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The tour is designed for all the main attractions of Madhya Pradesh in one go. A mix of cultural, historical, spiritual, wildlife and nature tourism. Place covering Delhi-Kashmir-Madhya Pradesh-Udaipur-Mumbai.

PLACES COVERED  DELHI-KASHMIR-MADHYA PRADESH-UDAIPUR-MUMBAI
DURATION OF TRIP  16 NIGHTS/17 DAYS
MINIMUM  REQUIRED  2 PAX
 ACCOMMODATION  BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION PICKUP Delhi/DROP Mumbai
RETURN TIME Approximately 6:30 PM/Depends on onward Journey
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing,  sunscreen.
BASIC INCLUSION
16Night Accommodation as per tour plan
Udaipur to Mumbai By Flight
Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi By Flight
Shikara Ride on Dal Lake at evening time
Bed and Breakfast
Private Car From arrival till Departure
BASIC EXCLUSION
Entrance Tickets To monuments
Gratuity Recommended
Meals Unless specified
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Day-01- Arrival at Delhi

Our tour Representative will pick you from Delhi Airport or Railway Station, later you will be transferred to the hotel as per this tour commenced, overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

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Day-02- Old Delhi sightseeing

After breakfast start s sightseeing tour of Delhi visit:

Red Fort:- Delhi’s most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out invaders. However, they failed to stop the fort being captured by the Sikhs and the British. (*Red Fort remains closed on every Monday)

Jamia Masjid:-Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and is the largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000 devotees. The mosque took 13 years to build and was completed in 1650.

Qutub Minar:-Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, is an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. It was built in 1206, but the reason remains a mystery. Some believe that it was made to signify victory and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it was used to call the faithful to prayer.

Lotus Temple:-The Bahai Temple is commonly referred to as the Lotus Temple, as it’s shaped like a lotus flower. It’s particularly pretty at night when it’s attractively lit up. Made out of white marble, the temple belongs to the Bahai Faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions.                                 (Lotus temple is closed on every Monday)

Humayun’s Tomb:-If you think Humayun’s Tomb looks a bit like the TajMahal in Agra, that’s because it was the inspiration for the Tajmahal’s creation. The tomb was built in 1570 and houses the body of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun.

India Gate:-The towering archway of India Gate at the center of New Delhi is a war memorial, built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. At night it glows warmly under floodlights, and the gardens that line its boulevard are a popular place to enjoy a warm summer’s evening.

Laxmi Narayan Temple:-Built in 1938 by the Industrialist G.D. Birla, it is one of the major temples in Delhi and is located near Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and her consort Narayana. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the stipulation that people of all castes shall be allowed to enter the temple. Stay overnight at Hotel in Delhi.

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Day-03:- Delhi – Srinagar (By Air)

After breakfast, Our tour Representative will give you a drop at the Delhi airport to get the flight for Srinagar. Upon arrival in Srinagar, our tour Representative will meet and assist you to pick you from Srinagar Airport later you will be transferred to the hotel or houseboat. After Check-in day free later you will be visiting for the Shikara Ride on Dal Lake at evening time. Later back to the houseboat/Hotel for the overnight stay in Srinagar.

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Day-04: Srinagar – Gulmarg-Srinagar

After breakfast Drive to Gulmarg start a sightseeing tour of Gulmarg. Gulmarg – one of the most beautiful summer resorts of the valley. This place is also famous for its golf course-highest in the world and skiing during winters. Enjoy playing and skiing being amidst the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains as we have kept enough time for it. In the evening, we take you for a Gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khalinmar return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the hotel or houseboat.

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Day-05: Srinagar – Pahalgam - Srinagar

Morning Free afternoon Drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam located at a height of 2440Mts (Vale of Kashmir). On the way, visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins, and Anantnag Sulpher spring. This place is a common site of film shoots for the Indian Film industry. So, be there to enjoy the natural charm of the valley. Stay Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat.

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Day-06: Srinagar – Delhi (By Air)

After breakfast proceeds transfer to airport Srinagar for Flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet & assist with our tour representative and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel in Delhi. Overnight stay in Delhi

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Day-07: Delhi - Indore (By Air) – Mandu (By Road 100 km/2hrs Drive)

After breakfast proceeds transfer to airport Delhi for Flight to Indore. On arrival in Indore Airport meet & assist with our tour representative and later transfer to Mandu or Mandavgad is an ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from the Dhar city. In the 11th century, Mandu was the subdivision of the Tarangagadh or Tauranga kingdom. This fortress town on a rocky outcrop about 100 km (62 mi) from Indore is celebrated for its fine architecture. You will be check-in at your pre-booked hotel in Mandu. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandav.

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Day-08: Mandu–Maheshwar (40 km)–Omkareshwar (70 Km)–Indore (80 km)

Today after breakfast we will start our day a bit early in the morning and drive to Maheshwar, which is about 2-hour drive. Therefore the local sightseeing tour of Maheshwar. We will start our day tour by visiting riverside temples and Ahilya fort, you also can see the Narmada River can enjoy boating as well. Later proceed to Omkaareshwar. Omkareshwar, which is about the 2.5-hour journey. At Omkareshwar, we will explore its famous temples. Blessed with one of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva i.e. Mamaleshwar temple, Omkareshwar is one of the important pilgrim centers in India.

Later proceed to Indore in the evening check in to the hotel and overnight stay at hotel in Indore.

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Day-09: Indore – Ujjain (60km by drive 2.5 hrs) – Bhopal (195 km / 4 hrs drive)

Today after breakfast Check out from Indore hotel proceed to Ujjain visit Ujjain is acknowledged for Kalidasa and its most popular composition, Meghdoot. It is also known as adobe for Lord Shiva where he has the power of the 12 Jyotirlingas. In our day tour itinerary, we will be covering the major tourist attractions of Ujjain such as the Mahakaleshwar Temple, Chintaman Ganesh, Bhartrihari Caves, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Pir Matsyendranath, Vedh Shala and Kaliadeh Palace. Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas that are believed to be the holy adobes of Lord Shiva. It is one of the popular Hindu temples and is located the Rudra Sagar lakeside in Ujjain. Later proceed to Bhopal in the late afternoon. Upon arrival in Bhopal check-in to the hotel overnight stay.

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Day-10: Bhopal – Sanchi Stupa - Bhopal

Today morning after breakfast, we will leave for a sightseeing tour around Bhopal. To start with, first head towards Sanchi and explore one of the oldest stupas of India i.e. Sanchi Stupa. Built around 2000 years ago, the stupa is one of the major attractions of Bhopal. Thereafter, you also can visit its other tourist places including Sadar Manzil, Moti Masjid, Lower and Upper Lakes.
Sanchi is one of the significant tourist attractions located around Madhya Pradesh. It is a famed Buddhist pilgrimage destination and famous for its stupas, sculptural wealth, temples, monasteries, and monolithic Asokan Pillar. Later, return back to the hotel evening free and overnight stay in Bhopal.

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Day-11: Bhopal – Delhi (By Air)

Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Airport in Bhopal to get the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival Our tour Representative will pick you from Delhi Airport, later you will be transferred to the hotel as per this tour commenced, overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

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Day-12: Delhi – Udaipur (By Air)

Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Airport in Delhi to get the flight for Udaipur. Upon arrival our tour Representative will pick you from Airport, later you will be transferred to the hotel as per this tour commenced, if time permits, in the evening enjoy a boat ride on the Pichola lake, to catch a view of the Lake Palace of Udaipur.

Overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.

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Day-13: Udaipur City Tour

The morning after breakfast start sightseeing in Udaipur and visit:

City Palace: A palace complex built by Maharana Udai Singh, the City Palace is grandeur personified. A conglomeration of several buildings with towers, balconies, and cupolas built all over, the City Palace also houses a crystal gallery, which boasts of royal artifacts and the world’s largest private collection of crystal.

Lake Pichola: Surrounded by hills, gardens, temples, and Havelis, Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful lakes in India and a much sought-after tourist attraction in Udaipur. The famous Lake Palace hotel is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Fatehsagar Lake, built by MaharanaFateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Also visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most venerated temple of Udaipur.

Udaipur, one of India’s most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens “Sahelion-ki-bari” and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings. You shall be given enough Leisure time for individual activities. Later drive back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Udaipur.

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Day-14: Udaipur – Mumbai (By Air)

The morning after breakfast day is free. Afternoon transferring to the Udaipur airport to catch the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival Mumbai airport our tour Representative will pick you from the Airport, later you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Mumbai.

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Day-15: Mumbai City Tour

The morning after breakfast start city tour in Mumbai and visit:

Gateway of India:-The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911

Rajabahi Clock towers:-The Rajabai Clock Tower is a clock tower in South Mumbai India. It is located in the confines of the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai. The tower stands at a height of 85 m

Bombay High Court:-Bombay High Court is located in Fort precinct of Mumbai, and it is the institution of justice for the states of Goa, Maharashtra and also the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. It is one of the most distinguished and oldest courts in the country.

Victoria Terminus:-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus formerly known as Victoria Terminus is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways

Marine Drive & Juhu Chowpatty:-Marine Drive (renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Marg) follows the sweeping curve of the sea that stretches north from Nariman Point’s high-rise buildings to infamous Chowpatty Beach, located at the foot of Malabar Hill.

Iskon temple Hare Rama Hare Krishna:- Spread over four acres of land, Radha Ras Bihari Temple (or commonly known as ISKCON temple) in Mumbai is among the most beautiful temples in the city. Located near the Juhu beach with over a hundred-feet high marble dome, the ISKCON temple cannot be ruled out while visiting the Mumbai nagari.

Hanging Gardens:-The Hanging Gardens, in Mumbai, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park.

Dhobi Ghat:- There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Called the world’s largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.

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Day-16: Mumbai - ELEPHANTA CAVES: (closed on every Monday)

We offer Elephanta caves tour for visitors who wish to visit the Elephanta Islands to see the ancient rock-cut caves. The Elephanta islands and caves are located 34 km from Gateway of India.
These were named as Elephanta islands when the Portuguese found a stone statue of an elephant at the entrance of these caves.
Our cave tour takes you to see the rock-carved caves located on the Elephanta islands in the Arabian sea. You will see a collection of rock-cut Elephanta caves dedicated to Lord Shiva and displaying the ancient Hindu heritage and architecture. You will be taking a ferry boat to reach the Elephanta islands from where you will be walking towards the Elephanta caves.

Later the afternoon is free for shopping in Mumbai. Later back to the hotel overnight stay in Mumbai.

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Day-17: Mumbai - Departure

After breakfast at hotel day free afternoon transfer to the Airport in Mumbai for onward destination.

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General Inclusion:

For India:-

  • A safe and comfortable air-conditioned Private car with driver, all inclusive. (Fuel for Bus, road and state taxes, toll fees, parking fees, and driver’s food and lodging).
  • The car will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sight see as you want.
  • A Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate.
  • Transfers and land transportation according to itinerary.
  • Accommodation Double or Twin rooms with Bed and Breakfast
  • Guided tour in each city by English speaking tour guide.
  • Delhi – Srinagar – Delhi By Flight
  • Delhi – Indore By Flight
  • Bhopal – Delhi By Flight
  • Delhi – Udaipur By Flight
  • Udaipur – Mumbai By Flight
  • Shikara Ride on Dal Lake at evening time

General Exclusion:

  • Tips, laundry, telephone bills, luggage handling and Beverages.
  • Meals unless specified
  • Any monument entrance tickets
  • Personal equipment and clothing
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VISA INFORMATION

OVERVIEW

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.

All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through Online application link , in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa.

The duly signed physical copy of the application form completed in all respect and submitted successfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be seen at Instructions for Online Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions.

The applicants are also requested to visit website of the Indian Mission concerned for detailed information about Indian visa.

ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through online application link. Or can apply by typing the URL: http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ in the address bar of web browser, in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa. In either case, no hand written application form will be accepted by any of the Indian Mission/ Post, where-ever online Visa facility has been implemented. The application form completed in all respect and submitted succesfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post in absence of IVAC, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be refered at Instructions for Online Visa Application. Important technical information for filling online Indian visa application can be referred at Technical Instructions. If you have already applied online for Indian Visa online and want to know the status of your application,

VISA CATEGORIES

Government of India issues the following visas: Business Visa, Conference Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Employment Visa, Emergency Visa, Entry Visa, Journalist Visa, Medical Visa, Missionaries Visa, Permit to re-enter within 2 months, Research Visa, Student Visa, Tourist Visa, Transit Visa. Please follow the link for details on Visa Provision and supporting documents

VISA PROCESSING TIME

Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Online India Visa Application allows the Applicant to upload a digital photograph of self to complete the online visa application.

Guidelines/procedure to upload a digital photograph

The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

Format – JPEG

Size

Minimum 10 KB

Maximum 300 KB

The height and width of the Photo must be equal.

Photo should present Full face, front view, eyes open.

Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.

Background should be plain light colored or white background.

No shadows on the face or on the background.

Without borders.

Make sure that photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. Head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3.

FEE FOR INDIAN VISA

The visa fee depends upon the type of applied for and duration of visa. Visa fee is divided into various types depending upon the case viz; Basic fee, special fee, processing fee by out-sourcing agency. During the online registration process, at the end of the process the basic fee shall be displayed. However, this fee shall be indicative only and final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters Fee once received are non-refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant. For further information on this, please check with local embassy office or Indian Visa Application center office or websites for information on applicable fee and payment methods.

VISA PROVISION

Sl. No. Type of Visa Period for which granted Entry – Single (S), Multiple (M), Double Documents required with application Extendable in India
1 Tourist 180 days M No
2 Transit 15 days S/ Double Return/ onward journey ticket No
3 Business 5 years M Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company’s letter etc.) Yes
4 Employment 1 year/ period of contract M Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions Yes
5 Student Period of course/ 5 years M Proof of admission in Indian Institution Yes
6 Foreigners of Indian Origin 5 years M Proof of being of Indian Origin Yes

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Online application form:

This application form is meant for those foreigners who are applying for visa from outside India.

Each online application form is meant for one person only. Separate application has to be filed for each applicant.

Furnish information exactly in the manner asked for in the forms, especially the names, address and date of birth.

Applicants are required to verify the application details before submitting the online application. They have an option to save the online application form, in case it is not to be submitted.

Once the online application form is submitted by the applicant, then further modifications are not allowed. Hence applicants are requested to check and validate the details before submitting the online application form.

Applicants are requested to keep the Application Id (generated automatically after the submission of online form) for further communications.

  1. Appointment Scheduling:

Applicant can schedule the appointment as per his/ her convenience with the concerned Indian Mission.

Each applicant to schedule a separate appointment with the Indian Mission

  1. Process for filling up online application form:

Applicant shall access the Visa Application system online through the following link: http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/.

Applicant visits the above mentioned web link and selects the Indian Mission from where he intends to apply for the Visa from the tab “Select Mission”.

Applicant fills the application on-line as per the forms standardized by the Ministry.

After filling the form and submitting it, the system shall automatically generate a Application Id. Applicants are requested to keep this Application Id for further communications with the concerned Indian Mission.

System will automatically ask the Applicant for the following confirmation: “Select ‘Yes’ if the applicant want to seek appointment and make payment online or ‘No’ if the applicant just want to print the submitted application form.”

If the applicant response is “No”, then it is requested by the applicant to take the print out of the submitted online application form and approach the concerned Indian Mission for submission of the online form along with supporting documents.

If the response from applicant is “yes” then the system automatically takes the link to perform the following:

Selection of Date and Time of appointment at the concerned Indian Mission

Calculation of Visa fee, service charge, VAT etc. as applicable according to the Visa type

E Payment using service provider’s payment system

In case the facility of Appointment Scheduling and e-Payment is not available for the concerned Indian mission, then applicant has to take the printout of the online application form and visit the concerned Indian Mission to submit the same along with supporting documents and make the payment.

Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India

India’s culture is among the world,s oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as “Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara” — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) organization.

Western societies did not always see the culture of India very favorably, according to Christina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London. Early anthropologists once considered culture as an evolutionary process, and ”every aspect of human development was seen as driven by evolution,” she told Live Science. “In this view, societies outside of Europe or North America, or societies that did not follow the European or Western way of life, were considered primitive and culturally inferior.  Essentially this included all the colonized countries and people, such as African countries, India, and the Far East.”.

However, Indians made significant advances in architecture (Taj Mahal), mathematics (the invention of zero) and medicine (Ayurveda). Today, India is a very diverse country, with more than 1.2 billion people, according to the CIA World Factbook, making it the second most populous nation after China. Different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture. Here is a brief overview of the culture of India.

Language

India has 28 states and seven territories, according to the World Health Organization. There is no official language in India, according to a Gujarat High Court ruling in 2010. Many people living in India also write in Devanagari script. In fact, it is a misconception that the majority of people in India speak Hindi. Though many people speak Hindi in India, 59 percent of India residents speak something other than Hindi, according to The Times of India. Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Urdu are some other languages spoken in the country.

Religion

India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism, the third and fourth largest religions. About 84 percent of the population identifies as Hindu, according to the “Handbook of Research on Development and Religion” Edited by Matthew Clarke (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013). There are many variations of Hinduism, and four predominant sects — Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya and Smarta.

About 13 percent of Indians are Muslim, making it one of the largest Islamic nations in the world. Christians and Sikhs make up a small percentage of the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists and Jains, according to the “Handbook.”

Food

When the Moghul Empire invaded during the sixteenth century, they left a significant mark on the Indian cuisine, according to Texas A&M University. Indian cuisine is also influenced by many other countries. It is known for its large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles vary from region to region.

Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana (Bengal gram) are important staples of the Indian diet. The food is rich with curries and spices, including ginger, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and cinnamon, among others. Chutneys — thick condiments and spreads made from assorted fruits and vegetables such as tamarind and tomatoes and mint, cilantro and other herbs — are used generously in Indian cooking.

Many Hindus are vegetarians, but lamb and chicken are common in main dishes for non-vegetarians. The Guardian reports that between 20 percent and 40 percent of India’s population is vegetarian.

Much of Indian food is eaten with fingers or bread used as utensils. There is a wide array of breads served with meals, including naan, a leavened, oven-baked flatbread, and bhatoora, a fried, fluffy flatbread common in North India and eaten with chickpea curry.

Architecture and art

The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. India also has many ancient temples.

India is well known for its film industry, which is often referred to as Bollywood. The country’s movie history began in 1896 when the Lumière brothers demonstrated the art of cinema in Mumbai, according to the Golden Globes. Today, the films are known for their elaborate singing and dancing.

Indian dance, music and theater traditions span back more than 2,000 years, according to Nilima Bhadbhade, author of “Contract Law in India” (Kluwer Law International, 2010). The major classical dance traditions — Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Kathakali — draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid presentation rules.

Clothing

Indian clothing is closely identified with the colorful silk saris worn by many of the country’s women. The traditional clothing for men is the dhoti, an unstitched piece of cloth that is tied around the waist and legs. Men also wear a kurta, a loose shirt that is worn about knee-length. For special occasions, men wear a sherwani, which is a long coat that is buttoned up to the collar and down to the knees. The Nehru jacket is a shorter version of a sherwani.

Customs and celebrations

The country celebrates Republic Day (Jan. 26), Independence Day (Aug. 15) and Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (Oct. 2). Diwali is the largest and most important holiday to India, according to National Geographic. It is a five-day festival known as the festival of lights because of the lights lit during the celebration to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Holi, the festival of colors, also called the festival of love, is popular in the spring.

Weather

India is situated in Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan.
The climate in India varies from a tropical monsoon climate in the south to a temperate climate in the north. If you are thinking of Visiting Delhi (the capital of India) then best to visit it in October, November, February and March. That’s when the nights are cool and the days are filled with a little sunshine. May, June and July are very hot with temperatures over 45 degrees (113 Fahrenheit). It is a dry heat and is sometimes accompanied by dusty desert winds. Most of the rain falls between July and September but they are not the tropical rains you’ll experience in India’s coastal cities.