India country biography

South Goa is perfect for a relaxing vacation: there are no large crowds on the beaches and noisy youth. The most hotels with a high level of service are located here. Northern Goa is an ideal place for a cheerful pastime. There are a lot of discos and night bars. And accommodation is cheaper than in the south of the state. They often come here to yoga-retrites. Kerala is the most calm Indian state, which is located on the narrow coastal strip of the Arabian Sea.

There are beautiful tropical forests and majestic blue mountains. There are many hotels for every taste and wallet in Keral. Interesting for visiting are also Indian cities - cosmopolitan Delhi, cultural and business Mumbai Bombay and European Kolkata in the past of Calcutta. The beaches are traditionally a beach vacation tourists go to Goa. All the beaches here are municipal, so you can sunbathe and swim for free, not paying attention to hotels "only for guests." On the beaches there are many cafes and restaurants of sheca, which can issue a deck chair and an umbrella for the order made.

The width and cleanliness of the beach varies greatly depending on the resort. A feature of the beaches of North Goa is a grayish volcanic sand. The beaches of South Goa are more presentable: clean with white or golden sand. Beaches of Kerala with snow -white sand and open species are ideal for both relaxation and outdoor activities. The attractions of the Taj Mahal Agra Palace is the most famous and majestic mausoleum of the country, erected from white marble.

The tomb of Shah-Jahan and his wife. Varanasi is a sacred oldest city in India, the center of the Earth in Hindu Cosmology. Located on the Gang River. Place of pilgrimage of local residents and visitors. The lake gave Srinar-an incredibly beautiful lake, the mirror surface of which reflects the peaks of the Pir-Panel mountains. It is called "Gemstones in the crown of Kashmir." Khajuraho is an ancient village in India, known for erotic sculptures decorating local medieval Hindu temples.

The Temple of Lotus New Delhi is the main temple of representatives of the Bahai religion. The building in the form of a blossoming lotus is built in a year from snow -white marble. The Dudhsagar Goa waterfall is the largest waterfall of India, which got its name because of the milky white color of the water of the letters. This effect is created due to a large number of small splashes.

Adjant's cave temples-a man-made cave monastery, consisting of 29 temples and the cells of monks-hermits adjacent to them. The Palace of Maharaja Maisur is a magnificent residence of the Maharazhi Maisura - Vodiyarov. The architectural style is Indo-Sarazinsky. Fortress Meadhranarch Jodhpur is a palace located at the top of Mount Marvara. Until the middle of the 20th century, local rulers lived in the fortress.

Now there is a museum and viewing platforms with a view of the city. Today in Humpy you can see the ruins of ancient buildings and the current Hindu temples. Hawa-Mahal, or the Palace of the Winds of Jaipur is one of the main attractions of the pink city of Jaipur. This is the harem part of the Maharaja Palace, for the ventilation of which thousands of windows and windows are responsible.

India entertainment offers many entertainment for tourists - from relaxation to extreme. Here everyone will find a lesson to their liking. Yoga and meditation practice. You can master yoga from scratch or improve your skills with a spiritual mentor from Ashram. You can try the healing power of Ayurveda in order to bring new healthy habits from vacation. Indian festivals.

In India, a countless holidays, and they are all very colorful and funny, are accompanied by loud music and dancing. A sea walk. Going into the open sea on a yacht or motor boat is a great way to replenish the list of vacation impressions. Observation of dolphins and whales. To be surrounded by a pack of dolphins, and perhaps seeing a real whale - such an amazing opportunity cannot be missed.

Diving and snorkeling. Swimming with scuba gear or mask in India is a great idea. You will open an amazing underwater world with bright fish, corals and sunken ships. Water skis and jet skis. Thousands of spray and turns at high speed: fans of marine entertainment will also find a lesson to their liking. Tracking, rafting and kayaking. Tourists who prefer outdoor activities will be able to go for a walk in the mountains or tickle their nerves on the thresholds of mountain rivers.

There are several water parks in Goa where you can enjoy water attractions and just sunbathe on a deck chair. Bhagwan Mahavir Reserve. Go for a walk around the reserve to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of these places, you can walk or by car. A visa to citizens of the Russian Federation to visit India needs a pre -issued visa, paper or electronic. An electronic visa is sent to the mail: it must be printed independently and presented in passport control.

You can find out more about the rules for applying for a visa for visiting India on our website. The currency of the monetary unit is the Indian Rupy Inr.It is most profitable to bring dollars to India - they can be exchanged almost everywhere. Currency exchange should be made strictly at the official exchange points marked by the sign “Money Exchange”. Mastercard and Visa payment systems issued by Russian banks are not served in India.

Cards issued by foreign banks are accepted for payment. Some banks, but far from everywhere, accept payment by cards of the UnionPay payment system. Cashless calculation in India is rather exceptional than a regular payment method. It is better to always have cash with you. Local laws for violation of the law and public order can be a fine, they can be deported or even imprisoned.

For a demonstration of disrespect for traditions and religion, locals can arrange reprisals right on the street. Show respect for the culture of the country you travel. We also recommend always carrying a copy of the passport and insurance policy with us. That you cannot make the following goods and items from the country in India: the skins of tigers and other wild animals; plumage of birds; skin and leather products of rare reptiles; living plants; gold and silver in ingots; antiques and antiquity items made more than years ago; National currency.

You cannot violate the law and public order: use drugs; drink alcohol in public places; enter temples marked only for hindu, which are intended only for believers; To be photographed with the Buddha, turning his back to him - this is regarded as a sign of disrespect; It is disrespectful to the cows that are freely walking along the Indian streets. In India, the cow is sacred; touch the locals, especially women.

It is believed that touching a white person - to luck, but on the contrary, this sign does not work. Security Tourist India is a safe country for travelers. The most common problem that tourists face here is theft of personal things. Moreover, the local children, and the unbelievable monkeys, which our human law have not been written, can act as a thief. If you plan to visit the National Park, you should only move along special routes suitable for tourists.

Otherwise, you run the risk of meeting dangerous snakes or insects. The fruits of some trees in India can be fatal to humans. To avoid trouble, we do not recommend doing the following: feed the monkeys. These animals behave extremely unpredictably: they can attack, scratch and even steal something. Give money to the local kids. They can surround you and prevent you from passing until everyone gets their jackpot.

Be illegible in food. Street food can provoke disorders in the digestive tract. We recommend that you eat at the hotel or in proven places. How to get between Russia and India is a direct air traffic. Direct flights from Moscow to Delhi occupy an average of 6 hours, in Goa - 7.5 hours. Transport in India for tourists a variety of types of transport is available-from traditional trains and buses to relatively inexpensive-lucences and exotic RIKS.

The cost of the flight inside the country is comparable to the cost of a ticket on a high -class comfort train. A popular mode of transport in India.

Types of trains: Small Shatbi praying between large cities. The imminent "Radjhani" connects Delhi and the capital of the States. There are also expresses without name and suburban trains.