West Indian Holidaying
You may choose any of the following exotic destinations
for a Family holidaying in West India:
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai, the multi-lingual and multi-cultural cosmopolitan city is a life time’s must visit destination for every traveller. The commercial capital of India situated on the edge of Arabian sea has some thing of their taste to offer to every one. Mumbai reveals many tourist attractions-The Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Tower of Silence, Crawford Market, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, , Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Haji Ali Mosque, Marine Drive, Juhu Beach etc. to name a few!
Goa
Best gifted by nature for its scenic beauty, virgin beaches girdling its 105-km long palm-fringed coast interspersed with enchanting coves, bays and estuaries, paddy fields, shady coconut, cashew and mango groves dotted with tiny picturesque villages, temples and churches renowned for worship and pilgrims, forts and monuments and above all, friendly and hospitable people, Goa presents an ideal tourism profile. The unique architecture of Panjim, the old-worldly charm of Margao, the colourful bazaars, the lively culture, the tasteful cuisine, all together mesmerize the tourists on their tour to Goa. The major beaches are Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar in the North and Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem in the south
Diu Beach, Daman & Diu
A friendly combination of sun, sand and deep blue sea, Diu Island is situated 125 kms from Junagadh. This captivating beach island is one of the most attractive places to spend one's beach holidays, because of its Portuguese colonial period architecture reflected beautifully in its churches, public buildings, bungalows, clean wide roads, neat clean beaches etc. Other popular and worth visiting beaches of Diu are the Horseshoe shaped Nagoa beach, Goghla, Devka, Gomatimala, Chakratirth and Jampore. Located on Melala Nagoa Road, 6 km from Diu, Kevdi is a picturesque camping site with tented accommodation facilities.
Gir Wild Life Sanctuary, Gujrat
Home to the last surviving population of the Asiatic Lions, the Gir National Park is located in the south-west border of the Saurashtra Peninsula in the state of Gujarat, India. Inhabiting about 300 Asiatic Lions, this area flanked with three unique and unusual reserves: the Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary; the Rann of Kutch and the Flamingo Islands makes a very delightful wildlife family holiday for the wildlife enthusiasts.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh combines scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its teeming market places and fine old mosques and palaces still bear the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Steeped in the splendour of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has yet made a successful transition into a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling. A multitude of reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. The Fort, Man Mandir Palace, The Teli ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace and Tansen's Tomb are some of the major attractions for your holidaying in Gwalior.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho. Khajuraho attracts thousands of travellers especially who love to see the historic architectural excellence that prevailed in India.
Kanha, Madhya Pradesh
Kanha National park extending over an area of over 1,940 sqkms is an irresistible attraction for all wildlife lovers and a true haven for its animal and avian population. Guided tours are arranged by the Forest Department around the Kanha National park on mapped-out circuits which catch a good cross-section of Kanha's wildlife. The best areas are the meadows around Kanha, where blackbuck, chital and barasingha can be spotted throughout the day.
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