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India is one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia. Bounded by
the Himalayan ranges in the north, and surrounded on three sides by water
(the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean), with a long history
and diverse culture, India offers a wide array of places to see and things
to do. In 2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent 15.4 billion USD - the
ninth highest in the world. India is also ranked among the top 3 adventure
tourism destinations. One can expect to spend about $1,750 in 2005 dollars
for a two week visit, staying in accommodations equivalent to Western ones.
Perhaps
India's best-known site is the Taj Mahal, one of the world's
greatest architectural achievements. It was built between 1631 and 1653 by
Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, Arjumand Banu, more popularly known
as Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal serves as her tomb.
One of the popular tourist circuits is called the Golden Triangle:
the cities Delhi; Agra (site of the Taj Mahal); and Jaipur. Delhi is
approximately 200 kilometers away from Agra, and 250 kilometers from Jaipur.
India also has a large variety of protected wildlife. The country's protected
wilderness consists of
75 National parks of India and
421 Sanctuaries,
of which
19 fall under the purview of Project Tiger. Its climatic and
geographic diversity makes it the home of over 350 mammals and 1200 bird species,
many of which are unique to the subcontinent. Some well known national wildlife
sanctuaries include
Corbett, Kanha, Sariska, Periyar, Ranthambore, and
Bharatpur.
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