All about India
BY ZION MATTHEW T. GONZALEZ 4-SIMPLICITY
Interesting Facts About India
• 1. Cows are considered sacred
• 2. India is the wettest inhabited place on Earth
• 3. India has over 300,000 mosques and over 2 million Hindu temples
• 4. Chenab Bridge is the highest rail bridge in the world
• 5. Rajasthan has a Temple of Rats
• 6. You can drive on the world’s highest motorable road
• 7. Home of a mysterious skeleton lake
• 8. The popular game “Snakes and Ladders” originated in India
• 9. India was the first country to mine diamonds
• 10. Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, and it’s not a true polytheism
Places To Visit In India
1. Rajasthan
Northwest India is where you’ll find the state of Rajasthan,
which borders Pakistan and is home to the Thar Desert.
Whether you’re interested in Rajput history or views of the
Aravallis Mountains, Rajasthan contains some of the best
places to visit in India. Jaipur, or the Pink City, is the capital of
Rajasthan and a wonderful place to begin your trip.
It is home to an array of incredible architecture, including
three forts, many temples and the extraordinary City Palace.
Also in Rajasthan and worth visiting is Jodhpur, the so-called
Blue City that is the gateway to the Thar Desert as well as the
home to the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort.
2. Agra
Agra is one of the most-visited cities in all of India. Once the
capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra is now home to the iconic
structure known as the Taj Mahal. The white marble
mausoleum was built in the 17th century, and it is widely
regarded as a monument of love.
While spectacularly beautiful, the Taj Majal can be very
crowded. Also worth seeing in Agra is the Agra Fort, which is
very similar to the Red Fort of Delhi. You can tour this 16th
century fort and even explore the interior of its beautiful
palace.
3. Kerala
The southwestern state of India known as Kerala is a place
of tropical beauty. Palm trees, white sand beaches and eco-
tourism are all big reasons to explore the region. Besides
its famous backwaters, elegant houseboats and temple
festivals, Kerala is also home to Thekkady, a tiger preserve
which allows you to admire flora and fauna without
crowds.
The hub of Kerala is the city of Kochi, where you can see
the local fishing industry thriving along with modern high-
rises and colonial architecture. Kochi is ethnically and
religiously diverse, and in a single afternoon you can
explore a Jewish synagogue, a Dutch palace, the
Portuguese Pallipuram Fort and the Hindu Thrikkakara
Temple.
4. Varanasi
With a history dating back to more than 3,000 years, Varanasi
is one of the world’s oldest living cities. Located in North
India on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi has been an
important center of learning for ages as well as a chief
pilgrimage destination for many Hindus.
Varanasi is regarded as a sacred city among Hindus, Jains and
Buddhists because it is believed that dying here releases a
person’s soul from the cycle of reincarnation, and that bathing
in the River Ganges cleanses one’s sins.
3. Dehli
If you’re spending any time in Northern India, you will
almost certainly visit the capital city of Delhi. The
enormous sprawling destination is home to several
districts, and it is considered to be one of the oldest cities
in the world. One of the top sights in Delhi is the Red Fort,
or Lal Qila, which was built in the 17th century.
The Red Fort is made from sandstone, and you will be able
to walk through its Lahore Gate, into the bazaar, through
the jewel palace and even into the former residence of the
sultan. While in Delhi, you should also make time for the
many museums and religious structures that make up the
city.
My Personal Favorite Indian Food
Rotti Chennai with Butter Masala Paneer
