India
can offer almost anything you want, whether it's beaches,
forts, amazing travel experiences, fantastic spectacles
or even a search for yourself. Most foreign visitors visit
India in the cooler winter months from November to March.
For the Himalaya, it's too cold in winter;April to September
is the season here, although there are regional variations
according to the onset and departure of the monsoon. For
more information about when to go where, see Climate in
the Facts about India chapter. The timing of certain festivals
and other special occasions may also influence when you
want to go.
General
Safety Tips
Do
not hesitate to ask for assistance, if in distress or in
doubt of any kind.
Things
Not to do
Try
not to reach a new destination after dusk.
Recommended
Clothing Avoid
short skirts as they might be frowned upon by the local
residents.
Rajasthan
- Gujarat
This
is a combination of two very vibrant regions, Rajasthan
and the Gujarat areas.
Rajasthan
The state
of Rajasthan is vibrant with combination of Rajput and Mughal
traditions
Hindu
Heartland
This
circuit takes one along the Ganges belt. Starting from
Delhi one goes up North to Rishikesh
Meals
by Itself - Indian Thali At
the cost of Rs.50 and sometimes for even less than Rs.20,
in places like Calcutta, one can get the best Indian Cuisine.
Street
Food and Snacks There
is a world of foodstuff available on the footpaths and
alleyways
Rice
Breads and Staples
In general
the staple food is rice, though the roti or unleavened bread
is more popular
Tandoori
Cuisine
Tandoori
is a food prepared in a tandoor, which is a large drum-like
earthen oven
Taxis
Metered
taxis are a feature of only the major metros like Calcutta
and Mumbai.
Rickshaws and Other Indigenous modes
Though the hand pulled rikhshaw is being phased out in
parts, Calcutta remains .......
Bus
Travel by the local buses is an experience
by itself. Over crowding is a common feature.
Local
Trains
Local
electric trains are the mainstay of the transport system
in major Metros.
Tramway
and Metro
Calcutta
is the only place that prides itself of electrically operated
systems of transport.
Metalware
Beautiful
metalware artifacts can be found all over the country.
The black metal craft of Bidar is famous.
Jewellery
India
is known for its intricate gold jewellery. Gold is associated
with prosperity.
Leather
The
best leather goods come from Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
Carvings
and Sculpture
Taking real antiques out of the country is illegal. Replicas
of famous pieces of sculpture are available as memorabilia.
Wildlife
Conservation
Today
the country faces problems of not only habitat protection
and poaching, but also an enormous task of undoing the
harm done earlier
Rubbish
Avoid burying non-degradable rubbish
as it is harmful for the soil and gets exposed with even
a short spell of rain.
Erosion
Nature Conservation
Top-soil erosion has been critical in the country and
great efforts are being made to undo the harm caused by
human
Nightclubs
and bars
Nightclubs
are virtually non-existent. Bars or pubs are found in abundance
in the bigger cities
Classical
Music and Dance
Indian
classical music and dance finds place in the Hindu holy
scriptures
