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India. India India (Sanskrit, Hindi: भारत, Bhārat) is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent and shares borders with Pakistan to the west, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the north-east, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. Sri Lanka lies to the south, Maldives to the south-west and Indonesia to the south-east of India in the Indian Ocean. India is the seventh largest country in the world by area and, with over a billion people, is second only to China in population, although its much higher birthrate makes it likely to reach pole position in less than ten years. It is an extremely diverse country, with vast differences in geography, climate, culture, language and ethnicity across its expanse, and prides itself on being the largest democracy on Earth. Understand[edit] "We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. India's culture and heritage are a rich amalgam of the past and the present.
History[edit] Islamic incursions started in the 8th century. Himalayas. Northeast India. North-East India is arguably one of the most fascinating places of India and of the world, located at the northeastern region of India, and consisting of 7 states, called collectively as 'the seven sisters'. Much of the region has been left unexplored till date, owning to the regions formidable terrain consisting of mountains, hills, rainforests, river, jungles and predators, and deficiency for proper infrastructure. The small sized region is a biodiversity hub, having one of the highest biodiversity density found anywhere in the world. India. States[edit] Map of North-East India's states Cities[edit] Agartala — capital of Tripura Guwahati — capital of Assam, more than two thousand years of history Imphal — capital of Manipur Itanagar — capital of Arunachal Pradesh Kohima — capital of Nagaland Aizawl — capital of Mizoram Shillong — capital of Meghalaya Gangtok — capital of Sikkim Other destinations[edit] Understand[edit] Talk[edit] Contact[edit] Get in[edit] By air[edit] By train[edit]
Kashmir. Bold text View from the plains of Baisaran, near Pahalgam Jammu and Kashmir' [1] (Urdu: مقبوضہ کشمیر) is the northernmost state of India. Jammu and Kashmir, as shown on the map of the Republic of India Regions[edit] Jammu — most will only stop here to change from train to bus en route to Kashmir, Jammu is the winter capital of state, it is famous for its temples Kashmir Valley — some say it is Heaven on Earth, friendly people, beautiful gardens, vast lakes and pristine streams and stunning landscapes, it is all that but please see "Stay safe" below Ladakh — truly amazing landscapes high up in the Himalayas, popular for trekking and with those on a search for the most serene place in the world A boat in Dal lake, Srinagar Cities[edit] Understand[edit] British India's princely state of Jammu and Kashmir is now divided between the Republic of India and Pakistan and China.
Talk[edit] The state's official language is Urdu. Get in[edit] Gulmarg Patnitop By plane[edit] Flights operate to Srinagar and Leh. Uttarakhand. View of Nanda Devi massif and Nanda Devi East from near Almora. Uttarakhand (Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड) [1], until 2007 known as Uttaranchal, is a stunningly beautiful state in the Himalayan North of India. It is broken up into a western part, named "Garhwal", and an eastern part named "Kumaon". Regions[edit] Two main regions of Uttarakhand are : Each region has its own distinct culture and language. Cities[edit] Trayambakeshwar Temple, Lakshman Jhula. Meadows & Clouds at Chopta. Camps at Har Ki Dun Valley,Uttarkashi. Highest Shiva Temple,Tungnath/Chopta, built by Pandavs/Adi Shankaracharya. Pauri Town. Pauri at dawn, Himalayas as the last upper ridge in the background. Dunagiri. Panwali Bugyal, enroute Gangotri-Kedarnath.
Himalayas near Ukhimath,Rudraprayag. Kedarnath & Neelkanth peaks from Ukhimath, Rudraprayag. Chamba Town & Valley, near Mussoorie. Dehradun - the capital, called "Oxford of India" known for boarding schools - Doon School, Welhams and St. Other destinations[edit] Understand[edit] Talk[edit] Himachal Pradesh. Eagles soaring near the Dhauladhar Mountains, Dharamsala Himachal Pradesh is a state in north-western India, and offers much for those looking to experience the Himalayas. While it does not claim the highest peaks in the range, there is plenty to do aside from mountaineering. Its name literally means "Abode of Snow". Map of Himachal Pradesh Districts[edit] There are twelve districts in Himachel Pradesh State: Cities[edit] Shimla — the state capital and once the summer capital of the British Raj, it is a cool and charming Himalaya outpost. Other destinations[edit] Rewalsar (Tibetan: Tsopema) - a lake sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus Narkanda - a place known for Hatu Peak on the famous Hindustan Tibet Road Kunjum Pass- lies on way from Keylong to Kaza.
Understand[edit] Talk[edit] Hindi, Pahari, Punjabi and English are the main languages found in the state. Get in[edit] By plane[edit] By train[edit] By bus[edit] Bus is the only practical means of getting to many points in Himachal. By bus[edit] Help.