India is a huge subcontinent, located in southern Asia.India shares borders with Afghanistan, Pakistan, in the north-west, on the north by China, Nepal, Bhutan to the north, Burma and Bangladesh.In the south, a narrow strait separates it from Sri Lanka.India has a length of 3214 km from north to south and 2935 km from west to east.Indian peninsula bordering the Bay of Bengal on the east and Arabian Sea in the west.In India, three natural area.To the north is Mount Himalaya and the Karakoram, in the southern highlands-Dean with his England coastal plain.Between them lies Indo-Gangskaya lowlands.The capital of India, New Delhi.

Among the many miracles that divyatsya tourists visiting India, especially admire is the iron column in New Delhi.The metal pole weighing six tons since opened rains and winds.But rust has not yet been touched by iron, crude still one and a half thousand years ago.It built its skill Ayurvedic steel!Most foreign tourists believe the main attractions of India, its most famous historical monument Taj Mahal.But the nature of Indian artifacts should not be judged only on the architecture of Great tradition.This skill varied.And the surest key to understanding its origins are perhaps murals Adzhanty caves and rock temples Ellory.Understand why Taj Mahal is widely known to him from New Delhi within reach, and therefore it mark on the tourist posters worldwide.Of course, one can not downplay the significance of this magnificent monument, but Adzhanty cave temples built over nine years and their frescos can be studied architecture of ancient cities, ancient costumes, jewellery, weapons designs.This -- is an encyclopedia of Indian art.A Kailasa temple in Ellore?One is tempted to call it one of the wonders of the world.It is not in the size-like many buildings in India.All these architectural level, the entire temple of high-cap decorated with figures of elephants and lions in full size, and pyramid towers are all carved from one piece of stone, this is not a building, and sculpture.When approached for the Kailasa Temple on the god Shiva, referring to how a gigantic cave without a roof.RLP stone walls on three sides podstupaet the temples.The main object of worship, child-bearing member of the god.This stone pillar polutorametrovoy altitude at which peasants from the surrounding villages each morning wears a wreath of fresh flowers.Yes, at least the majority of tourists come to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.Yet in some there only to the forty-kilometers away is the third capital of Great Mogolov - Fatehpur Sikri.Four centuries ago, the city exceeded London, but one day I was leaving the people, becoming a ghost town.Time stopped for him if, as in the city of tales of sleeping beauty.And that is why Fatehpur Sikri changed in the last 400 years, much less than the Agra and New Delhi.

Kurzstrecke seeking water buffalo on the cart, then Enjoy ancient art cuyfichacs snakes.Enjoy tea in the English style in a luxurious dvortse-otele.Read on a walk or hike into the blinding beauty of the Himalayas irresistible.Relax in dome-korable silver in Kashmir, surrounded by mountains.Look sophisticated and Singapore Indian dance, in which each movement of the hands or feet, each student in itself a work of art.Listen to enchanting beauty of Indian music.Smeshaytes with joyous crowd in one of the many holidays.Try sold on the glamour and luxury of cities, castles and palaces of emperors and maharajas Northern India.Buy wonderful gifts in the many shops and factories paying for the statue thin thread, colorful dresses, exotic perfumes, marble products, carat precious stones, hand-made carpets, silver, paintings on silk and rare gems and jewelry only a fraction of what they would cost you elsewhere.

Territory

The total area of India 3 million287 thousand263 sq. km.km.The system is similar to India triangle, the apex of which is washed by the Indian Ocean, and the reason is the Himalayan mountains, the highest in the world.They are from the south-east to north-west, as a natural border of India and China, as well as the youngest mountain range in the world.Pyatiglavaya Kanchenjunga (8598 m), the highest mountain of India, but before entering Sikkim, and in the territory of which is this mountain, all accrue to the glory of Nanda Devi (7,871 m).The territory was also slightly captures desert Tibetan plateau, it is dry and barren.The foot of the Himalayas in north-east India separated from Myanmar (formerly Burma).The border is by Bangladesh and will go directly to the sea.In west India shares borders with Pakistan.In India also include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, protyanuvshiesya chain in the southeastern Bay of Bengal.

Climate

The climate in southern India closer to the equator in the north to subtropical mountain.Change of seasons is the monsoons.Roast, the dry season lasts from April to June, the average temperature 38-46 ° C; From the end of July to October last rainy season, at 38 ° C.The cool-December-January period, the temperature 10-23 ° C.Heaven in this period almost rosy.

People

About 1 billionpeople.The caste system contributed to ethnic diversity, and this can be found on the streets and more bright people, the European type, and black and Mongoloids.7% of the population is assigned to backward tribes often living in the Stone Age.

Time

Moscow ahead at 2.5 hours.The last Sunday in October at 1.5 hours.

Language

India has 18 official languages, including English-language business and official documents.In the north, most people spoke in Hindi, but all educated people and all who come in contact with tourists, the management of hotels, restaurants, taxi drivers and auto sellers of shops and stalls, and those who offer gifts in tourism-speak English.

Religion

80% of the population are Hindus, Muslims make up a significant religious minority, 11%, about 2.5% Christian, 2.2%, Sikh, Buddhist only 0.7%

National Features

The Sikh temples can enter only with covered heads, the mosque women may enter only with covered heads and shoulders, as well as in a long dress.Do not make any temples leather.Taking pictures only with the permission of minister of the church.All buildings, particularly religious buildings, should be ignored on the left side.The traditional greeting is, as the folded hands in greeting.The legs of women must be covered clothing (but not constitute!) At least from the ankle.Sole footwear should not be turned into a conversation, it is viewed as a sign of disrespect.

Money

The official currency is the rupee.Pick them outside the country is prohibited.Restrictions on the import of foreign currency, but when importing more than $ 2,500 (or its equivalent in other currencies), you must declare them.The foreign exchange offices are directly at the airport, with many foreign and commercial banks or shops (usually at a higher rate).In exchange banks have to have a passport.Exchange back Indian rupees for hard currency is leaving the country for up to 25% of the amount you formally exchanged (from the presentation of certificates issued by banks in the exchange).The best way to bring dollars, the currency of other countries did not change at all banks, and less favorable exchange rate.Exchange rates around 46 rupees per 1 USD.Better to have an exchange of small banknotes becauseLaw prohibits the giving of letting the currency.Local low denomination banknotes, and therefore often be a thick bundles of money, which is very inconvenient.Banks operate on weekdays from 10.00 to 14.00 and on Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00.Slip exchange rules must be maintained.It would require the purchase of tickets on the plane and upon exchange of rupees for hard currency.

Mail and phone

To call in Russia dialling 007 (country code), then area code and phone number.The call from Russia and India will get 8 to 10 (access to the international operator), 91 (country code), area code (0832 to Goa) and the number.

Police : 100
Fire : 101
Ambulance : 102

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

In India, a wide choice of fabrics, silver, carpets, leather goods and, of course, spices.The market was traded, while goods can be bought at a price 2-3 times lower than that was called in early.Indian fabrics, silk, cotton and wool, are valued worldwide.Silk produced in Varanasi, Patna, Murshidabade, Kanchipurame and Curate.Very popular Rajasthan cotton, which can be found on the typical image and bright colour.Fabrics from Madras "linyayut after washing, but it is not indicative of poor quality.Across the country can be found tissue-himru "- a mixture of silk and cotton, often decorated with the figure.Kashmir is famous for excellent quality wool, which manufactures shawls, clothing and carpets.Most of the jewelry brought from Rajasthan.Perfect gifts are shawls (veil) different textures, figures sandals from Karnataka, pink tree of Kerala and Madras, Indian cashew from Kashmir, manufactures copper, brass, bronze and steel arms with rubies, and the enamel without them.And, of course, the best gift from India is an excellent tea in various forms and varieties.

Kitchen

National Indian cuisine is very diverse and each region has its own characteristics.In the north, distributed meals of lamb, mostly stewed in a slow fire.The closer to the south, the variety here is the menu-eat meat goats and chickens, cooked mostly in vegetable oils clarified.In the southern regions eat a lot of rice in the north prefer rice bread.But northerners and southerners united on one point : they consume large quantities of pulses and vegetable dishes.Among the most common dishes in India, "gave (crushed lentil soup with vegetables) and" Dhai (curdled or yoghurt, who served with curry).To the east, in areas bordering the Bay of Bengal, widely used different types of fish, such as a river or sea.Traditionally, the fish in coconut milk butter.On the west bank, in Gujarat, prefer vegetable, vegetarian diet.At Southwest grow coconuts, dates, bananas.You eat a lot of rice, fish and other seafood, and stewed dishes are generally more severe than in the north.Features of Indian cuisine in the use of large quantities of spices, a mixture which is called "masala".The most common spices, vinegar, Cola, mustard seeds, peppercorns, Cola, Cardamom, turmeric powder, cinnamon and cloves.The soft drink is very popular tea, which is quite different from normal, we drink because of the presence of spices and milk, as well as coffee, fresh fruit juices and water.Ñïèðòíûå íàïèòêè çà ñòîëîì íå ïðèíÿòû, áîëüøèíñòâî áëþä çàïèâàþò ÷èñòîé õîëîäíîé âîäîé.

Transportation

When using a local road (by train or bus), we must be alert to the possibility that some will be people with different skin diseases (not necessarily contagious, but who knows about this).Therefore, it should be only in cases of extreme necessity.Better order a host of transportation firms, or call a taxi.

Tipping

Leave gratuities needs only in expensive institutions.In hotels and restaurants fees (10%) are often included in the account.The humble places you can leave a few rupees.Porters - 5-10 rupees.In India, distributed baksheesh pre-payment for services (for example, baksheesh in the hotel, you will find your letter will give the necessary information, etc.).

Visa

To obtain a visa application form in two copies, two photographs.The passport must be valid at least six months from the date of filing to the embassy.

Customs regulations

India can be free to bring in 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 0.95 million.alcohol; minimum number of personal items, such as binoculars, a camera, video recorder, etc.Professional equipment, and expensive items should be included in the declaration or register upon arrival with a written commitment to remove them on their return.Barred tiger skins export, wildlife, bird feathers, leather products and rare reptiles of them living plants, gold and silver bullion, antiques and antiquities, made more than a hundred years ago.

The embassy of Russia

Russia embassy in New Delhi : (91-11) 2 6110640
Russia embassy in Bombay : (91-22) 2 3633627
Russia Consulate in Calcutta : (91-33) 4797006
Russia Consulate in Madras : (91-44) 4982330

India is a vast country, living on its own, inaccessible European minds laws.Here, every turn of hiding something interesting and unusual.To provide some direction to you, we collect list äîñòîïðèìå÷àòåëüíîñòåé:
Madras : government museum; National Art Gallery.
Varanasi : Museum Sarnat; 1500 temples, the main-Golden Temple; Mass bathing in the Ganges.
Calcutta : Indian Museum; Birla Technological Museum; Victoria memorial in the park Maidan; Radzh-Bhavan (government house); Cathedral of St. Paul; Botanic Gardens.
Bombay : Museum of Western India; Victoria Park Gardnz with zoo; Kanheri caves with sculptures II-IX centuries. ; Several temples VII.
Agra : Taj - Mahal mausoleum; Pearl Mosque (XVII). ; Dzhahangri-Mahal marble mausoleum, Red Fort.
Kadzhurahu : Temples of love Kamasutra.
Patna : Sikh temples.
New Delhi : National Museum, Red Fort (1649); The Great Mosque; Hall public receptions Great Mongolians; Rang-Mahal palace; Pearl Mosque; Tower XII.Qutb complex; Zoo.
Jaipur : Astro Observatory.Amritsar : Sikh Golden Temple, surrounded by holy water immortality.

Tips

Vaccination is not required.In cities and resort areas bites dangerous insects and animals not threatened.But, as we meet for a field trip in advance to ensure better repellents.Do not touch any objects without.Comply with all instructions guide is strictly necessary.Dry eye can become poisonous snake, spider, scorpion, and beautiful fragile plant can cause severe allergies.The most important thing is hygiene.It must be remembered that this region is the source of most serious gastrointestinal infections.Avoiding these diseases easily, it is only strictly observe certain rules : never buy food and drink on the street, and, moreover, do not drink and do not have children. At the earliest opportunity to wash their hands with soap bleach; Thoroughly wash fruits; No tap water, even poloskat mouth and teeth brushed better mineral water.This is not because tap water contains infection (hotels dezinfitsiruetsya water), but in every region of its mineral composition of water and this may adversely affect the stomach.So the people of India, who in his home drink tap water, came to the place which uses water from bottles.Even in expensive restaurants water, set on the table in the decanter, would be piped and cause severe intestinal disorder.Just drink from the bottles.A serious danger in India is the sun.Strong sunburn can be obtained even in cloudy days, it is recommended that the use of sun creams with a high factor.The clothes are made of cotton fabric, a hat, winter will sweater.When visiting attractions and leave the streets, women preferably not wear clothes denudative legs and shoulders.At the entrance to every temple you will be asked to remove shoes, it is desirable to bring socks, and after their tour throw.Not recommended, but, if possible, to bring all their money in order to avoid losses to keep them safe.If large quantities of cash are still needed, it should not display their environment.Better to divide them into several, leaving separately banknotes for ongoing charges : tips, toilet, etc. All of this cash, holders of plastic cards much easier.There should be directed many poor and begging, which is not considered nearly out of the hotel and other gathering places.Submitting anything, even an inch, is a potential victim of the local community of beggars.It would be not only extremely difficult to get rid of them, but in addition, <a potential victim> will pass as baton from one group of people to another.In buying souvenirs on the streets or photographing of exotic animals is better to negotiate through the guide.So, at least, can count on a reasonable price.

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