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2 ~~~ Touropia ~ India ~ 17 Most Beautiful Regions of India


From the cold foothills of the Himalayas in the north to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the southeast; and from the deserts of the west to the marshlands of the east – and all the plateaus, forests, grasslands, and beaches in between, India is a place for exploring a whole lot of environments – six climatic subtypes to be exact.

This giant country’s coastline stretches north-to-south and south-to-north for over four thousand miles, out of which, on its eastern edge, explodes the Ganges – one of the most famous rivers in the world.

India is also home to an unfathomable amount of wildlife, from tigers and panthers to elephants and rhinos.

Without further ado, let’s explore this country’s beautiful regions.


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18 December 2021

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A colorful, chaotic, yet utterly captivating country to explore, India really does have it all.

From the formidable Himalayas in the north to the lovely beaches at the south of the subcontinent, the world’s second-most populous nation is packed with incredible palaces, forts and holy sites with pulsating cities and market towns dotted here and there.

One of the largest and most diverse countries on Earth, India is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar in Asia with Sri Lanka lying just to the south.

Located between the humongous Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, it is home to everything from tropical rainforests, dusty deserts and an almost endless coastline with the soaring Himalayas and swirling Ganges being two of its defining features.

As it boasts a bewildering array of different languages, cultures, and cuisines, it can be hard to know where to begin with each region having its own rich history and heritage for visitors to delve into.

Common places to start are its vibrant capital New Delhi as the massive metropolis is home to some amazing Mughal architecture such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid mosque with the cosmopolitan and cultured Mumbai also attracting lots of people.

Agra is another popular place to visit due to the iconic Taj Mahal as is the Pink City of Jaipur which is set in a scenic spot and is replete with impressive palaces, forts and monuments.

Kolkata is also well worth exploring for its centuries-old colonial buildings while the sacred city of Varanasi is the place to go if you want to witness unforgettable parades, pilgrimages and bathe in the Ganges.

In addition to experiencing all its lively cities and seeing fantastic forts, temples and historic sights, India has the breathtaking beaches of Goa and Kerala to lounge on while hardy adventurers instead attempt to scale the Himalayas.

With numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to explore alongside awe-inspiring cave temple complexes such as those at Ellora and Ajanta – the enormous and enigmatic India really is the country that keeps on giving.

6 ~~~ Touropia ~ India ~ 17 Best Cities to Visit in India


India is a vast, astonishing and diverse country.

Its magnificent cities are a showcase for the wonderful wealth of tradition, culture, and exuberance of life for which India is world-famous.

An ultimate travel destination, India has so much to offer.

From the southern states of Goa and Kerala with their laid-back open-mindedness, to the dusty desert forts of Rajasthan, there is something ultimately enigmatic and enchanting about this great and fascinating Asian giant.

A powerhouse of people power, India pushes forward into the modern era, creating cities that are a beguiling hotchpotch of urban innovation.

Technology, money, poverty and ancient structures blend in the developing cities.

Old markets brim with people and goods, sacred rivers draw pilgrims from afar and formidable forts conserve maze-like old towns.

It’s an incredibly inviting destination to travel to, so here are the best cities in India for you to visit.



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12 March 2021

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7 Amazing Jain Temples


Jainism is a religion that prescribes pacifism and a path of non-violence towards all living beings.

The purpose of life according to Jainism is to undo the negative effects of karma through mental and physical purification.

This process leads to liberation accompanied by a great natural inner peace.

There are as many as 4.2 million Jain followers in India and about 6 to 12 million worldwide.

A Jain temple is called Derasar or Mandir depending on where in India it is located.

They are usually built from marble stone as demonstrated by this list of amazing Jain temples in India.


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2 December 2021