ATS Tours - Asia 2008 - (Page 34) ^ The legendary Taj Mahal FOCUS India ON This is an inspiring country for travelers. India boasts a rich and romantic past, majestic beauty, and colorful bazaars and festivals. Explore the bustling city streets, the vibrant colors of the Kerala spice hills, the towering forts of Rajasthan and the dramatic landscapes of the Thar Desert and snowcapped Himalayas. Delhi, the country’s capital, is a fusion of old and new, with New Delhi’s towering modern buildings providing a stunning contrast to the historic mosques and forts of Old Delhi. In Agra on the Ganges plain, experience the awe of the legendary Taj Mahal, and to the south, set on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas lays Cochin. Visit the mystifying temples on Elephanta Island from Mumbai or explore the famed “Pink City” and take on elephant ride in Jaipur. The welcoming people, diverse landscape, rich culture and strong traditions make India one of the most rewarding destinations in Asia. 34 INDIA ^ Bengal Tiger New Delhi Jaipur Jodhpur Deogarh Ranakpur Udaipur NEPAL BHUTAN Agra Ranthambore Khajuraho Varanasi Ganges River BANGLADESH INDIA Mumbai (Bombay) Arabian Sea Bay of Bengal Goa Bangalore Chennai (Madras) Kerala Cochin Kumarakom Kovalam Madurai Munnar Periyar Adaman Islands (INDIA) SRI LANKA INDIA NATIONAL HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS January 26 August/September September/October October 2 October/November October/November Republic Day Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Dussehra (Durga Puja) Festival Mahatma Ghandi’s Birthday Camel Festival Diwali (Deepavali) Festival http://www.atstours.com
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