Tourist guide India

India is not just one of the world’s oldest civilisations but it is also the world’s largest democracy. Bounded by the majestic Himalayan Mountains in the north and the spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India is home to one sixth of the world’s population. It has a diverse culture and an impressive rich history, as well as possessing an amazing wealth of sights and sounds, tastes and textures. India’s major cities have experienced rapid growth in infrastructure, and are increasingly popular destinations for corporate events. From the bustling cosmopolitan cities to the quiet countryside, hill stations or beach resorts, India has destinations which offer a backdrop of unmatched beauty for a business meet. The fascinating mixture of tradition and culture, beauty and nature, style and splendour, warmth and hospitality, mean that there is everything a modern conference organiser could expect.

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Capital :
Delhi

Main cities :
New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore

Official language :
Hindi is the official language of the country, while Urdu is the language used by Muslim community. However, English is widely spoken and commonly used for official and business purposes.

Currency:

Indian Rupee (INR)

Public Holidays:

New Year's Day: 1 January 2011 / 2012
Youth Day: 12 January 2011 / 2012
Republic Day: 26 January 2011 /2012
Good Friday: 22 April 2011 / 2012
Easter Sunday: 24 April 2011 / 8 April 2012
Independence Day: 15 August 2011 / 2012
Onam Festival: 1 September 2011
Id al Fitr (End of Ramadan): 31 August 2011 / 18 August 2012
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday: 2 October 2011 / 2012
Diwali (Hindu Festival of Light): 26 October 2011 / 13 November 2012
Guru Nanak's Birthday: 11 November 2011 / 2012
Christmas Day: 25 December 2011 / 2012