Delhi, the heart of India is the National Capital territory of India and is one of the Metro cities of India. It has second largest population and highest land area of the whole India. Delhi is considered to be the cluster of so many cities which are spread across this metro city and that is why it is sometimes called as the "City of Cities". Also Delhi is considered to be one of the most populous cities all over the World. Delhi, which is a political hub of India is not only famous for its historical importance but it is also famous for its rich culture. people from all parts of the country lives here.
There are many monuments that can be seen in Delhi. Jama Masjid- India's largest mosque, the Red Fort, Purana Qila, Qutab Minar, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Raj Ghat and many more. there are in total 175 monuments. the festivals like Republic day, Independence day etc are celebrated in Delhi only because of its history and political hub in Delhi. Also Holi, Baisakhi , Lohri are celebrated with great excitement over here. People save money to buy colorful and new clothes at the time of these festivals. They celebrate all these festivals with love and harmony among them all. Delhi is a place where people from all over the country reside and it has become the melting point of all the sub- cultures. People from different cultures tries to bring their culture or cuisines with them that is why Delhi is sometimes called as MINI INDIA. Mainly tandoori items such as kababs etc, pulao, parantha, chat etc are popular. In India every state has their own way of getting dressed same is the case in Delhi. The women wear churidar or salwar kamiz and men wear kurta and pajama. and at the time of marriage, the men adorn themselves with sherwani or western suits and women wear saris.
Delhi Metro is also there which is used for the best use of the people and it helped the people in saving time as Delhi is the largest in area therefore earlier people use to take lot of time to reach from one place to another but with the advancement in technology and Metro it became easier for people. So Delhi as a hub is growing day by day and it has n number of tourist spots because of which it earns high amount of revenue.
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Shubra Chawla
Punjab, which is popular for so many things is the place which is located in the northern part of India. The word Punjab when divided in two words- Punj which means 'five' and Ab which means 'water' says "LAND OF FIVE RIVERS". If we want to explain the beauty of Punjab it can be seen through the biggest tourist spot The Golden Temple which is a prominent Sikh Gurudwara in Amritsar. It is mainly build so that men and women from all walks of life and religions come and worship God equally.
On the other hand Punjab has largest Agriculture industry and also the producer of so many things. All the agriculture produce is mainly sent from Punjab to the other parts of the country. It is the largest producer of 'wheat' in India. If we talk about the culture in Punjab like music,dances,cuisine and traditions, all the things are extremely popular all over the country. Punjabi music is considered to be the most enjoyable music and many western musicians use punjabi music by mixing it with compositions and win many awards. If we talk about the dances- Bhangra is considered to be the men's high energy dance and Giddha or Jhumar performed by women. the women's traditional dress is salwar suit and men's wear Kurta Pajama.
In Punjab, at the time of wedding ceremony the celebrations go on for so many days rather it be a girl's wedding or boy. Sikhs culture of getting married is to go to the Gurudwara Sahib and take 4 rounds of "Guru Granth Sahib" which is called "Anand Karaj". Also the Hindus wedding goes same by mantra by Pandit. The punjabi weddings are popular in sense that the people try to show off and spend a lot of money on it. Also in food "sarso ka saag" and "makki ki roti" is popular all around the world. The main festivals which are celebrated in Punjab is Lohri, Diwali and Baisakhi.
So its my personal request that in life try to visit Punjab once to know how people over there live and experience the different way of living and living in different culture as the people of Punjab are really warm hearted.
The great Mughal Emperor Jehangir once visited Kashmir and said "If there's a heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, it's here".
Kashmir has always been praised for its beauty by the locals and tourists alike. It is a place where one can actually go and say "yes" this is it, the most beautiful place ever created by the hands of God. The state is known as Jammu and Kashmir and both of them in actual are a separate, capital is Srinagar. The state has so much to offer to the tourist in the form of snow- clad mountains, lakes, gardens etc. Many writers have glorified Kashmir in their books and this is because they were so captivated by the eternal beauty of the place. Kashmir is well connected by the flight from all the major Airports of the country and train goes till Jammu so from there need to take a taxi or car from there. When i went there in the year 2012, I went along with my parents and that was in the month of February when the cherries were in full bloom giving a majestic view and the snow's slowly fading away, only to return the next winter. we went from Ludhiana to Delhi and from there took the flight to Srinagar.
I look at the scenic view surrounding me and without a doubt I could clearly understand why the Late Yash Chopra ( the king of bollywood romance)was so so fascinated by Kashmir. This is one place where the Hindus and the Muslims co-exist in peace and harmony. Terrorism and cross- boundary conflict might have disturbed the peace in the valley for many years (since India's Independence), most days the citizens see the bloodshed and shooting around them but these kind of activities even failed to dampen the spirits of Kashmiris. Anyone visiting Kashmir should never miss the chance to visit Gulmarg, a few kilometers away from Srinagar, to enjoy skiing (a very beautiful sky resort). Then there's the world famous Dal lake where the shooting of uncountable bollywood movies have taken place till now because of the breathtaking view and the exotic houseboats where one can hop into for few hours or even spend an entire holiday in it with all the proper five star facilities.
The green golf course in Gulmarg is the highest in the world so when we went there it gives me the high by just standing and staring at the people playing golf and when the most amazing part is that I heard one of them saying that he his feeling is at top of the World playing there. Sonamrg and Pahalgam are also worth visiting. The tulip garden is counted among the best of its kind in this world and then there's the beautiful Shalimar Bagh garden which is the hard thing to resist. There are so many shrines( the place of worship of the sufis)which are very famous and visited by tourist from India and Abroad and one of them is Harathal Shrine. Apart from all these attractions there are hundreds of others but for that need atleast 10-15 days, and enjoy the paradise that God created on earth. No matter how much conflict arises or failures of the Government in tackling terrorism activities in this beautiful valley, the place will always be called "heaven" and people beautiful, warm and wonderful.
India is called as the land of "Unity and Diversity" because of the numerous festivals depending on the regions,varying from religion to religion,creed, caste and states. It is a nation where the citizens are from different religions namely Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam,Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism and many more. For all the occasions,from small or big there's festivals which is celebrated with joy, pomp and grandeur. People wait for certain festivals throughout the year and when it comes they buy beautiful clothes, decorate their homes, exchange gifts with family members, friends and neighbors.
These are festivals like Christmas, Diwali, Id, Holi and Durga Puja, celebrated all over the country by people from all walks of life. In India people are very much rooted to their religions and misunderstanding do often takes place in the name of religion but then when it comes to celebrating festivals they forget all their differences and celebrate the different festivals with love and peace. Then comes Pongal and Onam the major festivals in the Southern part of the country. In the North- Eastern part of the country lives the tribal people and so there are many festivals, be it the harvesting or New Year celebrated in a different and unique way depending on each tribes. Here the traditional dances performed by men and women wearing colorful ornaments and attire and also showcase rich varieties of food items. Lohri is the festival celebrated in Punjab.And there is Ganesh Chaturthi which is considered as a biggest festival in the state of Maharashtra (especially in places like Mumbai and Pune), this festival is celebrated in dedication to Lord Ganesh, the elephant headed God. Gurupurab is the birth anniversary of Guru nanak ( the founder of Sikhism religion), it is one of the most important festivals of Sikhs. Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna which is celebrated all over India, especially in North India and Gujarat. Maha Shivratri is the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva where the devotees keep fast for a certain period of time (or days). Good friday and Easter sunday are observed by the Christians in honor of the death and rising again of Jesus Christ. And Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in honor of the brothers which is to remind them that they are here to protect them, Independence day and Republic day are also worth mentioning.
There are thousands of festivals in India or many i should say ten of thousands and the simple reason behind this is that the ancestors of the Indians living in the country today migrated from different parts of the world and form one nation i.e INDIA. It might have happened thousands or millions of years back but then history is the backbone of our existence and so it is always re-told. In Hindu religion alone it is said that there are more than a million Gods and Goddesses and so we can all imagine from where these numerous festivals comes. people be it rich or poor, old or young do spend so much on these festivals to make it a grand celebrations (some have to save for months and months to celebrate their favourite festivals). Tourist from all over comes to witness and take part in the Indian festivals. No matter what but at the end of the day every Indians love their festivals in whatever way it is celebrated.
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Shubra Chawla
Of all the states in India, there is a state with the richest culture and tradition, folklores, mesmerizing sand dunes, and mind blowing heritage and this very land is called "RAJASTHAN." The neighboring states are Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The capital is JAIPUR and this city alone has so much to offer to tourist in the form of palaces and forts.
It can be called the land of colors and also the land of kings, looking back at the amazing history of the state. For many people it can be simply a place where they can go and visit the forts, palaces , desert etc but for me it is a land filled with the air of romance, especially in the city of UDAIPUR which is considered to be the most romantic city in India. It boast of some of the best hotels and resorts in the world where one keeps on coming back after the first visit. The colorful Pushkar fair (also known as the camel fair) is simply irressistable as the place gets totally transformed into a beauty overnight and show cast the rich tradition of the state. Then there is the sand dune of Jaisalmer where tourist go for the adventurous camel safari, and the experience is simply exhilarating. Jodhpur is famous for the forts (known as the fort city).
India is now a democratic nation,undivided and all monarch abolished when Independence was won from the British Raj. However, the fact remains that no one can snatch " ROYALTY" from the kings and their generations and this is because blue blood runs in them, they were born royals and have always maintained dignity and elegance. From the olden days, Rajasthan was very famous among the rulers where they made the base and the capitals over there and till today the huge and very beautiful places exist and the descendants do live there. The royals own the best vintage cars available in our country, wear very eye catching and heavy jewellery and live life no less than their ancestors though they no more rule. One should definitely visit this colorful state and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
Mumbai which is the capital city of Maharashtra and it is one of the most populous city of India. Mumbai is known to be financial and entertainment capital of India as the top centres of commerce in terms of financial flow are from Mumbai and also the city houses for Hindi( bollywood) industry which is a entertainment source for the people. The business oppurtunies and the potential to offer high standard of living attracts people from different parts of the country to come and stay there and that is why it has become a melting pot of many communities and cultures.India's biggest business of Bollywood industry runs mainly from Mumbai and all the revenue related to this is being generated from here only and is called economic hub of India. Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian Cinema.
In terms of politics Mumbai was the birthplace of Indian National Congress as the first session of Indian National Congress was held in Mumbai. If we talk about the culture of Mumbai it offers a diverse lifestyle with variety of different foods, and night life as other capitals of the world. It has unique blend of cultures as people from different regions migrated to Mumbai so they brought different cultures with them which are followed here. They celebrate both western and Indian festivals such as Diwali, Id, Holi, Christmas etc. Gudi Padwa which is new year for Marathi people is celebrated. Beaches in Mumbai are the major tourist attractions here. Juhu beach, marve beach etc. Essel World is a theme park and amusement centre and is Asia's largest theme water park. 
If we talk about fashion Mumbai is the most fashionable city in whole day. The people of Mumbai tries to follow fashion and think what should they wear in order to look more smart. People try to wear cotton clothes here because of the weather which is hot. The street food of Mumbai is very popular which is sold by the hawkers on the road. Pani puri, Pav bhaji, Vada pav Bhelpuri etc are the main things that are mostly eaten by the people out there. There are many tourist attractions in Mumbai which includes different types of beaches, forts and many gardens etc and the most important is the bollywood industry here. This is the city which is known to be "the city that never sleeps" because the people work day and night over there and is the most bussiest city in India which generate high amount of revenue for our country which adds to our GDP.
