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India - The Host Country
India is endowed with towering mountain ranges, rolling
hills, lofty plateaus and extensive plains, which have played their
role in shaping its cultural, economic and political history. The
most outstanding characteristics of India, and probably one of
its greatest charms, is undeniably, its diversity. India is a country
with a sense of individuality and rich heritage; its civilization is
unique in vitality and antiquity. It offers the visitor something
special everywhere, and in everything. It is a land of treasures,
temples, palaces, forts and magnifi cent scenery. Those seeking
footprints of history will fi nd that India has been a vast arena,
where races and cultures have battled and blended, creating
sublime achievements in art, religion and philosophy.
New Delhi
the capital city of modern India, has behind it over thirty centuries of history which has enriched its culture. Delhi finds prominent reference in pre-historic times, right from the epic Mahabharat. Later, Delhi went on passing from one kingdom to another. New Delhi has, in fact emerged as a signifi cant and often visited venue for International Conferences and onventions, with the complete infrastructure and amenities in one place. For a traveler keen to discover the rest of India, New Delhi makes the ideal base.
Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will also discover lively and colorful bazaars that boast to cater all sorts of good and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
It generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and spacious streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall and imposing government buildings.
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Taj Mahal
Lotus Temple, New Delhi
Red Fort, New Delhi
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