Discover India - Interesting Facts

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JAMBUR - INDIA KA AFRICA
Imagine Africa in India. Imagine 4,000 men, women and children of unmistakably
African origin called Siddis living in an Indian village for centuries.
Yes that’s what Jambur in Gujarat is all about. Jambur is about
100 kms from Junagarh


Nilambur - The school of Magic for Sadhus
and Tantriks
If you see people flying or disappearing,
then don’t get surprised. You are in Nilambur where sadhus and tantriks from all over the world come to learn the art of magic.
About 100 kms from Thissur

Ramnagaram, rose to fame after Super Hit Hindi cult film Sholay was shot here in the 1970’s. It is now also a popular destination
for rock climbing.
Go ahead, Sholay’s homeland awaits to whisper a ‘Bollywood’ dialogue or two into your ears.
About 100 kms from Tumkur


Bysanivaripalle - A village full of solar energy and sunglasses
If you happen to pass through Bysanivaripalle, you will see all young and adults, males and females wearing stylish sunglasses.
No, they are not influenced by our filmy superstars. This village runs on solar energy and naked eyes can’t stand against the reflection through solar panels.  
About 100 kms from Tirupati

Shanisingnapur - Bin darwaazo ka gaon
Its overwhelming to experience the power of faith. It is said that any attempt to put doors etc has always ended into some or other kind of misfortune for the person trying to do so. People believe that no theft or dacoity can ever occur in the place as miscreants have to bear wrath of Shani Dev.
About 100 kms from Pune

Jhabua is a predominantly tribal district located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh. According to the tradition, the boy is supposed to apply gulal, red powder, on the face of the girl whom he chooses as his wife. If the girl is willing, she also applies gulal on the boy’s face. Bhagoria Haat is the colorful festival of the Bhils and the Bhilalas in Jhabua.
About 100 kms from Dhar

Bhitarkanika - Home to longest salt water crocodile in World
It's home to largest population of giant salt water crocodile in India. Also home to more than 215 species of avifauna including amazing eight variety of Kingfishers.
About 100 kms from Cuttack or just 1 litre


Kharagpur - Duniya ka sabse lamba rail platform
You will see two trains standing at the same side of one platform. This is world’s longest platform of 1072.5 metres in Kharagpur.  
About 100 kms from Kolkata


Xuan Zang Memorial in Nalanda - 1300 saal purana
India aur China ki dosti ka smarak
"I would rather die going to the west than live by staying in the east." This fixed his goal as Nalanda University in India. The Xuan Zang Memorial Hall was built by Chinese as a peace pagoda. About 100 kms from Patna

Naimisharanya - 4 ved, 6 shashtra aur 18 puran ki janmabhumi
It is the land of Naimisharanya where Lord Vedavyasa composed 4 Vedas, 6 Shastras & 18 Puranas & preached Samaveda to his beloved disciple-Maharishi Gemini.
This is where the Srimad Bhagavatam was spoken.
About 100 kms from Lucknow


Begum ka Church
It is known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces. Begum Sumroo, the ruler of Sardhana, a principality near Meerut had constructed a Church in Sardhana. She is buried in this unique piece of architecture. About 100 kms from Meerut

Pinl floyd Hotel
All rooms in this offbeat whacky Hotel in Pushkar, Rajasthan, are named after Pink Floyd albums. A hip hard-core fan runs this hotel filled with 1980s memorabilia. Pushkar, an important religious place for Hindus, is located About 100  kms from Jaipur

Chail - Duniya ka sabse ooncha cricket game
Built in 1893 after levelling a hilltop, this cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level. World's highest cricket ground and from here you can enjoy an amazing view of Satluj Valley.
About 100 kms from Chandigarh

Laddakh - Himalayas ka Magnetic Hill
The phenomenon that defies gravity. The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull bikes and cars uphill
and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. About 100 kms from Khalste in Laddakh


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Interesting facts
September 27, 2009 at 10:02 PM
krishna kashyap av said…
Very interesting
info.
It was really fun to read.
Thanks a lot for the post.
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November 8, 2009 at 3:36 AM
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