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Best Time to Visit India :

India ( Bharat) is a continet then a country with such diverse climates and weather conditions that almost each season has its own extremes and pleasant times. India is forever thronged by tourists irrespective of the weather conditions thus making it even more difficult to decide the peak season for India travel. The best time to visit India is, well, throughout the year! However, read on further to know about the diverse weather conditions in India to decide when to visit India.

Usually people visit India during the months of September to March, when the weather is pleasant and perfect to roam around. However, the months of December and January can be bone chilling so it is advised that you carry woolens with you. September is usually the time when it stops pouring in most of India and the weather is pleasant, though a bit humid. The southern part of India experiences winter monsoons so it is pouring out there in the months of November and December. The south of India hardly experiences any winter. The weather is warm and may get slightly chilly in the night.

The months of April to August are usually scorching hot. The heat can get unbearable at times. Yet tourists throng India and visit the hill stations where it is relatively cooler and much more scenic. The monsoons last from July to September and it can get messy in the plains with puddles everywhere. Now that you have an overview of the major weather conditions in India, take your time and decide when would you like to visit this diverse country.
Where to Go In India:
It is hard to say where to go , all area are interesting and have it's own uniqueness. Here are the major tourist attarctions
.Golden Triangle: ( Delhi - Jaipur - Agra Taj Mahal ) - the most puplar tour , can combine with Varanasi , Khajuraho

Rajasthan: Jaipur , Udaipur , Jodhapur, Puskar, Jasemelar
Buddhis circuit - Ajanta Elora caves, Boudhagaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar , ( Lumbini - Nepal)
Kashmir: Srinagar area and Ladakh
Tamil Nadu: Ooty and Kodaikana
Goa, Karnataka area
Orissa : Bhubaneswar | Sun Temple
Gujarat: Dwarkadhish Temple
Sikkim: Gangtok, Darjeeling
| Maharashtra: Juhu Beach | Nagpur
Madhya Pradesh: Bhimbetka Caves | Bandhavgarh
| Himachal Pradesh - Gharawhal Himalaya , Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamonotri
Yoga and rafting : Rishikesh, Haridwar

Indian Visa Guidelines
Visa is an important document to travel in India. A visa for India is issued on the purpose of your visit to India. It is mandatory to have this travel document with yourself always. In case you are found without a visa, you will be detained and deported back to your country. There are many major types of visas for India for travelers. Go through these Indian visa guidelines to get a general idea about getting a visa for yourself for traveling to India.

* You need to have a passport that is valid for atleast six months from date of departure. Also, you would be required to submit two or three latest photographs of yours while filling the visa application.
* The visa is usually valid for six months, though it may also depend on the rules of your resident country.
* You may apply for a collective visa if you are traveling in a group of not less than 4 people and are being dealt by a recognized travel agency.
* The visa fees are usually non-refundable and may change without prior notice. Contact your embassy for further details.

Types of Visas - India

* Tourist Visa - In case you are touring India.
* Student Visa - Given to students coming to India for studies.
* Employment Visa - Given to professionals coming to work in India.
* Transit Visa - For passengers who have to go through India to some other destination.
* Missionary Visa - For those who have to India as missionaries.
* Business Visa - Issued to those who have come to India on business purpose.
* Journalist Visa - Issued to journalists and photographers who come for professional purpose.
* Research Visa - Issued for professionals who for research work.limate of India
Climate and weather of India

Indian weather and climate conditions are very diverse and can reach extremes. The climate of India is essentially a temperate one. India lies to the north of Equator, so the southern part of India is usually much warmer than the rest of India. Also, water bodies flank India on three sides thus giving the peninsular region a maritime climate. The weather of India changes every now and then thus giving the people the much-needed relief from the extreme weather conditions. Check out the main seasons of India and decide when is the best time for your visit.

Summer Season in India
The duration of summer in India is from March to June. It is mildly pleasant in March, a bit uncomfortable in April, hot in May and scorching in June. The temperature in the plains of northern India can go upto 45o Celsius. The southern region is equally hot. This is the time when people pack their bags and head off to the hills and valleys where it is relatively cooler.

Monsoons in India
The Monsoon season in India usually lasts from the month of June to that of September. During this time, most of the areas in the country get their share of rainfall, which leaves a hue of greenery in its wake. The South West Monsoon enters India through the coast of Kerala and Andaman & Nicobar Islands and passing through Mumbai, central India and eastern India, reaches other parts of North and N West India. During the months of October to November, some parts of South India experience rains in the form of the northeast monsoon.

Winter Season
The winters in India can get really chilly. It becomes bone chilling during the months of November to February. The northern part of India experiences harsh weather conditions with cold wave sweeping almost entire northern regions and central parts of India. The hilly areas experience sub-zero temperature conditions.

Suggested reading ( books about India)
You can read many books about India Taj Mahal, Himalaya, Kamsutra, Yoga and other adventures. Please check some from http://www.indiaclub.com/index.html or even some books about Taj Mahal from http://www.royalty.nu/Asia/India/TajMahal.html , hereare the list of books you can read for Nepal, Himalayas and other countries as well.
SOUTH ASIA - BOOKS
Featuring highly recommended travel books and maps for each South Asia destinations ( Nepal - Tibet, Bhutan and India). http://www.longitudebooks.com/find/c/78/sr/3363/pc/South%20Asia/mcms.html

International Airlines in India
International Airlines in IndiaIndia is a major tourist attraction and foreigners throng this beautiful country in large numbers. In order to make commuting easier, there are many international flights operating in India. These international airlines in India have put India on the global map as a much sought after tourist attraction. Check out the list of Indian international airlines.

The following flights are owned by India and have international as well as domestic flights.

* Air India
* Air Sahara
* Indian Airlines
* Jet Airways

Other International Airlines Operating in India

* Aeroflot Airline
* Air Astana
* Air Canada
* Air France
* Air Mauritius
* Alitalia
* Ariana Afghan Airline
* Asiana Airlines
* Austrian Airlines
* Bellview Airlines
* Biman Bangladesh Airlines
* British Airways
* Cathay Pacific Airways
* China Airlines
* China Eastern Airlines
* Delta Airlines
* Druk Air
* Egypt Air
* El Al Airline
* Emirates Airline
* Ethiopian Airlines
* Etihad Airways
* Gulf Air
* Iran Air

> Japan Airline (JAL)
* Kenya Airways
* K.L.M
* Korean Air
* Kuwait Airways
* Lufthansa
* Malaysia Airlines
* Northwest Airlines
* Oman Air
* Pakistan Airlines
* Qantas Airways
* Qatar Airways
* Royal Jordanian Airline
* Royal Nepal Airlines
* Saudi Arabian Airline
* Singapore Airlines
* South African Airways
* Sri Lankan Airlines
* Swiss International Airlines
* Syrian Arab Airlines
* Thai Airways International
* Turkish Airlines
* Uzbekistan Airways
* Virgin Atlantic Airways
India Vaccinations
India VaccinationsIt is a good idea to get vaccine shots for Indian travel. It will take you time to get adjusted to the completely different environment. You may or may not fall ill. But why take chances! Vaccination for travelers is a must as most airlines ask for a doctor's certificate before allowing inter-continental travel. Tourists are required to take certain vaccinations for India and it is mandatory for traveling to India. Check out the main vaccinations that you will be required to take. This list is on a general basis. Please consult your doctor for further details.

* Hepatitis A
* Hepatitis B
* Japanese Encephalitis
* Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
* Meningitis
* Polio
* Rabies
* Tetanus-Diphtheria
* Typhoid
* Yellow Fever

 

 

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