Bombay mix
Modern India, the world's biggest democracy, is a land of stark contrasts
Despite recent terrorist acts, with its enthralling snake charmers, the sacred Ganges River, its historic forts and monuments, India is still considered by many as the land of extremes, a spiritual land of make-believe where anything can happen.
The Indian people are, in general, a hospitable lot who open up to the ubiquitous traveller while the prevalent Hindu religion is generally regarded as the oldest religion which has survived to this day.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay), New Delhi, Calcutta (Kolkata) all present their characteristics to the foreign visitor who wants to be overwhelmed by the Indian magic which presents itself in various shades and colours while those who feel more adventurous can venture in Rajasthan, the largest state of India.