Home to the Indus Valley civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped India's variegated culture. Gradually annexed by the British East India Company from the early eighteenth century and colonised by Great Britain from the mid-nineteenth century, India became a modern nation-state in 1947 after a struggle for independence marked by widespread use of nonviolent resistance as a means of social protest.

With the world's 4th largest economy in purchasing power and 12th by exchange rates, India has made rapid progress in the last decade, especially in information technology. India's standard of living is projected to rise sharply in the next half-century, although currently it continues to battle high levels of poverty, higher levels of illiteracy among women, persistent malnutrition, and environmental degradation. A pluralistic, multi-lingual, multi-ethnic country, India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.

Indian tourism industry is very lively and profitable due to an addition of foreign tourists' every year and increasing gradually. Today India is a very famous tourist destination abroad due to the policies of government. Even domestic tourists are planning tours 2 to 5 times a year. The visitors are flowing profusely in from all over the world i.e. Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and United states. And at the same time, no. of travelers from India has also been increased.

India, no doubt is the only country that offers different kinds of tourism. This subcontinent has treasure of tourism; it includes historical tourism of Rajasthan, adventure tourism of Kashmir and Ladakh, medical tourism with cheap and quality treatment, ayurveda and spa tourism of Indian traditional medications, yoga and spiritual tourism, beach tourism (It has one of the greatest coastline and number of famous beaches all over). Here every one can find the tours to India as per their requirement.

India is an ancient country; it is a country of monuments. Anywhere you travel in India there are a number of monuments and palaces waiting for you to show its rich and exotic history, architecture, culture and tradition. All the places and monuments draw the true colors of India and bring its essence to us. Some of these incomparable places and monuments you can find here at Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Bhopal , Indore, Ajmer, Khajuraho, Jhansi , Gwalior, Mysore and much more. When it comes to the nature and wildlife scenic locations, only places comes in mind from Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, North East States, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

In the recent years India is emergences as one of the most sought-after adventure destinations is a well-known truth. India offers variety of adventure tourism opportunities, this change is amazing remarkably. From the water rafting on the Ganga, to heli-skiing in the heights of Himalayas, from gliding and ballooning to camel-safaris, horse safaris in the huge desert of Thar, from chasing the royal Bengal tiger on the backs of elephants while trekking in the tiger reserved national parks. Endless choices are there when you travel India.

Inherent spirituality is Exists as an essential constituent or characteristic of India. People feel the comfort when consoled in times of disappointment in its ancient wisdom. Land of India is called the "Yoga Bhoomi" and the entrance way to the heavens or God's grace. Too numerous to be counted saints, in their incomparable knowledge, has contributed greatly in the development of different historical and religious monuments viz. Temples, Mosques, Tombs, Forts, Monasteries etc. built in a rich and lavish manner across the length and breadth of the India. The kind of a sophisticated person who has traveled in many countries, India is the best choice in its pilgrimages. Religion is the heart beat of a country and the enthusiasts of all the major religion, viz. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christen Jain and many more are living here for centuries together with their culture and tradition.

About the Author

Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on Cheap Tours to India and India Tours. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.indiatraveltours.com/

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