 |
INDIA
A TRULY EXOTIC
AND SURPRISING DESTINATION
The goal of this
web site is to give the first time visitor to India a simple and
easy way to learn the basics of what India has to offer with
more emphasis on the overall experience than the history or
details of the sights you will see. The descriptions are written
from a personal point of view of the owner of BK-India from a
recent trip to India. The majority of the
pictures on this web were taken by BK-India. Also we will offer
practical information on the many questions, concerns and
misconceptions that people have on visiting India.
Click on the
links on this page for more details
or use the menu bar at the top of the page |
|
Overview of India:
Colorful, exotic, incredible temples, elephants, happy
people, traffic and luxurious accommodations with truly
gracious service, this is what comes to mind when I reflect
on my travels in India. The most surprising thing was the
colors of India. Color hits you immediately every where you
look. The women in their beautiful saris waving as we
passed by, the brightly painted trucks and buses, the
brightly decorated elephants at temple celebrations. The
people are friendly and happy, they smile and wave, the
children like to have their picture taken. The traffic is
shocking at first but you adjust to camels and cows on the
road. Then the pure luxury that is offered by the
Oberoi and
Taj hotels. This is a busy hustling country where even in
the countryside people are busy going about their very
active lives. India is undergoing major changes and there is
a growing middle class of well educated professionals that
are shaping a new and modern India. |
 |
|
Shot from a
van as we drove by, the colorful and friendly women of India. |
Where do we go -
what areas should we visit?
India is divided into two main regions as far as tourism
is concerned. The North and the South. The most popular is
the Northern region with the South being visited as an
extension to a Northern tour or on your second visit to
India. The other popular destination is one of the tiger
reserves to see a tiger in the wild. Not guaranteed but
very exciting for wild life enthusiasts. We offer tours that
combine the best of these regions. |
NORTHERN INDIA - LINK HERE FOR DETAILS
The North is the most popular and this contains "The
Golden Triangle" of Dehli,
Agra (Taj Mahal) and
Jaipur. This
is the most popular tourist circuit to visit. I also feel
adding Udaipur to that list destinations is well worth the
visit. This Northern region has all the comforts and luxury
hotels to keep the modern tourist in comfort while exploring
the wonders that the state of Rajasthan and modern Delhi. I
would strongly recommend the North for first time visitors
to India. |
 |
|
The Taj Mahal at Agra |
SOUTHERN INDIA - LINK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
The south of India offers the bustling port city of
Mumbai (Bombay), the new beach resort of Goa, very popular
with Europeans, Kochi (Cochin)
and the amazing Kathakali
performance, the beautiful
Kerala backwaters,
Lake Periyar
and the surrounding spice villages. This is a less touristy
area of India and the state of Kerala has the highest
literacy rate in India. This perfect as an extension to the
North for a longer tour or for a second time visit to India. |
 |
|
Houseboat
on the Kerala backwaters |
|
Traveling through
India
What to expect in India
Accommodations
Food – what will I eat and will I get sick
Tigers and Wildlife
Visa Requirements
General Tourist Information
Flight Information
When to Visit India - the Climate
Insurance Information
|
 |
|
Going about
a daily routine. |
WILDLIFE RESERVES
India has several different
wildlife reserves where it is
possible to see tigers along with other species of deer and
birds in a national game reserve. These areas are fast
offering newer and more luxurious accommodations. CCAfrica
is opening new game lodges at Bandavgarh National Park and
an airstrip to fly into the reserve. This will offer prime
game driving and wonderful accommodations. Tigers can be
viewed from the back of elephants in Bandavgarh, for
wildlife enthusiasts this is a wonderful experience. |
 |
|
Taken at
Bandavgarh National Park |
ACCOMMODATIONS - PURE LUXURY
There are two main chains in India that offer
accommodations that will rival those found anywhere in the
world. The Oberoi Hotels and the
Taj Hotels. In
Udaipur
there is the zen like hotel in the country side of Devigarh
and in Dehli there is an outstanding hotel called the
Imperial. These hotels offer large luxurious rooms, gourmet
western and Indian food, and gracious service and
hospitality. There is also a strong emphaslso a strong emphasis on spa services
and the ayurvedic treatments. |
 |
|
Foyer of
the Oberoi at Agra |
|
