Unfold the hidden gems of the country like its birth, history, beauty and other interesting facts before touring India.

India is a country where culture, tradition, beauty, serenity and taste reside. It is the nation of the people, for the people and by the people. So in a country where you have variations in language, dressing style, food, dance and music, it is natural you will enjoy vacationing there. Before you plan a trip to the country, it is worth knowing the interesting facts about the nation. In no specific order, listed below are the facts:

1.  The name ‘India’ comes from the Indus River. The Indus valley is one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations.

2.    Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World,’ built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife.

3.    Until 1986, India was the only place where diamond had been officially found.

4.    India has the world’s largest Montessori school that has over 26,000 students.

5.    Red is considered as the lucky color in the country therefore worn during almost every auspicious occasion.

6.    Mount Everest in India is the highest peak in the world, over 23,600 ft.

7.    The Vishnu Temple in Tirpuathi, South India is the most visited pilgrim spot in the world, even more than Mecca or Vatican.

8.    The birth place of Martial Arts is India, which was spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries.

9.    Varanasi was renowned as ‘the Ancient City’ during 500 B.C. Today, it is the oldest and continuously inhabited city in the world.

10.    26th January (Republic Day), 15th August (Independence Day) and 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti) are the national holidays in the country.

11.    The first university of the world, Takshila was set up in India in about 700 B.C.

12.    Kashmir is known as the ‘Heaven on the Earth’ due to its unadulterated beauty and serene environment.

13.    Uttarakhand in the northern part of India is referred as the ‘Land of Gods’ and unofficially known as ‘Mini Switzerland.’ Book tickets in advance, the details on cheap flights to India are available online.

14.    There are 27 UNESCO heritage sites in the country that symbolizes the rich culture and undying tradition of the nation.

15.    India is one of the largest exporters of software. Till date the country has exported software to more than 60 countries.

16.    India has world’s second largest train network.

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