Indian panaroma

Take a section of the Indian subcontinent and scan through North down south and east to west .What does one notice?The awesome Himalayas, the mysterious Leh Ladhakh,the pristine lakes of Kashmir,the skiing paradise of Gulmarg and khilanmarg, the towering Chinar trees and the saffron farms surrounded by Apple orchards and Walnut groves.This is just the surface.Skim it more and one comes with revelations which only incredible India boasts of.The rustic desert and sand dunes,the colorful pushkar festivals, the Sariska reserves and magnificent historical landscapes that adorn the silhouette of the pink city.The castles,the forts, the lakes and the powerful presence of the king of the Jungle or be it the Tuskers who are tamed to walk in the urban landscapes or dwell in their natural habitats.The golden dunes lit up in the night and the cultural festivities that bring the entire place to life in the stillness of the dark nights.Look up into the skies and you will notice the twinkling stars that sprinkle diamond dust across the space.The 1.2 billion people spread across the large landmass ,with different cultures, traditions and gourmet that vary every 300-500 kms. Tilt to the eastern landscapes and the green carpeted mountains ,snow capped peaks and deciduous forests with Temples and stupas hidden amongst the dense foliage that receives the highest rainfall in the world.The mysterious terrain with colorful inhabitants and sweetmeats galore that make it the most sought after place -a gourmet delight.The variety of food , the leather industry, the tribal artisans who churn out amazing masterpieces are a sight to watch.The sun temple, the sun kissed beaches , the tiger sanctuaries,the rugged rocky terrains and fascinating waterfalls are paradise.Step aside to the western ghats and skim across the salty terrains of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and the Gir forest dotted by the temples of Somnath taking you back centuries,the modern ports and beautiful roads that connect the urban and rural network, one finds sheer magic unfolding in front of your eyes.The Manhattan skyline of the east( Mumbai) and the oxford of the east (pune) just 160 kms apart and the virgin beaches of Konkan leading upto the happening beaches of Goa with coconut trees and white sands that can help you drown your sorrows without getting intoxicated.The southern concoction of 3 states brings in so much diversity that one wonders who needs any part of the world when the world itself is at your feet.The backwaters, the Chinese nets, the seafood specials, the white sand beaches of Kovalam,the spice route of Kerala, the temples across the 3 states and the confluence of the bay of Bengal, Arabian sea and the Indian Ocean tips the balance in favor of--Incredible India.Why do people flock all over the world when the world rests with us.Go ahead explore India and find the hidden truth ,Trust me you will be proud of being an INDIAN.