1. States of India offer diverse geographical experiences to travellers. Beach
lovers can enjoy the pleasure of sun, sea and sand in states like Goa, Chennai
and Kerala. These states house the most immaculate beaches where sun
shines with all its grandeur. Then there are states like Jammu and Kashmir,
Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh which bring out the most enchanting facets
of nature. These states also offer you immense opportunities to partake in the
most exciting adventure activities, including river rafting, climbing, paragliding,
mountaineering, skiing and camping.
India is a prosperous country with 29 states and 7 Union territories. Every state
of this country has a unique charm, a unique history and a unique culture,
which makes it stand apart from the rest. One needs more than a lifetime to
explore all the states of India as they offer a wide spectrum of tourism
possibilities. You meet multilingual people, delve into their faiths, understand
their cultures and savour their cuisines.
There are several pilgrim tours to the Indian states that are of tourist interest.
Devotees and tourists travel to the sacred shrines that dot the holy land of
India. For the tourists who love nature, animal and adventure the various
Indian states offer wildlife tours. Travelling to the incomparable Indian states
offers variety of sights, sounds and smells. Tourists are spellbound by travelling
to the hill resorts and beaches. Holiday tours, picnics, vacations are the best
spent in India. Amongst the Indian states most travelled by tourists are Goa,
Kerala, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Bihar,
Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh.
India, as the democratic nation we know it today, came into being on 15th
August, 1947, upon gaining independence. It is a Republic, meaning that the
supreme power resides in the hands of the countrymen. All the decisions are
made by the representatives elected by the public under and within a set of
fundamental, written rules called the "Constitution". The Constitution is the
supreme law of the land. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26
November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. The preamble of the
Indian Constitution promises it to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and
Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government. Presently,
India comprises 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
