India

• Language: Hindi and English are the two major language but 21 others are acknowledge as official languages in the country
• Government: Federal Republic
• Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
• Capital: New Delhi
• Religion: Origin of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism are also practiced.
• Best time to visit: Because of its geography, India has varied climate across the regions. The hill stations are generally cool when most areas are hot during February to May. Monsoon starts from south part by June and reaches to the north by July. October-November is neither to hot nor cold for most areas while mid December-January can be really cold in the northern cities and warm in the south.

• Flights

There are about 13 cities of India being serviced by international airports. This includes Bangalore, Chennai, Bombay or Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Thirunvananthapuram, Hyderabad,Amaritsar, Indore, Nagpur, Pune and Nedumbassery.

Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of India

• International Cruise

• By Air

With so many airlines to choose from and so many airports in India, air travel in not a problem now as it was before. Many airlines have lowered their cost so as to allow more people to afford their services. Some of the low cost airlines are Air Deccan, Spice Jet, Go Air, Jet Lite, Jet Airways, Sahara, Air India Express.

• By Sea

• By Land

Railways

Buses

• Agra -
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Mumbai

• Goa
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Orissa

Listing of cities and town of India

Click to view India's Festivals

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Nikkis Tourism and Commercial Services Private Limited - based in Goa, famous spot for beach holidays, and specialty tour is there. However, they also offer tours through north to south India. You may contact them through this address G4, Donna Rosa, Near Pousada Touma - Mapusa Road, Porba Vaddo, Calangute, Bardez, Goa - India, 403516. Or call Tel. #'s:+91 832 227 5795/+91 832 228 1947, Fax:+91 832 227 5795, Mobile:+91 98230 12025. You may also email them at nikkis@sancharnet.in , nikkisgoa@yahoo.co.in , nikkisgoa@dataone.in or check their website at www.nikkistravel.com

Thomas Cook India Ltd. (TCI) - Having been in business for 47 years, they have become an expert in their field and have been recognized nationally with several awards. You may contact them through toll free # for US: 1866 674 8687, for India: 1800 22 8687 or 91 22 67401190-94. You may also check their website at http://www.tcindia.com.

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]