{"id":32010,"date":"2023-05-03T09:44:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T09:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=32010"},"modified":"2023-05-03T10:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T10:14:26","slug":"lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesser-Known Facts of India That Would Surprise You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India is known as an ancient land that carries several histories of the human race. Indian people believe in age-old traditions. Numerous legends come from this land. Many landmarks carry lesser-known facts. As per the information, around 100 million years ago, India was just an island floating freely.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 50 million years ago, it was connected with the Asian continent; thus, the Himalayas was born. You never know India well because it has so much uniqueness, from its landscape to its Culture. The country&#8217;s diversity can be why it has many incredible facts.<\/p>\n<p>India is the home of more than 1.3 billion people, which makes it the most populous country in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>India has diversity among its all states, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vast deserts in Rajasthan<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant tea plantation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Amazing beaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/goa-tours\/\">Goa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Busy metropolitan cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kolkata-tours\/\">Kolkata<\/a> (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With such diversity of landscapes, India also has diversity in religion and Culture. These are the things that make this country unique. Below are some lesser-known facts about India that will amaze you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#various-kinds-of-languages-are-spoken-throughout-india\" >Various kinds of languages are spoken throughout India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#india-is-the-land-of-hindu-temples-and-mosques\" >India is the land of Hindu temples and mosques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#one-and-only-floating-post-office-in-the-world-situated-in-india\" >One and only Floating Post Office in the world situated in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#the-village-of-officers\" >The Village of Officers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#the-power-of-indian-railways\" >The power of Indian Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#indian-weddings-are-the-most-colourful-occasion\" >Indian weddings are the most colourful occasion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#presence-of-mysterious-hill\" >Presence of Mysterious Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#the-human-calculator-is-from-india\" >The human calculator is from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#worlds-most-ancient-university-is-in-india\" >World&#8217;s most ancient University is in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#several-unesco-world-heritage-sites\" >Several UNESCO world heritage sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#worlds-widest-human-gathering\" >World&#8217;s widest human gathering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#worlds-first-ever-country-to-mine-diamonds\" >World&#8217;s first-ever country to mine diamonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#large-spice-production-country-in-the-world\" >Large Spice Production country in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#india-has-a-unique-rat-temple\" >India has a unique Rat temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#most-visited-tourist-destinations\" >Most Visited tourist destinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/lesser-known-facts-of-india-that-would-surprise-you\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"various-kinds-of-languages-are-spoken-throughout-india\"><\/span>Various kinds of languages are spoken throughout India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6737 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Languages.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Languages\" width=\"796\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Languages.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Languages-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Languages-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Languages-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As per the information, 22 languages are recognized in India. But Hindi and English are the official languages of this country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The other most-spoken languages are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bengali (it is the second most spoken language)<\/li>\n<li>Tamil<\/li>\n<li>Urdu<\/li>\n<li>Telugu<\/li>\n<li>Punjabi (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to experts, there are 19,500 known languages and dialects across the whole country. The fourth most spoken language in the world is Hindi, which belongs to this country. On the other hand, Bengali is the 7th most spoken and Punjabi is the 10th most spoken language worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-delhi-rajasthan-mumbai-goa-itinerary.html\">15 Days Rajasthan Mumbai Goa Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan Itinerary 9 Nights 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-himachal-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Himachal Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kashmir-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">Ladakh With Kashmir Tour 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-north-india-tour-itinerary.html\">15 Days North India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">South India Tour Package 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">Check More India Travel Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"india-is-the-land-of-hindu-temples-and-mosques\"><\/span>India is the land of Hindu temples and mosques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Jama Masjid Delhi \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Jama-Masjid-Delhi-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This country generally has 2 million Hindu temples and over 300,000 mosques. You will be amazed by watching all the stunning architecture India provides through its temples and mosques. These two million temples serve nearly 79.8% of India&#8217;s Hindu population. Other surprising information is that only the holy city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/varanasi-tours\/\">Varanasi<\/a> has over 23,000 temples. So you can call this country the land of temples.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, India has covered 15% of the Muslim population. These mosques have small village buildings as well as famous ones, which include &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/jama-masjid-delhi.html\">Jama Masjid in New Delhi<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"one-and-only-floating-post-office-in-the-world-situated-in-india\"><\/span>One and only Floating Post Office in the world situated in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32011 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Floating-Post-Office-Dal-Lake-Sarinagar-Kashmir-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Floating Post Office Dal Lake Sarinagar Kashmir\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Floating-Post-Office-Dal-Lake-Sarinagar-Kashmir-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Floating-Post-Office-Dal-Lake-Sarinagar-Kashmir-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Floating-Post-Office-Dal-Lake-Sarinagar-Kashmir-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Floating-Post-Office-Dal-Lake-Sarinagar-Kashmir.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Few people know that India has the largest network of Post offices. Another interesting fact is it is the only country with a floating post office worldwide. This amazing floating post office is at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/srinagar-tours\/dal-lake.html\">Dal Lake in Srinagar<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/jammu-tours\/\">Jammu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kashmir-tours\/\">Kashmir<\/a>). This post office is perched on a houseboat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-winter-special-kashmir-itinerary.html\">8 Days Kashmir Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-royal-kashmir-tour.html\">Kashmir Tour for 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-srinagar-pahalgam-gulmarg-sonamarg.html\">7 Days Srinagar Pahalgam Gulmarg Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-kashmir-tour.html\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Kashmir Trip 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-vaishno-devi-with-kashmir-tour.html\">6 Days Vaishno Devi With Kashmir Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kashmir-tours\/\">Check More Itineraries for Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-village-of-officers\"><\/span>The Village of Officers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Madhopatti is a tiny village in India known as the &#8216;Officer&#8217;s Village of India. This small village is located in the Jaunpur district of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/uttar-pradesh-tours\/\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a> state. This village has created history by introducing the most IAS officers in India. As per information, 47 officers come to the Indian administration from 75 households in this village. You will also be surprised to know that other villagers have made their careers by joining dignified organizations in India, which include &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bhabha Atomic Research Centre<\/li>\n<li>ISRO<\/li>\n<li>World Bank (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-power-of-indian-railways\"><\/span>The power of Indian Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indian railways have the most active employees in the world. It has about 1.4 million employees. Every state-owned railway network in India operates a huge network. This extensive network of railways extends across the whole country. The Indian railway network spans hundreds of thousands of miles. Indian railways have more than 7,172 stations. In Asia, India has the largest rail network. Daily more than 12,617 trains run on Indian railways.<\/p>\n<p>According to the information, roughly 23 million passengers travel by train every day. One of the unique facts is; the number of travellers is equal to the total population of Australia who travels daily on Indian railways.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"indian-weddings-are-the-most-colourful-occasion\"><\/span>Indian weddings are the most colourful occasion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26147 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wedding-in-Taj-Lake-Palace-Udaipur-Rajasthan.jpeg\" alt=\"Wedding in Taj Lake Palace Udaipur Rajasthan\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wedding-in-Taj-Lake-Palace-Udaipur-Rajasthan.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wedding-in-Taj-Lake-Palace-Udaipur-Rajasthan-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Wedding-in-Taj-Lake-Palace-Udaipur-Rajasthan-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In general, Indian weddings are the most beautiful occasion for them. A bride from India always comes to his husband&#8217;s house with the colour of the bridal mehndi in her hands. Indian weddings can last up to 3 days or even a full week. Haldi is another popular ritual of Indian weddings.<\/p>\n<p>In this ritual, the bride and groom become yellow but put haldi on their face and arms. Almost every Indian bride wears a red lehenga or shares it at their wedding with floral makeup. It makes the event more colourful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"presence-of-mysterious-hill\"><\/span>Presence of Mysterious Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19471 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Magnetic-Hill-Ladakh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Hill, Ladakh\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Magnetic-Hill-Ladakh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Magnetic-Hill-Ladakh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Magnetic-Hill-Ladakh-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Magnetic-Hill-Ladakh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Undoubtedly India has the most unique landscapes. But did you know? Indians have a hill where gravity does not work. This anti-gravity hill is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/\">Ladakh<\/a>. As per information, it is the only magnetic hill in India that has an anti-gravitational effect. A yellow notice board spells out instructions that will awe you as your car begins to move uphill on its own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Explore Itineraries for Ladakh:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-leh-ladakh-tour-package-itinerary.html\">8 Days Ladakh Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-pangong-khardungla-itinerary.html\">Pangong Kahrdungla Tour 5 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-romantic-ladakh-trip-itinerary.html\">6 Days Ladakh Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/ladakh-with-turtuk-village-itinerary.html\">Ladakh With Turtuk Trip 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-nights-9-days-leh-ladakh-tour-via-manali.html\">9 Days Ladakh Package via Manali<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-kashmir-ladakh-manali-itinerary.html\">12 Days Kashmir Ladakh Manali Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/srinagar-leh-ladakh-to-manali-road-trip-itinerary.html\">Srinagar Ladakh Manali Trip 11 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/leh-lamayuru-kargil-nubra-pangong-itinerary.html\">Ladakh Kargil Nubra Pangong Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-human-calculator-is-from-india\"><\/span>The human calculator is from India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shakuntala Devi is nicknamed the human calculator. She is from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/bangalore-tours\/\">Bengaluru city<\/a> in India. She earned the Guinness Book of World Records for her amazing mathematical skills in 1982.<\/p>\n<p>She can multiply two, thirteen digit numbers and surprisingly gave the accurate answer in 28 seconds. That&#8217;s the way she got the nickname of the human calculator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"worlds-most-ancient-university-is-in-india\"><\/span>World&#8217;s most ancient University is in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-21415 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nalanda-University-Patna-Bihar-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Nalanda University, Patna, Bihar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nalanda-University-Patna-Bihar-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nalanda-University-Patna-Bihar-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nalanda-University-Patna-Bihar-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nalanda-University-Patna-Bihar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nalanda International University is known as the world&#8217;s most ancient University. It is located in rural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/bihar-tours\/\">Bihar<\/a>. It was first introduced in the 5th century CE as a learning centre. At that time, a large Buddhist monastery also stood on site.<\/p>\n<p>During 2021-22, the brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/nalanda-tours\/\">Nalanda<\/a> International University is set to be completed. This University will offer various kinds of post-graduate courses. To explore the history, you can visit this amazing site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"several-unesco-world-heritage-sites\"><\/span>Several UNESCO world heritage sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32012 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Several-UNESCO-world-heritage-sites.jpg\" alt=\"Several UNESCO world heritage sites\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Several-UNESCO-world-heritage-sites.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Several-UNESCO-world-heritage-sites-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Several-UNESCO-world-heritage-sites-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As per the information, India has 32 UNESCO world heritage sites. As we all know, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/agra-tours\/taj-mahal-agra.html\">Taj Mahal<\/a> comes under one of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-tourist-destinations-in-the-world\/\"> most popular places in the world<\/a>, but India also has several unique destinations within it. UNESCO sites explore many aspects of India&#8217;s Culture. According to them, India has numerous artistic and natural wonders worldwide. Several sites in India come under UNESCO world heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong> A few of these heritage sites are listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wondering about mountain railways in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/shimla-tours\/\">Shimla<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/darjeeling-tours\/\">Darjeeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nilgiri Hills<\/li>\n<li>Western Ghats mountain range<\/li>\n<li>Hill forts in Rajasthan<\/li>\n<li>Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra state<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/sunderbans-tours\/\">Sundarbans<\/a> mangrove forest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/west-bengal-tours\/\">West Bengal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>National parks\/ wildlife reserves and many more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"worlds-widest-human-gathering\"><\/span>World&#8217;s widest human gathering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-22543 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Haridwar Maha Kumbh Mela\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Haridwar-Maha-Kumbh-Mela.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s cities arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-kumbh-mela-guide-kumbh-destinations-types-ritual-history-facts\/\">Kumbh Mela<\/a>, the world&#8217;s largest human gathering. It is a Hindu pilgrimage. In general, the Kumbh Mela is held every three years. It rotated between different cities, which includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/allahabad-tours\/\">Allahabad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/haridwar-tours\/\">Haridwar<\/a> etc. Allahabad&#8217;s Kumbh Melas are the holiest and largest, held every 12 years. As per reports, In 2013, Allahabad estimated nearly 100 million bathed in the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers. This event runs for around 55 days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"worlds-first-ever-country-to-mine-diamonds\"><\/span>World&#8217;s first-ever country to mine diamonds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around the whole world, India was the first country who was able to mine diamonds. As early as the 4th century BC and for around 1000 years, this country was the only source of diamonds on this planet. Krishna River Delta is the main source of these diamonds. Around the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in other regions worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"large-spice-production-country-in-the-world\"><\/span>Large Spice Production country in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32013 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Spice-Production-India-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Spice Production India\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Spice-Production-India-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Spice-Production-India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Spice-Production-India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Spice-Production-India.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India is known for its spicy meals. But did you know? India owns the title of producing the world&#8217;s most spices. Indians love spicy and rich foods. You will be surprised that nearly 70% of the world&#8217;s spices come from this country. This country exports a huge amount of spices around the whole world. Most of the spices which are available in various stores come from India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some popular spices from India are listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turmeric<\/li>\n<li>Cumin<\/li>\n<li>Saffron<\/li>\n<li>Various chilli powders (etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"india-has-a-unique-rat-temple\"><\/span><strong>India has a unique Rat temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32014 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rat-Temple-Bikaner-Rajasthan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rat Temple Bikaner Rajasthan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rat-Temple-Bikaner-Rajasthan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rat-Temple-Bikaner-Rajasthan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rat-Temple-Bikaner-Rajasthan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rat-Temple-Bikaner-Rajasthan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Indians have several animal wonders which continue even now. Indians worship various animals, so rats might not be the first species. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rajasthan-tours\/\">Rajasthan<\/a>, a temple is dedicated to thousands of rats.<\/p>\n<p>This temple is the home of thousands of rats. These rates are one of this country&#8217;s most unique attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, lots of devotees visit this temple. Every person in India has a religious journey. So before visiting these religious places, you must respect local customs when visiting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Rajasthan Holiday Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/14-days-rajasthan-varanasi-itinerary.html\">14 Days Rajasthan &amp; Varanasi Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-day-rajasthan-tribal-tour.html\">8 Days Rajasthan Tribal Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-delhi-rajasthan-mumbai-goa-itinerary.html\">15 Days Rajasthan Mumbai Goa Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">9 Nights 10 Days Rajasthan Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/18-days-rajasthan-kerala-tours-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan &amp; Kerala Package 18 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-rajasthan-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Rajasthan Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rajasthan-tours\/\">Check Rajasthan More Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"most-visited-tourist-destinations\"><\/span><strong>Most Visited tourist destinations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-22096 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/golden-temple-amritsar-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"golden-temple-amritsar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/golden-temple-amritsar-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/golden-temple-amritsar-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/golden-temple-amritsar-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/golden-temple-amritsar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As per the information, this country has a place which is awarded as the most visited place in the world. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/amritsar-tours\/\">Golden Temple of Amritsar<\/a> has millions of devotees. In general, each day, one lakh devotees flock to the shrine. It comes under one of the most visited places in the world. Every day this temple serves free simple vegetarian meals to thousands of visitors. Most interestingly, almost all the ingredients are donated to this temple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India is a vast republic country in South Asia. It is full of stunning landscapes and spiritual wonders. This country has a wealth of diversity and rich cultures. Moreover, it is also enriched with ancient history.<\/p>\n<p>With a huge population, this country is entitled as the world&#8217;s largest democracy. It is truly a fascinating country with religious significance. If you want to explore some amazing facts, visit India at least once.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover More:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-north-west-india\/\">10 Places You Must Visit In North West India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-places-for-skydiving-in-india\/\">Famous Places for Skydiving in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/world-heritage-sites-in-west-india\/\">Top 10 World Heritage Sites in West India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-in-india-for-a-detox-vacation\/\">9 Best Places in India for a Rejuvenating Detox Vacation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-harvest-festivals-in-india\/\">Top 20 Popular Harvest Festivals in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/royal-palaces-in-eastern-india\/\">7 Lesser-Known Royal Palaces to Explore in Eastern India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/interesting-facts-of-north-india\/\">Top 22 Interesting Facts about North India You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-destinations-for-the-textile-tour-in-india\/\">10 Best Places for the Textile Tour in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/things-you-should-know-before-you-go-to-india\/\">20 Things You Should Know Before You Go to India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-in-india-for-a-detox-vacation\/\">9 Best Places in India for a Rejuvenating Detox Vacation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-central-india\/\">10 Best Places to See in Central India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-coldest-places-in-india\/\">Top 10 Popular Coldest Destinations in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-cleanest-rivers-in-india\/\">10 Most Famous Cleanest Rivers in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-mysterious-temples-in-india\/\">Top 10 Popular Mysterious Temples in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-famous-eco-villages-in-india\/\">11 Most Famous Eco Villages in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-scenic-routes-to-travel-by-vistadome-trains-in-india\/\">9 Most Scenic Routes to Travel By Vistadome Trains In India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is known as an ancient land that carries several histories of the human race. 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