India is a land of diverse cultures. There is so much to do in India that however much I write, it will be always less, India draws attention of the world tourists. In 2016 about 8.8 million foreign tourists arrived in India. Tourists get fascinated by its religious beliefs, culture and traditions and of course landforms!
Although I being an Indian have traveled a lot in India but there is still so much to explore that one life is not enough for me to explore it. Although there are many fascinating facts of India but I am highlighting top few due to which one should strongly consider to visit India

Fascinating facts of India

1. India is a country having 73% of Himalayas

Himalayas in North East

2. White desert in India called as White Rann is a must see, specially on a full moon night

White Runn

3. Spirituality of India is renowned world over. Many foreigners visit and even stay for months in holy places like Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Rishikesh

4. River Ganga is the holy river that witnesses prayers on river banks every evening. All religious holy rites from birth to death are performed here. Ganga is the third largest river in the world by discharge ( source Wikipedia)

5. India is famous for wellness through Ayurveda and Naturopathy. These sciences were developed in India.

Herbal Garden at Kairali, the Healing Village

6. Buddhism started in India at Varanasi

7. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta in India

8. Indians are crazy about cricket. India has the world’s highest Cricket ground

9. Cherrapunjee in India receive the highest rainfall in the world.

Cherrapunjee

10. Magnetic hill in Leh Ladakh and Kala Dungar in Gujarat pull a standing car towards them due to their magnetic force

11. Port Blair has got crystal clear waters and beautifully exotic Marine life

Tiger Coral at Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Nidhi KM

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