Interesting Facts About India That Every International Traveler Must Know

India is a land of many wonders and attracts thousands of travelers each year from many different parts of the globe. Whether you are a curious traveler, an adrenaline junkie, or a history buff, India has got something for everyone. You can enjoy the majestic landscapes in the mountain valleys of the Himalayas or enjoy a relaxing vacation in the Kerala backwaters away from the bustling city life. From romantic beach walks with your partner to adventurous skydives, you can enjoy a plethora of activities in India. But do you want to know some interesting facts about India before you book air tickets from USA to India? If yes, then scroll down to see some interesting facts that many travelers miss out on. 

Flyopedia has compiled this list for you so that you can have a more enjoyable time on your vacation as you visit your bucket-list destinations in India and also verify the mentioned points to satisfy your curiosity.

Interesting Facts About India

1. India was a part of a Supercontinent called Gondwanaland which broke up into different continents as we do today. Around 10 million years ago the island of India collided with the Asian continent and we can witness the seashell fossils as proof that are found high in the mountains.
2. The Indian Empire was known as the British Raj and was one of the richest empires in the world’s history. With around $135 Billion in 1870, the neighboring countries of India, i.e. Pakistan, Burma, Singapore, Bangladesh, and also British Somaliland (present-day Somalia in South Africa) were part of the Indian Empire.
3. Nearly 125 million Indians speak English and it is the second-largest English-speaking nation in the world.
4. There are 22 major languages in India with 720 dialects that are spoken. Hindi and English are the official languages and other major languages are Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, and Urdu which are spoken by around 50 million Indians.
5. India invented chess in the 16th Century A.D. which spread to Persia and later to Southern Europe. 
6. India has more than 300,000 mosques, making it the nation with the highest number of mosques (probably more than the Islamic world). 
7. India has the second-highest population of Muslims in the world. 
8. India has Royal families that live the Royal way even today. Some famous families are The MewarDynasty of Rajasthan, The Royal Family of Rajkot (Gujarat), and The Royal Families of Alsisar (Rajasthan). 
9. India observes Kumbha Mela in four pilgrimage places that are Nashik on the Godavari River, Ujjain on the Shipra River, Haridwar on the Ganges river, and Prayag on the confluence of the fictional Saraswati River, Yamuna River, and the Ganges. 
10. Shaniwar Wada in Pune is a famous historical place known as the Bajirao and Kashibai’s love nest is one of the most haunted places. You can visit here the night of the full moon as locals say that they hear a sound coming from the Wada.

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1. Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be founded by Lord Shiva around 5,000 years ago and is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. There are many nicknames for Varanasi like ‘The Holy City of India’, ‘The Religious Capital of India’, ‘The City of Temples’, ‘The City of Lights’, and ‘The City of Learning’. 
2. India has Asia’s highest and longest cable car project called Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg (Jammu Kashmir). 
3. The Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is one of the world’s highest Dams and is also India’s highest Dam and is also multi-purpose earth and rock-fill embankment dam.
4. India has the highest number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world. Madhya Pradesh state is in third place with 308 tigers, Uttarakhand in second place with 340 tigers, and is closely following the Bandipur National Park in Karnataka which has 408 Royal Bengal Tigers. 
5. India produces and exports the largest number of carpets in the world. Bhadohi-Mirzapur region of Uttar Pradesh is famous for GABBE woolen carpets. 
6. India is home to major world religions namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. 
7. Assam and Darjeeling produced popular varieties of Tea and India is the world’s second-largest tea producer.
8. Majuli Island in the Assam state of India has the Guinness World Record for being the Largest River Island.
9. India is the largest producer of mangoes with more than 100 varieties grown nationally. 
10. Kanchenjunga Mountain Range has an elevation of 8,586 m and is the world’s third-highest mountain range.
11. ‘The City of Dreams Mumbai in India has the world’s largest movie industry followed by Nollywood in Nigeria and Hollywood in the US.
12. Shani Shingnapur village has no doors on people’s homes and shops. Even more surprising fact is that there has never been a theft or robbery in the village.
13. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab feeds nearly 50,000 people every day with the number going up to 100,000 on festivals and special occasions. 
14. Chail in Himachal Pradesh is home to the Highest Cricket Ground in the world at a height of 2,444 meters. 
15. The Ganges is the greatest of rivers and produces the world’s largest alluvial plains. 

These are the top 25 amazing and interesting facts about India. You can book air tickets online from USA to India on Flyopedia conveniently while you pack your bags for an exhilarating vacation ahead. Call us on 1-866-575-4903 for easy flight bookings and to know about existing offers and flight deals.

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