It is true that "gods reside in the mountains," as you may have heard. At an incredible height of almost 4500 metres, the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh houses Asia's biggest telescope. As a result, Ladakh has become a mecca for astronomers and astrophotographers! It is India's first robotic telescope and the world's biggest. It's in Hanle, a little town in the middle of nowhere.

Whether you're with friends or strangers, Ladakh never fails to leave you with a strong sense of its culture. Hemis, Losar, and the Tak-Tok festivals all sing songs of endless pleasure and delight. Their ceremonies and dances are definitely worth seeing.

Kerala's schools are connected with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the Kerala State Education Board, or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Kerala became the first state in January 2016 to attain 100 percent elementary education through its literacy programme, Athulyam. Kerala is also renowned as the country's most literate state.

If you are asked where the largest tree in the world in terms of area covered is, your answer should be The Great Banyan Tree at the Botanical Gardens in Kolkata. Another amazing fact: the tree is over 250 years old. That's crazy, isn't it? You can walk through the shady paths and see how long this tree has been witnessing Bengal's riches.

Kolkata is unquestionably a book lover's paradise. It is home to the country's largest used book market and the world's second largest. Another reason why hordes of bibliophiles visit this city all year. In addition, the National Library is the largest and oldest public library in the country.