India is officially called Republic of India. It is country in South
Asia and it is seventh-largest country by area, the second-most
populous country with over 1.2 billion people. India came independent in
1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by non-violent
resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi. There are in India many religions,
which are 4 world popular religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism,
and Sikhism. During the time India became one modern country, but its
history put in it many architectural and cultural buildings, which worth
to see today. On the other side, the Indian culture is amazing and a
little different from the West cultures. It is interesting to see a
different cultures....
1) The Kerala Backwaters
The Kerala backwaters are made up of
900km of interconnected waterways, rivers, lakes and inlets. This
network is fed by 38 rivers and is made up of 5 large lakes that are
connected by various canals which are both natural as well as manmade.
This chain of lagoons lying parallel with the Arabian sea is also called
the Malabar coast and extends across almost half of Kerala's coastline.
The Kerala backwater offers visitors a quiet, tranquil getaway with the
cozy houseboats for tourists to stay in and enjoy the beauty of the
backwaters and the small towns near the backwaters.
2) The Belum Caves
The Belum Caves are located in the
Belum village in Kolimigundla Mandal of the Kurnool district in the
state of Andhra Pradesh. These caves are the second longest and largest
caves in the Indian Subcontinent and were first discovered by a British
surveyor, Robert Bruce Foote, in 1884. The caves are natural underground
caves from by a constant flow of underground water and have long
passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The
Belum Caves are best known for the amazing formations of stalactites and
stalagmites.
3) Konkan
With the Sahyadri mountain range on
the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, Konkan is made up of the
coastal districts of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Konkan is home to
some of India's most beautiful and clean beaches such as the beaches of
Tarkali, Alibaug, Dapoli and many more. Konkan also has a number of
forts from the times of Shivaji Maharaj like Sindhudurg and Murud
Janjira.
4) Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep, part of the Indian
Subcontinent, is a group of islands in the Arabian Sea and also the
smallest Union Territory of India. The name 'Lakshadweep' literally
means 'hundred thousand islands' in Sanskrit. The whole of Lakshadweep
is made up of a total 12 coral atolls, 5 banks, 3 coral reefs, and
several inlets. Blessed with an unmatched natural beauty, the exotic
coral reef island of the union territory is an interesting blend of
scenic beauty coupled with modern infrastructural facilities that draw
several tourists to this place from across the globe.
5) Andaman and Nicobar
The islands of Andaman and Nicobar a
are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal,
between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and
east. With near-deserted beaches, incredible corals and marine life, an
intriguing colonial past and the remnants of a Stone Age culture lure
travellers to these mysterious islands.
6) Lake Dal
Dal Lake is a beautiful, urban lake
that is located in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. This lake
is also known as the 'Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir.' It is the second
largest lake in the state and contributes immensely to the tourism and
recreation in Jammu and Kashmir. The lake's periphery consists of three
gardens- Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh. The lake is
also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water
plant harvesting.
7) Majuli
Most people are not aware of Assam's
hidden jewel - Majuli Island. Majuli is the world's largest river island
and it's located in the Bhramaputra.Its wide blue sky, Holy River
floating across the banks, and beautiful landscape is the best example
of God’s creation. The river, its tributaries, the wet lands and the
chaporis (the local name for its islets) along with the island of Majuli
make it the largest mid river delta system in the world.
8) Jaisalmer
Lying in the heart of the Thar Desert,
Jaisalmer is a town in the state of Rajasthan, named after its founder-
Maharawal Jaisal Singh. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the "Golden City
of India" because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in every
architecture of the city gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and
its surrounding area, and is crowned by the Fort of Jaisalmer and its
several ornate Jain temples.
9) The Darjeeling Tea Fields
India and tea or chai as Indians call
it, go hand in hand, and its no wonder India is one of the largest tea
growers in the world. Darjeeling, as well as being one of India's most
popular hill stations, is surrounded by tea plantations that produce
prized light coloured, floral smelling tea. 'Tea tourism' is the latest
concept being popularised in India. The tourists are encouraged to stay
in tea garden Bungalows with all amenities during which apart from
enjoying serene atmosphere of tea garden they can also see the tea
manufacturing process and the unique culture of tea garden.
10) Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg(a) is an
ancient hill fortress that is tucked away from the fuss and tensions of a
busy everyday life. It is renowned for its stunning panoramic landscape
and greenery. The Hills are a part of the Chikkaballapur Taluk of Kolar
District in Karnataka. It is 1,478 meters above sea level and about 65
Kms from Bangalore. Surrounded by vineyards, lush greenery and coconut
groves, punctuated by pools and lakes, perfect for losing yourself to
nature.
