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Holidays in Western India   -   Tourist information Western India.

States in West India : Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa.

Major cities in West India : Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Panaji, Raipur.


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Car Rental in West India

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Hotels in India

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.



Travel Guides West India / Related books

 
See Asia, Goa & Mumbai travel guide and Goa Beaches Encounter guide.

Goa and Mumbai (Lonely Planet)
Amelia Thomas
Relax. Lonely Planet has found the best of Goa & Mumbai for you - the freshest Portuguese-Indian dishes, the finest stretches of sand, Panaji's most picturesque laneways, Mumbai's liveliest bars and Ponda's spiciest plantations. Now just pick a spot and let our 5th edition take you to its highlights.
Paperback: 268 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Oct 2009); ISBN-10: 174104894X; ISBN-13: 978-1741048940.

Off Beat Tracks in Maharashtra: A Travel Guide 
Milind Gunaji 
A travelogue of Maharashtra with a historical angle. It describes forts, nature parks, hill stations, lake, sanctuaries and other places of tourist interest.
Paperback; Publisher: Popular Prakashan Ltd (15 Jan 2005); ISBN-10: 8171546692; ISBN-13: 978-8171546695.

Madhya Pradesh: The Heart of India
This series of guides are world class in their presentation, and comprehensive description, that covers all the different aspects of the region, such as spiritual, cultural, religious, artistic, architectural, etc. It will prove insightful and fascinating to the firts time visitor, as well as the seasoned one.
Paperback: 98 pages; Publisher: Eicher Goodearth (30 Mar 2008); ISBN-10: 8187780398; ISBN-13: 978-8187780397.

Time Out Mumbai 2nd edition
Paperback: 256 pages; Publisher: Time Out; 2nd Revised edition edition (8 May 2008); ISBN-10: 1846700639; ISBN-13: 978-1846700637.

Transportation / How do I travel to Western India

  Goa Airport
  Mumbai Airport

See Airports Authority of india

  Ebookers   -  
Book cheap flights to Mumbai at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares.

  

  British Airways   -   Flight tickets Mumbai 
 
  Airline Tickets Western India / Bargain Flights  
Price comparison possible.

  Indiatransit.com   -   extensive information public transport in India

West India (Nelles Map)
With Special Map: Mumbai (Bombay). City Map: Delhi
Map: 2 pages; Publisher: Nelles Verlag GmbH (1 Jun 2010); Language English, French; ISBN-10: 3865742335; ISBN-13: 978-3865742339.
  Mapsofindia.com
Political maps, Travel to India Maps, States / Districts & Cities, Reference Maps, Transport Network Maps, India Information in Text.
  Maps of India [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


Links 

  Incredible India   -   Tourism India 

  Goa   -   Government of Goa   -   Capital City Panaji
Located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.
  Gujarat   -   Government of Gujarat   -   the most industrialized state in India
Gujarat borders Pakistan, and the states of Rajasthan to the north-east, Madhya Pradesh to the east, Maharashtra and the Union territories of Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli to the south. The international border with Pakistan is to the north-west. The Arabian Sea makes up the state's western coast. Its capital, Gandhinagar is a planned city and is located near Ahmedabad, the current state capital and commercial center of Gujarat. See Gujarat Tourism
  Maharashtra   -   Government Maharashtra
India's third largest state in area and second largest in population. It is bordered by the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The Arabian Sea makes up the state's western coast. Mumbai, India's largest city, is the capital of Maharashtra.
  Madhya Pradesh   -   Government Madhya Pradesh   -   Heart of India
It borders the states Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Zie Tourism Madhya Pradesh. Capital City Bhopal.
  Chhattisgarh   -   Government of Chhattisgarh   -   with Capital City Raipur

  Bhopal   -   Capital City of Madhya Pradesh 
  Gandhinagar   -   planned Capital City of Gujarat
  Mumbai   -   Capital City of Maharashtra
Mumbai a cluster of seven islands, derives its name from Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fisher folk, its oldest inhabitants.
Once a Portuguese princess' dowry and later an adornment of neo-gothic British architecture, Mumbai today, is more than just a metropolis. It is infact an enigma of mud huts & sky- scrapers, age old traditions & high fashions, the industrialists' heaven & movie makers' hollywood.
  Panaji   -   Capital City of Goa
  Raipur   -   Capital City of Chhattisgarh

  Chandigarh [ UT ]   -   Chandigarh Administration
  Dadra en Nagar Haveli [ UT ]   -   Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  Daman en Diu [ UT ]   -   Union Territory in the west of India

  News from India   -   Times of India   -   largest English language newspaper in India
  Magazine India   -   India Today

  Gujaratonline.com
  Konkanyatra.com   -   Konkan Travel Guide
Maharashtra's 720-km. coastline and the adjoining area or 'Konkan' as it is called, extends from Dahanu in the north up to Goa in south. Konkan is well known for its natural beauty and is fast emerging as a favorite tourist destination for tourists. Konkan's greenery, coconut trees, beautiful virgin beaches, waterfalls, mountains and lush green valleys will definitely provide a rich and pleasant experience for the traveler.
The best Period to visit Konkan is from November to February. For people who cannot tolerate Hot and Humid conditions, December and January months are the best time to visit.

Cuisine  -  West Indian Recipes

  Cuisine West India

  Gujarati cuisine [ primarily vegetarian ]
North Gujarat, Kathiawad, Kachchh, and South Gujarat are the four major regions of Gujarat that all bring their own style to Gujarati food. See also Gujarati Cuisine and recipes.
  Maharashtrian cuisine
Popular dishes include puran poli, ukdiche Modak and batata wada... See also Maharashtrian Food and Recipes
  Konkani Cusine and Recipes
Konkan being a coastal area, it has its own distinct way of cooking food. The Konkani cuisine uses Coconut liberally in various forms such as grated, dry grated, fried, coconut paste and coconut milk.

  Taste of Gujarat Vegetarian - 8186004955
A taste of Mouth-watering vegetarian recipes.
Nita Mehta (Author)
Paperback: 104 pages; Publisher: SNAB Publishers (30 Jan 2010); ISBN-10: 8186004955; ISBN-13: 978-8186004951.

History West India

  History of West India

Music, Arts & Culture, Events West India

  Culture West India

  Gujarati Music

  Fairs & Festivals in Gujarat   -   see  Gujarat Tourism 


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