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Famously known as 'Incredible India', India is certainly an exciting tourist destination. India's kind and courteous hospitality and it's welcoming aura can be traced from its historical background which believes in the concept 'Atithi Devo Bhava', where 'Atithi' stands for guests, 'Devo' for God and 'Bhava' for is; as a sentence it means 'Guest is equivalent to God'.
All over India one can see traditions beautifully looming over modernism. The country is so well woven in the spiritual ethos that each time one visits it, the perspectives change, so does the preferences and the love for the country becomes eternal.
From small villages to big urban modernized cities, India has almost everything to offer. Where India has all the luxuries and comforts for the tourists it also offers an insight to the country’s traditions and rural life.
All the four directions have something or the other to offer; the north proudly flaunts The Himalayas, the south has the soothing beaches, west deserts and the east has the typical tribal territory. Being a developing country, India is growing day by day economically and politically. Since India is large in area, it has a large number of places and sites worth visiting.
10 Reasons to Visit India
There can be several reasons to visit India. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit India:
Rich Historical Background
The rich historical background of the country serves as one of the major reasons to visit India. The traces of the historical events, the historical monuments and sites silently tell the story of India’s history.
The unparalleled architecture that exists since the ancient times is a treat to watch and an overwhelming experience. The ruins of the historical forts and places make the visit even more exciting and interesting.
For example, the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Purana Quila in Delhi, the Taj Mahalin Agra, The Mysore Palace, Amber Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and other palaces in Rajasthan and the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa among others.
Diverse Culture
India is one country where diverse culture, different customs and traditions, several festivities and languages and art is seen all around. Hence, this becomes another major reason to visit India. The festivals celebrated here are beautiful and the magnificence with which they are celebrated attracts a lot of tourists. The major festivalscelebrated here are Diwali and Holi, the festival of lights and the festival of colors respectively. North as well as South India is worth visiting at the time of Diwali. The whole country light up on this day and the whole aura is so pleasant and enjoyable. The South and East have some other beautiful festivals such as Pongal and Durga Puja, which are again magnificently celebrated.
The art and craft of the country can be admired at different levels. One can visit the Ajanta & Ellora caves for ancient art. Also the beautiful architectural art in the monuments can be admired. The handicrafts and handmade items itself speak a lot of the rich art of the country.
Indian People and Hospitality
People here are warm and welcoming, kind and courteous in hospitality and hence make the visit pleasant and memorable. People vary across regions but their warmth and hospitality remain the same. Their languages and clothing may differ but their kindness remains the same.
Array of Destination
India does not only have historical ruins and diverse culture to offer but it can be an adventurous visit as well. The great wildlife, the beauty of nature, the soothing beaches become another important reason to visit India.
South India offers some of the best beaches, particularly in Mumbai and Goa. Nature can be admired at different hill stations here such as Mussorie, Lonavala, Shimla, Mount Abu etc, at the beautiful scenery in Kashmir and the backwaters in Kerala. Also wildlife can be seen and appreciated at Ranthambore, the Jim Corbett Park, Satpura jungles etc.
India has a lot to offer in almost all spheres one can think of. You name it and we have it. The country also offers a wide range of adventure sports such as mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, rafting, paragliding, camping, etc.
Evolving Tourism Sector
With time India is growing as one of the most famous tourist destinations and hence its tourism sector is evolving at a very high pace. More and more measures being taken in order to attract tourists. Roads and buildings are being maintained in order to make the tourist comfortable thereby enhancing the tourism sector.
Also the government is focusing on the tourism sector and passing bills and grants for the same. The country is developing in its hospitality as well. The famous tourist spots are being made more tourists friendly and more facilities are being provided to take care of the visitor's needs.
There are various tour planners and companies who organize the trips and offers different tour packages in order to make the visit easier. It's no longer difficult to find out the famous tourist spots within the country since these companies plan it all according to the tourist’s convenience and budget.
With new budding ideas and concepts one can be sure of their safety and can plan their trip freely. Concepts likeTravel insurance, which is intended to cover all the medical expenses, financial default of the travel suppliers and other losses while travelling makes is all the more easier to travel.
As far as accommodation is considered, there is a wide range of budget hotels, high end fiver star and three star hotels, which can be chosen by the tourists according to their convenience.
Transport too is not a problem since the cities and states in the country are interconnected through road, railways and air as well. All the backward cities and villages are well connected to big metropolitan cities and so transport poses no problem while travelling in India.
Spiritual Connection
The country is well woven in the spiritual ethos. With diverse religions since the ancient times, the tour to India can be called a spiritual tour. There are particular cities which give a mesmerizing experience to the ones visiting these places.
Rishikesh and Haridwar are the most famous of all. Not only the sacred temples are worth visiting here but also the famous Yoga and meditation sessions held at the yoga centre in Rishikesh are worth attending.
Tirupati (in South India) is another famous destination for the spiritual visitors. Those seeking peace and calmness can visit the temples and religious monuments in the country. The Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar and theGolden temple in Amritsar are among many pilgrimage destinations in the country.
Infrastructural Development
For the sustainable economical growth, infrastructure is very important. Inadequate and inefficient infrastructure can raise costs which prevent full growth of the country. Physical and social infrastructures affect the quality of life of the people of the country. The physical infrastructure includes transportation and power and communication. The social infrastructure includes water supply, sanitation, education and health. All these have a direct impact on the living.
India is a developing country and hence all these spheres are developing as well. Transportation, power and communication are being made more convenient and comfortable. As far as education and health is considered, the government is opening more schools and institutions so that everyone can study and be education, more hospitals and health centre are being opened which provide medical facility free of cost.
The economical state of the country is also improving slowly and gradually. India is growing and so the infrastructural development.
Quenches your thirst for shopping
Another major reason as to why visit India is the wide range of item and souvenirs one can shop. From branded apparel and cosmetics to traditional handicrafts, everything is available here. Different state has different traditional items to offer. Handicrafts and Jaipuri clothes in Rajasthan, Gold in Tirupati, and Handicrafts in the East India and so on.
All the metropolitan cities have great shopping malls and complexes which offer to you almost all the famous and international brands and quenches your thirst for shopping. Almost everywhere there are a number of food joints where delicious delicacies are served.
Home to World Heritage Sites
India is full of World Heritage Sites which are magnificent and beautiful and send one into a completely different and peaceful world. Hence one should not miss the World Heritage Sites while visiting India.
Some of these are Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, Konark Sun Temple, Kaziranga National Park, Churches and Convents of Goa, Group of Monuments at Hampi and Khajuraho, Fatehpur Sikri, etc. All these are a must when visiting India.
Rejuvenating Experience
Visiting India can have a completely different aspect to itself and that is a Wellness tour. Since India is rich in culture and tradition, there are some traditional medical methods for rejuvenation and wellness. The most famous being Ayurveda and Yoga.
Ancient India offers Ayurveda treatment for almost all the medical disabilities a human body can have without any side effects. The Ayurveda is carried forward from ancient India and is one of the major reasons why people from all over the world visit India.
Yoga and meditation sessions in different parts of the country are other methods of rejuvenation. So after a whole long tiring tour around the country one can make rejuvenation in India, a part of their tour.
Visiting India is a unique experience within itself. With so much to offer, India is inviting and kind in hospitality and hence it becomes an interesting destination for sure. One may have different experiences every time he/she visits India and that’s the uniqueness about the country.
Last Updated on 05/19/2014
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