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A Look at India's Crafts

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  A Look at India's Crafts India is rich in artistic works.  It is often confusing for visitors to this country to decide just which crafts they will carry home with them.  The choices are many, widely varied and often inexpensive. The finest quality merchandise can often be found in the bazaars that populate larger cities such as Delhi, Mumbai in Bombay, Kolkata in Calcutta and Chennai in Madras.  Literally thousands of places, from quaint shops to roadside stands, sell crafts to visitors.  Rajasthan and Kashmir are the two largest producers of crafts made for mass distribution.  In Rajasthan, you will find bargains on fabrics, jewelry, glass, pottery, rugs and camel-hide products.  Carpets, shawls and embroidery dominate the products produced in Kashmir.  These are often considered to be of the finest quality available. The many tribal communities of India produce unusual crafts that are popular with tourists.  These crafts include wire an...

Explore Exclusive National Parks in India

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  The country also boasts nearly twenty national parks besides its wildlife sanctuaries. These parks feature a wide variety of flora and fauna. Here are a few of the most popular. Sri Venkateshwara National Park  extends across two districts of Chittoor and Cuddapah in Andhra Pradesh. It covers 353.62 square kilometers. It was established in 1989 and named after Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati. It is located in Rajampet of Cuddapah district and Chandragiri and Bailapadu of Chittoor district. A hilly region bounded by the Seshachalam and Tirumala hills is rugged and beautiful with steep hillsides, plateaus, and valleys. Talakona, Gundalakona, and Gunjana are also famous waterfalls in the park. Sri Venkateshwara National Park Kaziranga National Park  lies partly in Golaghat and partly in Nagaon Districts of Assam. It is the oldest park in Assam and covers an area of 430 Sq kms along the river Brahmaputra on the North and the Karbi Anglong hills on the South. The Park was esta...
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A Travel Guide On The Best Time to Visit India Diwali time in India From the marble-white domes of  Agra’s Taj Mahal  to Goa’s pristine white beaches to gastronomic flavors and an epic culinary experience that Delhi has to offer, there aren’t enough reasons to visit India. Taj Mahal, Agra With its awe-inspiring culture, festivals exploding with fervour, and countless tales of history to offer, India truly is one of the best places in the world that one should visit at least once in their life. It’s also an ideal destination for holidays for people in their 30s and 40s. Whether you are looking to go on a solo trip or would rather fancy travelling with a group of people, this beautifully diverse country has a little something in store for everyone. Not only is India’s culture so diverse, but also its weather! It’s a huge country and is home to multiple climatic zones, which means that your trip to India should totally be in sync with its weather! Different regions are best visit...