The western part of India is loosely defined. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the states in the western part of the country are Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra along with the union territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. On the other hand, the Ministry of Culture and some historians include the state of Rajasthan as well in the western part of the country. The western region of the country represents a striking contrast as half of it is covered with desert while the o...ther half is adorned by beaches. So pack your bags and book holiday packages to west India which will leave you spellbound with its immense geographical diversity. There is no dearth of things to do and see over here and you will surely enjoy visiting the major attraction in west India. Nothing is better than start with stunningly beautiful beaches of Goa which make it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. So visit the sun-soaked beaches, enjoy the seafood and visit the famous churches of the place which have their own majestic aura and influences of Portuguese architecture. If you really want to experience the world-famous Gujarati hospitality then do visit Ahmedabad which is known as “Manchester of East” for its textile industries. The architectural spectacles like Hathi Singh Jain Temple, Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront etc are among its top most attractions. On western India tours one just cannot afford to miss a visit to the world heritage caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra which are renowned for their unparalleled architectural brilliance displaying. While the former boasts 30 caves displaying the Buddhist religion and art the later is a group of 34 caves depicting Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religion and its various art forms. If you are in Maharashtra you just can’t ignore a visit to one of the greatest metropolis in the world the Magnum city Mumbai which is a hub of Hindi film making or where the Indian film industry has blossomed. Do visit Dandeli National Park which is located in Karnataka but can be included in the list of West India tourist places for being close to Maharashtra state border. It is quite famous for its exotic wildlife and the River Kali where one can indulge in various fun-filled activities like Coracle riding, crocodile sighting, canoeing and kayaking etc. Despite being small in size Diu offers big size entertainment. It offers a great respite from daily life and surprised you with bearing European influences, Portuguese forts, churches and buildings which still dominates the island along with some beautiful beaches and mouth-watering sea food. If you are search of spirituality and peace then there is no better place than the Dwarkadheesh Temple which is counted among the four most sacred Hindu pilgrimages destinations collectively called Char Dham. It is an epitome of architectural beauty and immeasurable serenity. Among other attractions worth visit on west India holiday package includes Kutch, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgni, Shirdi, Somnath etc.
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