India is commonly referred to as a subcontinent. I mean with over a billion natives consisting of more than two thousand types of ethnic groups all speaking about two hundred languages that are different, who would argue with argue with that reasoning. Diversity is the word around India as there are different cultures languages and ethnics around India. The vastness of India has not only given its natives a place to call home, but also it has also sprung curiosity of guests and tourists alike to come and see this vast subcontinent and enjoy its beauty.

There are many tourist attractions in India. This is seen the statistics of the various industries in India, the tourism industry leading in the list of profitable industries in India bringing annual revenue of about a hundred billion dollars annually. This is due to at least 17 million tourists visiting India every year. The most tourist attractions in India are:

The Taj Mahal 
This is one of the world’s most renowned tourist destinations. Based in Agra, this monumental building can brag about its marble beauty, having calligraphy on its walls and also its floors has attracted and amazed tourists from around the world hosting over two million tourists. It was built in the 17 century by the then emperor known as Shan Jahan as testament of his love to his wife.

Himalayan mountains
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