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About Destination India

Official Profile: India

INDIA, a union of 28 States and 7 centrally administered Union Territories, is a Democratic Republic, Sovereign and secular nation governed by Parliamentary System. The Constitution of India extends a single and uniform citizenship throughout its national territories with adult voting rights on its every citizen. With Delhi as its national Capital, the Union Executive Head is represented by the President, acting on the guidance of the Prime Minister and his council of Ministers at the Centre. Governor / Administrator head the Executive at each of the States / Union Territories respectively and act as the representatives of the President.

The territory of India is spread over 32,87,263 sq km extending from the snow-covered Himalayan mountains through the tropical rain forests of the South to the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. India is the 7th largest country in the World, self-sufficient in agricultural production, 10th industrialised country and the 6th nation having entered into the outer space to explore the nature for the benefits to the mankind. Traditionally, being one of the oldest civilisations in the World, India possesses rich and diverse cultural heritage. Each of its States and Union Territories has respective unique demography, history and culture, festivals, foods, dresses and languages among others. Overall, the nation uniquely depicts the un-matching unity in diversity, patriotism to the nation, service to the mankind, spiritual integrity and meaningful assimilation of various cultures and heritage for the good of one and all.

Modern India holds strong human values with fine blending of socio-economic growth. Post independence since 1947, the multifaceted growth in all walks of life, its policies and programmes and constructive approach to the national and international issues has made India an influential Nation in the World.

Explore the magnificent uniqueness of this great country, its people, places and things.

Introducing India

With its mind-bending diversity - from snow capped mountains to sun-washed beaches, crusty old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs - it’s hardly surprising that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.

The subcontinent is home to more than a billion people, and its eclectic melange of ethnic groups translates into an intoxicating cultural cocktail for the traveller. For those on a spiritual quest, India has oodles of sacrosanct sites and stirring philosophies, while history buffs will discover gems from the past almost everywhere - from grand vestiges of the British Raj peering over frenetic city streets, to battle-scarred forts rising from forlorn country fields. Meanwhile, lovers of the great outdoors can paddle in the shimmering waters of the palm-fringed beaches of Goa, scout for tigers on an adrenaline-pumping wildlife safari in Kanha National Park, or simply breathe the fresh air on a rejuvenating trek in Himachal Pradesh. And then there’s the food! From squidgy south Indian idlis (rice dumplings) to zesty north Indian curries, travellers are treated to a positively seductive smorgasbord of sub continental specialities.

Geographical information about India :

Location

The Indian peninsula is separated from mainland Asia by the Himalayas. The Country is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Indian Ocean to the south.

Border Countries

•Afghanistan and Pakistan to the north-west; China
•Bhutan and Nepal to the north
•Myanmar to the east
•And Bangladesh to the east of West Bengal
Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea, formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.

Coastline

7,516.6 km encompassing the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Climate

The climate of India can broadly be classified as a tropical monsoon one. But, in spite of much of the northern part of India lying beyond the tropical zone, the entire country has a tropical climate marked by relatively high temperatures and dry winters.

There are four seasons :

•Winter (December-February)
•Summer (March-June)
•South-west monsoon season (June-September)
•Post monsoon season (October-November)

Terrain

The mainland comprises of four regions, namely the great mountain zone, plains of the Ganga and the Indus, the desert region, and the southern peninsula.

Travel

Fascinating India has a lot to offer the traveller; many destinations worth visiting that are easily accessible from India's major cities. Weekend breaks to quiet beaches, beautiful temples, fascinating and wildlife sanctuaries, all waiting to be discovered by the traveller willing to look beyond the cities of India.

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