Geography and best places to visit in India

India is the seventh largest Country in the World. It is surrounded by large water bodies such as the Indian ocean, Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. It is bordered by China, Bhutan, Pakistan and Nepal. The holy and longest rivers in India are Ganges river. The main regions in physiographic forms are North Himalayas, Peninsular plateaus, Indo gangetic plains, thar desert, Coastal plains, Adaman and Nicobar islands.The main natural resources are minerals like Coal, iron ore, Manganese, Mica, Bauxite, Chromite, Natural gas, Diamond, Limestone and Thordium. Agriculture, forestry, fishery, coal, oil are natural occupations in India. 

Best places in India are:

Agra: known for the natural wonder of the World Taj Mahal , Akbar’s mausoleum, Itimad ud Daulah’s tomb.

Delhi: The Capital City is known for Jama Masjid, red fort, Chandani Chowk, Lotus temple, India gate and Qutub Minar

Mumbai:Gateway of India with Taj Mahal Palace hotel.

Rajasthan: Stately Palaces, forts, festivities

Jaipur: The pink City of India with lavish Palaces, Jaisalmer, City Palace Complex

Rishikesh: Known for Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram.

Varanasi: Pilgrimage for Hindus Holy Ganges river, spiritual awakening.

Amritsar: The Golden Temple known as Jewel of Punjab

Goa: Beaches, resorts, spa and local foods with fish curries

Kerala; Palm filled lagoons , thatched top houseboats, 

Maharashtra: Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Darjeeling: Hill station known for train rides, tea plantations and Buddhist Monasteries.

Kolkata: Victoria memorial, park street, 

Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Ashram, 

Mysore: Mysore Palace under the UNESCO World heritage site