India: A land of history, a world of wonders. Step foot on the sub-continent of vibrancy, age and grace; a cultural extravaganza. A much coveted land, India has been the jewel in the crown of the world, held high as the Prize of Asia. Invaders, conquerors, or colonisers, all have come looking to dominate it, and have instead been overwhelmed by its sheer diversity, numbed by its scale and scope.
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India: A land of history, a world of wonders. Step foot on the sub-continent of vibrancy, age and grace; a cultural extravaganza. A much coveted land, India has been the jewel in the crown of the world, held high as the Prize of Asia. Invaders, conquerors, or colonisers, all have come looking to dominate it, and have instead been overwhelmed by its sheer diversity, numbed by its scale and scope. Absorbing them all, India’s already rich culture only became richer with their arrivals, an endless procession of art, literature, and technology. Is it any wonder that it is the land of thousands of languages, of mountains and deserts, of beaches and jungles, where innumerable mini-histories poke out like the leaves of a banyan tree?
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of vivid India: gape at the monumental glory of Taj Mahal’s majesty. Spend languid afternoons lazing on gurgling Kerala backwaters. Breathe deep the fresh mountain air of the Himalayas at Rishikesh or Manali. Breathe deeper at the Kamasutra-esque carvings of the temples at Khajuraho . Take a dip in the holy Ganges flowing through Varanasi. Just party, lounge and play on the beautiful beaches of Goa. Tour the tea plantations of Darjeeling and Assam, or smell fresh coffee on the verdant slopes of Munnar. Explore the breathtaking deserts, palaces, and forts of Rajasthan. Or simply get to know the distinctive personalities of India’s metros, such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi. And don’t forget to sample each region’s exquisite cuisine, be it spicy or mild, it’s never boring.
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