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The Ganges river , the most sacred in Hindu culture , has been diagnosed with high levels of pollution , resulting from excessive use and lack of awareness environmental. What are the effects on the population and economy of the region.

The waters of the Ganges are considered by many believers as purifying and healing, but the truth is that considering the levels of water pollution , we can ensure that it is rather the opposite.

A study conducted over the past two years has proved that the presence of pancreatic cancer , among other cancers similar trips in the region around the river Ganges .

At the same time has proven that water is not exactly what causes cancer, it weakens the organs to a level that end up getting sick and get cancer.

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The National Museum of India, New Delhi, is a worthwhile visit if you want to discover more about the culture and history of India. Today I invite you to visit us this interesting museum.

The National Museum takes us through the long history of India. Some objects date and more than 5,000 years ago and since then went through prehistory to the Middle Ages and we approach recent times.

The museum also has many foreign objects from Europe and other parts of Asia.

The National Museum collection in New Delhi is one of the most important in India and definitely a place that we can miss.

Admission to the museum costs 300 rupees (twice if we enter with a camera). premises and pay only 10 students 1.

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 17.

India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, although their input is required for travelers dealing with a tourist visa. Let’s see what types of visas that are available for travel to India and how to obtain them.

Begin to resolve the second question. It is a very easy process if you decide to deal through a travel agency, but also more expensive, so let’s step by step how to get it for yourself.
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6. Tea. Tea, in India it is delicious, can not drink at all sites, especially in road bars where hygienic conditions are conspicuous by their absence and, often, cups and glasses are cleaned with water used and do not dry well . An alternative idea is to take a thermos and ask them to fill in the morning at the hotel. However, there are many sites that probably nothing will happen and is very pleasant to sit quietly and watch life go by.

7. The rickshaw. Before riding a rickshaw or rickshaw, you have to negotiate the price with the driver, otherwise you run the risk of paying a significantly higher price, although a ruin is never assumed an unnecessary nuisance, especially at having to discuss with the driver. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Arrival at the airport. If ever, especially at the airport and take a taxi, which is your first trip to India. Say without hesitation that you have been to before, you are going to visit friends, to work in an NGO … anything that does not make you look like a novice, you evitareis many scam attempts.

2. Currency exchange. The national currency is the rupee. You can change money at all international airports and are happy to buy euros, so you do not need the intermediate step to dollars. Read the rest of this entry »

Delhi consists of 7 cities, whose center is the city of New Delhi, capital of the country and of British India in colonial times. In New Delhi are the majority of hotels (and tourists). Its main attractions are the Indian parliament building.

Old Delhi is about two miles north of New Delhi. As its name suggests, is more linked to Delhi Indian tradition, with its majority Muslim population that preserves old customs. In the most typical old Delhi is to visit the Red Fort and India’s largest mosque, the Jami Masjid and the markets of the old town, full of color.

Aside from the new and old Delhi there are 5 other ancient cities further south, now more historical than anything else. Dhillika remains as a memento of the high column solitary Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Qutb Minar, De Tughluqabad and Purana Qila, 2 of the 7 cities of Delhi, there are still archaeological ruins and crumbling ramparts. In Humayun’s tomb are the Charbagh, large mausoleums designed by the Mongols.

One of the great attractions of Delhi are endless markets, where one can find objects come from anywhere in India, and if you are meticulous and stubborn, a good price. All India may be the best place to learn about the culture and history of the country, with its museums of history and Indian politics, as well as its extensive cultural