INDIA

REQUIREMENTS:

FLIGHT- from Toronto to Delhi the average flight could be 900$ to 1200$

DIRECT FROM CANADA Air Canada,

OTHER AIRLINES Air India, KLM, Air Emirates, Jet airways, Lufthansa airways, Cathay Pacific

Original, signed Canada passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Passport-type photograph: 1 must be 51 mm x 51 mm.

India tourist visa fees for citizens of Canada, residing in Ontario

Renunciations Fees and Penalties. (n.d.). Retrieved May 09, 2016, from https://india.visahq.ca/#!india-Tourist-visa

As all we know India is a multicultural country. Indian people love to share their joys and sorrows together. They wish very warm welcome to their guests by saying `ATTITHI DEVOH BAVAH` which means welcome to our home and thanks for coming. India is very wide and beautiful country there is so many places to see to enjoy the fresh air and natural flora and faunas.

Getting Around

Delhi and Mumbai both are the very famous cities in India. Delhi is the capital city and Mumbai is the city of sea ports and home of Bollywood (INDIAN CINEMA) most choose to fly in these cities because both cities are very convenient to get around all over in India.

All the cities have very good transport system, such as buses, trains, rickshaws, three wheelers, taxis. All you need just some local currency bills 10, 20, 50 rupees to get in any transportation.

Delhi Facts

Area: 1,483 sq km

Latitudinal parallel: 28.3oN

Longitudinal meridian: 77.13oE

Altitude: 293 m above sea level

Population: 16.78million (Census 2011)

Average Temperature: 45oC (Max) - usually in May - Jun, 5oC (Min) - usually in Dec - Jan

Desirable Clothes: Woollen for winters and light cotton for summers

Rainfall: 714 mm

Monsoon: July to mid-September

Population: 13.85 (Census 2001)

Season: Extreme climate with very hot summer and very cold winter

Best time to visit: October to March

STD Code: 011

Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi

Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahai Faith

:: About Delhi ::. (n.d.). Retrieved May 09, 2016, from https://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/aboutu...

Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis (FORTS) and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British kingdom is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.

The city's importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures. No wonder chroniclers of Delhi culture - from Chand Bardai and Amir Khusro to present days writers - have never been at a loss for topics. In Delhi, you will discover that the city is sprinkled with dazzling gems: captivating ancient monuments, fascinating museums and art galleries, architectural wonders, a vivacious performing-arts scene, fabulous eating places and bustling markets.

ACCOMODATIONS

Delhi is one of the India's busiest entry points. It has a wide range of accommodation available from deluxe five star luxury hotels, with top-notch restaurants, 24-hour coffee shops, swimming pools, travel agents and shopping arcades, to middle-range hotels and guest houses offering good services and a comfortable stay, down to economical tourist lodges. There are a few Tourist Hostels, Working women's Hostels, Service Apartments, Camping Sites and as well. The famous and fabulous hotels to stay in Delhi are The Lodhi hotel $225 per night, Trident hotel around $155 per night, hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, the Taj mahal hotel.

FOOD

There are so many places to eat. The best places to eat in Delhi are Moti Mahal, Khan chacha, Ganesh restaurant, Natraj Cafe

 All over the Delhi you can find so many delicious food restaurants and street food carts. From age-old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five-star hotels, Delhi is a foodie's paradise. Delhi offers a choice of Indian and International Cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets.  Delhi ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency), Darbar (Ashoka Hotel), and Corbetts (Claridges) are among the many options available in the expensive range, while Gulati Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal Building) are among those catering to more modest budgets. The finest Frontier cuisine is available at the Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton), Frontier (Ashoka Hotel) and Baluchi (The Hilton).

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Other cities to see

Chandigarh- India’s one of the most popular and planned city. There are many things to see. There is very big and beautiful lake where you can enjoy boating and many more activities. And the most famous thing of this city is rock garden and rose garden. You can enjoy Chandigarh with Hop on Hop off bus which will take you to all around the Chandigarh and you also can use private vehicle. Fun city is the best place to go and enjoy your whole day with water sports, amazing rides and many more things to do. Terraced garden, Garden of fragrance, Butterfly Park, Japanese Garden, the flying fox kikar, Topiary Park.

 Chandigarh offers you 3 star and 5 star hotels to make your stay comfortable. Hotel JW Marriott Chandigarh, Taj Chandigarh, hotel Mountain View, bookings starts from 40$

Jaipur also known as pink city. This city is very old in the history and very rich in ancient architectural buildings. Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer after whom the city is named. As of 2011, the city has a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India. There are so many places to see in jaipur. Old forts and cultural parks, you also can enjoy national park safari and village safari with private tour guide. https://www.jaipurtravel.com/must_visit_jaipur.htm for shopping you can go to street shops and city shopping mall. Jaipur is famous in its hand crafted things such as puppets and clothes.

Accommodations are very easy to find. There are some luxury hotels, heritage hotels, budget hotels available.

Agra- Agra is the city of love. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 42-acre complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.

Agra Fort is one of the finest Mughal forts in India. It was originally a brick fort that was held by a clan of Rajputs. However, it was subsequently captured by the Mughals and rebuilt by Akbar who decided to shift his capital there in 1558.

Sheroes hangout Tucked away between trinket shops opposite The Gateway Hotel on Fatehabad Road is groovy graffiti-filled cafe that's a must-visit in Agra.   The remarkable and inspiring Sheroes Hangout is completely staffed by women who are survivors of horrific acid attacks in India. It opened in December 2014 and was founded by a Delhi-based NGO called Stop Acid Attacks.

Accommodations you can find easily near the Taj mahal or any other place all accommodations are very convenient and affordable price. There are more than 170 hotels near Taj mahal. Double tree by Hilton hotel Agra, courtyard Agra, Radisson blu Agra Taj east gate, trident Agra.

Food https://www.zomato.com/agra

Golden temple - (Punjab, Amritsar) heaven on earth. This is the very beautiful temple of Sikh faith but the interesting thing of this temple that everyone from every religion like to go there for mental peace and soul purification and to learn the lesson of humanity. Sri Harmandir Sahib, also Sri Darbar Sahib and informally referred to as the "Golden Temple", is the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism, located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Amritsar was founded in 1574 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das. The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan, designed the Harmandir Sahib to be built in the center of this holy tank, and upon its construction, installed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism, inside the Harmandir Sahib. The Harmandir Sahib complex is also home to the Akal Takht. While the Harmandir Sahib is regarded as the abode of God's spiritual attribute, the Akal Takht is the seat of God's temporal authority.

Accommodation is available in golden temple you can pay little security fees and you can stay for a week. Other accommodations also available such as golden tulip Amritsar, hotel darbar view gives the very beautiful view of Golden temple the average price is 50$ per night.

Food- there are so many places to eat in Amritsar but if you want to eat something very simple pure and nutrient that is `guru ka langar` it means meal of GURU  which cost you nothing its free food being served in golden temple from decades, other places to eat are BHARAWAN DA DHABA, BEERA CHICKEN CORNER, AHUJA LASSI, BHEJA FRY, NOVELTY SWEETS. 

Goa is very famous and popular tour destination of India. Goa is very beautiful city. Its architectural and natural views make it more beautiful there is dudhsagar falls very nice place to go and to meditation and find the peace of mind, Pilar is a village in Goa, India, some 10 km from the state capital Panaji. It is on a hill top and has a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea and the mountains all around. The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel by the Portuguese was replaced by a larger church in the 1600s, then in colonial Portuguese Goa. Goa offers you yoga tours, private tour, jungle safari, Taj mahal to Delhi tour from Goa and many more tour options. Goa is located in the southern western region of India. You can enjoy beautiful view of sun rise and sun set on beautiful Goa beaches. Chapora Fort, located in Bardez, Goa, rises high above the Chapora River. Before the Portuguese arrived in Goa in 1510

Goa offers you the best hotels, resorts, guest houses, apartments 1093 hotels in Goa, India. (n.d.).  

Accommodations in Goa are starts from 30$ to 50$. Sea mist beach resort 30$, Santana beach resort 40$, the lalit golf and spa resort 109$

Food- Rice, seafood, coconut, vegetables, and local spices are some of the traditional main ingredients in Goa cuisine. The area is located in a tropical climate, which means that spices and flavors are intense. Use of kokum is another distinct feature. Goa food is considered incomplete without fish.

 Rishikesh: Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. Rishikesh is surrounded by three districts: Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. It is approximately 25 km north of the city Haridwar and 43 km southeast of the state capital Dehradun. According to Census of India, 2011 Rishikesh had a population of 102,138 making it the 7th most populated city and the largest municipal council in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. Yoga tours are very popular. Rishikesh is also a Gateway to the World Heritage site Valley of Flowers National Park - The 8th Wonder of the World

White Water Rafting in Rishikesh is very popular for its rafting on the River Ganga.

Cliff Jumping in Rishikesh You are supposed to jump into freezing water from a cliff!

Bungee Jump in Rishikesh, (15 km ahead of Rishikesh on Rishikesh-Neelkanth road), you can try bungee jump. It is a unique experience in India, a jump from 83 meters just above a natural river.

Finding an accommodation in rishikesh is not difficult. There are so many hotels available for your service. There are some popular hotels, Green hotel, hotel Great Ganga, Dewa Retreat- a Himalayan boutique hotel

To eat in Rishikesh you can find so many places bistro nirvana, sitting elephant, ganga view restaurant.