West India

Places it includes

Rajasthan, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra

Culture & Festival

The culture and weather in these four states forming West India is as different as it can get. However, each one of them offers a unique experience and adds to the rich cultural heritage of India. While Rajasthan gives you a taste of royalty and deserts, Gujarat and Maharashtra are one of the busiest states with numerous hill stations and beaches to their credit. Goa, on the other hand, entails endless festivity with its beaches.

Hindi is the common language understood and spoken by most of the population apart from the regional languages like Marwari, Gujarati and Marathi.

Some of the popular festivals include:

International Kite Festival (Gujarat) – 14-15th January
Garba Festival (Gujarat) – October–November

Shopping Attractions

Pearl jewelry (Pune)
Antiques (Goa, Jaipur)
Warli Tribal Paintings (Maharashtra)
Cotton Textile (Maharashtra)
Kolhapuri Chappals (kolhapur)
Lacquer Ware (Maharashtra)
Silver Jewelry (Rajasthan)
Artifacts (Rajasthan, Maharashtra)

Highlights

Wildlife
Elephanta Caves
Palaces & Forts
Goa Beaches
Hill Stations
Temples

Best time to visit

October to March

Smart Tip

While Goa is known for its festive spirit and breathtaking beaches, the places is also filled with possibilities for scam and cons. Stick to your itinerary and have your guide help you with best places to shop from.

Description

West India comprises of most distinct variety of tourist attractions put together India has to offer. Soak in the festive spirit of Goa and its relaxing beaches or simply enjoy the breathtaking hill stations and swanky city life in Maharashtra. Or much better, treat yourself to the royal treatment and cultural variety at Rajasthan and Gujarat!

If you intend to enjoy some quiet time with your loved ones, pick a hill station from the wide array of options Maharashtra offers including the likes of Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Khandala, Lonavala, Alibag to name a few. The state also boasts as the centre of Bollywood, Indian film industry at its heart, Mumbai. The city offers great attraction sites and is a perfect place to pick some souvenirs for your friends and family.

Gujarat and Goa has numerous festivals and beaches that make a perfect vacation for any couple. In addition, there are a number of temples and churches here to visit as well. The famous Garba Festival attracts million of youngsters to participate and dance as couples on folk music with playing sticks.

Offering you one of the most colourful experiences of your life, Rajasthan is a synonym for vibrant culture, rich history and extravagant royalty. The enchanting palaces, exciting wildlife, authentic handicrafts, fairs and festivals, palatable cuisine and luxury heritage hotels; all paint a beautiful treat for the eyes and senses.  Hawa Mahal, Udaipur’s City Palace, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaipur are few of the main attractions here.

How to Reach

All the states in West India include some of the busiest and most popular cities in India and so; the connectivity to all these states is smooth and easily available with trains, frequent flights and well–connected roads to rest of the country.