The amazing facts about india that you don't know

 

  Interesting Fact                 About India you                probably dont know 

Did you know that India used to be an island more than 100 million years ago? About 50 million years ago, it collided with the Asian continent and thus was born the Himalayas. Fascinating, isn't it? With over a billion people from all kinds of religions and ethnicities, India is not only the second most populated country, but it also has in store some mind-blowing facts and achievements under its belt.

Here are the 33 Most Interesting Facts About India:

1. 5000 years old, Varanasi is One of The Oldest Inhabited         Places in the World

Situated on the banks of the river Ganges and represented in the Parliament by the country's PM Narendra Modi, the holy city of Banaras or Varanasi is at least 3000 years old. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva found this city 5000 years ago. 

2. A Meteor formed the Breathtaking Lonar Lake in Maharashtra

A 4-hour drive from Aurangabad and doubling as Maharashtra's best-kept secret, this lake was created by a plummeting meteor about 52,000 years ago. Travel enthusiasts must not miss this astronomical marvel and the temples around it.

3. Mysterious Anti-Gravity Hills In Ladakh, Magnetic Hill

With the anti-gravitational effect, this is the only magnetic hill in India. Landmarked by a yellow notice board that spells out instructions and asks you to place your car on neutral gear right on the spot marked by white paint, this one will leave you in awe as your car will begin to move uphill on its own.