What to do in India

Once you step foot on the subcontinental soil, you will quickly feel something different about the region. It is one of the most dazzling tourists destination in Asia that keeps you occupy with one or the other thing no matter where ever you go.

Perplexed What To Do In India?

You just get you cameras ready and we assure that you wont take your finger away from the trigger throughout your holidays in India. We present you the list of things to do in India that you will definitely find interesting.

Start you things to do journey with the Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk winding through its labyrinthine lanes evidencing history that dates back to 400 years. You may also take a glance of the Chawri Bazaar famous for saris and other handicraft items. Second things that will keep you your nerves is he white water rafting in the city of Rishikesh at Ganges. You get to be with nature at the same time you get to challenge your strength.

Golden Triangle Package- You will surely not leave the country without a visit to seventh wonder of the World – Taj Mahal. While in the city of Agra take boat ride at river Yamuna in the morning appreciating the beauty of Taj that changes with change in lightening suring the different hours of the day.

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India Vacations

India is fantastic country to travel. Its a country with age old history and unique culture traditions. It is one of the most fascinating countries with abundance of wonderful and natural sceneries which allure travelers every time they come for India Vacations.

What to See in India

A tour to India can be religious tour, recreational tour, adventure tour, wildlife tour and heritage tour. This actually depends on your preference and how long you stay, however whatever tour you opt for, the trip is simply worth it. There is something unique and unusual about India and that is what visitors are curious about.

The country offers you something different to experience, you get to experience the completely different world with distinct cultural traditions, long history and warm hearted people. From natural scenery of the Himalayas to historical architectures represented through forts and palaces in Rajasthan and monuments in Agra and old Delhi such as Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Akshardham Temple etc, to the must sought temple heritage – that can be found in the temples of Tamil Nadu and sensuous temples Khajuraho, India is more than what you expect.

On the tour to India savour the pleasure of great culinary delights that varies from region to region in the country. The most popular among them are Rajasthani cuisine, Punjabi food, South Indian Cuisine and Kashmiri cuisine. What could not be miss out is shopping in the country especially in the colorful city of Rajasthan for tie and dye items, leather items, jutis, silver jewelery etc. Otherwise shopping at Delhi Haat or Janpath in Delhi is also a good option.

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Home stay – a different trend in tourism

Because of the tourism attraction program of Incredible India our country has been witnessing a huge influx of foreign tourists. Even many country men are also coming out of their shell and exploring every nook and corner of our land. Home stay is another program initiated in India to provide comfort of a homely environment. Home stay means home away from home which gives a feeling of home. Home stay give a tourist a chance to enjoy home made food and relax in the comfort
of a house where your are not bound to maintain the protocol of a hotel, and can explore the local people and their culture. Home stay gives a feeling of belonging. Actually it is the best thing to experience the Indian hospitality.

This concept of home stay has gained a tremendous positive response in the tourism industry. Tourists like this concept very much and why not? If any one is getting homely atmosphere out side the home then it will be definitely fantastic. The concept of bed and breakfast and home stay are similar. Guests are either accommodated in the same house with the host or in a separate quarter near by.

Why people prefer home stay in India:
There are quite a few reasons why home stay is more preferred than hotel:
Distinctive accommodation: Home stay allows people to opt for different accommodation like : plantation bungalows, historic havelis (mansions), and remote rural cottages etc which are far more good from the hotels.

Personalized Service-- The host in a home stay provide excellent service to the guests. As there are number of guest is also less unlike hotel so the owner can pay proper attention to the people he is keeping. There are many cases of never ending bonding of guests and hosts which initiated in the home stay.
Home made food-- Who does not like home made made food? And home stay is the best way to enjoy home made Indian food. There are some home stay where you can use the kitchen to make your own recipe.
Local culture-- Home stay is the unique way to explore the local culture, local activities with the help of with their host.
Staying in Home stay sounds very alluring. But it is always suggested to take proper authentication before booking.

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Common wealth games 2010 – what to expect

As the D day approaching, we Indians are keeping our fingers crossed to make our mother land a good host. But alas! Indian's Commonwealth Games preparation have been unexpectedly depressing. The organizers committee is following the old adage of what can go wrong will go wrong. There are so many political wrangling, allegations of corruption, doping scandals along with delays to the completion of venues have made a negative publicity of the mega events. More over the fear of dengue fever is getting worse. About 24 countries have asked in writing about the dengue status of the country. These all together have made the pre games situation a bit scary. The controller and Audit General agency criticised the games as the most expensive ever.

The Commonwealth Games is held once in every four years. It is a unique, world class, multi-sports event often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’. As a means of improving the society and people, the Commonwealth Games Federation' encourages and assists education via sports development and physical recreation'. The current scenario of New Delhi CWG is not at all impressive. The core values of Commonwealth Games Federation - HUMANITY - EQUALITY - DESTINY are missing here.
Today just 27 days before the game we are still not hopeful enough to have the event successful. We can wait, watch and can hope for the best.

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Ecotourism in Kochi gets a big boost

It is really an interesting and good to know that eco tourism is getting its boost gradually. The inauguration of the Parunthuranchi Manappuram Ecotourism project in Aluva in Kochi on Monday was indeed a big deal.

Tourism industry is providing much focus on eco tourism to sustain our environment. Here the project will be implemented in two phases. The initial phase will be of the construction of a boat jetty, pathways and growing mangroves. The second level of development will depend on the developmental out come of the first level. The project will be implemented by the District Tourism Promotion Council of Kochi with financial aid from the Department of tourism.

Parunthuranchi Manappuram Ecotourism project will attract large number of sensible tourist to Kochi. Infact Kerala is regarded as one of the prime eco tourism destination. The main aim of eco tourism is to to enjoy nature by providing proper protection. And such kind of eco tourism project is undoubtedly a big boost in eco tourism industry.
Along with Parunthuranchi Manappuram Ecotourism project the Government has under taken pathway beautification project at Kundalakkadavu and the Harithavanam Park renovation.

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Gujrat Government Identifies A New Home For Asiatic Lions

Great news for the Asiatic Lions of India. These magnificent wild beasts are going to have a new home in Gujarat.

Along with Tigers,Indian government is also concentrating on other wildlife species of the country, to protect them from extinction.

Asiatic Lions of Gir National Park are the perfect testimony of this. To protect these animals from the verge of extinction, recently, Gujarat Government has identified a new home for the'King of jungle' in the state.

A vast lush canopy near Wankaner in Rajkot district has been selected as a new home for Asiatic Lions.The state government has decided to relocate Asiatic Lions of Gir to this new found home of the species.

After Bardo Dungar in Porbandar district, the state government of Gujarat has identified this area as second home and for the lion gene pool project. This Lion gene pool project aims to maintain gene diversity of lions as well as to guard these wild beasts against threat of any epidemic. At present this national park of the state has 360 lions which are living freely within its territory.

Gujarat government has declared that they have identified this area for long-term conservation of lions. They have also planned to make drinking water available in the area and construct check dams

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Orang National Park geared up with anti poaching Plans

The alarm bells started tingling over the rise in the poaching of the highly endangered one horned Rhinos in the Orang National Park in the lower Assam region. The government in the state of Assam has thereby decided to set up five anti poaching camps consisting of squads to protect the endangered species of the one horned Rhino.

The government officials after hearing about the poaching spree in the Orang National park have tied up themselves with lots of preparation about setting up five new anti poaching camps with two floating camps patrolling in the river. Twenty home guards would be hired and deployed for this purpose. Added to it one assistant conservator of forest would be employed to supervise the activities going on in the Orang National park.

As confirmed from the government sources on 9^th August 2009 a co-ordination committee would be formed in the lines of the Kaziranga National park. It would include the combined support of the locals, district administration officials and the army. A total face lift is being planned .

A meeting has been called soon by the forest minister which would comprise district administration officials and the army to evolve strategies for the upliftment of the Orang National park.

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