Things that you might not know about India
By siliconindia   |   Friday, 22 July 2011, 20:11 IST   |    10 Comments
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Bangalore: India, a land worth exploring it. From its people to its wildlife will fascinate you to the core. With over 96 National Parks and 500 Wildlife Sanctuaries having over 585 species of birds and other rarest of the rare species makes India wildlife tour a delightful experience. Its beautiful beaches in the Kerala to the falls of Shimla will make your journey cherishable for your entire life. However how much do you know about India? Here are some trivia about India that we have listed out for our readers, come and test your knowledge, how much of it was known to you already. 1.World's highest cricket ground in Chail:
The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh which was built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop. This cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level. From here you can enjoy an amazing view of Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli, and the view is tranquil to its most at night. On the other side of the town are situated the massive Himalayan ranges spectacularly gleaming in the sun and snow- covered everything under it. Chali was once served as the summer capital of Maharaja Adhiraj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala .

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