INCREDIBLE INDIA!

In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian, according to five thousand years of recorded history. This is a land where incredible experiences happen and indelible imprints are left upon the memory for years to come; a place that will infuse the heart, mind and soul for good.

India has everything that the eye wants to see and the spirit wants to feel. The fairy tales become a reality as the scintillating cities and fabled forts, palatial palaces and tantalizing temples, come to life in a veritable kaleidoscope. Each going far beyond the snap of the camera shutter.

Narendra Kothiyal of India Tourism, New York accepting the Travel + Leisure
2009 World’s Best Award for Udaipur — 2009 World’s Best City and 2009
World’s Best City in Asia from Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Nancy Novogrod
and Travel + Leisure VP/Publisher J.P. Kyrillos at the World’s Best Awards
dinner, Cooper Square Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, July 21,2009.

From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to the peninsula of the far South, from the deserts of the West to the humid deltas of the East, from the dry heat and cold of the Central Plateau to the cool forest foothills, Indian lifestyles reflect the geography. The food, clothing and habits of Indians differ in accordance to the place of origin. Indian cuisine boasts of an immense variety not restricted to only curry.

(L) Kalyan Sengupta and Narendra Kothiyal ( R ) from India Tourism NY with
Vijay Thakur, President of Indian Association of Tour Operators, India,
He was leading the delegates of tour operators from India and India Tourism, New York organized road shows for them at New York, Boston and
at Chicago during the month of May 2009.

The colorful mosaic of Indian festivals and fairs - as diverse as the land, is an eternal expression of the spirit of celebration. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems ornamenting the crown of Indian culture. They are round the year and make for vibrant interludes in the mundane routine of life.

Narendra Kothiyal of India Tourism
New York talking to the audience at NewYork Times Travel Show

India is known as an all seasons destination, many favoring the monsoon season, when the rain bathes both the plains and the hills, highlighting the palette of hues that make up one of the most colorful countries in the world.

India is like a continent. As Mark Twain put it, "This is indeed India! The land of dreams and romance… the country of a hundred nations and a hundred tongues, of a thousand religions and two million gods, cradle of the human race, birthplace of human speech, mother of history grandmother of legend and great grandmother of tradition!"

India's city of Udaipur in Rajasthan won the award for being the ‘Number One City in the World', as well as ‘The number One City in Asia' at "Travel + Leisure's 2009 World's Best Awards." The ceremony was held in New York and the award was received by Narendra Kothiyal of India Tourism New York on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Narendra Kothiyal of India Tourism, New York stated that in India people believe in "Atithi Devo Bhava" which means that guests in India are welcomed and treated like a god! "We have listed above some reasons for you to travel to India and but there is a special reason to visit India in 2009.

We welcome you to explore and avail these incredible offers that have been put together by our Tourism Industry.

For more information please visit our website: www.incredibleindia.org and get in touch with the service providers to make your visit to India meaningful and memorable one!"

[ BY LAVANYA GARIKINA ]