India by its diverse sites and sounds takes its visitors by surprise. Even a lifetime of exploration is not enough for the colorful land of India. The land is as diverse as the languages and the people of India. The beautiful beaches, thick forests, colorful culture and friendly people are the reasons why Indian tourism blossoming by the day.
Indian Weather
From the deserts of Rajasthan to cool hills of Assam, India with its variant regions is a tourist friendly country all the year round. You only have to research on the weather of the area you are visiting. Most of the Indian regions have three seasons: hot, wet and cool. In the hot one the temperatures can go up to 35-45°C (95-113°F). By the beginning of May Monsoons hit India. The temperatures start cooling down but it is still suffocating because of the rains. By the beginning of October, the temperatures start going down.
Indian Culture
The cultural feast India has to offer to its tourists is a mix plate of civilizations, art, customs, languages and religions. The main highlights of your India tour should be Indian music, unique classical dances, Indian events and festivals, interestingly colorful temples and Mughal architecture. The Indian culture revolves mostly around Hinduism.
People
72% of the whole population is Indo-Aryan, 25% is Dravidian and the rest belongs to other ethnic groups.
Religion
India has Hindus in majority that is 80% of the total population.,14% are Muslims, 2.4% are Christians, 2% are Sikh, 0.7% Buddhists, 0.5% are Jains and 0.4% belong to other religions.
When planning a tour, check the dates of particular festivals. You might want to witness them or you might want to avoid the chaos that would be prevalent in the country during these festivities. Same holds true for November and December: the wedding season in India. If you want to attend a traditional lively wedding, you can go visit India in these months. Otherwise plan your tour otherwise.
