{"id":5991,"date":"2026-07-16T11:49:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/?p=5991"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:52:58","slug":"facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know","title":{"rendered":"15 Interesting Facts About India Every First-Time Traveler Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first trip to India is going to surprise you, even if you have done plenty of homework beforehand. One day you\u2019re standing next to one of the oldest cities on Earth. The next, you\u2019re on one of the busiest train networks in the world, or eating at a temple that feeds thousands of people daily, for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India isn\u2019t really one destination. It has ancient traditions, modern cities, wildly different landscapes, and hundreds of cultures, all sitting side by side. So before you pack, here are some interesting facts about India you should know, since they\u2019ll make more sense of what you\u2019re about to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already planning the trip, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/flights\/\"><b>book cheap flights from USA to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Flyopedia. Be it a family visit, a vacation, or a business trip, you\u2019ll find the best flight deals that fit your plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Has_Worlds_Highest_Mountain_Ranges\" >India Has World\u2019s Highest Mountain Ranges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Has_Every_Major_Climate\" >India Has Every Major Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#The_Worlds_Largest_River_Island_Is_in_India\" >The World\u2019s Largest River Island Is in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Indias_History_Goes_Back_Thousands_of_Years\" >India\u2019s History Goes Back Thousands of Years<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Varanasi_Is_Among_the_Worlds_Oldest_Living_Cities\" >Varanasi Is Among the World\u2019s Oldest Living Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Chess_Began_in_Ancient_India\" >Chess Began in Ancient India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Built_One_of_the_Worlds_Largest_Railway_Networks\" >India Built One of the World\u2019s Largest Railway Networks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#A_Culture_That_Changes_From_State_to_State\" >A Culture That Changes From State to State<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Officially_Recognizes_22_Languages\" >India Officially Recognizes 22 Languages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Thousands_of_Festivals_Are_Celebrated_Every_Year\" >Thousands of Festivals Are Celebrated Every Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Families_Still_Travel_Together\" >Families Still Travel Together<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Is_Full_of_Incredible_Records\" >India Is Full of Incredible Records<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#The_Golden_Temple_Serves_One_of_the_Worlds_Largest_Free_Meals\" >The Golden Temple Serves One of the World\u2019s Largest Free Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Has_More_Than_40_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites\" >India Has More Than 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#The_Worlds_Highest_Cricket_Ground_Is_in_India\" >The World\u2019s Highest Cricket Ground Is in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Wildlife_Youll_Find_Only_in_India\" >Wildlife You\u2019ll Find Only in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#India_Protects_the_Largest_Population_of_Wild_Tigers\" >India Protects the Largest Population of Wild Tigers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Asiatic_Lions_Live_Only_in_Gujarat\" >Asiatic Lions Live Only in Gujarat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Food_Changes_Completely_From_One_Region_to_Another\" >Food Changes Completely From One Region to Another<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Things_Every_Traveller_Should_Know_Before_Visiting_India\" >Things Every Traveller Should Know Before Visiting India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Cash_and_Digital_Payments_Both_Matter\" >Cash and Digital Payments Both Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Dress_Codes_Vary_by_Place\" >Dress Codes Vary by Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Distances_Can_Be_Deceptive\" >Distances Can Be Deceptive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#Why_Travelers_Keep_Coming_Back\" >Why Travelers Keep Coming Back<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/facts-about-india-that-every-international-traveler-must-know\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_That_Makes_India_Unique\"><\/span><b>Geography That Makes India Unique<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Has_Worlds_Highest_Mountain_Ranges\"><\/span><b>India Has World\u2019s Highest Mountain Ranges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himalayas stretch across the north, including Kanchenjunga, the world\u2019s third-highest peak. These mountains shape everything from the weather to its rivers, and trekkers still flock here from everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Has_Every_Major_Climate\"><\/span><b>India Has Every Major Climate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few countries offer deserts, tropical beaches, snow, rainforest, and open plains within one border, but India does. Visit Ladakh, then Rajasthan, then Kerala, and each one feels like an entirely different country, even though you never left India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Worlds_Largest_River_Island_Is_in_India\"><\/span><b>The World\u2019s Largest River Island Is in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majuli Island in Assam holds an unusual title \u2013 \u201cworld\u2019s largest inhabited river island.\u201d Beyond the setting itself, centuries-old monasteries and Assamese culture give it a character you won\u2019t find elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_History_Goes_Back_Thousands_of_Years\"><\/span><b>India\u2019s History Goes Back Thousands of Years<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varanasi_Is_Among_the_Worlds_Oldest_Living_Cities\"><\/span><b>Varanasi Is Among the World\u2019s Oldest Living Cities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People have lived in Varanasi for thousands of years, which makes it one of the oldest living cities anywhere. It sits on the Ganges and remains one of the best spiritual destinations in India, even today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chess_Began_in_Ancient_India\"><\/span><b>Chess Began in Ancient India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern chess started here. <\/span><b>Chaturanga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an ancient Indian strategy game, evolved into what eventually became chess after spreading through Persia and then Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Built_One_of_the_Worlds_Largest_Railway_Networks\"><\/span><b>India Built One of the World\u2019s Largest Railway Networks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Railways runs thousands of trains a day and reaches nearly every corner of the country. For a lot of visitors, the train ride itself ends up as memorable as wherever it\u2019s taking them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Culture_That_Changes_From_State_to_State\"><\/span><b>A Culture That Changes From State to State<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Officially_Recognizes_22_Languages\"><\/span><b>India Officially Recognizes 22 Languages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi and English will get you by almost anywhere, but that\u2019s not the full story. Every state guards its own language just as fiercely, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Punjabi, the list keeps going. That\u2019s why two regions in the same country can feel worlds apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thousands_of_Festivals_Are_Celebrated_Every_Year\"><\/span><b>Thousands of Festivals Are Celebrated Every Year<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festivals in India take place throughout the year, so there is rarely a month without a major celebration somewhere. Diwali lights up entire cities, Holi turns streets into a color fight, Durga Puja transforms Kolkata completely, and Onam brings a different kind of energy to Kerala. Each one offers a different experience, so the timing of your trip can shape it more than you\u2019d expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Families_Still_Travel_Together\"><\/span><b>Families Still Travel Together<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family travel is still the norm here too, unlike a lot of places where solo travel has taken over. It&#8217;s common to see three generations traveling together during holidays, which says something about how differently India approaches travel altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Is_Full_of_Incredible_Records\"><\/span><b>India Is Full of Incredible Records<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Golden_Temple_Serves_One_of_the_Worlds_Largest_Free_Meals\"><\/span><b>The Golden Temple Serves One of the World\u2019s Largest Free Meals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar serve free meals to tens of thousands of people every single day, regardless of religion or nationality. It&#8217;s one of the largest free meal operations anywhere in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Has_More_Than_40_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Sites\"><\/span><b>India Has More Than 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India also holds 40+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, everything from the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar to Hampi and the Western Ghats. That\u2019s one of the richest collections of heritage sites you\u2019ll find in a single country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Worlds_Highest_Cricket_Ground_Is_in_India\"><\/span><b>The World\u2019s Highest Cricket Ground Is in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chail, Himachal Pradesh, sits the world&#8217;s highest cricket ground, over 2,400 meters above sea level. Not something most visitors expect to stumble on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wildlife_Youll_Find_Only_in_India\"><\/span><b>Wildlife You\u2019ll Find Only in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Protects_the_Largest_Population_of_Wild_Tigers\"><\/span><b>India Protects the Largest Population of Wild Tigers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 70% of the world\u2019s wild tigers live in India, which is why parks like Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, and Jim Corbett draw so many wildlife travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asiatic_Lions_Live_Only_in_Gujarat\"><\/span><b>Asiatic Lions Live Only in Gujarat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat\u2019s Gir National Park holds nearly all the world\u2019s remaining wild Asiatic lions, a species which is different from African lions and one you can only see in the wild here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Changes_Completely_From_One_Region_to_Another\"><\/span><b>Food Changes Completely From One Region to Another<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A silly mistake first timers make is assuming Indian food tastes roughly the same everywhere. It really doesn\u2019t. North India leans into butter chicken, naan, and curries. South India serves dosas, idlis, and coconut-based dishes alongside plenty of seafood. Western India offers Gujarati thalis and Mumbai\u2019s famous street food, while Eastern India is known for its seafood and sweets. So every region of the trip ends up introducing something new on the plate too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Every_Traveller_Should_Know_Before_Visiting_India\"><\/span><b>Things Every Traveller Should Know Before Visiting India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash_and_Digital_Payments_Both_Matter\"><\/span><b>Cash and Digital Payments Both Matter<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital payments work almost everywhere now, but carrying some cash still helps in local markets and smaller towns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_Codes_Vary_by_Place\"><\/span><b>Dress Codes Vary by Place<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist spots are pretty relaxed about what you wear, but temples and religious sites expect modest clothing. So pack a lightweight scarf regardless of season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distances_Can_Be_Deceptive\"><\/span><b>Distances Can Be Deceptive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India looks compact on a map, but travel times often run much longer than expected, so domestic flights tend to save real time over long road trips. If multiple cities are on your list, getting the international leg right first makes everything after it easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter if you\u2019re booking<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/flights-to-delhi\"><b>cheap flights to Delhi<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Mumbai, Flyopedia offers flight deals that fit different budgets and travel plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Travelers_Keep_Coming_Back\"><\/span><b>Why Travelers Keep Coming Back<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most travellers don\u2019t experience India just once. Some return for the Himalayas. Others come back for Kerala\u2019s backwaters, Rajasthan\u2019s forts, Goa\u2019s beaches, a wildlife safari, or just a family reunion. Since every region has something completely different, one trip rarely feels like enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your trip to India came together on short notice, don\u2019t assume you\u2019re stuck with sky-high fares. Flyopedia offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/last-minute-flights-to-india\/\"><b>last minute flights to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that you can find a workable deal, even when your departure is just days away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"customfaq-list\"><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q1) What are some interesting facts about India?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> India holds one of the world\u2019s oldest living cities in Varanasi, the largest wild tiger population anywhere, over 40 UNESCO sites, and one of the biggest railway networks on the planet.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q2) What makes India unique for travelers?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> The sheer range packed into one country. Languages, food, festivals, architecture, and landscapes all shift from region to region, so each trip ends up feeling like a new destination entirely.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q3) Is India a good destination for first-time international travelers?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes. 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