India is well known for its ancient civilization and also called Hindustan. The ancient history of Indian culture has left behind exquisite monuments and temples together with archaeological finds for the tourist who is interested in them. Besides this, this country has been blessed with natural scenic beauties, right from the coastlines and beaches to the majestic mountains and hill stations. Hindustan’s diversity is breathtaking–most regions have different religions, cultures, and languages from the ones next door. Ten years ago India perceived by many to be a dirty, third-world country.
Hindustan today is an exciting nation that is developing rapidly, and traveling around is easier than it once was. India offers a different aspect of her personality – exotic, extravagant, elegant, eclectic – to each traveler to the country. Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Jaipur, Mysore, Kashmir, Varanasi, Agra, Shimla, Manali, Ooty, Pondicherry, Kanya Kumari, Mussoorie, to name a few, are the top tourist destinations in this south Asian country.