West India

Travel to the fascinating West India region to adorn your holidays with memorable experiences. It is home to some of the greatest holiday destinations teeming with a wide range of attractions. From rich cultural history to enchanting wildlife, famous pilgrimage sites, beautiful beaches, interesting caves, exciting nightlife, historic monuments, lovely handicrafts, wide variety of lip-smacking food and modern-day luxury, West India has a lot to offer.

Maharashtra
It is a wonderful coastal state, third largest in India, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Here you will find a perfect mix of traditions and modernity. Its glorious cultural heritage can be clearly seen in its monuments, places, architecture etc. Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra which is the abode of the bollywood stars. This city is well known for its beaches, nightlife, local markets and food. Some of the must visit attractions of Maharashtra are the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Aga Khan Palace etc.

Goa
Occupying a prised place on the world tourism map, Goa is a paradise for every kind of traveller, be it holidaymaker, honeymooner, beach lover, adventure enthusiasts or leisure seeker. Apart from bedazzling beaches, Goa also offers beautiful churches, monuments, a great culture, scenic beauty, good food and adventure. It is a big hit with foreign travelers.

Gujarat
It is a land of rich cultural heritage and many other attractions. Visit its tribal villages to watch artisans weave, dye and print some of the most beautiful and finest textiles, take a safari in Gir, the abode of Asiatic lions, relax at the and if you are interested in spirituality then visit the highly revered  age-old temples.  Ahmedabad is the capital city of Gujarat.

Cuisine of West India
Influenced by different cultures, West India offers amazing varieties of food. In Maharashtra you can enjoy delicious dishes like poha, pav bhaji, vada pav, seafood and a wide variety of vegatarian and non-vegetarian dishes. In Goa you can gorge on a variety of seafood, rice and coconut dishes, Feni etc. Gujarat is the place to treat your taste buds with mostly vegetarian culinary delights. They use  a combination of different spices to add flavour to their food. Meethi (Sweet) Kadhi), Thepala, Bajri no rotlo, Khakhra, Puran poli and khandvi are a few popular dishes to name.

Shopping in West India
When you are in Maharashtra you can shop from flea markets to big malls. Here you can buy latest outfits, unique furniture, delicate brass work, exquisite paintings, home furnishings, kolhapuri chappals and much more. Goa markets offer aromatic spices like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, chillies, cashew nuts and Feni. Gujarat is a great place to buy handicrafts such as bandhnis and traditional gagra-cholis, patola silk sarees, embroidered fabrics and footwear, lacquer furniture etc.