India Cultural Tours Take You to Ancient Civilization

India, the land of "Unity in Diversity" speaks volume about its unique culture that has retained its charm for years. It also forms an indispensable part of Indian tourism. People from different corners of the world visit India with a curious mind to learn about Indian culture. 

 Following are the important aspects that form the culture of India.Religion & Pilgrimage in IndiaThere are mainly four religions in India, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Christian. However, Buddhist, Jain and Jews are also seen in India. Living in harmony, these different religions form an indispensable part of Indian  northern part houses many Hindu pilgrimage sites like Vaishno Devi, Badrinath, Haridwar and Varanasi. Muslims have their religious shrines like Dargah Sharif Ajmer, Poa Mecca in the northeast. Sikh Pilgrimages are known as "Gurdwaras". The state of Punjab abounds in holy places of Sikhs including Harmandir Sahib, Hemkund Sahib, Tarn Taran and lots more. Despite of many religions and pilgrimage, people are united, which is the distinguishing feature of Indian culture. 

 Indian Ethnic WearIn India, the ethnic charm exhibits in simple outfits. Sari is the most versatile drape with its wonderful styles of draping and design. Being the traditional attire of India, it is available in various styles in every region. Other most comfortable dress is the Salwar Kameez, showcasing true Indianness. Lehenga Cholis in different forms are also worn.Outfits are very much about the climate and region. The Himalayan clothing suits the environment where the attire is a blanket wrap and is secured with an ethnic pin. The hand-woven cardigans and shawls from the Himachal and Arunachal Pradesh speak volume about the rich handicraft, which is an important part of India cultural tours. 

 Dance & MusicCherishing the old dance forms, India is home to some of the most fascinating dances. Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi and various folk dances are a delight to watch on your cultural tours to incredible India. Bhangra in Punjab and Dandiya in Gujarat and Maharashtra multiply the joy of the locals during happy occasions.Tabla, Mridangam or Pakhawaj are the popular instruments, used to create music. Sitar and Veena are the stringed monuments that go well with classical music. Tanpura and Harmonium are also used in various forms of Indian classical music. To create music in joyous celebrations, wind instruments like Shehnai and Nadaswaram are played. 

 Cuisine in IndiaIndian cuisine leave an indelible impression on your mind with its superb taste and the unforgettable aroma. The fragrance of spices in Indian cuisine makes Indian cooking really special. In India, the basic ingredients vary from region to region that you can experience with India tour packages. Most of the Indian dishes are vegetable. Indian vegetables are varied, cheap and plentiful. Non-veg dishes are more commonly found in the north, notably Rogan Josh, Biryani and Gushtaba.While South Indian cuisine are dominated by use of coconut, the Mughalai cuisine is all about Tandoori cooking. There is a variety of flat breads like Chappatis, Pooris and Naan. Dal or lentils is most common throughout India. Different type of sweets like pudding and pancakes are also finely cooked and have a superb taste.