How to Tour India for the Holidays

India is a thirty-four thousand year old country that is rich in history and culture. In 1947 India received its independence from British rule. It is diverse in its culture, religion, and geography. Touring India for the holidays will be an incredible journey and luckily there are holidays and festivals every month. Christmas and Easter are celebrated in different parts of India where there is a strong Christian presence. States like Delhi will celebrate Christian holidays with festivals.

Instructions

  1. India's Tours

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      Embrace the essence of India. According to, Incredible India," you will need to tour Varanasi, India. Varanasi, is one of the oldest cities in the world and considered to be the seat of Hinduism (see reference 1). This two week holiday tour includes, Mumbai, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, and Delhi.

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      See the best of India in 10 days. You will visit, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Khajuraho,Varanasi, and Delhi (see reference 1). This holiday tour offers a host of activities for your enjoyment. Marine dive, Juhu Beach, and the Gateway to India are a few of the best tourist spots in Mumbai.

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      Experience the Golden Triangle and Spa. This is a culture holiday tour that is inclusive (see reference 3). Inclusive means meals, lodging, and transportation are included in the package. This nine day tour includes visiting, Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ananda. This package includes a full day the health and wellness spa.

    India's Festivals and Holidays

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      See the Festival of colors. "Holi," is a famous festival in India. It is celebrated every year at the end of February through March. Holi, is a festival that celebrates the triumph of good over bad. (See Resource 2)

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      Celebrate Independence Day in India. This holiday is one the bigger holidays in India. On this day India became free from the British. Each year it is celebrated on August 15th. Indians around the world celebrate the non- violence movement lead by Mahatma Gandhi and other heroes of the movement (see reference 4).

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      Come for the birthday celebration of Lord Krishna. This holiday is called,"Janmashtami."

      Lord Krishna, is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu faith. Held in the month of September of each year, India celebrates his birth with festivals, fasting, and rituals.

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      Enjoy your Christmas Holidays in India. Christmas festivals run through from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Metropolitan cities like, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, will display Christmas decorations and local churches will conduct traditional services.(See Resource 4)

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