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India
with a civilisation which is five thousand years old has
imbibed many religions and fascinating traditions, myths
and legends.
The
tapestry of India and neighbouring countries is so enormous
that the first time traveller may find it difficult to
select what to see and where to travel in a land which
stretches 3214 kms from North to South and 2933 kms from
the Bay of Bengal in the East to the Arabian Sea in the
West :
Let
Eternal India guide you in your travels through this intriguing
, exotic , kaleidoscopic country visited through the centuries
by the Greeks , Moors , Chinese , Mongols , Mughals ,
Portuguese , Dutch , French , British – who came either
to trade, conquer , plunder or rule this immensely rich
land. All left their imprint on the country’s remarkable
culture which today presents an exciting and unusual blend
of ancient and modern, the computer savvy generation of
the 90’s,with its Beauty Pageants claiming numerous Miss
Universe and Miss World titles, all coexisting with traditional
secular India – imperceptibly but surely , each influencing
the other.
Be
ready to be overwhelmed by the warmth of India – not only
by its golden sunshine – but also by the graciousness
and hospitality of its vibrant people – be ready to be
swept away by a culture which has developed over 5000
years – a civilization which has assimilated an astonishing
assortment of foreign influences , a dynamic 50 year old
democracy poised to emerge as the economic tiger of the
millennium.
Deeply religious and bound by a tightly knit social structure,
strong family ties , the average urban Indian combines
the philosophy of his forefathers with the 21st century
world of Information Technology.
Festivals
and Fairs continue to play an important role in daily
life especially in the villages and are a colourful representation
of the life in rural India. So be sure to include one
festive occasion in your tour itinerary.
Savour
mouth watering aromatic cuisines – as varied as the people
of India , spicy specialities of Kerala , Tamilnadu and
Karnataka, the Tandoori and Mughlai cuisines of the North
, the Hyderabadi and Bengali , gourmet dining with the
possibility of actually experiencing a different culinary
delight every day of your trip.And if you don’t relish
spicy food just request the chef for a Tandoori meal without
chillies – you’ll be back for more !
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