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Andaman
& Nicobar Islands -- The
Andamans are a group of more than 500 islands many of which are
still uninhabited. The islands stretch into the territory of some
750 km from north to south in the Bay of Bengal.
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A state
rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, charming countryside,
watered by 34 rivers AP commands a 1000 km.
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Evergreen
forest covers more than 60 percent of Arunachal Pradesh with
its roaring rivers, deep gorges, snow-clad shining peaks,
hundreds of species of flora and fauna.
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Assam,
the land of hills and valleys, the land of the mighty river
Brahmaputra, the land of Mother Goddess Kamakhya, lies in
the northeastern corner of India.
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Chandigarh
-- Chandigarh,
the beautiful capital of Punjab and Haryana which is also an union
territory is a modern city, divided into 47 numbered sectors, separated
by broad avenues.
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Bihar
is the single most important source for coal, iron ore and
bauxite in India. The south is also a forested area.
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594 kms.
south of Mumbai and in between the Western Ghats and the Arabian
Sea is Goa,stretching 100 kms. in length and 50 kms. in breadth.
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Gujarat
is one of India's wealthiest states, with industrial complexes
as well as thriving village handicrafts.
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Dadra
& Nagar Haveli --
The homeland of simple and colourful tribals, Dadra and Nagar
Haveli is the land of lush green forests, gentle hills, rivers
gustling through, large water fronts and vast green meadows; a
complete heaven for vacation lovers and a destination to spend
some good time
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Himachal
Pradesh is a tiny hill state whose pleasant summers make it
a popular holiday resort.
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Kashmir
is a land crisscrossed by umpteen lakes and rivers, each fascinating
in its own way.
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Karnataka
is known for producing some of the foremost statesmen, scholars
and sportspersons, and also generates high revenue through
its strong tourism industry.
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Daman
& Diu -- The
name Daman can be traced from the 1st Century A.D. The place can
boast of a lot of greenery as well as an enjoyable atmosphere conducive
to inherent peace of mind and serenity not easily found in adjoining
areas of the state of Gujarat.
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Kerala
is better called Idukki- God's own Hideway; rich with mountains,
valleys, dams, forests, wildlife, orchids, streams, scenic
points, trekking trails, sanctuaries, hill stations and lakes.
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One of
the largest and commercially advanced state is that of Maharashtra.Sarvajanik
Ganesh Mahotsav is one of the main festival that Maharashtra
looks forward to.
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The large
state of Madhya Pradesh is the geographical heartland of India.
Virtually all phases of Indian history have left their mark
on Madhya Pradesh, historically known as Malwa.
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Delhi
-The
capital of India.-The seat of political power.
It is a Union Territory in itself. |
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Manipur
is Mother Natures gift to mankind. One can find a variety
of Orchids and Lily in the state. There are 500 varieties
of orchids of which 472 have been identified.
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The word
Meghalaya means Abode of Clouds and very aptly represents
what the state is like. A land full with natures own creations.
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Mizoram
became the 23rd state of the Indian Union on 29th of February
1987. Mizoram is perched like a lone sentinel on the tip of
the north eastern border of India.
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Lakshwadeep
Islands -- Scattered
some 200-400 kilometres west off the Kerala coast, lie the islands
of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 27 coral
islands and open reefs.
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Inagurated
on December 1, 1963 as the 16th state of the Bharat Union,
Nagaland consists of seven districts with sixteen tribes &
sub-tribes inhabiting it. The Naga tribes are generally full
of folklore.
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Orissa
is predominantly rural , with fertile green coastal plains
rising to the hills of the Eastern Ghats. Orissa is tapping
the hydroelectric potential of its manby rivers, and fledgling
industries have been started .
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Punjab
is an Indo-Iranian word meaning "the land of five rivers".
Punjab lies at the cross-roads of the great civilizations
of the world.
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Pondicherry
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Pondicherry is a union teritory which lies within the state of Tamil
Nadu.The inherent ambience of Pondicherry becomes most evident in
the oldest part of the town which flanks the seashore boulevard.
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Rajasthan
is the land of desert, the land of palaces, colourful people,
the home of warriors rich in culture, history and natural
beauty it attracts tourists from all parts of the world.
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The
22nd state of India came into existence with effect from 26th
April, 1975. Sikkim state being a part of inner mountain ranges
of Himalayas, is hilly having varied elevation ranging from
300 to 8540 meters.
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Tripura
is largely a Bengali community, inspite of the 19 Scheduled
Tribes, that form a major chunk of the population. Hinduism,
Islam, Buddhism,and Christianity are the main religions followed
in Tripura.
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Haryana
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It is a land of fat, flat, fields & villages where the patriarch
is still a venerated figure & politics generally pivot around rural
& village-community loyalties.
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Tamilnadu
is a wonderful tourist place. It has glorious culture and
a rich tapestry of history. It has natural beauty i.e.blue
beaches and clear skies.
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Often
referred to as 'Hindi Belt', the state has produced India's
8 of the 12 prime ministers so far. The Ganges River, forms
the backbone of Uttar Pradesh, is the sacred river of the
Hindus.
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West
Bengal is India's 12th largest state. West Bengal is the gateway
to the beautiful north eastern states of India where the visitor
can only gaze in wonder at the pristine beauty.
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