India is so unusual that it could be on another planet. Those who engage with the country will be richly rewarded. India - just the name evokes vivid images of countless gods, rickshaws, sacred cows, chaotic cities, flexible ascetics, stark poverty, maharajas, and personalities like Mother Teresa or Mahatma Gandhi. India is a continent of its own, full of contrasts. Nowhere else in the world can travelers marvel at such diverse religions, cultures, peoples, languages, philosophies, architectural styles, and regional cuisines. It is this immense diversity that makes India unique and lovable. The landscape ranges from endless coastlines with palm-fringed beaches to densely populated, bustling plains, as well as lonely desert areas and high mountains. The genuine openness and hospitality of the Indian people make it easy to make connections.