"Jewel in the Crown" - the British colonists called it. Since time immemorial, India has been the star of the East, an exotic, ancient land that has consistently beckoned the spirited traveler. A culture aged for centuries and preserved by time itself, India is a kaleidoscope of delightful experiences waiting for you to discover.
There is something here for everyone in this land of infinite natural beauty and charm. Guarded in the North by the Himalayas, and caressed in the South by the Indian Ocean, India's tropical forests and grasslands offer priceless wildlife treasures. Its forts, palaces and temples present a living history of time. The birthplace of Hinduism, India is the largest democracy in the world, today inhabited by 950 million people. A people whose uninhibited warmth and hospitality embraces the visitor with open arms. With its complex and intricate symbiosis of religion, ethnic differences and economic diversity, and the unity underlying it all, India is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas at an elevation of 4500 feet, the modern kingdom of Nepal finds its origins in the year 723 AD. The birthplace of Buddha, it is the land that has nurtured one of the oldest religions of the world - Buddhism. With a wealth of culture, cuisine, color, history, natural beauty, as well as the inimitable charm of its people, this tiny kingdom has made an impact on world civilization far beyond geographic proportions.
