India

Amanda G, Skylar Scheurer =__ Vacation in India! __=

Transportation:

 * Dallas to India- $1,220, 10hrs, 8,844mi. from the Dallas Airport
 * New york to India- $3,545, 7,300mi, Us Airways,18hrs
 * Califorinia to India- $1,271 ,8960mi, 1 day, San Jose International Airport

Food in India:

 * Food in India inclues rice and salad, with unique flavors native to India.
 * Rice has a creative taste with wheat flour and a touch of coconut added.
 * Salads have a mixture of onions and cucumbers added to get an exotic flavor mixed with numerous spices.

Lodging Places  Hotel Tara Grand, Agra India, $200 for 3 nights, phone( 325-8259-562) Or Hotel Ista Prune, Amistar India, $166 for 3 nights, Phone( 1-888-297-3299)

= = = __ Attractions __ =
 * Khajuraho- As a historical site, Kujaraho has a complex of 20 surviving temples. The temples were once of Siva and Jain patriarches, dating back to 1000 A.D. This site is vital to the education of history and is a wonderful place to explore! **


 * National Museum in New Delhi- This museum possesses over 200,000 beautiful pieces of art that cover over 5,000 years of cultural heritage in India. Some works include archeology, jewelry, paintings, manuscripts, photography, sculptures, decorative art, and much more! **

**Goa- Enjoy learning and exploring at a natural harbor with plentiful Portuguese conolial heritage by day, and relaxing in a luxerious resort at night! Goa is** **one of the most popular natural harbors in India, so on your trip, don't miss out on the most beautiful natural attraction India has to offer!**


 * Activities- If you're looking for fun in India, contact Rimo Expeditions! This agency will set you up with the most adventurous expeditions in the most memorable locations in India. Expeditions include: The Zanskar rafting expedition (raft through a gorge, camp on high altitude meadows, and go on historical villiage visits), the Ladakh Mountain Bike expedition (bike through Leh Valley and to Khardungla, the highest motor pass in the world), the Trek through Miyar Valley and Kangla Jot in the Himalayas, the Frozen Zanskar Trek, not to mention numerous other treks and expeditions to make your trip memorable! Contact Rimo Expeditions at (+91-124-4051640) **

** Ajanta- This fasinating area in a complex of approximately 30 rock-cut cave temples and Monasteries the date back to 200 B.C.! This spot is one of the noblest memorials of Buddhism in India, and is sure to leave you wanting to stay! **

=__ Currency __=
 * ====**Called the Indian Rupee** ====
 * ====**"Rupee" is is "silver" in English **====
 * ====**1 Rupee= 0.0203894 USD **====

= __Climate and Seasons__ =
 * ==Four Seasons: Winter, summer, advancing monsoon, and retreating monsoon.==
 * **Winter: In the months of December, January, and February, the average temperature is between 68 degrees and 77 degrees F. It is usually cooler in the North, where temperatures change drastically. In the north, winters are fairly dry, and in the south it's wet because of the moderating effect with the ocean. **
 * **Summer: In the months of March, April, May, and June, the sun's rays fall vertically on India. The average temperature during this time of year is approximately 89 degrees F, with western regions having hotter temperatures. In northern India, a warm wind called the "Loo" is an expected feature of summer. About 13 inches of rain throughout this season is typical. **
 * **Advancing Monsoon: During the months of June, July, August, and September, most of the yearly rain is seen. Throughout this season, rainfall is usually between 30 and 59 inches. This season is accompanied by numerous strong thunderstorms and high speed winds. This season isn't the most suitable for visitors! **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Retreating Monsoon: Starting in late September, rainfall starts decreasing, and when November comes, the monsoon season is usually gone from India except in Tamil Nadu and other extreme southern states. During this season, the average temperature is between 82 and 93 degrees F. Rainfall is varied, depending on how severe the monsoon season was. **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">The monsoon season has lead to major disasters in the past, oncluding droughts, landslides, and floods. Annual flood are extremely common due to the large amounts of rainfall. **