India

Hotel prices in India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a sovereign country in South Asia. By geographical area it is the seventh-largest country, by its population it is the second most populous country, and there is the most populous democracy in the world in India. India has a coastline of over 7500 kilometres and it is bounded by Himalayan ranges in the north, the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east (i.e. it is surrounded on three sides by water). As India has a long history and diverse culture, it offers a wide array of places to see and things to do and is one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia. In 2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent US$ 15.4 billion - the ninth highest in the world. India is also ranked among the top 3 adventure tourism destinations. India as a country of diverse culture