INDIA
South Asian country with diversity in every aspect - that is how I will describe India as. A beautifully diverse and huge terrain of Himalaya to the sleek coastal lines in the south. India has all the aspects of a tropical country.
Indian history dates back to 5 millennia. From the beautiful architecture of the Mughal empire in the north, pilgrimages near the river Ganges, sturdy forts in the west, beautifully carved temples in the east and south to a lively life in Goa and Mumbai. India has offered for every and any visitor in the whole world.
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How to get to India
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Culture in India
Travel Facts
Language: Although India has 22 different languages, Hindi is the most spoken and well-understood
Official Currency: Indian Rupees or INR
Population: Total population is 1.3 billion
Capital: Delhi
Other Facts:
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India is the 7th largest country in the world
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It has 38 UNESCO World Heritage sites
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India is a federal parliamentary and democratic republic nation
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The Indian film industry is the largest in the world
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Indian Railways is the largest employer in India - employing over 1.4 million people
When to Visit India
Indian region can be divided into 3 parts:
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South is Tropical
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Central is Sub-Tropical
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North is Alpine
Due to such varied nature of climate India can be a year-long destination for travel. But largely from March to May the climate is hot and dry. It can also get harsh in a few states of Gujarat & Rajasthan.
Months of Jun till September there is heavy rainfall in most of the parts of country and humidity can go to as high as over 100% - Mumbai.
From October till February the weather is dry and cold. But still can be termed as pleasant.