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India will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity - but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion for it. Nothing in the country is ever quite predictable; the only thing to expect is the unexpected, which comes in many forms and will always want to sit next to you. India is a litmus test for many travellers - some are only too happy to leave, while others stay for a lifetime. India will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity - but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion for it. Nothing in the country is ever quite predictable; the only thing to expect is the unexpected, which comes in many forms and will always want to sit next to you. India is a litmus test for many travelers - some are only too happy to leave, while others stay for a lifetime. The country's glorious diversity means there's an astonishing array of sacred sites, from immaculately kept Jain temples to weathered Buddhist stupas; there's history around every corner, with countless monuments, battle-scarred forts, abandoned cities and ancient ruins all having tales to tell; and there are beaches to satiate the most avid sun worshipper. On a personal level, however, India is going to be exactly what you make of it. Warning In Lucknow, American, British and Israeli travelers are banned from entering historical sites under the care of Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawaad's trust. Authorities are aware of the situation and travel advisories recommend exercising extreme caution or postponing visits to these sites until the situation is better understood. Several Indian regions are prone to flashes of conflict. Spats over Jammu and Kashmir in particular periodically push India and Pakistan to the brink of war. Travel to these two troubled regions should not be undertaken without consular advice, if at all. Similarly, consular advice should be sought before travel to any area bordering Pakistan in Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. Although such advice helps in keeping abreast of the latest developments, bear in mind that terrorist attacks can occur without warning. Social tension also affects the Kulla region of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and several states in north-east India: Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur. Full country name: Republic of India Area: 3.28 million sq km Population: 1 billion Capital City: New Delhi People: 72% Indo-Aryan, 25% Dravidian, 3% other Language: Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Kashmiri, Bengali, Tamil, English Religion: 80% Hindu, 14% Muslim, 2.4% Christian, 2% Sikh, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.5% Jains, 0.4% other Government: federal republic Head of State: President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Head of Government: Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh GDP: US$2.2 trillion GDP per capita: US$2,200 Annual Growth: 5.4% Inflation: 5.4% Major Industries: Textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes, cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, fish Major Trading Partners: US, Hong Kong, UK, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Saudi Arabia Member of EU: No |
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