chandigarh also form a part of North India.
North India is mostly covered by the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plains, along with a wide-spread desert region in Rajasthan, and territorial plains in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
Ethnicity
The North Indian population comprises of a large number of ethnic groups, primarily Brahmins, Gurjars, Rajputs and Ahirs. Hindus, Sikhs and the followers of Islam are majorly found in this part of the country, along with a part of the population following Jainism and Buddhism.
The languages that are pre-dominantly used in the northern part of India are Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. While people in rural areas mostly speak the regional languages, in cities however, one may find a large number of people conversing in what may be called as the Indian English.
Cuisine
The staple diet of the North Indian people comprise of wheat which is used to prepare Indian flat-breads called rotis and paranthas which are served with a vegetable curry and a bowl of cooked lentils on the side. Except for the state of Jammu and Kashmir, vegetarianism is widely followed, though non-vegetarian food is quite easily available.
North India is well-known for the aromatic flavours and spicy nature of its food. While some of the popular dishes of the state of Punjab include Makke di Roti with Sarso da Saag, with the delectable beverage called lassi, one can also find some other traditional dishes such as daal-baati and gatte in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. A plethora of sweets and desserts can be relished in this region of which the most sought after are Halwa, Imarti, Petha and Kheer.
Culture
Women in North India can be mostly found donning a simple salwar-kameez or the ethnic Indian saree. While rural men can be spotted wearing a dhoti or pyjama under a long shirt called kurta, men in the urban areas generally wear shirts and trousers.
Hinduism being the major religion, a large number of templeas and shrines can be spotted. In fact, Hindu pilgrimage centerssuch asHaridwar, Mathura, and Varanasi are hugely popular in this side of the country. Additionally, theMahabodhi Temple frequented by the followers of Buddhism, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar visited by Punjabis also hold prominence.
Climate
The northern region of India essentially lies in the temperate zone of the earth’s northern hemisphere and is one of the most climatically diverse areas of the world. While the temperature in summers shoot up to an average of 40°C, in the winters it takes a plunge to around 5 °C. The states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh also experience moderate snowfall during the winters. While Dras in Jammu and Kashmir is known to have reached a minimum temperature of -60°C, that in Alwar, Rajasthan has been known to soar at about 50°C. During the monsoons, the entire North India receives abundant rainfall.
Places Worth Visiting
The Northern India houses some of the most sought-after world heritage sites of the likes of the Valley of Flowers in Kashmir, the Qutub Minar in Delhi and the eminent Taj Mahal in the city of Agra. Known as the paradise on earth, Jammu and Kashmir is definitely worth visiting, while one can also explore the hugely popular hill stations such as Manali, Kullu, Simla and Dharamshala. The cities of Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Amritsar and Ladakh are also worth every traveller’s time!
Geography
North India is mostly covered by the Himalayas and the Indo-Gangetic plains, along with a wide-spread desert region in Rajasthan, and territorial plains in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.
Ethnicity
The North Indian population comprises of a large number of ethnic groups, primarily Brahmins, Gurjars, Rajputs and Ahirs. Hindus, Sikhs and the followers of Islam are majorly found in this part of the country, along with a part of the population following Jainism and Buddhism.
The languages that are pre-dominantly used in the northern part of India are Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. While people in rural areas mostly speak the regional languages, in cities however, one may find a large number of people conversing in what may be called as the Indian English.
Cuisine
The staple diet of the North Indian people comprise of wheat which is used to prepare Indian flat-breads called rotis and paranthas which are served with a vegetable curry and a bowl of cooked lentils on the side. Except for the state of Jammu and Kashmir, vegetarianism is widely followed, though non-vegetarian food is quite easily available.
North India is well-known for the aromatic flavours and spicy nature of its food. While some of the popular dishes of the state of Punjab include Makke di Roti with Sarso da Saag, with the delectable beverage called lassi, one can also find some other traditional dishes such as daal-baati and gatte in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. A plethora of sweets and desserts can be relished in this region of which the most sought after are Halwa, Imarti, Petha and Kheer.
Culture
Women in North India can be mostly found donning a simple salwar-kameez or the ethnic Indian saree. While rural men can be spotted wearing a dhoti or pyjama under a long shirt called kurta, men in the urban areas generally wear shirts and trousers.
Hinduism being the major religion, a large number of templeas and shrines can be spotted. In fact, Hindu pilgrimage centerssuch asHaridwar, Mathura, and Varanasi are hugely popular in this side of the country. Additionally, theMahabodhi Temple frequented by the followers of Buddhism, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar visited by Punjabis also hold prominence.
Climate
The northern region of India essentially lies in the temperate zone of the earth’s northern hemisphere and is one of the most climatically diverse areas of the world. While the temperature in summers shoot up to an average of 40°C, in the winters it takes a plunge to around 5 °C. The states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh also experience moderate snowfall during the winters. While Dras in Jammu and Kashmir is known to have reached a minimum temperature of -60°C, that in Alwar, Rajasthan has been known to soar at about 50°C. During the monsoons, the entire North India receives abundant rainfall.
Places Worth Visiting
The Northern India houses some of the most sought-after world heritage sites of the likes of the Valley of Flowers in Kashmir, the Qutub Minar in Delhi and the eminent Taj Mahal in the city of Agra. Known as the paradise on earth, Jammu and Kashmir is definitely worth visiting, while one can also explore the hugely popular hill stations such as Manali, Kullu, Simla and Dharamshala. The cities of Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Amritsar and Ladakh are also worth every traveller’s time!
Religious
India is home to various religious tourist attractions. Spread all across the country, these attractions are a big hit among domestic as well as international tourists. Travelling is the best way to rejuvenate and break free from your mundane routine. And when the destination you choose is a religious tourist attraction, it enhances the overall experience.
There are various types of religious tours available that you can choose from. Soak in the tranquility and calmness of Haridwar, get spellbound by the intricate temples of Khajuraho, or lose yourself at the Ghats and temples of Varanasi. Head south and visit the beautiful ancient temples in Chennai and Mahabalipuram. The best part about these religious tours of India is that you get insights into our multi-faceted culture. Varying traditions and landscapes give you the feel of unity in diversity.
You could choose a tour package from the pre-set ones or get a tour customized as per your needs, requirements and budget. With us you get the best of the best travel arrangements. Now you don’t need to worry about anything – bookings, reservations, itinerary management, airport/ railway station transfers etc. Get in touch with our team for complete assistance and premium quality travel services.
There are various types of religious tours available that you can choose from. Soak in the tranquility and calmness of Haridwar, get spellbound by the intricate temples of Khajuraho, or lose yourself at the Ghats and temples of Varanasi. Head south and visit the beautiful ancient temples in Chennai and Mahabalipuram. The best part about these religious tours of India is that you get insights into our multi-faceted culture. Varying traditions and landscapes give you the feel of unity in diversity.
You could choose a tour package from the pre-set ones or get a tour customized as per your needs, requirements and budget. With us you get the best of the best travel arrangements. Now you don’t need to worry about anything – bookings, reservations, itinerary management, airport/ railway station transfers etc. Get in touch with our team for complete assistance and premium quality travel services.
South India
South India essentially refers to the states of Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry (now Puducherry) also form an innate part of the southern part of the nation.
The regional languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are the most wide-spread in this region, with English and Hindi spoken by a rare few, especially in the rural and sub-urban regions. Even Urdu is used in some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telagana.
Geography
South India predominantly comprises of a large plateau region popularly known as the Deccan Plateau. This part of the nation is surrounded by water on three sides, thus gaining the state of a peninsular are. The three sides bounded by water have the Arabian Sea on the west, Bay of Bengal on the south, and the Indian Ocean on the south of it. Both the east coasts and west coasts are lined with beautiful mountain ranges, also known as the Ghats. The region beams with some of the most important rivers of the nation, namely, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri, which are non-perennial yet act as the significant source of water for the region.
Ethnicity
The southern part of India is inhabited majorly by the Dravidians and Brahmins. Though, it is the Catholics that are found in large majority in the state of Kerala. The states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh also have a fairly large Muslim population.
Cuisine
Rice forms the staple diet across the 5 major states of southern India, other elements that dominate the typical south Indian cuisine include spices, curry leaves, dried red and fresh green chillies, coconut and tamarind along with lentils. Delicacies such as Idly-Sāmbhar, Medu Wada, Dosa and rice meals form the major chunk of the regular diet, however the range of spiciness usually differs from state to state. However, Hyderabad is fairly distinct in terms of the food preferences, and dum-biryani and other chicken and sea-food based dishes usually dominate over the vegetarian cuisine.
Culture
South Indian Culture is fairly more orthodox than the other parts of the nation, and the difference is quite evident in almost everything right from the dressing sense, the food to architecture and reflects in almost every aspect of the natives’ lifestyle. The culture essentially celebrates the beauty of the surrounding world through various forms of art, along with quite a few customs that hold symbolic significance.
The women in South India traditionally wear sarees while men don a sarong like dhoti, or lungi. Both of these ensembles are unstitched, and are such because of the belief that the naval should be left uncovered at all times, though this is rarely strictly followed.
Climate
The summer in South India prevail from the month of March to that of June, and is dominated by soaring temperatures of up to 32 °C, with humidity also seeing a high. Some regions of the southern peninsula also witness moderate rainfalls during this time of the year. The monsoon usually kick-start by Mid-June, and stays around till September. While one can expect some respite from the heat, the humidity levels are still high, and some regions are hit by torrential downpours, which makes it extremely difficult to initiate any plans of travel in this season. The winters, however, offer great relief, with little rainfall and moderate temperature of around 20-25°C. Beginning from the month of October, this season usually lasts till February.
Places worth visiting
The metro-cities of Bangalore and Chennai are worth visiting, however hill stations like, Coorg, Coimbatore, Ooty and Munnar form the major preferences of all travellers. Kovalam, Allepy and Kochi in Kerala is also frequented by travellers from all across the globe. Those religiously inclined may like to visit Tirupati, where the prominent temple of Lord Balaji is situated.
The regional languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are the most wide-spread in this region, with English and Hindi spoken by a rare few, especially in the rural and sub-urban regions. Even Urdu is used in some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telagana.
Geography
South India predominantly comprises of a large plateau region popularly known as the Deccan Plateau. This part of the nation is surrounded by water on three sides, thus gaining the state of a peninsular are. The three sides bounded by water have the Arabian Sea on the west, Bay of Bengal on the south, and the Indian Ocean on the south of it. Both the east coasts and west coasts are lined with beautiful mountain ranges, also known as the Ghats. The region beams with some of the most important rivers of the nation, namely, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri, which are non-perennial yet act as the significant source of water for the region.
Ethnicity
The southern part of India is inhabited majorly by the Dravidians and Brahmins. Though, it is the Catholics that are found in large majority in the state of Kerala. The states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh also have a fairly large Muslim population.
Cuisine
Rice forms the staple diet across the 5 major states of southern India, other elements that dominate the typical south Indian cuisine include spices, curry leaves, dried red and fresh green chillies, coconut and tamarind along with lentils. Delicacies such as Idly-Sāmbhar, Medu Wada, Dosa and rice meals form the major chunk of the regular diet, however the range of spiciness usually differs from state to state. However, Hyderabad is fairly distinct in terms of the food preferences, and dum-biryani and other chicken and sea-food based dishes usually dominate over the vegetarian cuisine.
Culture
South Indian Culture is fairly more orthodox than the other parts of the nation, and the difference is quite evident in almost everything right from the dressing sense, the food to architecture and reflects in almost every aspect of the natives’ lifestyle. The culture essentially celebrates the beauty of the surrounding world through various forms of art, along with quite a few customs that hold symbolic significance.
The women in South India traditionally wear sarees while men don a sarong like dhoti, or lungi. Both of these ensembles are unstitched, and are such because of the belief that the naval should be left uncovered at all times, though this is rarely strictly followed.
Climate
The summer in South India prevail from the month of March to that of June, and is dominated by soaring temperatures of up to 32 °C, with humidity also seeing a high. Some regions of the southern peninsula also witness moderate rainfalls during this time of the year. The monsoon usually kick-start by Mid-June, and stays around till September. While one can expect some respite from the heat, the humidity levels are still high, and some regions are hit by torrential downpours, which makes it extremely difficult to initiate any plans of travel in this season. The winters, however, offer great relief, with little rainfall and moderate temperature of around 20-25°C. Beginning from the month of October, this season usually lasts till February.
Places worth visiting
The metro-cities of Bangalore and Chennai are worth visiting, however hill stations like, Coorg, Coimbatore, Ooty and Munnar form the major preferences of all travellers. Kovalam, Allepy and Kochi in Kerala is also frequented by travellers from all across the globe. Those religiously inclined may like to visit Tirupati, where the prominent temple of Lord Balaji is situated.
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