Friday, September 2, 2011

INDIA: A LAND OF ALL SEASONS

India is so large that it can provide any season or climate any time of the year. India has some of the highest peaks, the longest plains, the hottest, the coldest and the wettest regions in the world. From the Himalayan
peaks in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, from the Rann of Kutch in the west to Assam in the north-east, the 3.3 million square kilometres of the vast Indian subcontinent encompasses a diversity of geographical
conditions, scenery, climate and people far greater than what is found in entire Europe.

A seasonal change in India is more than a change of weather. There is also a subtle change of mood that colors the season’s festivals, music, dances and even its food.

Winter
Most foreign tourists arrive in India during winter. Winter is the time for skiing in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh or Garhwal Himalayas. The tourists also have the option of swimming in the coastal regions of India as the
water is generally a warm 200 Celsius (or more) even in winters. They may 302 also enjoy the cultural festivities, plays, exhibitions, concerts and dance performances in the big cities during this period.


Spring 
In spring Kashmir, the Kullu valley and Darjeeling are enchanting with their meadows of multi-coloured wild  flowers against a backdrop of Himalayan mountain peaks. The gardens in the plains, too, are full of variety of flowers of many different colors, sizes and fragrance.

Summer
During the hot summer months of April, May and June, beautiful flowering trees and trees of juicy tropical fruits like mangoes and litchis can be seen all around. Many people living in the plains head for the mountain resorts of Kashmir, Shimla, Nainital, Kullu and Manali (in the north), Darjeeling (in the east) or Udhagamandalam (Ooty in short) and Kodaikanal (in the south).


Monsoon (Rainy Season)
The monsoon season is a time of dark thunder clouds and green valleys, singing birds, dancing peacocks and rain washed surroundings. It delights every Indian’s heart and is considered ideal for romance and brisk activity. After the monsoon, comes the harvest season which is also the time for long festivals.

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