Truly Amazing Facts About Magnificent India!

Manjit Gravity
2 min readSep 17, 2020

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When people plan their bucket lists and set their heart on traveling to India, the one statement that truly inspires them is “Incredible India”. It indeed is true that India is one land that holds the key to so many mysteries and untold wonders.

In the event that the first destination on your travel list post COVID19 is India, we take you on a journey that will help you know the amazing facts that make India just a little more magnificent and unique!

Vibrant Varanasi: The city that holds the key to all the ancient history of India is undoubtedly Varanasi. But, while reading about the culture and heritage did you come across the interesting fact that Varanasi in fact, is 5000 years old and is one of the oldest inhabited places on Earth? According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva found this place exactly 5000 years ago.

The Marvels of Meteors: Maharashtra which is one of the most diverse states of India also has some of the most marveled wonders. A short drive away from Aurangabad and you will find yourself surrounded by one of Maharashtra’s best kept secrets. A lake that formed after the downfall of a meteor almost 52,000 years ago.

The place that defies even gravity: Leh and Ladakh is one place that is the most talked about. Ladakh is home to the only anti-gravity hill which is marked by a yellow board. Tourists who reach this landmark point can leave their car in neutral gear to see the magic of an uphill movement on its very own.

The city which follows an open-door policy: Another wonder nestled in Maharashtra is the small town of Shani Shignapur where all the homes have an open door policy. Most of the houses found in this sleepy town will always have doors open and none of the doors have any locks!

The largest Milk Producer: Home to the Father of the While revolution, this next fact is something that is understandable. Did you know that India is the largest producer of milk and milk products? So, if you are a dairy fanatic, India is definitely a place you must see.

The Knockout Kumbh View: One of the largest gatherings in India is the Kumbh Mela which is a spectacular event in itself. Did you know that the gathering is so large that during the Kumbh Mela the mass gathering can be witnessed from outer space as well? Ain’t this spectacular!

The WOWlicious Worli Sea link: An architectural gem of the city that never sleeps is the Bandra Worli sea link bridge. It is on record that the construction of this magnificent beauty took a steel wire that equals the circumference of the earth!

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