Why You Should Visit India Once in a lifetime

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Mysterious, Magical, Magnificent. Welcome to India, Country of multiple rulers, and 1.25 billion people. This country might give you a chance to fall in love with the nature again!

Featuring the largest democracy in the world, India is an amazing country located in the Asian continent. On a trip to India, you will meet different people, absorb different culture, explore the best adventure sports and gather great memories which you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.

“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most destructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!” -Said by Mark Twain.

Remarkable words which are the embodiment of cultural heritage and values India posses.

Be the guest of India and unleash the hidden gems! India has many reasons on this earth to be the destination for your next vacation, some of them are mentioned below:

  1. Explore the Synthesis of Different Cultures:

Why do you travel? To take a break from the mundane life, to meet new people and try new food? If this is what’s on your bucket list, then India is surely the place meant for you. India is an intoxicating mixture of different religion which will blaze in your memory after you have left its shores. Indian culture is the oldest and most supreme culture in the world; it is often referred as ‘Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara.

Right from religion to cinema to food to dance to music to literature, Indian culture has been influenced by a history which is millions and billions year old. Despite being ruled by British for a long time, India has still managed to retain its customs and traditions. There’s hardly any culture in the world which is as varied and vibrant as India. Indian culture is a myriad expression of India’s heritage and tradition. For the people of India, each and every movement is a day of celebration. Folk dances are performed on every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, the birth of a child, a wedding and festivals. There are enough attractions here to fill the calendars, and cuisines are nothing less than scrumptious.

Do You know:

India is the largest democracy in the world. Every major world religion is represented in India. Additionally, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism all originated in India.

  1. Spot the ferociously beautiful animals in wildlife reserves

India’s multitude of national parks, reserves and conservation area are some of the most amazing to see on the planet. These wildlife reserves are home to the be wildering variety of wild animals-watch Asiatic animals stalk their pray or track lion tailed macaque through jungles. India is indeed a wonderland as it is home to 102 national parks, 528 wildlife sanctuaries, 43 tiger reserves, and 13 biosphere reserves. Whether it’s about exploring tigers in Jim Corbett, Uttrakhand or watching beautiful birds in Bandipur National Park, Karnataka, wherever you go, undoubtedly wild safari will be the major highlight of your trip.

India is best known for its signature species namely elephants, tigers, monkeys, leopards, antelopes and rhinos. If you get a chance to spot a tiger then consider yourself really lucky. Other then the tigers, there are many there overwhelming sights indeed. All thanks to its harsh climatic conditions, steep ridges, dense forest and open meadows, India is home to the richest biodiversity in the world.

Do you know?

India has worked hard to preserve endangered species and their shrinking wildlife. There are more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries and 13 reserves.

  1. Discover the Vibrant Architecture

The first thing which attracts people towards India is the magnificent Taj Mahal.  The monument was designated as a world site in 1983 and is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Right from Delhi’s Jama Masjid to Rajasthan’s ornate Jain temples, multiple architecture and monuments are sprinkled all over India. Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, Khajuraho temple, Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan, Golden temple in Amritsar, Tawang Gompa in Arunachal Pradesh, Buddhist caves at Ajanta, and Bodhgaya in Bihar are amongst the finest monuments in the world.

Do you know?

As per the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), there are 32 world heritage sites in India.

  1. Feel the adrenaline rush in the foothills of Himalaya:

If you’re an adventurer by heart, then there are multiple activities and locations in India to spoil you. Be it east, west, north or south, India has many options for adventure enthusiast to feel the adrenaline rush. Right from trekking on the terrains of the Himalaya to flying like a bird in the sky of Himachal to facing the rash rapids in Rishikesh to biking tours in Arunachal Pradesh, India holds surprise on every turn for every adventure enthusiast.


Be it flying in the sky, or exploring under the water, India never ceases to amaze its visitors. Make sure you take a dip into the turquoise water of Goa, Lakshadweep, Andaman, Kerela and explore the divine beauty of India’s marine life and quench your adventure lust! India with all its glory proves to be an exciting destination for adventure enthusiasts.

Do you know?

  • The third highest mountain in the world and the highest in the country, the Kanchenjunga is shared by India with Nepal. It is 8598m tall.
  • Mawsynram, a small village in Meghalaya receives the highest recorded rainfall in the world.
  • In Chail (Himachal Pradesh), you can see the highest cricket ground in the world
  1. Seek Spirituality and Peaceful Solace

Spirituality exists in every drop of Indian blood. India was the place where Hinduism and Buddhism were originated. People from across the world visit India to seek spirituality and Inner peace. Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Bodhgaya in Bihar, Amritsar in Punjab, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh Tiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are some of the sacred places which will maximize your spiritual experience in India.

Do You know?

  • Varanasi, known as Banaras, was called “the ancient city” when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C.E and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.
  • Bodhgaya in Bihar is the place where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree and became Buddha 2600 years ago.
  • McLeod Ganj in Himachal Pradesh is the headquarters of the Tibetan government in exile and the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

From daring endeavours in the wild to soft escapades well within humanity’s reach, there’s something in India for adventurers of all ages and experiences. It’s a must see country which is brimming with beautiful monuments and thought provoking attractions.

Zara Jones
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