Jan 7, 2024
Varanasi, also called Kashi or Benaras, stands as one of the world's oldest cities on the Ganges, boasting over 100 ghats and serving as a revered Hindu pilgrimage site, encapsulating millennia of history and cultural significance, as highlighted by Mark Twain.
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India, historically the sole diamond source since the 4th century BC, mined diamonds from Krishna Nagar Delta for over 1000 years. While not a major producer now, industrial-scale diamond mining persists in Panna, Golconda and Mahasamund since the 1900s.
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In India, cows are revered as sacred since the 4th century BC, with their elevated status linked to Lord Krishna, portrayed as a cowherd. Numerous Gaushalas across the country care for cows, emphasizing the value placed on products like milk, curd, and ghee.
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India boasts the world's largest population of vegetarians, with over 81% of adults, driven by religious beliefs, abstaining from meat on specific days. Even global food chains like KFC and McDonald’s offer vegetarian menus to cater to the prevalent dietary preferences.
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Snakes and Ladders, originating in ancient India as Mokshapat, is a moral board game tracing back to the 2nd century BC, teaching lessons on Karma and desire. The British version, named Chutes and Ladders, was published by the Milton Bradley Company in 1943.
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India ranks third globally for the highest number of billionaires, according to Forbes' 35th annual list, led by Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. The country boasts over 140 billionaires, with Gautam Adani and Shiv Nadar among the prominent names.
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India, home to 966.3 million Hindus, leads as the world's Hindu epicenter with roots extending 5000 years. Hinduism, flourishing with Vedic philosophies (1500-500 BC), embraces Brahma as the creator amidst widespread rituals and cultural growth from 500 BC to 300 AD.
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India, contributing over 70% of global spice varieties, is both the world's leading spice producer and consumer. Khari Baoli in Delhi, Asia's largest spice market, captivates with its overwhelming beauty and aromatic spice lanes, best explored with a guide on your first visit.
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Magnetic Hill near Leh, India, challenges gravity on the Leh-Kargil highway, where vehicles appear to move uphill when in neutral, sparking scientific theories of magnetic forces and optical illusions. To unravel this mystery, visit between July and October during a Leh Tour.
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Roopkund, also known as Skeleton Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake in the Indian Himalayas, housing mysterious skeletons dating back over 1200 years. Discovered in 1942, the trek to this scenic lake covers approximately 53 km and takes 5 to 7 days to complete.
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