West India

The Arabian Sea guards the western region of India. The places on the western coasts are usually regarded gateway to the western countries particularly the Gulf region. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa are few states which form the coastal belt of west India.

On Arabian Sea is Mumbai (also know as Bombay), the commercial capital of India. Also known as, the dream city Mumbai has attracted people from all walks of life. The star attraction of Mumbai is BOLLYWOOD, one of the largest film industries. The beaches and skyscrapers are part of the topography of this place. The Gteway of India welcomes every one to this land of dreams. West India include the states like Goa and Gujarat in addition to Maharashtra. Western Part is popular because of Bombay, Goa (For its beaches), Rann of Katch (Gujarat), Temples of Ajanta & Ellora (Aurangabad, Maharashtra) & Wildlife Santuaries in Gujarat. After the vibrant atmosphere of Bombay, allow the palm-fringed beaches of Goa to warm your spirit in the sun and relax your mind. Or meditate in cool and ancient Buddhist caves tunnelled out of solid rock on the craggy hillsides - a dramatic contrast from the colourful fairs and festivals in unspoiled Gujarat. The choice is once again tremendous in this land that offers everything Bombay - Gateway of India.

On the western coast is Goa. Goa is very popular haunt for the foreigners. Not long ago the Hippies and drug peddlers did notoriously infect this place. They have not been totally eliminated but their presence is almost nil today. Goa is place where people are celebrating all the year round. Folk songs & music combined with the local brew Fenny produces an effect, which is felt nowhere else.

This region is the economically most prosperous and developed regions of India with respect to standards of living, infrastructure and education. Gujarat is a major milk producer with an established textile and oil exploration/production industry. While the city of Mumbai naturally dominates the economical figures of Maharastra, the state has a major sugar industry in the Vidarbha region while other agricultural products such as fruits (grapes and oranges) are the grown in Marathwada and the famous Alphonso Mangoes in the Konkan region.

The most widely spoken languages here are Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, in Bombay Konkani and Malvani along the Konkan Coast and Goa. Ganesha is a particularly important deity in this region.