The Heterogeneous India

We all are aware about the diversity of India in terms of tradition, culture, religion, race, language, festivals, cuisines and much more. There are plenty of reasons behind this diversity the predominant one is that India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism. Moreover, India has been ruled by so many rulers which has influenced the diversity of nation. The geography has also played crucial role in heterogeneity of food and lifestyle.

India and Tourism

Tourism in India is important for the country’s economic as well as the social growth. The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated 16.91 lakh crore and supported 42.673 million jobs i.e 8.1% of total employment. There are so many natural as well as monumental attractions in India which attract domestic as well as international travellers. So lets explore India along with the specialised food of that particular region.

RAJASTHAN

Jaipur is the capital as well as the largest city in Rajasthan. There are ample of reasons to visit this city the first one is the unique Rajput history followed by the Markets, Historic forts, Craft museums, Rajasthani Cuisine, Textiles, Hindu temples, Street food and folk dance. Blue pottery of Jaipur has gained immense popularity furthermore, Dal Bati Churma, Moong Thal , Ghevar are the famous delicacies. Udaipur and Jodhpur are also the famous destinations in Rajasthan.

GUJARAT

Gujarat is famous for its traditional clothing, Asiatic lions, Rann of Kutch, colourful Handicrafts, Statue of Unity and natural landscapes. The best Gujarati dishes are khandvi, Gujarati Kadhi, Dhokla, Dal Dhokli, Methi ka Thepla and many more.

WEST BENGAL

The West Bengal is renowned for its culture and heritage. It is famous for its terracotta temples of Bishnupur. Hazaraduri temple is the popular tourist attraction and is the largest staircase in India. Bengali culture has its roots in literature, music, fine arts and Cinema. It is the land of Maach (fish) and bhaat (rice). Shukto, Sandesh, mutton biryani are some of the illustrations of authentic bengali food.

MAHARASHTRA

This state is famous for its caves, ancient temples and the maharashtrian food. Gudi padwa and Ganesh Chaturthi are the popular festivals of the state. Maharashtrian people love to eat Pav bhaji, Vada Pav, Misalpav, sheera and panipuri.

KERALA

It is the state on the Malabar Coast of India. It is named as one of the ten paradises of the world and is popular for its ecotourism initiatives , tea/ coffee, spices and beautiful backwaters.

JAMMU & KASHMIR

It is known as the Paradise of Earth. It is famous for its scenic splendour, snow capped mountains, wildlife and local handicrafts. Meat and rice is the most popular food item in J&K.

UTTAR PRADESH

It is known for its spectacular monuments having Mughal influence. Here are some of the illustrations:- Agra fort, Akbar Tomb, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar and Shish Mahal.

DELHI

Being the capital city, it also has many eye-catching attractions such as Qutub Minar, India Gate, Iron Pillar, Khooni darwaza, Kashmiri Gate, Bhool Bhulaiyan and many more tombs as well as the other historical monuments.

There are so many other states which have their distinct culture, food cuisine, lifestyle, language, natural attractions, temples, agricultural produce and so on. India is tagged as the mother of so many inventions like algebra, number zero, chess and diamond mining. It has nearly 90,000 types of animals and 50,000 plant species all these features make India a unique country in the world as well as the favoured tourist destination.

Now before thinking about travelling to Singapore, Thailand, Paris do not forget to explore and embrace your own nation first. I couldn’t cover my whole India every word is less for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Every state has its own speciality and no matter if someone is Punjabi, Bengali, Parsi or anything we all are Indians first. United we stand.