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Indigenous wildlife, beaches, plantations, ancient ruins, sculptures, stupas, Buddhist pilgrimages, and an extraordinary city hidden in a rock. Our Sri Lanka vacations offer unforgettable glimpses of the wonders of this island nation.

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Best of Sri Lanka Tour Packages

Indigenous wildlife, beaches, plantations, ancient ruins, sculptures, stupas, Buddhist pilgrimages, and an extraordinary city hidden in a rock. Our Sri Lanka vacations offer unforgettable glimpses of the wonders of this island nation.

To see full itineary or personalized your trip:- Best Srilanka Tour Packages

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7 Day Kerala Backwaters Tours

Boat rides in tiger country. Kerala backwaters on a houseboat. Beaches and fishing villages. A temple on the southernmost tip of the Indian landmass. A luxury holiday that takes you to the very edge of India.

Kerala Backwaters

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6 Day Aurangabad Mumbai Extension

Millennia old temples and monasteries hidden in an extraordinary network of caves. The buzz of India’s most alive metropolis. A highly recommended extension to your luxury holiday in the Indian subcontinent.

Aurangabad Mumbai Extension

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2 Day Taj Mahal Tour

The essential India tour for the luxury traveler pressed for time. A holiday in the heart of Mughal India, culminating in the ethereal Taj Mahal.

2 Day Taj Mahal Tour

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Few Unknown Places That Could Attract The Tourists

We have already discussed about the various places that could interest the tourists, now we would talk about the lesser known destinations in the beautiful country called India. The country as we all know is very traditional and the culture is been followed with all heart. The religion of the people plays an extremely important role in their lives. So, we present you the amazing temples and the most important places of the pilgrimage that are situated in the country which comprises of the fantastic Indian tours.

There are many places in the country where one can go to worship their deities, but some of them were brought into existence some 1000 years back or may be more, because of which their importance in the hearts of the people automatically increases. So, these places are always flocked by the worshipers. In an all India travel packages there are numerous places of worship which are spread all over the country will be shown, but here we are going to throw some light on the places that are been loved and frequently visited buy the tourists, as they get attracted by the culture and the religious beliefs of us Indians. Below are some places in the south of the country that are worth a visit if you are coming to India for the first time and wish to get closer to the religious beliefs of the people.

Andhra Pradesh is a state in the south of India and it has a lot of places of worship and otherwise that are very famous and which should be visited. The state has the most amazing hill stations, beaches, forests and not to forget the temples. The capital of the state is Hyderabad which is also known as the city of Nizams or the city of Pearls. It is considered as the most developed cities in India, it is also an IT hub of the nation. The city is renowned for its rich cultural history, and the architectural magnificence that the country.

We have already discussed about the various places in India that could interest the tourists, now we would talk about the lesser known destinations in the India.

The state is a home to various religious places; some of them are as follows:

Tirupati - It is the most renowned temple in the country; here you can worship Lord Venkateshwar. The temple is considered as the second richest temple in the country, and it is also among the most religious pilgrimage in the entire world. Another shrine is the Srisailam, where you can worship Sri Mallikarjuna, which among the twelve Jyothirlings in India.

Birla Mandir - This temple is visited by thousands of tourists each year whether they are Indian or that they are foreigners. This is also a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwar; it is made up of white marbles completely.

Ramappa Temple - This is situated in a place called Warangal, it is temple that has thousand pillars and is a famous destination for tourists to go to. It showcases the best taste of Kakatiya dynasty and the time of their reign. It is also known for its culture and art and also for its carvings. See more at: http://www.compasstours.com/travel_advice_tips_articles/few_places_that_could_attract_the_tourists.html

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Mumbai named world's second-most honest city - Proud Moments for India

India's financial capital Mumbai has been named the world's second-most honest city, according to a survey of 16 cities worldwide. Finnish capital Helsinki bagged the top spot for the world's most honest cityin the survey, while Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, proved to be the least honest.

The survey put hundreds of people to test in four continents to find out just how honest they were by dropping wallets and seeing how many would be returned.

In the study, 192 wallets were dropped in cities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Each wallet contained a cell phone number, a family photo, coupons, business cards and the equivalent of 50 dollars in cash. The wallets were left in parks, near shopping malls and on sidewalks, and researchers watched to see what would happen. Of the 192 wallets dropped, 90 - or 47 per cent - were returned, according to the survey by Reader's Digest magazine.

In Helsinki, 11 out of 12 wallets were returned.

"Finns are naturally honest, it's typical for us," said 27-year-old business student Lasse Luomakoski, who found the dropped wallet in the pedestrian street of Mikonkatu in downtown Helsinki. In Mumbai, nine out of 12 wallets were returned. Vaishali Mhaskar, a mother of two, and a stamp vendor, returned a wallet that was left in Mumbai's General Post Office. "I teach my children to be honest, just like my parents taught me," she said. Another person who returned a lost wallet was Rahul Rai, a 27-year-old video editor. "My conscience wouldn't let me do anything wrong. A wallet is a big thing with many important documents [in it]," he said. Later that same day, three young adults found lost wallets and returned them, the magazine said.Courtesy - http://www.ndtv.com

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A Beautiful Journey to India

India is a place where if one comes here he would never go back empty handed, it is one of those countries which has a lot more to offer than the usual expectation of the people. When you plan to spend your holiday in India, you should take care of the time of the year in which you are going to a particular, as because the climates are quite extreme in this part of the world, which means that it is very hot during the summers and very cold during the winter season. The culture and the tradition of the people here would make you fall in love with the place. If you ever get a chance to a pilgrimage or a place of worship in India and if you are lucky you will find that there are many foreigners who have made this country their own, and that they have started following the beliefs that the people here have. The experience is absolutely amazing; India will give you a lot of surprises. No place in this country you would come across as similar. The language, the culture, the traditions all vary from one place to another. The country is undoubtedly very vibrant. The attire is what that attracts the tourists a lot, so whenever they arrive to this country, they would always go to a shop that sell Indian clothes. Apart from the clothes you will also be able to find a lot of good food to eat.

This is something one just can't afford to miss. Every place in the country has some sort of a specialty of its own. So, when you plan a trip to visit Delhi you must taste the street food, 'chaat' as they call it here. Other than the 'chaat' cuisines from all over the world is available in the national capital of India. If you go a little north of Delhi, you will find that the atmosphere completely changes, and with that the kind of food also does. Punjab is famous for a completely different cuisine, where you can go and try the 'sarson ka saag and makke ki roti', this is something one might die for. The experience overall is refreshingly good, and the place will make you to come back again and again. The country was been ruled by the Moguls for quite a number of years, and while they reign continued they constructed a lot of magnificent monuments that prove to be the grace of the various cities they are in. The sheer structure and grandeur of the palaces they built makes you to be in awe of it. The grand monuments include one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Taj Mahal, other than that one can visit Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, etc. these are all in the city Agra. In Delhi the tourists would love to visit the Outub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, etc. The experiences and the memories one can make during their journey to this country is unexplainable. - See more at: http://www.compasstours.com/travel_advice_tips_articles/a_beautiful_journey_to_india.html

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Hill Stations that can attract the Tourists in India

The colonialists from Europe especially the British as because they ruled the country had developed the hill stations as a place to stay during the summer time. India experiences a great amount of heat and the hilly places become the best option for the people to go there and spend their time. The hills bring you closer to the nature; it makes you feel that there is something that is beyond the might of human being. These places are not like before; a lot of people take their families out for a vacation to such cool places. India is blessed with all the climates and a person who plans to travel to India will get all the options in one country. They can get the sun if they wish to tan themselves; they can experience the freshness of the rain if they love greenery around them, the beaches if they love to feel the sand beneath their feet. Just about anything a person would want to get from a good holiday all that and even more can be received in this incredible country called India. Even though, most of the tourists prefer to arrive during the winters as the temperatures are bearable for them as in the west they hardly experience any heat in their respective countries. So, the valley is what they prefer if they arrive during the summer season. One common thing about the hill stations in the north is the very famous Mall Road.

You can walk on this long stretch of road that you can see in valley in the north. May it be Shimla or Manali or Mussoorrie, Nainital, etc? These are among the most famous places, that are flooded with tourists whether they are Indian or they are from a foreign land. Except for the name of the road there is nothing that one can say that it is similar to the other place. Each hill station will give you a different kind of an experience, the coziness that you get when you sip a cup of coffee or tea standing balcony of the cottage that you have booked and looking at the beautiful mountains, the felling is just unexplainable. If you make a trip to Nainital, you can see the Naini Lake flowing between the mountains, the scenery is simply amazing. Apart from that there is a lot that you can take home as souvenirs, to remind you of the place. The shawl made from the Yak skin is something that every tourist should take from this place. Next you could go to Manali, where you can do a lot of adventure sports such as zorbing, rappelling, etc. Here one can take the fun of the hills plus the thrill of the adventure sports. If you have time and can go a little north of Manali, you could land to Rohtang Pass, where there are snow covered mountains, and a little further would take you to Leh, where you can experience the ultimate bliss.

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The Lure of the Golden Triangle

Most of you must be familiar with the Bermuda Triangle and its notorious reputation. However, in the realms of luxury tours in India, there exists a term known as the Golden Triangle. Though it does not trap people for centuries and then throw them back out like the Bermuda is believed to, it does have a spellbinding charm of its own. The Golden Triangle consists of travelling to three of the most historically and architecturally significant cities in India. It definitely tops the list of every tour and travel agent in India, especially those in the field of organizing luxury tours to India.

The Golden Triangle tour generally starts off with a trip around Delhi, the capital of India, trailing off to Agra and then Jaipur. Ask any travel junkie in India or abroad, the general consensus would be that this tour is a must-do for anyone who would like a quick peek into the cultural and architectural diversity of India.

Beginning from the Capital, the most common features on the itinerary of any Indian luxury tour operator include the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple. Though the Mughal Gardens are generally not part of the typical itinerary, one should try to visit them in case time allows. The variety of plants and flowers here is quite exquisite, and is in full bloom during the months of February and March. The cultural diversity of the Capital is reflected in the variety of food on offer. Right from Mughal delicacies such as 'Biryanis' and 'Kebabs', to Italian wood-fired pizza specialties, Delhi has been aptly called a melting pot of cultures. From the shady corridors of Old Delhi, to the trendy lanes of New Delhi, one can experience a myriad of sights, sounds and aromas, all peculiar of their site.

Next up on the itinerary is Agra, the city perched on the banks of the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the land of the Taj Mahal. Though the 'Agre Ka Petha' or succulent white pumpkin sweetmeat is more popular within the country, the legend of the Taj transcends borders. People from all across the globe flock to the city to see the white marble, romantic wonder of the Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. However, Agra is not just about the Taj, other architectural highlights include the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, which can be equally intriguing for the history buff.

Last, but not the least, is Jaipur, the Pink City, the Capital of the City of Kings, Rajasthan. This city is strewn with remarkable architectural remnants of the Mughal and pre-modern era such as the Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal and more. Jantar Mantar, which used to be an observatory during the time of King Jai Singh II, now finds itself as part of Wolrd Heritage Sites. Jaipur, the erstwhile residence of the Rajputana royalty, is now home to some of the most outstanding luxury palaces in India. With many royal families turning their palaces into hotels, visitors can have a feel of the way royalty used to live; however, at a price. These luxury palaces in Rajasthan prove to be the perfect abode for those looking forward to an authentic experience, without pulling the strings on their purse too tight.

With such rich insight into the culture, architecture and history of India, it is no wonder then that this tour has been labelled the "India's Golden Triangle".

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Importance of Tourism

Tourism has played an important role in the economic growth of the country. Tourism industry is getting the second largest foreign exchange in the country. This sector has given employment to both skilled and the non skilled worker in the country. This has given a lot of help to promote national integration and the feeling of brotherhood among the people of the country.

There are a lot of vacation spots in India that has fascinated people from all over the globe. The secularism of the country as well as its culture has attracted a lot of people from the world. There are a lot of monuments that hold historical importance, then there are a lot of lovely beaches, places of religious interest, hill stations, etc. that could attract the tourists. Wherever you go, there you will find that the place has a unique dance style, handicraft, music and of course people. The Department of tourism in this country is doing every possible thing to promote international as well as domestic tourism in the country. The Tourism Advisory Board of India has given a lot of suggestions to increase the tourist traffic in the country.

The tourism sector is one of the fast pace growing industry all over the world. Indian tours have played an extremely important role in the development of the country. The majestic country known as India is one of the most famous tourist place in the world. The country is sheltered by the Himalayas in the north and it is covered by water from the three sides. The country offers a wide variety of places to visit and the things to do. The amazing backwaters, the hill stations and the beautiful landscapes make India an incredible nation. To add to that the historical artifacts, the forts etc. increase the grandeur of the country. They attract the tourists from all round the world.

We have discussed that the tourism sector brings the second largest foreign exchange in the country, and also that the industry has given employment to a number of people all around the country. The hotels, travel desks, transportation industry has a lot to benefit from this sector. Tourism in any nation boosts the understanding between the international community, and also the national integration. It also gives rise to the cultural activities that are prevailing in a country. The industry also increases the traditional handicrafts sector. A tourist on coming to India will get an insight about the rich cultural diversity of the country.

India has a sort of composite culture. It has a beautiful mix of art, philosophy and religion. The thought that the country have been subject to a lot of invasions, by a lot of external communities but still it has been able to keep her originality intact. It has all the religions like that of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism etc. India is also a favorite destination for getting yourself treated medically. The country has witnessed a large growth in this sector.

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Looking for Indian Subcontinent Tours

There are a lot of places that a person can go and visit in this country. Where the north is famous for, the monuments and structures built by the rulers of the Moghul dynasty, the west has the city of dreams known as Mumbai, what Los Angeles is for the US Mumbai is for India. If you move to the east, you would find the beautiful tea plantations that is been done by the people who reside there. In the west you would also get to see the colorful and vibrant state of Gujarat, here the tourists ca witness the very famous kite festival. During this time a person would not be able to see anything in the sky but the kites flying high. Also the place like Jaisalmer, Jaipur, and Udaipur can also be seen if the person likes culture and modernity mixed together. An important thing that is missed out here is the south of India, her one can go to see the God's own country called Kerala. So, for the people who are planning for a holiday must go for Kerala Tour 2014, as it would bring the best of the country to you. The backwaters of Kerala, is something that the people from all round the globe come and visit. Celebrities from the west have termed Kerala as their favorite holiday destination. A lot can be seen in the state, it is also famous for ayurvedic healing. Domestic as well as foreign clients come here and in the presence of a beautiful environment, get ayurvedic massages.

Other than visiting India one can also plan for a Nepal tour. The Indian sub continent has a lot of beauty that can attract the tourists. So, people from all around the world come here to see things that can not be found anywhere in the world. The country called Nepal is been blessed with the highest peak in the world known as the Mount Everest. To climb this peak, is the toughest in the whole wide world. The government of this country has made Nepal into a Gay friendly nation. Many people from all round the world come to visit this tiny country called Nepal. Nepal has always attracted a lot of tourists whether it may be from India or from any other nation. Many Indian movies have also been shot in this country. The culture of the country is a completely different from that of other nations. The place is also famous for its casinos, people from all round the world, come here and try their luck in the casinos of Kathmandu. The tourists can also go for trekking in the mountain ranges of Nepal, or they can also visit the National Parks that the country has. The Chitwan National Park has a variety of flora and fauna that would be able to attract the tourist and the wildlife lovers of the world. So, it will be a good option to visit Nepal and India together in a single trip to India.

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Looking for Exciting Places Seen India?

India is a country that is diverse in every which way possible on this earth, whether you consider the language, or the culture, or the traditions that are been followed all across the country, just about anything and you will get to see diversity at its best in this country. The place is so wide in length and across the breadth that it has the climate also that is variable in nature. The tourists who come to India for a short term visit should go for the north India Golden Triangle tour package. By taking this deal one would be able to visit the three most popular cities of the country which are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. All three of them have uniqueness to them and that can be associated to that particular city only. Whenever anyone plans a trip to India, a Golden Triangle tour India is something that cannot be missed. The best time to go to these places is during the winter season. This is because the climate is best suited for the ones who cannot handle the scorching heat of the summers in the country. The country experiences about 40 degree Celsius and above during the summer season, which is more than what the tourists who come from the western countries can handle. So, the winters become the ideal time for them to visit these places. If one wishes to travel across the length and breadth of the country, which would not be possible in one lifetime, but one important thing can be done, we can pick places few most attractive places from all four corners of the country.

In these places one can see the complete picture of the country, and notice how the culture, the tradition and the language changes as one goes from one place to another. This thing becomes the most exciting part in the whole trip of the country. The kind of people one will get to rub their shoulders with is going to be a great experience to take it with them. India will give you all possible reasons to believe that it is truly incredible. Now, coming back to the golden triangle trip, lets elaborate about the places one will see out there. First, the capital of the country, New Delhi, here you will find everything that you need, good food, great Moghul architecture, amazing people and of course the hustle bustle of the place. One can have a fun time buying the traditional clothing as well. The next place we take you to is the city of Taj known as Agra. Here one can see the majestic, the symbol of love the Taj Mahal and many other monuments and tombs that were built by the rulers during the Moghul reign. The last but certainly not the least Jaipur, here you can see the beautifully carved forts built by the Rajput Kings. The culture of the place is also completely different from that of the other cities; the ethnicity of the place is what attracts the tourists the most.

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Are You Looking for Importance Tourism?

Tourism has played an important role in the economic growth of the country. Tourism industry is getting the second largest foreign exchange in the country. This sector has given employment to both skilled and the non skilled worker in the country. This has given a lot of help to promote national integration and the feeling of brotherhood among the people of the country.

There are a lot of vacation spots in India that has fascinated people from all over the globe. The secularism of the country as well as its culture has attracted a lot of people from the world. There are a lot of monuments that hold historical importance, then there are a lot of lovely beaches, places of religious interest, hill stations, etc. that could attract the tourists. Wherever you go, there you will find that the place has a unique dance style, handicraft, music and of course people. The Department of tourism in this country is doing every possible thing to promote international as well as domestic tourism in the country. The Tourism Advisory Board of India has given a lot of suggestions to increase the tourist traffic in the country.

The tourism sector is one of the fast pace growing industry all over the world. Indian tours have played an extremely important role in the development of the country. The majestic country known as India is one of the most famous tourist place in the world. The country is sheltered by the Himalayas in the north and it is covered by water from the three sides. The country offers a wide variety of places to visit and the things to do. The amazing backwaters, the hill stations and the beautiful landscapes make India an incredible nation. To add to that the historical artifacts, the forts etc. increase the grandeur of the country. They attract the tourists from all round the world.

We have discussed that the tourism sector brings the second largest foreign exchange in the country, and also that the industry has given employment to a number of people all around the country. The hotels, travel desks, transportation industry has a lot to benefit from this sector. Tourism in any nation boosts the understanding between the international community, and also the national integration. It also gives rise to the cultural activities that are prevailing in a country. The industry also increases the traditional handicrafts sector. A tourist on coming to India will get an insight about the rich cultural diversity of the country.

India has a sort of composite culture. It has a beautiful mix of art, philosophy and religion. The thought that the country have been subject to a lot of invasions, by a lot of external communities but still it has been able to keep her originality intact. It has all the religions like that of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism etc. India is also a favorite destination for getting yourself treated medically. The country has witnessed a large growth in this sector.

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Are You Looking for Tourists Lot India?

India has always been loved by people from all around the world. It has been successful in charming the people to the utmost limit of theirs; the country is nothing short of a cocktail whose hangover never ends. The people who have come here have taken a lot from this country. This country has a tremendous amount of scenic landscapes that has the ability to woe the tourist in one sight. There are many agencies in the country that organizes tours to India at very good and attractive prices. The tourists that are coming from far lands can visit many places in a short span of time and that too at very affordable rates. India as we all know is a land of many cultures and traditions, it is a multilingual country where a person can experience a lot of happiness, vibrancy, color and warmth and of course magic. The tourists have all the options available to them they can go the place of their choice keeping in mind the kind of climate that suits them best. The hills, the desert, the plains, the beaches India has everything that a person can possibly think of. It is been said that this is one country that a person should plan to visit before dying. India tours will make you feel that people can still remain in joint families, and that it is not at all necessary to go away from your home.

India will show you things that can be witnessed nowhere else in the world but here. People come here from all round the world to see the culture that is been followed for over thousand. The religion is also the other thing that the tourist loves to see when they are in India. It is even possible that if you go to place like Mathura and Vrindavan where you can find foreigners who have taken up Indian citizenship and have also adopted the religion followed by the people there. This is the kind of effect that this country has on the people. The kind of love that they receive from the people here is something that they cannot find anywhere else in the entire globe. Another thing that the world has learnt from this country is the art of yoga. It is been taught in almost all the countries known today, because the people have realizes how beneficial this practice is for a personal health, but they way it is been taught here is completely different. The roots of the art are in this country and there it requires a lot of dedication and focus to learn it, in fact it is important that a person assimilates the virtues that is been taught in this practice, patience, meditation, is something that a person should have and that he should do in during the day. One can have the best cuisine that is available for a person to make his taste buds jump. So, it is a good choice to visit to India for your next holiday.

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Looking for Walk India?

India is a huge country and it has a lot to offer to every person who visits this place. One will have the pleasure of experiencing each and every climate that possibly exists in the world, it is just that one has to time their arrival to get the kind of whether they like to experience. To compliment the whether there are specific places that a tourist can visit to enjoy the surroundings of that particular place. There are a few destinations in the country where the climate remains as it is with a little variation, which will be there. There are many travel agencies that specially design luxury India holidays to provide the best possible travelling experience to their clients. India shows a different aspect of itself to different people, it can be said without a doubt that a person who once come here will not go empty handed, because there is so much that he or she can do here, is something which is unexplainable. The language, the culture, the traditions all these things attract the tourist from all round the world. If you ever get to talk to these tourists, they would tell you that the kind of warmth that a person feels when they come here is something that they do not feel anywhere else. Here unlike the west the people still stay in joint families and the sort of love and affection they could see in them is absolutely amazing.

No doubt that the trend in the country is changing and the kids are moving out to big cities to chase their dreams, the one thing that remains intact is the love in each other' hearts. If you are someone that loves food then you will not be disappointed to taste the kind of cuisine that India has to offer. A first time visitor to India should not miss Kerala holidays 2014 trip he would be completely charmed by this exotic and extravagant land. This is often called the third world country, but the opinion about it has changed, the life has become fast paced, but there are still things that are holding each person to its roots. Celebrities from all over the globe come to India to visit this amazing country. Some of them have even got married here, as they feel that the rituals that the Indians follow to get married would help to bind them in a relationship for life. The places that are visited most frequently by the likes of Madonna, Katy Perry, etc. are Rajasthan, Kerala, and many more. Jaisalmer has been able to attract a lot of tourists from all round the world, the desert is one thing that is very earthy and one feels that they are attached to their traditions and customs. Another place that is flocked by tourists all throughout the year is the Backwaters of Kerala. Beauty, romance, pleasure, relaxation, all you will find in one destination that is Kerala, after all it is the God's own country, and being there you would experience the same.

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