One of the most amazing countries in the world, with the oldest culture on the planet. India completely different from European civilization, so millions of tourists from all over the world travel to this region of unique diversity for the most vivid impressions.
The country of one of the most ancient civilizations - India is located on the Hindustan Peninsula and covers an area of 3.3 million square kilometers. India includes islands such as the Adamans. Nicobar, Lanadiv, Amindiv and Minikoy. 1 billion people live in the country. The official language is Hindi, as well as English. The national currency of the country is rupees.
Indian life is inextricably linked with religion - Hinduism, which has existed for more than 4000 years. 80% of the population of India profess this religion. In Hinduism, a large number of holy books, a large pantheon of gods and beliefs. Hinduism is a religion that cannot be accepted, because either you are born a Hindu or not.
India is a sovereign socialist secular democratic state with a parliamentary system of government and the head of state - the president.
India is the capital and largest cities
The capital of India is New Delhi. Delhi is the largest metropolis and is one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Delhi is a mixture of antiquity and the booming Euro-neurized lifestyle.
The largest cities in India: - Mumbai;
- Agra;
- Jaipur;
- Bambey;
- Kolkata (one of the 10 largest megacities in the world).
India - holidays and tours
Traveling to India is a unique opportunity to find yourself in a completely different world, an incredibly interesting and mysterious world of the East. And luxurious Indian beaches with a high level of service and fashionable tourist complexes provide a wonderful opportunity to relax and find complete harmony while relaxing in India.
India is the birthplace of Maharajas and snake charmers. This fabulous country is a treasury of amazing culture and philosophical systems. Tours to India are considered the most fascinating travels in the East and give only the most vivid and enthusiastic impressions.
Every Indian state is very attractive for tourists. So, for example, Birla, Agra, Jaipur, Khajurah - will present real pleasure to tourists who are interested in the great monuments of the past. For lovers of beach vacations and swimming in the ocean, Carala and Goa offer excellent opportunities. Well, and people interested in the teachings on the rebirth of the soul and nirvana will be especially interested in visiting Varanasi, Amritsar, Vrindavan, Panta. And Calpute, Delhi, Bombay - these are great places for people who are interested in the fate of the world and everything connected with modernity.
In India, there are about 40 resort cities, 460 large national parks of indescribable beauty, all regions of the country are many intriguing attractions. India is precisely that country that is able to win the soul of a person who has visited it forever!
India - Attractions
India is a very large country, which practically consists of attractions. Each area is full of unusual and intriguing.
The main miracle of India is the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum that fascinates and delights. The majestic and divine Taj Mahal, despite its height of 74 meters, seems light and airy, like a dream he rises in the valley of the Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal is the most unique and beautiful architectural creation, not only in India, but throughout the world.
A large number of historical and unique natural monuments are concentrated in the capital of India - Delhi. The city is full of temples of all world religions and memorial constructions of the legendary rulers, as a result of which Delhi is often called the “Mausoleum of the East”.
Many of these "wonders of the world" are concentrated in the city of Agra, which is the brightest pearl of India and the capital of the Mughal empire.
Particular attention of tourists deserves the sacred Mathura, in which, according to giving, Krishna was born. And in Vrindavan is the world-famous Krishna-Balaram-Mandir temple. This is a place of pilgrimage for thousands of people.
Well, and, of course, a trip to India should not do without visiting Buddhist monasteries and communities that are located on the vast mountain system of the Himalayas.
The real territory of the contrasts of India is Bambey or Mumbai. This is the "Gateway of India", as well as the famous Indian Hollywood.
Located north of Mumbai, Goa State is the best and most famous seaside resort area of India. Here, every vacationer will fully enjoy the rest exactly to his taste.
The most diverse in natural conditions is East India, and South is the most densely populated part of the country with many ancient Tamil temples.
India - weather (climate)
The whole territory of India is in the subequatorial belt. The coldest period in the country is the time from December to February, during this period the average minimum temperature is from +19 to +21, and the average maximum is up to + 29C. The hottest time in India is from May to June, when the average temperature is from +30 to +34.
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India - cuisine
In India, everything is very diverse, including national cuisine, but two religions have influenced the culinary preferences of the Indians of particular importance: Hinduism and Islam. Indians - not Muslims do not eat meat, and Muslim traditions allow the use of lamb, poultry, goat. Therefore, quite often, even members of the same family in India can eat differently, depending on their faiths. The south of India is vegetarian cuisine, and the west of the country is a wide selection of seafood. Unbelievably delicious Bengali sweets are known all over the world, such as sandals, mysti-dohi and others, which are prepared according to special ancient recipes, and whose amazing taste remains in memory for a lifetime.
India is the birthplace of a huge number of spices, so the taste of Indian dishes is always special and unique. The king of drinks in India is undoubtedly the one who has won worldwide love and recognition - Indian tea.
India - interesting facts
- The name India comes from the Indus River.
- India is the birthplace of chess.
- Even 5,000 years ago, the Indians were able to create a Harappan civilization.
“Sciences like algebra and geometry have their roots in India.”
- In India, the very first university in the world was founded in 700 BC.
- India until the 17th century was the richest country in the world.
- The largest number of operating mosques in the world (300 thousand) is located in
India.
- Yoga teaching originated in India more than 5,000 years ago.
- In the Indian Gamalai there is the highest bridge in the world - Bailey.
India - Visa
Citizens of most countries of the world to enter India require a visa: - tourist;
- business;
- visa to study yoga;
- student;
- transit.
Visa to India takes no more than 10 business days.
India - Embassy
The Indian Consulate in Moscow is located on the street. Vorontsovo field, 6-8
tel: 917-48-35.
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