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Tourism in India

Pushpal Mondal, PGDM - I

‘Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga’

In these exiguous lines of our national anthem, the
composer, Rabindranath Tagore encapsulated the vast
dimensions of the nation masterfully, From Kashmir to
Kanyakumari the Indian subcontinent holds innumerable
magnificent sites that while breaking the letters of India it in the region and endows a major part
can be stated that- ‘ It is a Nation of Diverse Incredible of the region’s beauty. The valley of
sights All-around’. Kashmir, surrounded by the Himalayan
However, these sites are not only marked by mere range renders jaw-dropping sights in every
monuments, architecture, or lavish palaces but along nook and corner that the title ‘the land of
with these what makes them incredible are their people, paradise’ cannot be labelled as exaggerated.
their culture, their attire, their cuisines, sports, rituals, and It is the source of many rivers like the Ganga,
all these altogether make India a hotspot for tourism. It is Yamuna, and others. On the other side, states like
definite that amidst the popular tourist spots in the world, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh are enriched with
India is perhaps underrated by foreigners but does not numerous heritage sites like Chittorgarh Fort, Jaisalmer
in any degree diminish its glory. In this essay, India is Fort, Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and so on. This heritage, and
re-explored to provide a picture of its ravishing sites to geographic location all mingled with the food, attire,
its natives and non-natives both offering a wholesome and culture of the region.
quick tour of India. Therefore, let us buckle up and start The Southern region, surrounded by the Arabian Sea,
the tour of India, not with the medium of vehicle but with Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean and comprising
a few pages. states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil
The area of about 3 lakh square kilometres of India Nadu, and Telangana, is no less significant by any
is by and large divided into 5 parts for convenience degree in its culture than the aforementioned region.
- Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern, and North- Dynasties such as Chera, Chola, Pandyan, Travancore,
Eastern. Each region glows in its unique sparkle and Cochin, Chalukya, Pallava, Satavahana, Rashtrakuta,
altogether illuminates our India. Kakatiya, Hoysala, Reddy emerged in a short period
The Northern region is predominantly a hilly area and consequently fell their culture in South India. The
and rich heritage artifacts comprising the following ornate monuments of Hampi, sacred ensembles of the
states- Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Hoysalas, the mesmerizing Western Ghats, and even
Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, and UT the beautiful Ooty will never stop to make the visitors
Chandigarh and Jammu & Kashmir. The Himalayan awestruck.
range is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating things Like the previously mentioned two, the Western region
holds its charm in itself. It includes majorly Gujarat, the

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