INDIAN SPECIALITY

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Speciality Tours of India


India is brimming with unique locations that are just perfect for a varied number of adventure sports and will send any adventure sports enthusiast into raptures of joy! For the Indian subcontinent is blessed with a unique topography. The south is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea on all three sides, and the mighty Himalayan range binds the north. The east is a dense and lush green wilderness that is difficult to penetrate, while on the west is the arid Thar. Thus India is uniquely placed to host adventure activities ranging form skiing to desert safaris, and waster sport activities to hard-core mountaineering.
--> Photographic Tours of Indiawildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India provide you ample opportunity to enjoy photography tours in India. Whether north, south, east, west or central India; the country has plenty of national parks and sanctuaries to boast of. The famous wildlife sanctuaries are Bandhavgarh, Kaziranga, Kanha, Shivpuri, Periyar, Gir, Ranthambore, Bharatpur and Corbett. Most of them are tiger reserves, which are home to the famous Indian royal Bengal Tiger/ White Tigers. A photograph of a roaring Lion, yawning tiger, an alert leopard, a jolly elephant or huge flying pelicans; you can click the snap of every rare moment forever, giving you the satisfaction and thrill of wildlife photography. Taj Mahal is synonymous with India. A visit to the terrific Taj is like a visit to no other monument in the world. The beauty and grandeur make it the most visited, most photographed and most written about monument in India. more.. Spiritual Tours India is known as the seat of spiritualism and religion since the ancient times. India is the birthplace of many religions and spiritual leaders. Amongst the many Spiritual Tours in India are those that revolve around the holy Ganges River and the Hindu faith having numerous deities. It is said that one attains a state of unision with the almighty after visiting the various pilgrimages en-route the spiritual tours of India. These spiritual destinations include Hardwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath (Char Dham) and other places like Gangotri and Yamunotri. The banks of river Ganga, the tranquil surroundings and the temples that strengthen your belief in God; this is what the spiritual tour at these places offers you. Down in South India too spiritual tours of India are conducted for Rameshwaram, Mahabalipuram, Tirupati and other sacred pilgrim spots. more...Ayurveda and SPA ToursAyurveda and Spa tours in India are the ultimate in relaxation and well-being. The correct ambience for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul is available in India for the success of Ayurveda and Spa tours. The ancient traditional discipline of medicine in India is Ayurveda which promises the removal of body ailments by uprooting the main causal factor; be it inadequate or inappropriate diet, insomnia, stress and tension or muscular weakness. The demand of Ayurveda as a remedy to diseases is picking up a fast pace now due to the mechanised and mundane routine of today's world. Looking to this demand many Ayurveda and Spa centres have been sprouted up in India mainly in Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan. more...Cycling/Biking t ycling or motor biking in the Himalayas in India is one of the most challenging and physically demanding adventure sports you have ever indulged in. It is not for the faint hearted, and definitely not for those who have not been keeping in shape. For even the fittest have trouble in lugging their bikes up the hill, should they be cycling, or have aching backs with the long drives on their motor bikes. But if you are one of the tough Harley Davidson role model types, then this adventure activity is just the one for you! There is no better way to get a feel of the local culture of a place than by actually biking through it, and stopping at the villages and towns to get a closer look at the town and village way of life. Mountain biking in the Himalayas is one of the most adventure filled and novel ways of combining travel with experiencing the local flavor and culture of a place. more...Fairs and Festivals of India India is a land of Fairs and Festivals. It is said that every third day is India is celebrated colourfully for one reason or the other. Every year millions of travellers throng heavily in India coinciding their India tour with the date of some Indian Festival. Whether it is Holi, Gangaur and Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan; Elephant Festival, Onam or Boat Carnival of Kerala, The great Goan Carnival; Taj Mahotsav of Agra or Tansen Festival of Gwalior; you percieve a distinct hue at every festival dominated by the culture, customs and traditions particular to that region. We can organize the best of tours for the fairs of India including Ambubasi Mela, Chandrabhaga Fair, Kumbha Mela, Nauchandi Mela, Pushkar Fair, Sonepur Cattle Fair and Surajkund Mela. more...Beach TouIndia The beautiful country of India is blessed with numerous beaches. The beautiful beaches are a major tourist attraction in India. Amongst the best-known beaches of India are the Beaches of Goa or Beaches of Orissa, Beaches of Tamil Nadu or Beaches of Kerala, Beaches of Andaman or Beaches of Lakshadweep. Each one of these beach destinations offers the best of beaches tours to India. 7500 km long Indian coastline offers the opportunities for the best of beach tours of India. Dona Paula Beach, Anjuna Beach and Colva Beach in Goa; Gopalpur-on-Sea and Puri Beach in Orissa; Kovalam Beach in Kerala; Beaches of Lakshadweep and Beaches in Andaman and Nicobar are amongst the most popular beach tours of India. Beach Tours in India are not limited to Goa. more...Backwater Tours of India The Incredible country called India offers beautiful backwater tours for you to enjoy your holidays at. Up in the North, in the Kashmir Valley on the picture perfect backwaters and down south in Kerala the best of backwater tours of India are available. The green and graceful, palm fringed backwaters of Kerala are unique in themselves. Known all over the world the tour of Backwaters in Kerala is considered equivalent to and even much refreshing than the canals in Thailand, or the backwaters in Milan. The sparkling and emerald green waters acquiring the hues of tall huge green palms attract the tourists in quest of serenity and intangible beauty. Amongst the most frequented backwater destinations of India are Alapuzzha, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvallam, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kollam and Kasargod. Luxury Rail Tours of India he rail network and the connectivity of various cities through the trains are really commendable in all respects. About three fourth tourists visiting India every year travel through trains in the internal suburbs and areas, which are not directly accessible through airways? Looking to this aspect there are many luxury trains in India - The Palace on Wheels, The Royal Orient, Fairy Queen, Kalka Shimla and Deccan Odyssey. The most frequently demanded train is the Palace on Wheels, which treats you like a Maharaja covering all the major destinations from Delhi to Rajasthan. Similarly the other trains also take you to a luxurious tour of India. What can be a more scintillating experience than a royal ride aboard the Palace-on- Wheels? India is a country with an ancient heritage of its own. The medieval temples, rock cut caves, palaces, forts or the exhibits of the majestic lifestyle of the Indian emperors; all boast of the royal traditions once followed religiously in India. From Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa to Kerala; every place has in store its own cultural legacy. The Heritage Tours of India conducted by us are an effort to familiarise the Indians as well as the foreigners with the rich Indian legacy. The India Heritage Tours reincarnate you for a time being as if an emperor or Maharaja where you feel the grandeur of the bygone days. Your dream of realising the degree of comfort and luxury observed by the royal families of North India or South India turns true with our privileged India Heritage Tours. India is home to some of the greatest monuments ever made in the world including the seventh wonder of the world Taj Mahal made in Agra. The monuments in India mark the presence of Mughal dynasty, Rajputana Empire and the Dravidian influence in the country. Most of the historic buildings took shape during the regime of these three powerful kingdoms. The most important and the renowned one is the Monument of Love - The Taj Mahal - made of white marble signifying the eternal love between emperor Shahjahan and his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. The Forts and Palaces of Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur; the monuments like Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk etc. in Delhi; the Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Rameshwaram temple, Tirupati temple etc. in South and the modern French Gothic structures in Goa are the evidences of various reigns in India with brilliant command on symmetry and architecture. Recommended Tours
Best of India TourDays : 08 Days / 07 Nights Destinations : Delhi- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur- Udaipur
India Heritage & Wildlife TourDays : 8 Days / 7 Nights Destinations : Delhi - Agra- Fatehpur Sikri- Ranthambore National Park -Jaipur
Splendid Rajasthan Tourays : 10 Days / 09 Nights Destinations : Delhi-Udaipur-Narlai-Rohet-Jodhpur-Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Kerala Holidays TourDays : 13 Days / 12 NightsDestinations : Cochin- Alleppey- Munnar- Periyar- Cardamom House- Madurai-Chennai



Monument Tours of India

India is home to some of the greatest monuments ever made in the world including the seventh wonder of the world Taj Mahal made in Agra. The monuments in India mark the presence of Mughal dynasty, Rajputana Empire and the Dravidian influence in the country. Most of the historic buildings took shape during the regime of these three powerful kingdoms. The most important and the renowned one is the Monument of Love - The Taj Mahal - made of white marble signifying the eternal love between emperor Shahjahan and his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. The Forts and Palaces of Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur; the monuments like Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk etc. in Delhi; the Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Rameshwaram temple, Tirupati temple etc. in South and the modern French Gothic structures in Goa are the evidences of various reigns in India with brilliant command on symmetry and architecture. The large varieties of monuments in India reveal the ancient, medieval, colonial and contemporary architecture. Taj Mahal is synonymous with India. A visit to the terrific Taj is like a visit to no other monument in the world. The beauty and grandeur make it the most visited, most photographed and most written about monument in India. Monument Tours to the Taj Mahal in India are a must check out for every visitor to India. In fact Taj Mahal is much more than a monument it is a symbol of love. The Taj is considered a must visited before death by many. Humayun's tomb stands in testimony to the early Mughal architecture. It is often considered to be the predecessor of the magnificent Taj Mahal. This quiet but splendid edifice was the last resting place of the second Mughal emperor Humayun, who strived all his life to be in Delhi, the city he loved. Often referred to as "The Arc de triomphe of the East", Charminar in Lucknow is a monument with a difference. Built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the erstwhile Qutub Shahi Sultan of Golconda, in 1591 Charminar has been the centre of attraction of the magnificent capital city of Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah ever since it was built. The Konark Sun Temple is not just one of the many temples in India dedicated to the Sun God it is the finest. The Konark Sun Temple is amongst the few World Heritage Sites in India. The temple acts as a backdrop for the annual Konark Dance Festival. The three-day cultural extravaganza is a celebration of Indian classical dance forms. The Golden Triangle Tour that takes you to Bhubaneshwar, Puri and Konark are amongst the most often opted for monuments tours of India. Sinilarly, the Golden Triangle Tour where you visit Chennai, Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram is another monuments tour of India you must look forward to. In order to check out the medieval heritage of India one must visit the temples of Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho are one the finest examples of the central Indian style of temple architecture. Though these temples have gained popularity because of their erotic carvings, they are reflective of the traditional way of life of the Hindu society in the medieval period. Monuments of India are amongst the most fascinating tourist attractions to visit and explore. Built over a period of 3000 years, these monuments in India tell the stories of valor, greatness, cultures, and civilizations that are no more or have altered. Monument tours not only take you to the monuments of India but also ensure that you get periods of recreations and the entire trip is in sync with the happy holidays mood. We have the Monument Tours of India to make you aware of this amazing fact. The Monument Tour of India would increase your knowledge about the Indian heritage and legacy. The India Monument Tours give your travel a different shade with its element of acknowledgment from your side. You enjoy the India Monument Tours with a certain assurance and acceptance towards the rich traditions and architectural skills of India.
Recommended Tours
Best of India TourDays : 08 Days / 07 Nights Destinations : Delhi- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur- Udaipur
India Heritage & Wildlife TourDays : 8 Days / 7 Nights Destinations : Delhi - Agra- Fatehpur Sikri- Ranthambore National Park -Jaipur
Splendid Rajasthan Tourays : 10 Days / 09 Nights Destinations : Delhi-Udaipur-Narlai-Rohet-Jodhpur-Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Kerala Holidays TourDays : 13 Days / 12 NightsDestinations : Cochin- Alleppey- Munnar- Periyar- Cardamom House- Madurai-Chennai



SPECIALITY OF INDIAN SPICES


Welcome to Spices of India
!Yes - Welcome to Spices of India. The UK's premier online Indian Grocery Shop for Authentic Indian Food, Indian Spices, Indian Sweets, Indian Cookware, Cooking Ingredients, and Recipes. If you love to cook Indian Food then here, at Spices of India, you'll find the widest selection of Ground Spices, Whole Spices, Beans, Lentils, Appetisers, Snacks, Masalas, Pastes, Pickles, Indian Sweets, Desserts and much more.
Christmas Week Deliveries:We will be shipping right up to the 22nd December but the last guaranteed shipping date for delivery by Christmas is the 18th December.Fresh Indian Vegetables and Indian Sweets will only be despatched on Tuesday 18th December that week. Orders for fresh produce must be with us before midnight on Monday 17th December.Normal service will be resumed on the week commencing 2nd January.If you're lucky enough to get a break over the festive season - relax and enjoy!

With only a couple of weeks shopping left 'til Christmas - why not take advantage of our Unique Gift Ideas displayed below. All can be ordered from the comfort of your home and delivered direct to your door. Now that's what we call Stress Free shopping!And remember, spend over £30 and your delivery is FREE!(UK mainland)
Tandoori Cooking Pot

Made of terracotta, this hand thrown cooking pot can be heated to the highest temperatures, so enabling you to create the effects of a traditional Indian Tandoor within your own oven.£31.00

Balti-Dish Set 1

Comprising:2x15cm Stainless Steel Balti Dishes2x20cm Stainless Steel Balti Dishes£21.95

Balti-Dish Set 2

Comprising:4x15cm Stainless Steel Balti Dishes2x20cm Stainless Steel Balti Dishes£29.95

Balti-Dish Set 3

Comprising:2x15cm Copper Bottomed Balti Dishes2x20cm Copper Bottomed Balti Dishes£29.95

Balti-Dish Set 4

Comprising:4x15cm Copper Bottomed Balti Dishes2x20cm Copper Bottomed Balti Dishes£39.95

Masala Dabba Set

8" Stainless Steel Masala Dabba complete with Spices...£26.95

Masala Dabba/DVD Set

Masala Dabba complete with Spices and DVD from Mridula Baljekar...£21.95

Gourmet Spice Set

All the essential spices and ingredients needed to cook the most popular dishes at home...£18.50

Luxury Gift Set

A fine selection of mixed Indian Foods and Ingredients...£23.95

Natco Spice Set

20 of the most essential Indian Spices in resealable jars...£35.00
Masala Dabba (Spice Box) complete with Spices & DVDBy: Spices of IndiaRef: GIF017 This gift set is ideal for the 'would-be' Indian cook with Mridula Baljekars DVD 'Indian Cooking made Easy'.Gift set comprises a No 11 (7.25" diameter) Stainless Steel Masala Dabba (Spice Box) complete with 7 spices and DVD:This Masala Dabba is a traditional Indian spice box set made up of one large outer tin with two lids and 7 inner spice pots. Most Indian homes have at least 1 Masala Dabba and they are used to store the most commonly used spices.The inner lid fits snugly on top of the spice pots and the larger outer lid should be kept in place for longer periods when the spices are not being used.Spices included:Ground TurmericGround CuminGround CorianderChilli PowderMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsGaram MasalaMade in India.This Gift Set is delivered carefully packaged in a quality presentation Gift Box.If you're sending the Gift Box to an address other than your own address - you can type a personal message to the recipient on the Checkout pages. We will print and include your message with the Gift.FREE DELIVERY ON THIS ITEM(UK Mainland only, excluding Scottish Highlands) Price: £35.95