TRAVEL AND PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS IN INDIA

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North India Travel Guide :-
2007-06-12 17:08:00
India is the seventh largest country of this world {geographical area vise},and only second to China as far as population is concerned. India can be divided into four major parts for the purpose of tourism.1} EAST2}WEST3}NORTH4}SOUTHNORTH INDIA TRAVEL GUIDE :-Agra Tourism:- Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. Not surprising, for the Mughal emperors with their passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in the world. Delhi Tourism:-Delhi's history goes much further back in time than the 13th century. In 1955, excavations at the Purana Qila revealed that the site was inhabited 3000 years ago. Ware pottery known as Painted Gray Ware and dated to 1000 BC confirmed this as being yet another site associated with the epic Mahabharata.Bharatpur TourismToday Bharatpur is better known for the Keoladeo Natinal Park, a unique bird place, delight of ornithologists. A paradise for the avian world, and ...
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Do?s & Dont's :-
2007-04-11 16:25:00
Remember the following things while traveling India ------>India is a country with around 70% Hindus, 20% Muslims, 10% Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, etc. You will find people of this evolve in friendly discussions most of the times. You can join them too but make sure you don?t involve in any kind of religion discussions. ->Though India is one of the most rapid developing country but still people of this country believe in their tradition and culture. The better way of greeting people here is ?NAMASTE?, two hands together like ?A?. ->It is not appropriate for a male so to do hand shake with a lady. So try to refrain yourself from handshake with a lady unless she offer you first. Rule of thumb is if she offer you hand shake first then you proceed else use ?NAMESTE? ->If you have a lady companion with you try not to walk alone and specially in the dark. ->Never trust anybody with your money and documents, specially the strangers. However you can trust your hotel ...

Precautions for India
2007-03-09 05:07:00
Health Precautions for India The quality of health services is amongst the best in India in New Delhi which has plenty of good hospitals, 24-hour chemists, highly competent doctors and top of the line medical services. Medicines are fairly cheap in India and chemist shops in Delhi are well stocked but it is always a good idea to take along prescription drugs. Here are some health precautions for India you should follow if traveling to this country: Don’t drink water from tap or roadside vends. Drink only boiled or bottled water. Also, buy water from respectable and decent looking outlets. Check the seal before buying the water to make sure that it is intact. Never eat cut fruits sold by the roadside vendors. Always eat fruits you can peel. Wash the fruits properly with water well before eating them. It is advisable to keep a mosquito repellent ointment with you always. Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might need. Especial...

Diseases and Vaccinations for India’s Travelers:-
2007-02-25 19:28:00
Vaccinations for India n Travel :Malaria: For Malaria, vaccination is recommended for all areas, except for areas at altitudes more than 2,000 m (6,561 ft).Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers to India.Typhoid: All travelers are recommended to take Typhoid vaccination. Polio: In case of Polio, one-time booster is recommended for any adult traveler who completed the childhood series but never had polio vaccine as an adult.Yellow Fever: Vaccination for yellow fever is required only for travelers arriving from or transiting through any yellow-fever-infected area like Africa.Japanese Encephalitis: This vaccine is recommended for travelers staying for more than 1 month and traveling to rural areas or travelers engaging in extensive unprotected outdoor activities in rural areas, especially after dusk.Hepatitis B: Travelers who may have intimate contact with local residents should take this vaccination, especially if their period of stay is more than 6 month...
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Plan your trip:
2007-02-20 05:08:00
What to plan:If you want your Indian trip to be a memorable one, always make your plan in advance. Did I say in advance? I should have said way in advance. Never come to India without a proper plan or you might end up your journey spending almost double of what could have been a cheaper and good one.Check list –-How many days do you have in your hand for traveling in India?-List of the places you are willing to see.-Always book your hotel in advances in advance.-Always carry your documents {passport, visa etc.} with you and never left them in your hotel room.-Always carry local currency with you and if possible change as well.-Always carry proper basic medicines with you in case you end yourself in an emergency.-Always book your journeys in advance with some agencies, in this way you will not only travel and see India but also save a good amount.-Always carry your embassy and local emergency phone no. with you.-You can use the local available cell phone connections instead of usin...
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Indian Visa Guidelines:
2007-02-19 01:47:00
To get a visa for India , you need to submit a number of documents. Following is a list of important documents for Indian visa:- Visa application form.-Passport, having a minimum validity of six months on the date of application.-Two identical passport sized photographs, black and white or colored.-Supporting documents, depending upon the type of visa.-Visa fee.There are a number of Indian visa types, suitable for different purposes of travel. Given below are the different types of Indian visas:-Tourist Visa: If you are coming to India on a holiday to explore the country, then, tourist visa is for you.-Business Visa: For a business related trip, you need to apply for the business visa.-Student Visa: For study purpose in India is the student visa.-Transit Visa: It is meant for transit passengers only, to enable them to travel through India to reach the ultimate destination.-Missionaries Visa: This visa is for people coming to India to act as missionaries.-Employment Visa: Meant for sk...
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OVERVIEW:
2007-02-19 00:43:00
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION :India is a grand country. It is the seventh largest country in the world and the second most populated country in the world. Many see India as a sub-continent rather than a country. There exist in different parts of India, different cultures, languages, manners as well as different historical backgrounds and influences of the same historical events.India is the second most populous and the seventh largest country in the world in area. Side by side with the country's staggering topographical variations is its cultural diversity, the result of the coexistence of a number of religions as well as local tradition. Thus, the towering temples of south India, easily identifiable by their ornately sculptured surface, are associated with a great many crafts and performing arts of the region.In the desert of Kutch, Gujarat, on the other hand, a scattering of villages pit themselves against the awesome forces of nature, resulting in Spartan lifestyles made vibrant by a...
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