North-Eastern States

This most exotic, untamed and unexplored part of India is endowed with unmatched natural grandeur still unspoilt by human activity. The verdant valleys, mighty mountains, glaciers, serpentine rivers, cascading waterfalls and an extraordinary range of flora and fauna are some of the attractions of the region. The North Eastern States are home to the most colourful people on the earth and is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse regions in Asia.

Under North-Eastern States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura.

Tamil Nadu

Traditional Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamils and Temples is situated on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. This gateway to the South, offers everything that excites a visitor… clean and quite hill stations, beautiful beaches, magnificent temples with towering gopurams, waterfalls, historical monuments, art, culture, heritage and much more. This ‘nature’s paradise’ has over 1010 kms. long coastline dotted with some of the best beaches of the country. There are some excellent hill resorts too…, endowed with exceptional scenic beauty and bracing climate. It also has come of the finest wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. If this is not enough, experience the splendid festivals, the feast of Carnatic music and Bharata Natyam, the shimmering silk of Kanchipuram and the most delicious South Indian cuisine. A visit to this complete tourist destination is bound to be etched in your mind forever.
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Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil
Best Visit Season: Oct. to Apr.
Well-known for: Beaches, Temples, Handlooms and Kanchipuram Silk.

Kerala

Colourful Kerala, the land of the Kera (coconut palm) is an enchanting kaleidoscope of deep rooted cultures, traditions and delightful sensations. This narrow strip of land at the south-western tip of India is about 565 kms. long and just 120 kms. at its widest. It is an exotic blend of nature’s very best-cool, mist shrouded highlands, fertile plains, dense tropical forests, palm-fringed sandy beaches and a complex maze of backwaters. The State is flanked by the high ranges of Western Ghats on the east and Arabian Sea on the west. Thus, the beaches and backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations are all located in close proximity, providing a unique experience to the travelers visiting this land of great beauty. Nowadays, Kerala has emerged as a major tourist destination and is ranked among the ten paradises of the world by the ‘National Geographic Traveler’.
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Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Languages: Malyalam
Best Visit Season: Nov. to Apr.
Well-known for: Kathakali dance, Snake boat race, Backwaters, Onam festival, Coir goods and Cashewnuts.

Andhra Pradesh

Amazing Andhra Pradesh, a fascinating blend of antiquity and modernity is a beautiful panorama of magnificent monuments, great ancient shrines, splendid natural beauty, exotic wildlife and modern temples of progress like Nagarjunasagar and Hitec City of Hyderabad. This land of Krishna and Godavari also noted for its rich cultural heritage of literature, art, music, dance and drama, caters to the demand of every visitor. The coastal Andhra extends for over 965 kms., making it the State with longest maritime boundary in the country. It is dotted with some of the most fascinating virgin beaches which have a potential of making Andhra one of the most exciting sea-side destinations of the world. The northern areas are mountainous and have some beautiful hill and health resorts. The State also known for its excellent communication network and hospitality is rapidly emerging as the tourist destination of the new millennium.
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Capital: Hyderabad
Languages: Telugu & Urdu
Best Visit Season: Dec. to Apr.
Well-known for: Beaches, Pilgrim and Historical Centres, Handicrafts.

Karnataka

Charming Karnataka, the land of royal grandeur and oriental glory is studded with architectural marvels, ancient sculptures, endless beaches, looming hill stations, pristine forests and excellent game reserves. Kaveri, Tungabhadra and Krishna, the three great rivers of the South, originate from the verdant ghats. Karnataka is also a fine base for adventure enthusiasts and wildlife lover’s. It is a treasure trove of exquisite handicrafts made in metal, stone, sandalwood, rosewood and ivory. And it is equally famous for silks and scented oils.
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Capital: Bangalore
Language: Kannada
Best Visit Season: Oct. to Apr.
Well-known for: Scenic beauty, Sandal wood and Silks, Magnificent monuments, Dassara Celebrations.

Goa

Gorgeous Goa, the tiny tropical paradise tucked away on the western coast of the Indian peninsula is endowed with exceptional scenic beauty an rich cultural heritage. Goa has lured mankind since time immemorial; it was referred as ‘Goyem’ by the ‘Mundaris’, one of the oldest tribes of the world. Its pristine beauty is quite inebriating; everything is so special and unique that no visitor can escape the magical charm of Goa. With the coastline extending for about 130 kms., and a stretch of about 85 kms. of silvery palm-fringed beaches, the State has emerged as a virtual paradise for the nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The State is also dotted with ancient forts, ruins, mansions, churches, temples and tombs etc. The numerous fairs and festivals as well as the weekly markets show cases the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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Capital: Panaji
Languages: Marathi & Konkani
Best Visit Season: Oct. to March
Well-known for: Churches, Cashews, Beaches, Seafood and Feni.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra or the ‘great nation’ is indeed one of the greatest states of India. Not only is it a State larger in area and population than most countries of the world, but it is also one of the most industrially and commercially developed areas of India. Apart from culture and history, Maharashtra offers a traveler idyllic bliss in a land blessed by nature. Quiet and beautiful hill stations nestling in the bosoms of rugged peaks, secluded palm-shaded golden beaches lapped by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea, rushing rivers offering sport and recreation, placid lakes and warm springs that are balms that soothe and dense monsoon forests where bird and game never fail patient animal lover...these are all part of a land created, as it were, only for a relaxing holiday.
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Capital: Mumbai
Languages: Marathi & Hindi
Best Visit Season: Oct. to March
Well-known for: Konkan Beaches, Archaeological & Historical Sites, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.