Namasté! Hello in Hindi! This beautiful language is the reflection of a great country, as contrasted and exotic it is. Many travelers come back shocked by the overwhelming poverty of the country but most returns to find the unique atmosphere of India, imbued with spirituality against a backdrop of beautiful scenery.

Across the country, the terrain and lack of efficiency of transport you will choose between North India and South India.
To the north you find the most beautiful monuments of the country: the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra, the city of Fatehpur Sikri, the temples of Khajuraho and their erotic sculptures or those of Bhubaneswar in Orissa.
The country’s capital, New Delhi, will seem as inaccessible by its immensity by its many negative aspects due to overcrowding typical of large cities in India: noise, heat and pollution.
Spend a day or two to visit interesting monuments, cross a few sacred cows, eating a small fry local and observe the contrast between the city’s Hindu and Muslim city.
You can visit Qutb Minar, the minaret of an old mosque and the tomb of Humayun, former Mughal emperor.
Rajasthan is an area colorful, traditional clothing of the ancient citadels Rajahsthanis powerful like Rajputs Jaipur Jodhpur rose or blue.
The South India claims its national identity after centuries of colonization. Most major cities in the south resumed their original name as a reminder that independence was signed by mobilizing the people.
You can relax in the resorts on the west side, in Goa, and enjoy visiting religious sites such as Ellora Caves, World Heritage listed by UNESCO.
Mumbai is the capital of Indian cinema but also the commercial and financial pillar of the country. The Victorian monuments located on the beach are tourist attractions.
On the east coast, Calcutta (Kolkata) away gradually from its image of city slum and is one of the holy cities most active.
Crossed by the river Hooghly, it offers a breathtaking sight when the faithful come to purify water at dusk.
With its 1.1 billion inhabitants, India is the largest democracy in the world, but operates at double speed.
Satisfy yourself of its many natural treasures and heritage that you will not forget the immense poverty of almost half the population.

Tips
- When you are abroad, it is best to avoid talking to women too.
- No need to show chivalry or politeness to leave his place is not the customhosts and help set the table is considered insulting.
It also prevents too many compliments: this is frowned upon.
- Do not take too many pictures, or at least do it discreetly.
- If you are a couple, do not hold your hand or kiss you in public.
- The rule is to remove your shoes before entering the house of your host.
- The ”yes” is like Indian … in non-Western. If a person moves his head from right to left with a big smile, make no mistake: this means ”yes.”
- To say hello, Indians join their hands in the chest and say ”namaste”, literally “Hail”, by tilting the head forward. Great sign of respect, please do the same to greet the people you meet during your trip.