June to September is the general monsoon period in India. In the beginning of June, long hot summer comes to an end, the warm soil and dust cools down. The earth appears breezy and gives you much comfort in rainy seasons. The word monsoon motivates and makes people feel happy by its first raindrop. In fact, the most magnificent thing about monsoon is when the first raindrop falls on the thirsty earth some exciting smell make us feel the real joy of happiness. It is in this season when all animals and human beings forget everything and enjoy rains by dancing with joy on the lanes, in muddy water and in the streets. Peacock, India’s national bird welcome rain by dancing with spreading its colorful feathers. The magic of monsoon surely works on everyone.

Tourists’ love for monsoon and its growing fondness brought focus on monsoon tourism in India. Due to the great demand for monsoon tourism, tour agents’ offers attractive holiday packages. Monsoon vacations in India seem to be a great idea for budget conscious travelers. Indian tourism sector appears to be blessed as it witnesses a sudden rise in the number of tourists at the beginning of the rainy season, when the clouds starts covering the sky.

In monsoon you have many destinations in India that will make your tour memorable. You can visit beautiful place like Udaipur during the monsoon season. Goa is especially beautiful from June to September as nature flourishes here during this period. The rain brings romance in Goa and you will feel this if you visit Dudhsagar Falls or take a cruise from Panaji. The aroma of the moist vegetation at Periyar National Park during the monsoon gives a very special appeal.

The other famous destination for monsoon vacations in india is Shillong which is popularly known as the ‘Scotland of East’.  Shillong has a milder climate throughout the year than other cities in India. There are many interesting places in Shillong that is a must watch for tourists. Shillong has its own unique nature beauty. During monsoon, lakes and waterfalls plays rhythmical music and wind whispers through dense forests.

The most interesting place to visit during your monsoon vacations in India is the Valley of flowers National Park which is located in state of Uttarakhand. It is open from the months of April to October. It is best to visit during monsoon as the flowers are in full bloom. However, before July you will not find any blossomed flowers, so try to make your plans accordingly.

You can enjoy your monsoon trip with same enthusiasm by visiting India. You can travel to those parts of India which receives scanty or no rainfall, if you are scared of floods and rainfall.

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In India the avid skier will find everything right from the awesome height, snow clad mountains to powdered snow. are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of the avid skier, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to the game. India has become one of the attentions grabbing vacation because of Himalayas. You can have all excitement, thrill and fun while sloping down the snowy slopes.  Ski enthusiasts are attracted with the amazing slope and height of Himalayan snow cliffs. They just tempt to put on the boot and hold the sticks.

Best ski resorts for ski vacations in India are :

Gulmarg:
Gulmarg ,India’s best skiing resorts is located in the Kashmir valley. Gulmarg’s enchanting beauty makes it excellent destination for ski vacation. It is an excellent place for ski beginners as no heavy wollen or high ski equipments are needed.  . You have to just find a ski instructor for yourself.  Various local shops provide skis, goggles and sticks on hire which makes it easier to the new skier. The ski resort is established in 1927 and since then it hosts various ski sports every winter.

Auli:
Auli is known as Switzerland in India and is Famous for its deep slopes and different ski events. Foreigners love Auli hills with pine forest. Most of the skiers visit Auli every year to just for skiing at Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parbat and Dunagiri. A big snow clad spot surrounded by Devdaroo and Pine, Auli is an ultimate place for the ski lovers. During the peak of winter Auli is filled with foreign tourists as well as the domestic tourists.

Kufri ,Manali and Narkanda:
Kurfi ski resort is just nearby Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. Huge ski ground in Kurfi welcomes skiers. Kurfi  is always favorite among ski lovers those who visit Shimla in winters. You can also choose Manali and Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh as your ski vacation. You will find natural slopes and nice stretch at both these places. The Manali Region offers winters skiing as well as summer skiing. There are limited scope for skiing in winter at Narkanda.

Apart from Manali and Narkanda the other exciting destinations for ski vacations in India are Munsyari in Kumaon and Mundali in Garhwal. Munsyari is 66 kms. away from Jauljibi and 127 kms. from Pithoragarh and is the base of treks to Milam, Namik and Ralam glaciers. The other two high altitude places-  Betulidhar and Khalia offers good conditions for skiing. Mundali offers memorable panoramic view and various ski slopes for skiers. There are ski resorts with various nature wonders in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Indian tourism department is also focusing on exploring rural India. Rural experience is great as it is based on culture, art and craft and natural heritage of that particular region. The Ministry of Tourism launched the Endogenous Tourism Project which promotes and craft-based eco tourism and local culture. This project reflects unique culture and heritage of thirty one villages of India. Such type of projects by state authorities, NGOs and private entrepreneurs made it easy for the foreigners to understand ordinary everyday village life of india.

If you want to know about the handcrafts in India then you have a good option of planning your vacations to visit Craft villages in India.  This modern concept secures the presence of craftsmen and craft items at one place. It showcases activities of making handicrafts, jewelry, textile, wooden handicrafts etc and along with display these items are available for sale. You will find village huts in these craft villages which creates a village atmosphere. Even the village foods are supplied in food outlets and the utensils used also carry the rural style. The popular craft villages in India are Dilli Haat in New Delhi, Shilparamam in Hyderabad. The handicrafts are displayed here live in front of everyone.
If you really go to any small village in India, what atmosphere you will get there? You must be wondering about the village life of india.

Village life of Rajasthan

Houses from villages in Rajasthan have their walls constructed by plaster of clay, cow dung and hay.  You will find that the borders of the houses are lined by thorny branches of a shrub so that the cattle do not leave on their own.

Village life of Himachal Pradesh

Houses from Villages in Himachal Pradesh are made of wood with tilted roofs. This village has a changing landscape just like a huge TV screen. The only difference being that you can actually feel the weather.

Village life of Punjab

Houses from villages in Punjab are stronger compared to other Indian villages. But Punjabi cuisine is great experience with famous dishes like Makke Di Roti and Sarson da Saag.

Village Vacations in India will release your stress and tension and you’ll get an unforgettable experience for the rest of your life.

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When we speak about Delhi, it is useless to say anything without Taj Mahal, located in Agra near Delhi. Agra is well-known across the world for one of the Seven Wonders i.e.e ‘Taj Mahal’. This architectural wonder World Heritage Site is a symbol of love build by Mughal Empire, Shahjahan.  Other attractions of this historic city are Sikandra ,Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort.

The interesting spot in Delhi is Akshardham Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world which is located in New Delhi. It is most visited tourist spot of Indian tourism. It is also recognized as Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple and it represents Indian tradition ,spirituality and Hindu culture as well as Indian architecture.

You can enjoy your cultural tour to Delhi along with visiting adventure tourist’s spot around it. The Wildlife tour packages around Delhi consist of a tour to Ranthambore National Park, the Corbett National Park and Sariska National Park. You can visit wildlife sanctuaries during the Corbett tour by choosing any one safari option available such as Canter safari, Elephant safari and Jeep safari. Sariska in Rajasthan is about 220 kms away from Delhi. The most adventurous and oldest wildlife sanctuary in India is Ranthambore, Rajasthan.

People around the world choose Delhi for their mediacal tour as affordable medical treatments are available in the city. Respected name in medical treatment in Delhi are The Apollo Hospital, AIIMS Hospital. There are various luxury and budget hotels are available near the hospitals which provide useful amenities to medical travelers. The hotels near these hospitals are the Eros,  Park Royal Intercontinental, Crown Plaza Surya, Hotel Taj Mansingh Hyatt Regency, Hotel Ambassador, Hotel Oberoi Intercontinental, Grand Hyatt, Hotel Grand Sartaj , Hotel Samrat and Hotel Vikram.

The low cost carriers are available for Indians to travel from Delhi to Mumbai, the financial capital India. Daily flights are arranged by jet airways, spice jet, kingfisher airlines, jet lite and Indian airlines.

New Delhi is becoming a preferred destination for global IT clients. small companies in New Delhi provide quality web related services and which is making Delhi as a center of excellence in IT industry.

Customs:
Namaste or  Namaskar is a common gesture or spoken greeting in the India which expresses deep respect. The hands folded gesture of Namaste is made wordlessly while meeting a person and upon departure. Namaste gesture is a slight bow made with palms pressed together in front of the chest where fingers are pointed upwards.
Festivals:
India celebrates festivals of different religions. Most popular religious Hindu festivals are Diwali, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Durga puja and Rakshabandhan.

Religion:
India is religiously diverse nation with deeply religious cultures and societies. India is the birth place of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Clothing:
Traditional clothes for men are the Dhoti – Kurta and for women it is sari-blouse,Salwar- kurta or  Churidar-kurt. Other clothes includes Sherwani, Churidar, Dupatta, Kurta, Mundum Neriyathum and uttariya.  Sindur or Bindi is the basic part of Indian married Hindu woman, now it is part of fashion.

Society:
Traditionally Indian culture is of joint family where three to four generations of family live together. This is still found in rural areas but cities this system is being disappeared. Now Indian culture is adopting nuclear family system due to geographic and occupational mobility.

Dance and Music:
The Indian music includes classical ,folk, pop music. India’s classical music includes two distinctive styles: Hindustani and Carnatic music.   National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama of India has accorded  eight dance forms as classical dance . Classical dances includes Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu),  Mohiniattam and Kathakali ( Kerala), Kathak , Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Odissi ( Orissa). Popular folk dances in India are the  Garba and Dandiya ( Gujarat), the Bhangra(Punjab), the Lavani (Maharashtra), the Ghoomar (Rajasthan), the Bihu (Assam), the Chhau(Orissa and Jharkhand), the Yakshagana( Karnataka).

Cuisine:
Vegetarian is a significant part of Indian food but various traditional Indian dishes includes fish , chicken, goat and other meats. Normally Indian cuisine can be divided into five categories: South, North, West, East and North-eastern India.  Spices are an essential ingredient of food preparation which adds unique flavors and aromas.

Honeymoon is the most precious moments of your life that makes lifetime of fond memories. Cruises is the exclusive way of sharing those magical moments with the love of your life. You can enhance your romantic feeling by selecting honeymoon cruise in Goa , Kerala or Lakshwadeep.You have two options to experience the joy and excitement of being with your partner on honeymoon cruises in India – Sea Cruise and River Cruise.

Goa Cruises
You can enjoy at beautiful beaches like Calagute beach,  Anjuna beach or Miramar beach while you are on Goa Cruise. Besides golden beaches, Goa has wide stunning rivers and lakes making Goa perfect location for river cruises. Mandovi River Cruises is very enjoyable experience which you should not miss out during your Goa vacations. Goa Backwater Cruises offers adventure sports and water Sports like wind surfing, water skiing and para sailing.

Lakshwadeep Cruises
Lakshwadeep is the most romantic and a peaceful place in India. If you are selecting this place as your honeymoon destination then you can enjoy the ride on the Lakshwadeep cruise with your spouse amidst the attractive coral lagoons. This place is perfect for the newly weds as it is sparsely populated, which gives them ample time for each other. Lakshadweep Cruises normally covers the destinations such as islands of Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kadmat and Kavaratti. Here you can enjoy activities like exploring the white beaches, relaxing with a coconut cocktail or Snorkeling in the clear waters.

Kerala Cruises
One of the most popular Cruises in India is Kerala Cruise. Kerala Houseboat Cruises will stimulate your romantic spirit and will take you to different places like Kumarakom, Kovalam and Alleppey.

The other best option for river cruises in India on rivers such as Hugli ,Brahmaputra,  Sunderbans or the holy River Ganges. The major attractions of a Brahmaputra river cruise are visits to Tea Garden in upper Assam, Kaziranga National Park’sRhino safari, experiencing culture and tradition of various Assamese tribes, visits to various famous temples like Shiv Temple, Kamakhya , Umananda temple and exploration of forts.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling  is  located in West Bengal and attracts tourist for its toy-train . The tea estates ,Tiger Hill and  Mirik lake are  popular hang-out location in Darjeeling. Other attractions like Kali temple, Dhirdam temple , Brick hill park. Darjeeling is also famous aming adventure lovers for trekking , white water rafting and the most popular of treks is across the Singalila range in Darjeeling. The best accommodation is available at The Elgin Hotel, Hotel Seven Seventeen, Windamere Hotel , Sterling Resorts.

Shimla

Shimla ,the most famous tourist destinations of India is  located in Himachal Pradesh. It is an outstanding destination for the summer heat escape. The main attractions of Shimla trip includes the scenic summer hills, Chadwick falls, Sangla Valley, Shirigui temple, Jakhu hill ,wild Churdhar Sanctuary, the sulphur springs near Tattapani  and lot more. Five star and four stars hotels in Shimla are Hotel Pineview,  Hotel Himland East ,Moon International Hotel, Clark’s Hotel, , The Cecil Oberoi Resort offers the charm of sightseeing in Shimla.

Ooty

The best place to visit India during the summer is Ooty . Queen of hill stations – Ooty  is located in the Tamil Nadu’s Niligiri district. The main tourist points in Ooty includes the Botanical Gardens, Dodabetta Peak, Lamb’s rock , the tea gardens, the lush green grasslands, rose park .  Ooty is the undefiled beauty of nature. It is an ideal hill station and favorite honeymoon point. Here you will find luxury resorts as well as budget hotels like Hotel Silver Oak, Hotel Lakeview , kings Cliff  Hotel etc.

Munnar

Munnar in Kerala is the hottest destination in India. This hill station is also famous for its tea plantation like Ooty and  Darjeeling. Apart from that it is also  famous for plantations of coffee, rubber and spice. The other interesting places near  Munnar are Mattupetty Eravikulam, Rajamalaic. are very close to Munnar. You can also arrange for a trek  at Eravikulam. .The budget and luxury accommodation are available at Olive Brooke, Edassery Eastend,  Hotel Igloo, West wood Hotel etc.

Mount Abu

Mount Abu is a green oasis in the  Rajasthan barren desertscape. Dilwara Jain Temple is a beautiful carved structure that symbolizes Indian architecture. Other places of tourist importance in Mount Abu are Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, Adhar Devi Temple, Achalgarh Fort ,Ashok Vatika, Terrace Garden ,Shaitan Singh Park.  Apart from heritage hotels and luxury hotels like Palanpur Palace, Rising Sun Retreat, Sunset Inn etc ; other budget hotels are also available in Mt.Abu

Shimla   : Hill station

Shimla is spotted as Summer Capital of India.  It is capital of Himachal Pradesh and is surrounded by the Himalaya Mountains.  This charming town surround by  pine and oak forests .  The other enjoyable thing at this hottest romantic honeymoon destination is the Kalka-Shimla train.

Kerala   : Backwaters and beaches

Mangrove forests, green background of paddy fields, thick clusters of coconut palms and Kerala’s rural lifestyle makes it a great honeymoon destination. The backwaters are the pleasing network of lakes, rivers, canals and lagoons from Trivandrum in the south to Kochi in the north Kollam. Munnar is a scenic hill station situated in Kerala famous for plantations of tea, rubber and spice. Kerala Beach is also a good reason to choose Kerala as your honeymoon destination in India.

Agra  : Romantic Historical Monument

One of the romantic sights in India is Taj Mahal , the glorious monument of love. This historically and culturally rich place is also famous for other attractions like Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb and  Fatehpur Sikri. The option of world class hotels and resorts offers truly perfect romantic destination in India.

Jaipur & Udaipur :   Forts and Palaces

Udaipur and Jaipur are the most romantic city in Rajasthan, India. Both these places are full of beautiful gardens, mansions, havelis, forts, palaces and shimmering lakes. There are many palace hotels in Udaipur and Jaipur where one can enjoy the magic of India luxury tours visiting major attractions of cities.

Jaisalmer :  Sand dunes

Jaisalmer is famous for Golden Fort, magnificent Havelis, Jain Temples and sand dunes. A camel ride is the excellent experience that brings the fairytale to life. Watching the sunset on the sand dunes is enough to inspire great romance.

There are many other interesting romantic destinations in India.

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Commonwealth Games 2010

The 2010 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010. Commonwealth Games have always been considered as an opportunity for sports personalities all over the world for making their country proud by exhibiting their best of qualities. Whenever visitors visit any new place, they desire to get better service and at the same time, the hotel should not burn a hole in your.  India vacations is the great holiday package with full of all these requirements.

Boards at any hotel listed below for business or vacations and make your stay at New Delhi a pleasant one throughout.  Experience the exclusive warmth of Indian hospitality together with all modern facilities inside room.  These hotels are close to Airports and are providing transport services from hotel to all stadiums.  A unique aspect of these Budget hotels in Delhi is their their well trained staff which provides personalized service.

Five Star and other  Hotels in Delhi near airport :

• Centaur
• Clark Greens
• Westend Inn
• Hotel Qutab
• Vasant Continental
• Uppal’s Orchid

Other Five star hotels

• Taj Ambassador
• Hotel Taj Mahal
• Centaur Delhi
• Oberoi Delhi
• Hotel Park
• Vasant Continental
• Meridien Delhi
• Hyatt Delhi
• Hotel Clarion Collection
• Crowne Plaza
• Maurya Delhi
• Hotel Siddharth
• Hotel Eros
• Radisson Delhi
• Samrat Delhi
• Shangri-La Delhi
• Marriott Delhi
• Taj Palace
• Hotel Ashok
• Claridges Delhi
• Hotel The Grand
• Imperial Delhi
• Hotel Lalit
• Metropolitan Nikko
• Tivoli Garden
• HotelUppal’s Orchid

This year you can plan your India vacations  to attend this grand sport event  along with family vacation or corporate meeting. This list of Five star and other Budget hotels in Delhi  for your reference.

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Indian family traditions:

India has  strongest family system in the world and bondage of love and affection is found in Indian family system. Male is the head of the family and other family members execute their duties according to his wish. An Indian woman, leads her rest of life with the husband after marriage, Parents let their child to live independent life only after they get a marriage match. However, nowadays this system is changed to some extend depending upon the different profession or modern means of living they accept. But the bond of love between family members can be seen during the festival time and family occasions.

Indian Marriage customs and Mehandi:

Different ceremonies are held at the time of wedding such as Pooja, Menhadi,  ring ceremonies, swagat, barat, etc. Attending Indian marriages is a royal experience. One can book wedding travel packages from any Indian Wedding Planner through various.

Indian Dress:

Though the improved lifestyles have changed the way of clothing, Sari and the Punjabi dress are dignified and traditional dresses of Indian girls and women. Dhoti,Kurta was the traditional dress of men, however in these days you will not find this traditional dress in urban  areas.

Indian Gift ideas :

Giving gift is a way to express our feelings and gift tradition is found in all parts of world. Traditionally Indians exchange mithais or sweets on different occasions or festivals like Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi or Dussera. Sending Nazaranaja was an ancient theme of gift.However in modern way people choose many other things from toys to perfumes or handicraft items etc.

culture and foods of India:

Indian spices are famous all over the world. Indian curry which is known as sambar or rassam or kadi etc. in India. Every Indian curry from its different parts of India  has a special flavor and which is different and special in itself. Rajasthani food, Punjabi food is famous in other countries. However there are different dishes famous from other states of India which are unique in itself.

Indian Tea :

It is the cultural practice to offer tea to guests in India. Tea is popular all over India as breakfast and evening drink. Generally Indian tea is Black Tea and the normal method of brewing tea is by boiling the tea leaves along with sugar and milk. Tea is grown in large quantity in Assam, Darjeeling, and the Nilgiris.  The tea is judged according to strength of taste and its fragrance.

This is all for now, There are many more things which has great impact on Indian culture.