India Tourism

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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since its Independence. India has become self-sufficient in agricultural production and is now one of the top industrialized countries in the world. It covers an area of 32, 87,263 sq. km, extending from the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests of the south. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity.

The Indian peninsula is separated from mainland Asia by the Himalayas. The country is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west and the Indian Ocean to the south.

Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8* 4’ and 37* 6’ latitudes north of the Equator, and 68* 7‘and 97* 25’ longitude east of it. It has a land frontier of about 15,200 km. The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands and Andaman & Nicobar Islands is 7,516.6 km.

Ancient History

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India's history and culture is dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India.

Available evidence suggests the history of India is punctuated by the use of iron, copper and other metals was widely prevalent in the Indian sub-continent at a fairly early period, which is indicative of the progress that this part of the world had made. By the end of the fourth millennium BC, India had emerged as a region of highly developed civilization.

Popular In India

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India as a destination is a delightful place to visit with lots of things to explore and catch up to and such variation in number of experiences is hard to find anywhere else. Here tourists get 7th wonder of the world Taj Mahal, Beaches, Cathedrals & Basilicas, Fort & Places -that were crafted hundreds of years ago, Vast tract of forests- that are home to many exquisite wildlife.

Besides that India is home of nutritious food, spas, yoga, detox therapies, Ayurveda, Vedanta and meditation techniques which keep both the mind and body aligned, peaceful.

Fort and Palaces

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When tourists refer to India as being an exotic land ruled by the Maharajas, they are referring to those grand monuments that stand as a witness to the glorious era gone by, the forts and palaces. Their massive proportions and aesthetic finesse make them a fabulous sight to come across. On their walls and behind it lie stories of generations, of war and bravery, of love and chivalry, all waiting to be discovered.

Some famous forts are: