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India is in the south East Asia. India is a land of diverse culture, language, tradition and rich cuisine. The pride of India is Himalayas and the Himalayan mountain system is the planets highest and home to the world's highest peaks, the Eight-thousanders, which include Mount Everest and K2. Look India Hotel invites visitors from all over the globe to come, explore and experience the pleasure of touring and traveling marvelous INDIA.

• HISTORY OF INDIA
• INDIA'S history goes back almost six thousand years and has passed through many different stages and societies and invasions from outside. The earliest civilization was in the Indus Valley (now in Pakistan), with its well-planned city-states of HARAPPA AND MOHENJODARO, which lasted from 3250 to 1500 B.C.At that point the ARYANS came in from the North and spread through large parts of India bringing with them their culture and religious beliefs, including the HINDU RELIGION.In 567 B.C. Gautama Buddha was born, who was the founder of the BUDDHIST RELIGION. Also at around this time Mahavira lived, who started the JAIN RELIGION.Two hundred years later, in the 4th century B.C., Emperor ASHOKA, one of the greatest leaders of all of India's history, led the Mauryan Empire to take over almost all of what is now modern India. They were followed by the Guptas in the north, while in the south part of India several different Hindu empires, the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras spread and grew, trading with Europe and other parts of Asia till the end of the 1100s.CHRISTIANITY entered India at about the same time as it came to Europe. Legend has it that St. Thomas the Apostle arrived in India in 52 A.D.Even earlier than that people of the JEWISH RELIGION arrived on India's shores.In approximately the 7th century A.D. A group of Zoroastrians, or PARSEES, landed in Gujarat and became part of the large mix of religions in India today, each of which adds its important and distinctive flavour.In the 15th century the SIKH RELIGION was born in the Punjab, in northern India.The EUROPEANS - Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish and British - started arriving in the early 1600s. All of them held territories in India and made friends and enemies' amoung India's rulers as they got more involved, but it was the BRITISH who eventually controlled most of India and finally made it one of their colonies.India got its INDEPENDANCE from Britian in 1947 after a long struggle led mostly by MAHATMA GANDHI.In the process of becoming independent India became, through PARTITION, two countries instead of one.In the years SINCE INDEPENDANCE India has made huge progress and coped with great problems, has developed its industry and its agriculture, and has maintained a system of government which makes it the largest democracy in the world.

• WILD LIFE IN INDIA
• India is unique in the richness and diversity of its vegetation and wildlife. India's national parks and wild life sanctuaries (including bird sanctuaries) from Ladakh in Himalayas to Southern tip of Tamil Nadu are outstanding and the country continues to “WOW” the tourists with its rich bio-diversity and heritage.

• LAND OF TEMPLES
• India is known as one of the few countries in the world that has a heritage dating back centuries ago. Well it can be proved till date as the temples stand witness to the rich cultural heritage of our country.
• Some famous temples to mention are the Khajuraho Temple, Badrinath, Pushkar, Tirupati, Kanyakumari, Srimahavirji, Kedarnath, Dwarkadeesh, Ajanta Cave Temples, Kalkaji, Birlamandir, Lotus temple, sun temple and Meenakshi temple.

• HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
• India is an ancient country rich in monumental heritage. The famous monuments always merit a visit, because they are the speaking stones of India's authentic architectural and historical details. Some of the incomparable monuments that form an integral part India's historical heritage are the epitome of endless love - Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Konark temple, Agra Fort, Ajanta caves, Humayun's tomb and the walled city of Fatehpur Sikri.

• States In India
• With an area of around 33 lakh sq km, India is the land of 28 states, 6 Union Territories and 1 National Capital Territory (New Delhi) - Unity in Diversity. It's a land of diverse multitude of cultures, languages, religious, dress, cuisine, fairs and festivals

• MAGIC OF AYURVEDA
• Ayurveda is considered to be the most ancient medicinal form. It mainly developed during Vedic times; the origin can be traced back to more than 5000 years. It eliminates all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regains resistance and good health.

• BEACH BEAUTY
• With a coastline of over 7416 km, India boasts of some of the finest beaches in the world. If the western (Goan, Maharashtrian etc) beaches are enchanting, beustching beauties, the ones on the eastern coast (along the Bay of Bengal) are equally scenic and "cool") to refresh, rejuvenate and recharge yourself.

• ADVENTURE
• Wildlife safari, mountaineering, and river rafting & trekking from the cold Himalayan heights to the water-logged lagoons and deserts and from skiing to paragliding the adventure scope in India is as profound as its diversity.

• INDIA HOTELS
• India has the four main hotel chains, The Ashoka Group, Oberoi Hotels, The Taj Group and the Welcome Group. Apart from this LIH brings you a range of fascinating option with an overdose of discount.

• INDIA Resorts
• Resorts are exclusively for those who want peace with luxury, the resorts spread all over India from Shimla, Mussoorie, Manali and Ranikhet, bhimtal in the north to Pondicherry and Goa in the south.

• HILL STATION
• Thinking of hill in India - Shimla, Mussorie, ooty, nainital, almora, Mussorie, mount abu, panchghani and Darjeeling are the place to explore the hill beauty of India.

• INDIAN FESTIVALS
• Indian festivals speak of India's rich cultural and traditional background. The colorful festivals are an integral part of every Indians. The festivals play an important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts and tourism of India.