The culture of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the 8 States in the North Eastern region of India, is truly varied in the sense that the state has 26 major tribes including sub-tribes. Every tribe has its own unique set of traditions and customs.
Lying at the heart of Delhi, the majestic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Iconic Sites of the country, stands as a testament to the architectural legacy of the Mughals. It was built by emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his capital Shahjahanabad.
Rock Garden, Chandigarh
A visit to the Rock Garden in Chandigarh, which is a testament to human ingenuity, creativity and perseverance, is a surreal experience. The garden is an open-air exhibition hall that is the work of a single artist, Nek Chand.
Situated in the State of Madhya Pradesh and cradled by the Vindhya mountain range, the heritage town of Khajuraho is home to a group of iconic temples, built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. Group of Monuments at Khajuraho is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Paryatan Parv 2019
Celebrates 150 years of the Mahatma.
Kumaon region is located in the State of Uttarakhand, the northern hill province of India. Its mountain breeze, the ethereal Himalayan scenic view, tall swaying trees, and the rolling cultivation of hill crops make the region one of the most sought after holidays destination.
India’s in-house butter factory. Butter is traditionally made at Indian homes by churning curd or yoghurt in an earthen pot using a churner and rope.
Bharat Natyam, is one of the oldest Indian Classical dance forms considered to be over 2000 years old. Bharat Natyam is derived from ‘bha’ for bhava or emotional projection, ‘ra’ for raga or melody and ‘ta’ for tala or rhythm. Natyam means the art of dance.
Kumarakom, a quaint backwater destination in Kerala,is located on the Vembanad Lake and is popular among tourists for its natural beauty. One of the 17 Iconic Sites of India,it is famous for its lush mangrove forests,paddy fields and massive coconut trees lining the shores.
Amber (pronounced Amer) is at a distance of about 11 Km. from the Pink City, Jaipur. Amber Fort is one of the World Heritage Sites and Iconic Sites of India. The Palace, located in craggy hills, is a beautiful mélange of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture.
Mirchi Bada is a popular spicy snack in Rajasthan. It is prepared by splitting a mirchi (green chilli) and stuffing it with spices, a layer of mashed potato and gram flour.
Amber (pronounced Amer) is at a distance of about 11 Km. from the Pink City, Jaipur. Amber Fort is one of the World Heritage Sites and Iconic Sites of India. The Palace, located in craggy hills, is a beautiful mélange of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture.
The Hazarduari Palace or the Palace with a thousand doors, is the chief tourist attraction of Murshidabad in the State of West Bengal. Built in 1837 by Duncan McLeod for the Nawab Najim Humaun Jah,it has a thousand doors (among which only 900 are real),114 rooms and 8 galleries.
The Chhau dance of Eastern India (Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal) is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals, and folk and popular performances of this region.
Jewish Synagogue at Fort Kochi is situated at one end of Jew Street in the Jew Town enclave of Mattancherry, Kerala. The Synagogue was built in 1568 and is the oldest in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Victoria Memorial located in Kolkata is a grand British-era structure built entirely of white marble. Constructed in the Indo-Saracenic revivalist style, using a mix of British and Mughal elements, the memorial draws influences from Islamic, Venetian, Egyptian and Deccani styles.
Humayun’s Tomb, is an Iconic Site and a World Heritage Monument of UNESCO located in New Delhi.Built in 1570,It was the first garden-tomb in the Indian Sub continent and has inspired several major architectural innovations culminating inthe construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Humayun’s Tomb, is an Iconic Site and a World Heritage Monument of UNESCO located in New Delhi.Built in 1570,It was the first garden-tomb in the Indian Sub continent and has inspired several major architectural innovations culminating inthe construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Maharajas’ Express
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling is the only specialised Zoo in India, internationally recognised for its conservation breeding programme of the Red Panda, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and other highly endangered animal species of Eastern Himalayas.
The Durbar Hall of Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior is decorated with gilt, gold furnishing, adorned with a huge carpet and a pair of gigantic chandeliers weighing 3.5 tonnes each. The Palace was built by Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia of Gwalior in 1874.
The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. Later many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group. The Group of Caves at Ajanta is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and an Iconic Site of India.
India Tourism, Singapore is participating in SIIEXPO organised from September 12-15, 2019 in Singapore. The India Pavilion at the Expo, showcases India’s Northeast–Paradise Unexplored and it was inaugurated by His Excellency Javed Ashraf, High Commissioner of India to Singapore.
The pristine, breathtaking, expanse of the unbroken sand dunes of Thar Desert at Jaisalmer, makes it a great spot for desert safaris.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park in the State of Assam, is home to two-thirds of the world's population of the rare one-horned rhinoceros. The Park is an identified Iconic Site of India.
Fafda and Jalebi are traditional salt and sweet breakfast snacks, popular in Gujarat. Fafda is a dry and crunchy snack made of long strips of gram flour dough, turmeric and carom seeds deep fried in oil. Jalebi is a soft fried sweet, dipped in sugar syrup.
Award Winning Film - Yogi of the Racetrack
‘Yogi of the Racetrack’, a short promotional film on Yoga, produced by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has been awarded the Best Video for Asia & Pacific Region in the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition 2019.
The Incredible India Pavilion at INWETEX 2019 was inaugurated by Mr. Deepak Miglani, Consul General of India in St. Petersburg yesterday. The India Pavilion showcased various tourism products of India including classical dance, folk dance, etc.
This impressive 32 Mt. tall statue of Maitreya Buddha, overlooking the Shyok River at Diskit in Nubra Valley is believed to be the world’s tallest Maitreya Buddha.
The Taj Mahal, one of the iconic sites and UNESCO World Heritage Monuments was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The samosa, a fried or baked snack with filling of spiced potatoes, onions, peas, meat or lentils, is a popular snack all across India.
