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    Destination overview

    From the mountainous north to the wet, monsoonal south, India is a diverse land. Its religions, cultures and even its buildings are a conglomeration of many different influences. Look at the Taj Mahal. It contains architectural inspirations from Persia, Turkey, India and Islam and is one of the most remarkable and most visited monuments on earth. But that's India. It’s a land of beautifully striking contrasts that will keep you busy the whole time you’re there and simply delight you.

    One place that's a particularly fascinating collection of cultural influences is Goa. A tiny tropical paradise perched on the edge of the warm Arabian Sea, it was adopted by the Portuguese 450 years ago. Although they no longer rule here, the residual European flavour still permeates everything from the food - try a fish rice curry, or idli (steamed rice cake) and chai from a street-side, hole-in-the-wall restaurant - to the festivals. In fact, even its official language, Konkani, is different to the rest of India.

    So, don't be surprised if on one of your forays away from the beach, you find Portuguese churches sharing a wall with a Hindu temple, or an Indian bazaar, in a European-style square. And, yes, you'll probably spend a lot of your time in Goa on the beach. After all, that's what first made it famous as a winter holiday destination back in the 60s.

    Apart from the beaches, there’s a lot you can do inland. Hiring a motorcycle is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Meander through rice fields, whizz past Gothic churches or Indian temples, pause under the shade of a banyan tree, putter across rivers on a ferry, or stop at ruined forts overlooking the ocean to watch the sun set.

    In contrast, Hyderabad, a city with a deep-rooted past, lies on the banks of the river Moosi. Its language and mannerisms still exude its rich and legendary past. The Nizams of Hyderabad were known to be among the wealthiest royals of years gone by. The elegant buildings, marbled temples and monuments stand testimony to their wealth. This 400 year-old city was named after Hyder Mahal, wife of the ruler Quli Qutab Shah. Today Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and is a cosmopolitan city on the fast track. In fact, it’s the fifth largest metropolitan city of India and has a great deal to keep holiday-makers occupied.

    The city features many attractions and activities including an impressive array of museums, parks, gardens, monuments and sanctuaries. This includes places like Charminar, Golconda Fort and Falaknuma Palace. Hyderabad is also now famous as a backdrop of technological advancement. It's worth having a look around Hitech city. The shopping malls are also great here. You can spend hours window shopping and find everything from the latest video games to a magic wand or an Aladdin's lamp.

    Karnataka is one of India's fastest-growing tourism destinations and its major attractions include two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five National Parks and 21 wildlife sanctuaries. There is also the protected area of Western Ghats, one of the planet's major bio-diversity hotspots, 320 kilometres of pristine coastline, two waterfalls ranked among the Top 50 in the world and scores of historical monuments.

    The Bandipur National Park is a beautiful forest reserve located in Karnataka. It lies in the shadow of the Western Ghats on the Deccan plateau, spreading across an area of about 875 square kilometres. The region is well-endowed with vegetation and flora that ranges from dry and tropical deciduous and evergreen forests to open grassy woodlands.

    The Moyar River runs through this National Park and irrigates it, together with two other minor rivulets. The river also acts as a boundary between the Park and the Madhumalai Sanctuary. Bandipur is one of the finest and most accessible habitats of the Asiatic elephant. Its vast open spaces make it a pleasant and convenient outing for visitors to see the elephant in its natural surroundings.

    With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 to 2,700 metres in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. A lovely climate, long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields - the landscape is rich and diverse. Here you can enjoy Ayurvedic health holidays, marvel at enchanting art forms and take part in magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments at every turn, coupled with an exotic cuisine, mean that you are in for a totally unique experience when you visit Kerala.

    The newly-formed state of Uttaranchal is distinguished as the home to four of the most revered pilgrimage spots in the country - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttaranchal became the 27th state of the Republic of India on 9 November 2000. The State is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3 per cent of India's total land area with 51,125 square kilometres and shares borders with Tibet and Nepal.

    With great views of the Himalayas, it provides a wonderful window to lesser-known places and offers much in adventure activities like skiing, yachting, trekking and mountaineering. There are excellent ski slopes at Auli, Dayara Bugyal, Mundali and Munsiari. The season starts from the end of December or January and extends up to March.

    If it’s water sports you’re into - rafting can be tried out on the Yamuna, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Bhilangana, Mandakini and the Mahakali. There is a sailing club at Nainital and the State offers excellent trekking terrain. Some of the famous treks take you to the Valley of Flowers and Pindari, Sunderdhunga and Kafni glaciers.

    Bustling and colourful, India has far too many regions and unique experiences to write about. Certainly, it holds so much appeal for some that they simply don't leave. But the only way you'll know what a holiday in India will be like is for you to go there ... and find out for yourself.

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