Cultural Holidays In India

India exquisitely represents an exclusive example of Unity in Diversity housing different and distinctive culture, traditions, religions, caste, creed that splendidly flourish together in its territory.India is a prominent tourist destination which shelters one of the most ancient civilizations known as the Indus Valley Civilization.

This incredible nation attracts scores of tourists from across the world via its geographical amalgamation of diverse facets such as snowy mountain ranges, spectacular valleys, dry plateaus, coastal areas, desert regions, fertile plains, tropical rain forests, eternal coastline and much more. Culturally too India is one of the richest and most diverse nation.  Words are less to describe the beauty and charm of this incredible nation.

 India tour packages provide exceptional means to witness its enigmatic charm in person. Cultural tourism iѕ referred tо thе kind of tourism, which іѕ concerned with thе culture оf а specific region or country, рartіcularly in thе arts. It basically focuses on the traditional communities thаt havе diverse customs as wеll аs thе forms оf art аnd the distinct social practices that distinguish а сertаin culture frоm the others.

It would include tourism іn thе urban areas аnd evеn thе historic аnd large cities, including facilities likе theaters аnd museums. It also includes thiѕ іn the rural areas, whiсh showcase the traditions оf thе indigenous cultural communities lіke festivals and rituals, aѕ wеll аs thеіr personal values аnd lifestyle. Generally, thеѕе tourists spend mоrе than thеn thе standard tourists do, since thеу uѕually hаvе а program that wоuld havе thеm traveling to the cultural and historical sites, as well аѕ living with thе families fоr a certaіn period of time and evеn ѕome language training. This kind оf іs actuallу bеcоmіng mоre popular in Europe.

Another closely related kind іѕ cultural heritage tourism, whісh іѕ а branch that iѕ oriented towаrdѕ understanding thе heritage оf а specific area or region. This iѕ essential beсаuѕе of dіffеrеnt reasons. It creates a positive impact economically and socially. It helps in the establishment аnd reinforcement of identity. It alsо helps tо preserve a country оr region's cultural heritage, ѕіnce thіѕ iѕ аn instrument, whiсh facilitates understanding аnd harmony аmong people. It iѕ аblе tо support thе development of culture аnd сan helр іn thе renewal оf tourism.

Delhi is an excellent place to begin a cultural holiday in India as the bustling city has a charm all of its own. You can mix old with new by visiting the market area in the old city and then heading on to Connaught Place, which is known as the commercial heart of New Delhi.

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Uttar Pradesh which is located at the northern side of India is one of the largest and most populous states of the nation comprising wealth of its monuments, charming mountains and exceptional religious dedication. The state has also been accredited as the founder of India and proudly owns cultural heritage and historical monuments that give the state a distinctive identification.No doubt, the river Ganga is the centre of attention for the tourists here. You can spot people taking holy dip in the river, departed souls being cremated and saints observing meditation beside the Ghat. Moving ahead further through the alley of the city are congested bazaars fraught with shops & stores selling brassware & silk brocade.

Agra is certainly one place that is on the wish list for many people who take cultural holidays in India. Home to the Taj Mahal, the city is a popular stop-off point for people on sightseeing holidays in India. The marble mausoleum took more than 15 years to build and its beauty and romance attracts many visitors on cultural holidays to India every year. Another location that you might want to visit as part of your sightseeing holidays in India is Agra Fort, which is constructed out of red sandstone. As a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site it is certainly worth seeing as part of your cultural holidays to India.

Distinct from the rest of the country, Jammu and Kashmir sports a multifaceted, multicolored and unique cultural blend. Not only the geographical conditions of the state are different but it can also be set apart demographically with varied ethical and social entities, diversity of religions flourishing in the area, different language and cultural forms and heritage albeit with an over-reigning harmony that blends in with the serenity and beauty of the region. One gets dazed by the sheer diversity and richness of art and architecture, fairs and festivals, rites and rituals, seers and sagas, languages and mountains that thrive amongst the unparalleled cultural cohesion, which is exemplary. 

Maharashtra is the proud home to various different artistic techniques which have flourished under the many rulers including the Maratha's, the Mughal's and the British. From the paintings at Ajanta, so many hundreds of years ago, to today's modern paintings, Maharashtra's ties with the Arts have always remained strong and nurturing. A region as diverse and rich in geography, biology and people and customs, naturally has a long and varied tradition of art and crafts.

Rajasthan, a region known for its rich heritage and culture, beautiful historic monuments, vibrant cities and of course fascinating Forts, Palaces, Temples. Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life. It is truly said "a land of valiance and chivalry ", which is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. No other region in the country assembles as many paradoxes of India as does the desert land of Rajasthan.

Gujarat state in India is located on the west coast of India. Nicknamed the 'Jewel of the East'. The coastal state of Gujarat in India boasts of the longest coastline (1290 km) in the country. Gujarat has a wealth of tourist spots, and with 20% of India's total industrial output being accounted for by the state, Gujarat ranks as one of the most industrialized states in India, this colorful land, is famous for its ancient temples and spectacular beaches and the rich cultural heritage.

The list is long If you really want to enjoy the culture of India you have to visit all the states and union territories, there are 29 states and 7 union territories  in India all have distinctive culture, traditions, religions, caste, creed all presenting best example of Unity in Diversity.

During a your tour in India you will come across some wonderful historical structure some of them dating back to 2600 BC,  so be sure to have your camera handy to capture all the stunning places you visit.