India is a large country with a humongous population of 1.3 billion. It has an endless variety, be it Geographical features, culture, costume, tradition, languages, etc. Hence, India is called the “Epitome of the World”. Indian rulers have never invaded any country from 1 lakh years of history are some of the facts most of them know. But, did you know about these interesting facts about India? In fact, these things are sure to stun many of you when you read about it.
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Interesting Facts About India That You Probably Didn’t Know
Varanasi One Of The Oldest City In The World
Varanasi, which is often referred to as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world. As per the legends, this city was founded by Lord Shiva, 5000 years ago. Although the evidence dates back to 3000 years of habitation. Apparently, there are more than 23,000 temples in and around the city. This place sits on the lap of the holy river the Ganges and it is home to the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple. Benaras is a major religious hub for Hindus and Jains. You can spot thousands of devotees paying a visit to purify their souls by taking a dip in the Ganges river. Not just that, if people die in this holy city, it is believed that they will attain salvation.
Kolukkumalai – The Highest Tea Plantation In The World
Kolukkumalai is a little hamlet at 7900 ft above sea level in Bodinayakanur Taluk, Theni. This tea estate is the highest tea plantation in the world and it was set up by the British back in the 1930s. The two-story wooden tea factory still uses the original equipment and follows age-old methods of organic tea farming and processing. It is the best place for adventure enthusiasts who love trekking and have a cup of traditional tea along with it.
Vembanad Lake – The Largest Lake In India
Vembanad lake, considered as a heart of Kerala backwaters, spans through several districts, making it the longest lake in India. Stretching at 90 km in length and 14 km in width, it is also recognized as the largest water reservoir of God’s own country. A vast array of rivers, lagoons, and canals empty their tanks at Kottayam to form a picturesque Vembanad lake.
Lonar Lake In Maharashtra Is Formed By Meteor Crashing Into The Surface Of The Earth
52,000 years old, Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is situated in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India. This salt lake was formed by the impact of a meteor crashing into the surface of the Earth at an estimated speed of 90,000kmph, weighing 2 million tonnes. It is 1.2 kilometers wide and has a depth of about 137 meters. The water of Lonar lake is both saline and alkaline in nature. It is a rare kind in the whole world. Travel freaks must not miss this marvel and the temples that are around it.
Gol Gumbaz Has The Largest Dome In India
It has the largest dome in India with a diameter of 144 ft and it is the 2nd largest dome in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Mattur – A Sanskrit Speaking Village In Karnataka
Mattur is a quaint little village that is tucked in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is one of the Villages where people still use the Sanskrit language for their daily communication. When a lot of regional languages are struggling to hold their place or survive, this is certainly a unique thing.
Mawsynram Wettest Place On Earth
Mawsynram Village in Meghalaya is the wettest place on earth with 11,873 millimeters of rain annually.
Floating Post Office On Dal Lake In Srinagar
India has 1,55,015 post offices and it is the largest postal network in the World. A simple post office serves a population of 7,175 people on an average. Not just that, India is also famous for World’s Only Floating Post Office, situated on Dal lake in Srinagar. The Floating office perched on a houseboat was inaugurated in August 2011 and it also includes a philately museum within itself
Second Largest Network Of Roads In The World
Interestingly, India has the second-largest network of roads compared to any other country in the world. It is approximately 5,472,144 Km of roads.
Dehradun – Mussoorie Ropeway Is The Largest Ropeway In The World At 5.5 Km.
The Himalayas Are Home To 9 Out Of 10 World’s Highest Peaks. The Highest Being Mt. Everest At 8,848 Meters.
Bandra Worli Sea Link Has Steel That Is Equivalent To The Circumference Of Earth
Bandra Worli Sea Link is a cable-stayed bridge that connects Bandra with Worli in South Mumbai. It is said that the length of steel wires used in the construction Bandra Worli link is equal to that of Earth circumference.
The Himalayas Grow About 2 Inches Every Year
Mattancherry Palace The Palace With A Floor That Is Made Of Egg White, Burned Coconut Shells And, Jaggery
Even though the floor of Mattancherry Palace looks as if it is polished with black marble. It is actually a mixture of burned coconut shells, charcoal, lime, plant juices, jaggery, and egg whites. It is the only palace with such floorings in the World.
Barren Island Volcano In Andaman And Nicobar Islands Is the Only Active Volcano In India.
Kashi Mahakal Express Has A Seat Reserved For Lord Shiva.
Kashi Mahakal Express train runs from Varanasi and Indore and Viceversa. This train connects Jyotirlinga Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, and Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. The most surprising part is the seat that is reserved for Lord Shiva.
Shani Shingnapur Is A Village In Maharashtra Where The Houses Here Don’t Have Any Door To Protect Them.
Shani Shingnapur is a small village in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. In fact, houses here have no door and people of the village feel no need for security as the deity Shani will protect them.
These are some of the interesting facts about India. Go ahead and share these facts with your friends. And if you think we missed out on certain facts, please add them in the comment section below. We are happy to hear from you.
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