India: A Land Of Cows, Beggars And Sadhus?

India is sometimes depicted in a very poor light. After watching films like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, you may get the feeling that the country is a domain of the beggars and the poor. However, that is not quite true. It is right to say that India has its share of slums and beggars, but it is much more than that. Luxury India holidays can show you the other side of this country, a side which is much more polished and visually appealing. How about heading to Goa and sinking into the riches of luxury resorts, indulgent spas and dazzling beaches? How about sailing away to Kerala and enjoying a romantic sunset ride over the backwaters or the deliciously good Ayurvedic massage on the body?

Yes, luxury holidays in India cook up luxurious and unforgettable itinerary for you, wherein you live like a king and queen. India is a land of dichotomy. At almost every city or town, you shall come across those poor kids and slums, those beggars who keep vying for your attention around the temples, and the sadhus who can be seen flaunting their beards and copious locks of hair at the river ghats. But every city or town has also got glittering malls and a sprawl of retail shops and luxury parlors.

Some must-visit destinations under luxury India holidays include Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kerala and Shimla. At each and every corner, you can witness monuments, temples, hills and seas. India, indeed, is one of the most colorful destinations in the world.

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What Is The Best Time To Tour India If You Are An English Tourist?

A lot of people from England plan a private tour to India to explore its beauty and culture. English tourists take a personal delight in this trip since the country was ruled by the British for 200 years. So, traveling back through the times into the historic India is often a window to the world of their own, as Indian history blends enigmatically with British history and often the gap between the two is significantly small.

India private tours can be planned throughout the year. India is a sub-tropical country and its vast geography dissects it into several regions enjoying their own distinct climate. Nevertheless, the major part of the country stays warm, even hot, during the summer months between April and June. So, these are the months you should avoid especially if you are planning to visit the landlocked cities like Delhi or the desert state of Rajasthan. This time, however, would be good to visit the hill stations like Kashmir, Shimla, Darjeeling or Ooty.

The best time to visit the plains will be during the cooler months. English tourists are basically accustomed to cooler climate. So, they will enjoy touring the length and breadth of the nation during the months between October and March. This is the time when the weather is pleasant. Some cities can get cooler than the others while the northern hill stations often experience snowfall.

For a private tour to India, always take professional help. A reliable tour agency can help you check out the top attractions at the most opportune moments when weather will be at its friendliest.

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What To Do During A Bandh- A Guide To Foreign Tourists?

Luxury India holidays can be extremely memorable for many great reasons. But sometimes, you may also need to be prepared for some undesirable situations like a national strike or ‘bandh’ which is occasionally called by the ruling or the opposing political party as a mark of protest on the face of some national crisis.

During the ‘bandh’ day, the communication/ transport system comes to a standstill or slows down drastically. Most of the vehicles are off the roads for fear of vandalism and so the streets wear a dreary and empty look. So, if you were planning a sightseeing expedition on that day, then you will have to put your plans to rest.

Traveling or sightseeing during that day will not be advisable. Even if you own a private vehicle or have a similar arrangement, it will not be recommended to travel, since vandals often create troubles if they spot cars on the roads. The best thing to do during the day will be to lock yourself in your hotel room and enjoy a long siesta. Alternatively, you can enjoy the facilities in your hotel.

India luxury holiday packages often put you in posh hotels, many of which have great restaurants, pools, gyms, libraries and spa parlors. You can indulge in self-grooming, rest and relaxation during the day.

If the bandh is a 12-hour strike, then it will get over by 6 pm. After that, the situation resumes normalcy and you can fearlessly go out to the markets, malls or other evening attractions like pubs, clubs, movies, bars or discos.

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Get Ready For A Luxury India Tour To The Spiritual Town Of Varanasi

Varanasi is a town which is one of the epicenters of India when it comes to spiritualism. At Varanasi, people from different parts of the world amass together in the hope of collecting the spiritual threads of life. The Manikarnika Ghat is a place which is bathed in holiness. A luxury India tour to this town is a doorway to heaven as you stand before the might of the serene Ganga at this ghat and witness the rituals of the sages and the devotees. There is perhaps hardly any sight more powerful and photogenic than what is presented at this ghat.

Varanasi is also home to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This temple is resided by Lord Shiva whose idol and ‘linga’ are established inside the temple premises. It is one of the most religious temples in the country and is visited by a strong number of people on each day of the year. Luxury tour to India to Varanasi always includes this temple which also happens to be the biggest attraction of the city.

Varanasi is where you will also get to see the true face of India. It is a place of chaos and confusion, it is a town where cows roam the streets in abundance, and it is also a city where towering malls and new-age markets don a chic look.

A luxury tour to India through the streets and lanes of Varanasi will give you a deep insight into the culture of the countrymen, though it may take you days, even months, even years to uncover the diverse culture of India, layer by layer.

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3 Things To Keep In Mind While Visiting India

India, undoubtedly, is a place of fantasy and fascination. Its beauty and culture will leave you spellbound. Luxury holiday in India to hot spots like Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra can be an enticing way to explore the history and diversity of the country. But there are a few things which foreign tourists must keep in mind while touring India:

- Firstly, you should always make sure to take care of yourself. India is a very friendly country and the locals out here are warm, affable and hospitable. But where there are many lambs, there is bound to be a wolf. So, there are criminals of varying magnitudes spread all over the nation. As a tourist, you must not blindly trust a stranger. Also, never stray out to unknown places all by yourself especially if the region is a secluded one. You should also take ample care of your luggage and belongings. The woman travelers must also keep an eye out for a potential stalker.

- For hassle-free luxury holidays of India, it is best to travel according to your comfort factor. If you hail from a cold climate and cannot endure searing temperatures, then do not make plan for an India trip during the summer. In case you do, stick to cooler climes of mountains or seaside destinations.

- Take guided assistance of professional tour operators. In an era when corruption and crime have touched the sky, it is always a safe decision to be escorted through professional travel services so that you can stay in trusted hotels and can roam about without any shred of anxiety.

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Honeymoon In The Enchanting Goa Under A Luxury India Tour

If a nationwide survey is taken and the potential honeymooners are questioned about their most desirable Indian holiday destination, then the highest votes shall surely go to Goa. Goa has been the traffic-puller and the most anticipated beach destination in the country. With its huge collection of beaches, it can give you the kind of honeymoon you never may have thought existed. Luxury tour to India  to Goa helps you to stay in the top resorts and walk hand-in-hand on the beaches, snuggling sporadically at the cozy restaurants and gulping down huge slices of pastries along with steaming coffee at the café.

Luxury India tours help you to play yourself till you run out of money at the royal casino and to witness the flow of the river on a Mandovi Cruise ride. Goa has almost every kind of pleasure you could ask for. Its beaches are foamy seas hitting the shores hard, creating huge waves and leaving ripples of excitement in your ribs. Goa is a hot spot for sports like snorkeling, parasailing, banana boating, ski boating and scuba diving.

India luxury tours to Goa are also including wildlife trips these days. So, the Goa’s wildlife reserves can be explored in their full bounty. Goa also has a deluge of churches with the Basilica of Bom Jesus topping the popularity charts for its sanctity and history. Dudhsagar Falls is another worthy attraction and the flea markets, like the Anjuna Flea Market, simply give a whole new dimension to your luxury India tours.

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Luxury Holidays To Taj Mahal- The Greatest Love Story Carved In Marble

One of the best ways to celebrate life is to travel. And one of the best places to travel in India is Agra. It is not a beach destination or a hill station where you can spend a fortnight amongst the natural settings. No, on the contrary, the presence of nature is very restricted in this interiorly situated city. But, the demand for luxury India tours to Agra has never slumped and never will. The Taj Mahal is growing old and with each passing year it is getting more and more historic. So it is natural that its popularity will only accentuate from here on.

Taj Mahal’s beauty can be hypnotic, to say the least. It surely is a charmer and it is no surprise that it recently got voted in the hall of 7 Wonders of the World. Built by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, the Taj has inspired a whole generation of artists and artisans. It is said that if there was no Taj Mahal, then the world would never have witnessed so many painters and poets. A luxury India holiday to Taj is on the wish list of both the honeymooner and the casual backpacker. Its beauty can spellbind you. And it takes a moonlit night to make you see why they call this epic structure the greatest love story carved in marble.

Luxury holidays to Agra are also popularly enjoyed for visits to the elephantine landmark of Agra Fort. The town of Fatehpur Sikri is another attraction which tourists should not miss.

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