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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Despite impressive gains in economic investment and output, India faces pressing problems such as the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife. To be updated

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 • Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
 • The Great Himalaya Mountain Range
 • Palaces and Forts of Rajasthan
 • Sunny beaches of Goa
 • Backwaters at Kerala
 • Asiatic Lions Sanctuary at Gir National Park, Gujarat
 • Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
 • Ajanta & Ellora caves, Maharashtra
 • Andaman & Nicobar Islands


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2 hours ago: lucyjason published a blog
Night Trains and Hospitals
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Punjab » Amritsar
The last couple of days have been quintessentially "Indian"; Tuesday offered up an array of experiences I wouldn't have missed for the world, Wednesday offered up an array of experiences I would have ... [full story]

2 hours ago: lucyjason published a blog
Some sights are seen
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Punjab » Amritsar
A leisurely morning was followed this afternoon by two of Amritsar's most cherished locations, the Jallianwala Bagh and the Sri Durgiana Temple. The Jallianwala Bagh is an enclosed green space in the ... [full story]

2 hours ago: lucyjason published a blog
Midnight Express ..or.. Trouble Train
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Punjab » Amritsar
Damn overnights. This last one was a 10 hour beauty from 9PM in Haridwar to 8AM in Amritsar. It was gross and unsanitary, with a bathroom that's clearly seen several thousand too many asses. I use ... [full story]

3 hours ago: lucyjason published a blog
Back to India
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Haridwar
Our week long vacation in Rishikesh was so relaxing, it seemed to not be in India at all. With warm memories of temples, beaches and Mount Valley Mama Cottage fresh in mind, we left at noon. Taking ... [full story]

May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Sikkim » Gangtok
It's Thursday 15th May and we are due to leave for Glasgow Airport in 2 1/2 hours time to start our holiday. I watched my last scintillating episode of 'Thomas the Tank-engine' this morning. How will ... [full story]

8 hours ago: Snake Charmer published a blog
Boomer Duet
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Goa » Vagator
Do you know what a Boomer Duet is? It's bubble gum with chocolate filling. Sounds gross right? It's delicious! When Laura was here her fav snack was this weird ice cream that was encased in wheat brea ... [full story]

From Bhuj to Mumbai via Ahmedabad and on to Cairo via Bahrain
April 25th 2008  Asia » India
Another comfy A/C bus delivered us back to Ahmedabad from Bhuj where we spent the majority of the next day in a stuffy little cubicle in an Internet café waiting for our next bus departure to Mumbai. ... 6 photos [full story]

#31 The Search for the Golden Temple
April 6th 2008  Asia » India » Uttar Pradesh » Varanasi
Varanasi 4-6 April 2008 This holiest of holy Indian cities opened our eyes to the spiritual life of this country’s unique population and gave us a great introduction into India’s many fac ... 12 photos [full story]

1 day ago: Buddhaboy published a blog
The Place I Can't Pronounce
May 14th 2008  Asia » India » Bihar » Bodh Gaya
According to the two irritating lawyers I met on the train to Patna: Gaya is pronounced either "gay-ah" or "goy-ah" it is not pronounced "guy-ah". However whenever I try to pronounce it as instructed ... [full story]

1 day ago: thejenwen published a blog
Quick update
May 14th 2008  Asia » India » Uttarakhand » Rishikesh
Aaaaaaaaand I'm still in rishikesh. I completed & received a certificate of completion of trika/agama yoga. Yay for me! I moved 2 rooms down from me - the room has a kitchen. I also adopted a ne ... [full story]


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