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10 Travel Destinations That Represent Unique Fun Facts About India

By Anusha

India is truly a land of confluence. We boast of a potpourri of culture, religions, languages and cuisines. Currently the second most populated country in the World, India is also the seventh largest in regard to land area. So it is only natural that we have topography ranging from mountains to beaches and exotic flora and fauna. Here are the top 10 facts exclusive to India and the top 10 destinations associated with them.

These are the top 10 experiences in the world that only India can provide!

Destination: Mumbai

Destination: Mumbai

The Land of Business and Bollywood
This city in India appears in business case studies at Harvard and other top business schools around the world. Yes, we are referring to Mumbai and the city's famed Dabbawallahs, who deliver close to 2,00,000 lunch boxes every single day! And as if this was not sufficient, Mumbai also boasts of another feather in its crown, being the base for the World's largest film industry, Bollywood! Head over to Mumbai to experience this vibrant metropolis in India.

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Destination: West Bengal

Destination: West Bengal

Never-ending Stretch of Mangroves!
This is the home to the world's largest single block of mangrove forests. The Sundarbans National Park is also the home to India's national animal the Bengal Tiger. It is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit destination in India.

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Destination: Meghalaya

Destination: Meghalaya

The Wettest Region on Earth
The Abode of Clouds or Meghalaya is known to be the wettest region on Earth, recording 1,200 cm of rain annually. It is also popular for the many limestone caves found here, natural bridges constructed by Khasi tribesmen and Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong. Visit Meghalaya for an unforgettable travel experience.

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Destination: Nalanda, Bihar

Destination: Nalanda, Bihar

Reviving the Ancient
The first of the ancient universities in the world that is being rebuilt is the Nalanda University in Bihar. Built with red bricks, this unique architectural monument attracted students from various parts of Asia. Interestingly the library at Nalanda is said to have been so vast that when the Turkish invaders set fire to it, the flames lasted three months! It will be a great experience to visit this ancient centre of learning that is currently being revived.

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Destination: Delhi

Destination: Delhi

The Capital City
Delhi, India's capital also holds a special tag as the home to the world's largest spice market. The Khari Baoli is a gourmet enthusiast's dream come true. Operating as a market for spices since the 17th century, the lanes sporting rows of shops with colourful spices is intoxicating, as long as you can ignore the maddening crowds!

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Destination: Nashik

Destination: Nashik

The Biggest Festival in the World!
This destination in India is expected to be the single largest congregation of people in a region, for the festival of Khumb Mela. Nashik, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra will be the destination for a throng of Hindu devotees who gather to bathe in the sacred waters of Trimbakeshwar.

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Destination: Bangalore

Destination: Bangalore

The Silicon City
More than half of the world's IT requirements are outsourced to India. And among the top destinations to visit in India is the Silicon City of Bangalore. The city has earned the tag, for the number of IT companies that employ millions of people who come to Bangalore from all parts of India. This makes Bangalore an interesting confluence of urban culture.

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Destination: Ladakh

Destination: Ladakh

The Highest Motorable Road in the World?
Speculated to be the highest motorable world, Khardung La in Ladakh might lose this status to other motorable roads that are measured to be higher. However, it currently continues to hold the Guinness World Record as the world's highest motorable road. Ladakh has a lot more to offer, from stunning mountains to picturesque valleys and vibrant Buddhist monasteries and a visit to this destination is a must!

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Destination: Andhra Pradesh

Destination: Andhra Pradesh

The King of Fruits!
India is the world's largest producer and consumer of mangoes in the world! There are many varieties of mangoes grown in the country. The state that produces the highest quantity is Andhra Pradesh and varieties such as Banganapalle is named after the town of the same name in the state. The state has many other attractions ranging from ancient monuments to metropolitan cities that a traveller will be thrilled to explore.

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Destination: Assam

Destination: Assam

Tea Capital of the World!
India is among the top three countries for tea production. In fact tea in India was growing well before the British started the same in the country commercially. Among the tea producing states in India, Assam is the largest producer and a trip here is memorable for the rolling tea estates, glorious flavours and immense scenic beauty. It is also popular for the conservation of the one-horned Indian Rhinoceros from extinction. Two of Assam's sanctuaries Kaziranga and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary feature on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

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