7 Geographical Facts of India ...

By Neecey

7 Geographical Facts of India ...

Come join me as we take a short journey through the geographical facts of India. Let’s together discover some of the amazing wonders of this incredible country that has beguiled and awed travelers for centuries. It is a land of huge cities, vast open plains, stunning coastlines, huge rivers, mangrove forests and imposing mountains, but just what are the key geographical facts of India? Read on.

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1

Tallest Mountain in India

This first of our geographical facts of India takes us to the third highest mountain in the world. With an elevation of 8,586 meters, ‘Kangchenjunga’ is known as The Five Treasure of Snows. It acquired this name from the five peaks which make up the mammoth mountain. Travelers know this mountain well for its fantastic views over Darjeeling hill station from its position on the India/Nepal border.

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The Longest River in India

For followers of the Hindu religion the longest river in India, known as the Ganges, is a sacred body of water. This rushing river crossing 2,510km of India from the western Himalayas to Uttarakhand state cleanses people of their sins. The holy towns of Varanasi, Haridwar, and Allahabad are three places where Hindus from all over the world flock to attain salvation. Scientific studies on the water have also revealed it retains oxygen extremely well, which is where many of its health benefits come from.

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Largest Waterfall in India

Niagara Falls isn’t the only spectacular waterfall in the world. Chitrakot can challenge it in terms of size. Based just 28km to the west of the city of Jagdalpur, this horse-shoe shaped waterfall tumbles into a cavern 100 feet below. It’s over 1,000 feet wide during the monsoon season between July and October, so it’s always worth visiting just to see this unmissable sight.

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Largest Glacier in India

Some would be shocked at one of the geographical facts of India including a glacier. But Siachen is actually the second-longest glacier in the whole of the world’s non-polar areas. Known as the ‘place of wild roses,’ the glacier is located on the eastern Karakoram range, in the Himalayas. The glacier also serves as a historical site, with it holding the record for being the highest battleground in the world. Interested tourists should visit quickly as it’s receded by 35% in the past twenty years alone due to global warming and military activity.

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Coldest Place in India

For the coldest place in India, pay a visit to Drass in the west of Ladakh state. It’s a place for climbers and trekkers looking to enter the Suru Valley in the summer, but in the winter temperatures drop to -45 degrees Celsius. Due to its high altitude of 3230m, any unfortunate wanderers caught out in the cold have a high chance of freezing to death. Just make sure you take a coat! On a side note, this area also holds the honor of being the second coldest place in the world where humans live; narrowly losing out to Siberia.

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Wettest Place in India

By a long way, the wettest place in India is Cherrapunji. As well as being one of the most interesting facts of Indian geography, it’s also a world record holder for being the wettest place on earth. It receives a massive 1200cm of rainfall every year. It’s no surprise, though, considering it’s situated in close proximity to places like Shillong, which is in one of the heaviest rain-belts on the planet. Currently, it’s fighting with the nearby village of Mawsynram, which claims it’s actually the wettest place in the world. Scientists do question the validity of its claim, however, due to the lack of any formal meteorological office in the area. Readings are actually in control of the Meghalaya Public Works Department instead.

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Longest Beach in India

The longest beach in India, and second longest beach in the world, is Marina Beach. It’s a natural urban beach stretching for 8.1 miles (13km). It’s sandy with short rock formations in some areas, most of the way across its 300m in width. Marine Beach attracts thousands of tourists each year. With Chennai being such an integral part of India’s tourist powerhouse, visitors can find the beach packed with 50,000 people during the summer weekends. Unfortunately, the violent undercurrents in the water means it’s illegal to swim or bathe in the water. Of course, people can still paddle, but go in too far and you’re breaking the law.

It is not often the geographical facts of India that calls to travelers but as you can see, the natural features of the country are as interesting and fascinating as its people and culture. Have you visited any of these amazing geographical features?

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Been to India several times...had nooo idea about any of this! Wow!

India is awesome!

Neecey, you are so right. I have been to many places in India and geography just enhances the sites, but just doesn't get individually noticed! Sri Lanka is a very interesting country too! Spent two weeks touring the whole country.

Definitely go back, I was there in 2006 just before the Tsunami. I was in the Maldives when the Tsunami actually happened -almost died- but thats another story! Seeing the before and after in Sri Lanka was crazy. I loved Kandy and Bentota...both devastated by the Tsunami, but have apparently recovered well. You are welcome, can't wait to read it!

2004* lol...i cant calculate back...i was 16 when it happened!

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