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India Holidays

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India Holidays

From the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the sun-drenched coastal villages of the south, India unfolds like an ancient tapestry. At times threadbare and fading, the land stretches from desert dunes and scattered slums to the rich mix of ancient, jewelled palaces and the majestic domes of forgotten empires.

Since the first civilisations developed on the banks of the Indus river almost 5,000 years ago, India has given birth to Buddhism and Hinduism, been touched by the empire of Alexander the Great, seen the ancient empires of the Mauryas and Guptas rise and fall, and has traded with Pharaohs and Caesars.

India is a feast for the senses; where the air is heavy with the scent of jasmine and dancers trail frenetic melodies in colourful silk saris. Its cooks compose dishes from a palette of exotic spices that may leave a lingering taste of saffron and aniseed. In India's cities, the hardship of slum-living competes with the cacophony of seemingly endless traffic and a myriad of other textures, colours and movements all jostling for attention. India can be overwhelming, but its variety is part of its charm.

Local Information

Language

Although English is generally used for official and business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by about 40% of the population.

Local Time

India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of United Kingdom

Airlines

Some airlines include Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa & Turkish Airlines.

Flight time

London to New Delhi is around 8 hours 30 minutes

Where to fly from

Fly from various UK airports, many with connecting flights

Currency

The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR).