About India
India is a vast and diverse country, home to over a billion people and boasting a rich cultural history. India is a confluence of important religious belief systems, including Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Sikhism. India prides itself on promoting the message of peace and linguistic harmony among these communities.
Located in southern Asia, India is home to the legendary monument of love, the Taj Mahal, as well as other incredible destinations like the Portuguese churches in Goa, the pristine Kerala backwaters in the south, and the traditional Rajputana carvings in Rajasthan. Each state has its own distinct flavour in terms of cuisine, language, architecture, lifestyles, and medicine. India also boasts a rich architectural heritage, serene ghats, spectacular landscapes, and the largest tiger reserve.
Since gaining independence from British rule in 1947, India has made significant progress in every sphere, including growth and development across sectors such as the economy, infrastructure, professional services, businesses, pharmaceuticals, medical tourism, and hospitality. As you travel through India, you will encounter a vast range of tourism choices, each one unique in terms of land and nature, people, tribes, cuisine, faiths, dance forms, music, arts, crafts, adventure, sport, spirituality, and history.
Over the last 70 years of independence, India has achieved all-round socio-economic progress. The change is clearly visible in the Tier I and Tier II cities. However, the fascinating aspect lies in the stark difference between the new and old parts of the same cities. From world-class airports and hotels, luxurious shopping malls, restaurants, pubs, and cafes to overcrowded streets and alleyways filled with thousands of little shops offering every possible modern and ethnic product and native street food, India offers a fascinating experience.
Facts About India
Indus Valley Civilization
When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization).
The Name ‘India’
The name ‘India’ is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
Chess
Chess was invented in India.
Trigonometry
Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus are studies, which originated in India.
Decimal System
The ‘Place Value System’ and the ‘Decimal System’ were developed in India in 100 B.C.
Democracy
India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7th largest country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The Father of Medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago.
Oldest European Church
The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively.
Benaras
Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called “the Ancient City” when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.
Yoga
Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.
