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WHY INDIA?
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With India, you get the FULL HERITAGE EXPERIENCE. From Archaeological Monuments, and temples that date back thousands of years. India boasts 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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It’s an architectural treasure box that offers some of the world’s best ancient architectural wonders inspired by Hindu, Persian, Buddhist, Mughal, European, and many others.
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For many, India is a place that will take your senses to another level. The smells, the friendliness of the people, the waves of laughter, and the joyous surroundings can have anyone in a joyous trance of happiness, especially during the period festivals. A great location for well-being and nature.
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Ayurveda: The southern state of Kerala has had premier institutions practicing Ayurveda for centuries and treating patients across the globe.
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The food: No other country can offer the range of cuisine that India does; from Kashmir to Kerala, Mumbai to Kolkata… an unimaginable variety.
WHAT’S NEW IN INDIA
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The location is full of hidden mountain getaways, haunted forts, and a lot more.
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Perfect place to explore. Antiques & Handicrafts: Where else can you find 200-300-year-old items in Indian houses and objects which are more than 1000 years old within hidden temples.
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Music and Dance: Carnatic and Hindustani Music accompanied by various forms of dance -Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, and Odissi have created a big following across the world.
DOVER LANE MUSIC
Annual Indian Classical Music Festival
WHEN:22nd to 25 Jan WHERE: Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata, India BEST FOR: Classical Indian Music
DUSSEHRA IN MYSORE
WHEN: Late September / October WHERE: Mysore, Karnataka BEST FOR: Cultural Festivities And Ceremonies
ESALA PERAHERA IN KANDY
WHEN:Leading up to the full moon in July / August (10 Days) WHERE: Kandy BEST FOR: Religious Festival
JAISALMER DESERT FESTIVAL
WHEN: January / February WHERE: Jaisalmer (26 miles west of Rajastan BEST FOR: Rajasthani Culture
KAJLI TEEJ IN BUNDI
WHEN:July / August (3rd Day of the Month) WHERE: Bundi, Rajasthan BEST FOR: Celebrates the weddings of Shiva and Parvati (& the arrival of the monsoon)
KAVADI
WHEN: January WHERE: Palani, Tamil Nadu BEST FOR: Religious & Cultural
KHAJURAHO DANCE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Late February / Early March WHERE: Khajuraho BEST FOR: Temples, Classical Dancing
KODAVA HOCKEY FESTIVAL
WHEN: Late April / Early May WHERE: Several points around Kadagu BEST FOR: Hockey Event
GANESH CHATURTHI IN MAHARASHTRA
WHEN: Aug / September (Full Moon) WHERE: Maharashtra BEST FOR: Various Procesions
GOA CARNIVAL
WHEN: March or April (Three days prior to Lent) WHERE: Panaji BEST FOR: Fireworks, Carnival Fun
HEMIS FESTIVAL
WHEN: July WHERE: Ladakh BEST FOR: Rituals of Mahayana Buddhism.
HOLI
WHEN: March (Full Moon) WHERE: Jaipur / Northern India BEST FOR: The Colour Festival
HOLLA MAHALLA
WHEN: March (Day After Holiday) WHERE: Punjab BEST FOR: Horse shows, Warrior displays
NAGA PANCHAMI
WHEN: July / August WHERE: Southern Maharashtra BEST FOR: Day for Snakes
ONAM IN KERALA
WHEN: August / September WHERE: Kerala BEST FOR: Dancing, Colourful Sights, Games
PHANG LHABSOL
WHEN: August / September WHERE: Sikkim BEST FOR: Buddhist Mountain Ritual
PONGAL IN TAMIL NADU
WHEN: Mid January WHERE: Tamil Nadu BEST FOR: Seeing Decorated Cows,
POUSH MELA
WHEN: Late December WHERE: West Bengal BEST FOR: Bengali Folk Music and Heritage
PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR
WHEN: November WHERE: Pushkar, Rajasthan BEST FOR: Camels
RATH YATRA
WHEN: 3 days in June or July WHERE: Puri, Orissa BEST FOR: Religious pilgrimage for Hindu’s
REPUBLIC DAY
WHEN: January 26 WHERE: New Delhi BEST FOR: Military Pomp
TEPPOTHSAVAM FLOAT FESTIVAL
WHEN: Late January / Early February WHERE: Maduri and the Mariammam Teppakkulam Tank, Tamil Nadu BEST FOR: Hindi Ceremony
THRISSUR POORAM ELEPHANT FESTIVAL
WHEN: April / May WHERE: Thrissur, Kerala BEST FOR: Elephants and Culture
VESAK
WHEN: May (Full Moon) WHERE: Southern Sri Lanka BEST FOR: Cultural Event
VAISAKHI (Baisakhi) FESTIVAL
WHEN: 13 & 14 April WHERE: Amritsar BEST FOR: Religious Spectacle, The Harvest Festival also the Birth of the Sikh Faith.