India Introduction
India is a feast for the senses. Everywhere you go the air is filled with aromas of jasmine, saffron and aniseed. Bright, vivid colour can be seen all over from the traditional silk saris to the snow-capped Himalayas. Exotic dishes will leave your mouth watering for more, while you soak up the warm sun listen to the melodies of street musicians.
Tourism
Airports
There are many airports in India. These are the biggest and busiest airports: Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in Delhi and is the busiest airport in India. Bengaluru International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Bangalore, India. It is located 40 km from the central business district of Bangalore. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the main airport in Mumbai (Bombay), India and is India’s largest airport.
What to see
- Rashtrapati Bhavan – The Presidential House of India
- Chandni Chowk – One of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi.
- Taj Mahal - One of the wonders of the world
- Amber Palace – The Old Palace lies at the base of the Jaigarh Fort
- Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal) – A palace in Jaipur, built in 1799.
- Jain Temples of Ranakpur – A village with the renowned Jain temple
- The Ghats
- Old Goa – A historical city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Fatehpur Sikri – The first planned city of the Mughals and also first one in Mughal architecture
General Info
Indian Standard Time is ten and a half hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the Indian Rupee. Making us of public transport (busses) can be very crowded; the best way to get around in India is by Taxi and auto-rickshaws. Be sure to negotiate the cost of your trip before you set off in the taxi or auto-rickshaw. Wearing non-revealing clothing is best, and you will gain the respect of all the locals you meet and you can enter places of worship. Sun and ear protection is very important. The sun is very harsh and you need to wear a good sun had and sunscreen all year round. Street noise in India is very annoying, day and night, so to get a good night’s rest, pack some earplugs.
Weather
The best time to visit India is from October to March, this is when the nights are cool and the days pleasant with temperatures ranging between 20°C and 30°C. The monsoons months (July until September) is not ideal and must be avoided when travelling to India.
Flights to Mumbai
Mumbai was formerly known to be called Bombay. Mumbai has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It has been known as the heart of both the commercial and entertainment industry.
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