Taj Mahal. North India is home to the world-famous Himalaya Mountain Range and has a complex history involving the Gupta, English, and Maurya empires, amongst others. It is home to several official World Heritage Sites; including the Taj Mahal, Valley of Flowers, Khajuraho, Bhimbetka Caves and Qutb Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, measuring 72.5 metres … [Read more...] about North India
Geography
Daman and Diu
The two areas of Daman and Diu, situated on India’s west coast, together make one Union Territory of the subcontinent. Because of their coastal positioning and excellent year-round weather, this territory has proven to be popular amongst local and international visitors alike. The official languages are English, Gujarati and Marathi and the capital city is Daman. … [Read more...] about Daman and Diu
Islands Of India
Portuguese Diu Church On The Island Of DiuIn Gujarat, India The following groups and individuals represent the many varied and beautiful islands of India: Andaman IslandsBarren IslandGreat AndamanLittle AndamanRitchie's ArchipelagoSentinel IslandsIslands of the Kaveri (or Cauvery, as it is known in English) RiverSrirangapatnaShivanasamudramSri RangamChorao, GoaDiuDivar, … [Read more...] about Islands Of India
India – Deserts
In the Thar desert around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India. India is a land of exquisite natural diversity, where lush valleys and snowy mountain peaks lie next to arid deserts and long expanses of sandy coastline. Deserts have not always been considered to be particularly beautiful or pleasant. However, as tourism increases and different climates, fauna and flora are … [Read more...] about India – Deserts
West India
Tropical beach of Palolem, Goa, India West India is particularly urbanised and developed in comparison with the rest of the subcontinent. It has a high population density living within the city centres. Gujarat is one of the better known cities within West India and was once part of the famous Indus Valley Civilisation. From this time, the region was under the leadership of … [Read more...] about West India
