About India

India travel deals by Darp Travels have a whole lot of things to offer. This vast Indian sub-continent has landmark monuments from the time of 16th century Mughal Dynasty. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and Qutub Minar in New Delhi, The eternal Taj Mahal in Agra, pilgrims paradise in Varanasi and ancient Yoga centre in Rishikesh, at the foothills of the Himalayas. India is also tourist's favourite because of the 200 years of British rule. The cononial nation has the beauty of British architecture, the iconic monuments of the Mughals and modern day India.

Activities in India

Yoga, Spirituality and the Old world are three things people are fascinated about India. Visiting the Taj Mahal is a must for all tourists as it is very close to the capital city. Camel ride and desert safari in the western part of the country, Spirituality and yoga experience in the north, enjoying the history of Mughals and British in Delhi and adjacent cities and so on. India has fascinating temples as there is multitudes of religions and deities that people follow. The erotic carvings of Khajurao, Jagannath temple in Odissa, Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple in Chennai and the Golden Temple in Amritsar - these are some of the iconic symbols of religious telerance and spiritual freedom. You can trek in the Himalayas. ride the rails, indulge in spiritual activities, celebrate colourful festivals, sleep under the stars, relax in a house-boat and so on.

Best Places to visit in India

Agra is about 150 miles from New Delhi, the capital city and it is famous for the Taj Mahal. Delhi is known for history and modernity and people flock to this city for its street food, iconic monuments and beautiful gardens. Mumbai is the financial capital and the home of Indian films. Rajasthan is known for desert safaris, forts and camel rides. Rishikesh and Varansi are places one must visit for self-awakening and spiritual sojourn.

Best time to visit India

Since India is a vast country the time of visit depends on which part of the country you are visiting. The Himalayan belt is best during the summer from mid March to September. North India and the major metropolitan cities have good weather during the months of October and February. South India can be visited from September to March as the weather here is not extreme.