West India Tourism

Welcome to West India, the region consisting the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Daman & Diu, and Goa is generally considered as the western part of India. One common thread that binds all the states is the Arabian Sea, whose shores are shared by all. Western India can easily be considered as the most economically developed of all the regions in India today. Travel wise, the states are home to some of the earliest monuments like Ajanta & Ellora caves, Harappan sites of Lothal and Kalibanga, and great Buddhist shrines like Karla and Amravati. Beaches of Goa are second to none in the world and a hotspot for the international sun and sand seekers.

In order to make the travel tour to West India even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in the various cities of this region. The various hotels packages in West India offer the best of facilities. The well-furnished rooms make excellent place to stay in Karnataka, with most of the comforts at your feet. You may enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the hotels of West India. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in West India besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of West India offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in West India are strategically located in the business district or near the airport and the railway station of the cities.

Planning a Business trip to West India or wanting to enjoy your holidays? Check out the following all-inclusive tour packages and holiday offers that will make your travel trip to West India comfortable and enjoyable. We provide a range of tour packages and holiday offers for West India that will suit your requirements and budget. As per the nature, duration and the accommodation required during the holiday trip or business travel to West India the tour packages vary.

About West India

Welcome to West India, the region consisting the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Daman & Diu, and Goa is generally considered as the western part of India. One common thread that binds all the states is the Arabian Sea, whose shores are shared by all. Western India can easily be considered as the most economically developed of all the regions in India today. Travel wise, the states are home to some of the earliest monuments like Ajanta & Ellora caves, Harappan sites of Lothal and Kalibanga, and great Buddhist shrines like Karla and Amravati. Beaches of Goa are second to none in the world and a hotspot for the international sun and sand seekers.

In order to make the travel tour to West India even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in the various cities of this region. The various hotels packages in West India offer the best of facilities. The well-furnished rooms make excellent place to stay in Karnataka, with most of the comforts at your feet. You may enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the hotels of West India. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in West India besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of West India offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in West India are strategically located in the business district or near the airport and the railway station of the cities.

Planning a Business trip to West India or wanting to enjoy your holidays? Check out the following all-inclusive tour packages and holiday offers that will make your travel trip to West India comfortable and enjoyable. We provide a range of tour packages and holiday offers for West India that will suit your requirements and budget. As per the nature, duration and the accommodation required during the holiday trip or business travel to West India the tour packages vary.

Tourist Attractions in West India

Western India mainly consists of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and Daman and Diu. Economically, the most developed of regions in India, West India is also quite richer in tourist attractions. The beaches of Goa are one of the most popular beach destinations in Asia. Mumbai or Bombay, the capital of Maharashtra, also happens to be the largest city in India, as well as financial and entertainment capital of the country. Aurangabad with its medieval monuments and famed caves of Ajanta and Ellora is a class apart. Gujarat is known for the only abode of Asiatic Lion - Gir National Park and number of temples and beaches throughout the state. Daman and Diu is known for peaceful beaches on the Arabian coast.

Places to See in Gujarat

The Indian state of Gujarat is dotted with several places to visit and see. Amongst the popular tourist destinations of Gujarat are Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Patan, Vadodara, Pavagadh, Champaner, Surat, Saputara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Uperkot, Porbandar, Kutch and Bhuj.

Places to See in Maharashtra

Opening some of the most enduring chapters of Indian civilization, Maharashtra offers a wide range of tourist attractions to choose from. Starting from Mumbai, the largest metropolis in India and also its financial capital to Ajanta and Ellora to Mahabaleshwar to Pune to Aurangabad to Lonavala, the state of Maharashtra makes its impression on the mind and soul of the visitors strongly.

Places to See in Goa

In the local dialect, Goa is often referred to as 'Goa Dourada', (meaning 'Golden Goa') because of its beautiful beaches, forts, churches, waterfalls, seminaries, and caves.

Some of the fine beaches in Goa are Anjuna, Calangute, Colva and Benaulim, Dona Paula, Vagator and Chapora, and others. Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfall attract many tourists every year. The rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also worth mentioning. The Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol seminary attract the religious minded travelers. While nature has been so generous to Goa, man too has contributed a lot to Goa's beauty. The strong Roman Catholic community, with the active support of the erstwhile Portuguese rulers, has had a number of churches built in this picturesque locale. Some of the well known churches in Goa are Lady of Immaculate Conception and the Chapel of St. Sebastian, Se Catedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine Ruins, Church and Convent of St. Monica, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St. Anthony and Chapel of St. Catherine-all of which are in Old Goa.

Fairs and Festivals

Navratri, literally nine nights, is celebrated for the 10 days preceding the festival of Dussehra-usually in October. The most eagerly awaited festival of the year, which celebrates harvest time, Navratri is an occasion when both rural and urban Gujaratis worship the nine incarnations of the Mother Goddess, Shakti, denoting cosmic energy. The small hamlet of Tarnetar, about 75 kilometers from Rajkot, is the site for one of Gujarat's most well known annual fairs, held here during the first week of Bhadrapad (September-October). This three day long fair is primarily a 'marriage mart', called swayamwar, where gaily attired young men, in their traditional attire, come to be chosen by village belles dressed in colorful finery.

Due to the strong Roman Catholic influences, most of the festivals of Goa are Christianity-specific. Feast days, thanksgiving, monsoon celebrations, processions; all mark the Goanese festival calendar. Shigmo, the Goanese version of Holi, is celebrated in the month of February/March. The Feast of Our Lady of Miracles, celebrated 16 days after Easter, is secular by nature and is celebrated with pomp and gaiety by both Hindus and Christians. Igitun Chalne, held at Sirigao temple in Bicholim during May, is one of Goa's most distinctive festivals. The main attraction of the festival comes when devotees of Goddess Lairaya walk across burning coals to prove their devotion. The Feast of St. Anthony in the month of June is also significant as it marks the beginning of monsoon. Besides such religious festivals, Goa is also known for its arts and crafts fairs, and food festivals.

Held in September/October, Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day event akin to Durga Puja in Bengal, and is celebrated with as much zeal in Maharashtra. For this is the time when the routine in the state comes to a grinding halt. Gudi Padva (March/April) is significant as it marks the beginning of the Maharashtrian New Year. Best observed from Mumbai's Chowpatty Beach, Nariel Purnima or the coconut day in August marks the end of the monsoons and is celebrated by Maharashtra's fisherfolk with much enthusiasm. Pateti in August is the Parsee New Year, significant because it was on this day that the Shahenshahi Zoroastrian community landed in India while migrating from Persia.

West India Tour Packages

Planning a Business trip to West India or wanting to enjoy your holidays? Check out the following all-inclusive tour packages and holiday offers that will make your travel trip to West India comfortable and enjoyable. We provide a range of tour packages and holiday offers for West India that will suit your requirements and budget. As per the nature, duration and the accommodation required during the holiday trip or business travel to West India the tour packages vary.

* Royal Orient Express

* Splendid Gujarat

* The Gujarati Sojourn

* Camel Safari

* Tour Itinerary for Rajasthan

* Luxurious Rajasthan

* Rajasthan Tour

* Rajasthan Holiday Package

* Gateway to India and South

* Keralyeem Magic

* The Goan Carnival

* Exotic Journey Down South

Tourist Map of West India