India
pulsates with a spectacular mix of people, traditions and landscapes.
Your journey through this mind-stirring country will blaze in your
memory long after you've left its shores.The Great Outdoors
From the soaring
snow-dusted peaks of the northern mountains to the sultry sun-washed
beaches of the southern coast, India's dramatic terrain is
breathtaking. Along with abundant natural beauties, exquisitely carved
temples rise majestically out of pancake-flat deserts and crumbling old
fortresses peer over plunging ravines. Aficionados of the great
outdoors can scout for big jungle cats on wildlife safaris, paddle in
the shimmering waters of one of many beautiful beaches, take
blood-pumping treks high in the Himalaya, or simply inhale pine-scented
air on meditative forest walks.
Simply Soul Stirring
Spirituality is the
common characteristic painted across the vast and varied canvas that is
contemporary India. The multitude of sacred sites and rituals are
testament to the country's long, colourful, and sometimes tumultuous,
religious history. And then there are the festivals! India hosts some
of the world's most dazzling devotional celebrations – from formidable
city parades celebrating auspicious events on the religious calendar to
simple harvest fairs that pay homage to a locally worshipped deity.
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'India's
remarkable diversity is reflected in its landscapes, cuisine and
customs. And spirituality, the country's beating heart, pulsates from
the snowy peaks of Ladakh to the shores of tropical Kerala.' Sarina Singh, Lonely Planet author
Food, Glorious Food
Brace yourself –
you’re about to take one of the wildest culinary trips of your
travelling life. Here you'll fry, simmer, sizzle, knead, roast and flip
across a deliciously diverse repertoire of dishes. The hungry
traveller can look forward to a tasty smorgasbord of regionally distinct
creations, each with their own traditional preparation techniques and
presentation styles – from the competing flavours of masterfully
marinated meats and thalis to the simple splendour of vegetarian
curries and deep-sea delights.
Expect the Unexpected
India
tosses up the unexpected. This can be challenging, particularly for
the first-time visitor: the poverty is confronting, Indian bureaucracy
can be exasperating and the crush of humanity may turn the simplest
task into a frazzling epic. Even veteran travellers find their nerves
frayed at some point; yet this is all part of the India ride. With an
ability to inspire, frustrate, thrill and confound all at once,
adopting a 'go with the flow' attitude is wise if you wish to retain
your sanity. Love it or loathe it – and most travellers see-saw between
the two – to embrace India's unpredictability is to embrace her soul.
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