Foreigners charmed by cultural, climatic diversity in incredible India

Foreigners charmed by cultural, climatic diversity in incredible India
Rajay Deep
Tribune News Service

Bathinda, August 28
India's exclusivity is not only in its cultural heritage but also in its climatic diversity, as one can observe all kinds of climate at the same time just by moving from one corner to the other.
This diversity fascinated four young tourists from Ceska Republika, the erstwhile division of Czechoslovakia, to visit various sectors of northern India for the past over two months. All four-Martin Novak, Pavel Prokop, Olga Haringova and Lenka Gregorova-were here today at Qila Mubarik, referred to as the Bathinda Fort.

"One can hardly find such diversity anywhere else, so it is a must to enjoy it at least once in life," they all echoed.
They were taken to the fort by Rupinderjeet Singh, Khushwant Singh and Yadwinder Singh of Lehra Dhoorkot village, who had recently developed friendship with them after a meeting at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
"We exchanged telephone numbers and then they invited us to Bathinda. They are according us warm hospitality," said Martin Novak.
They disclosed that they were touring India during their school vacations. They have visited Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, various parts of Punjab and would move to Rajasthan before leaving the country on September 15.
Capturing all moments in their cameras, they mentioned that last year some of their friends had visited India, who showed them pictures that inspired them to undertake the visit if they wanted to see the real life.
They showed some pictures of rickshaws, with its unique design, as they had never seen it before. Further, they expressed their willingness to ride and drive a tractor.
Sharing her personal experience, Olga Haringova said, "India is a safe country, where foreigners, even a girl, can move freely without bothering for personal safety."
When asked about the difference they observed in the two countries, they cited the variation in temperature. Further, they expressed regret saying that in India they saw a lot of noise pollution and unchecked violation of traffic rules.
"Despite all odds, India has a number of things which are incomparable, which will keep us compelling to visit again, whenever it is possible," they said in unison.