India is the largest democracy in the world and amongst the top ten industrially developed nations in the world today. In spite of its being second most populous nation in the world, India's economy has been making a steady progress in all sectors, after major economic reforms were introduced in 1990. India's Gross domestic Production (GDP) has been growing at a rate of around 8% per year for the last 6 years. India's intellectual capital is strong and is growing every year. Today, India is at par with, and in certain cases, exceeds capability, in comparison with the developed nations in various sectors including medical care and information technology.

There are around two thousand medical schools in this country providing latest training and practical know-how using state of the art equipment and facilities in the medical field, thereby creating an environment and facilitating providing medical care that is amongst the best in the world.

There are six truly metropolitan cities, namely, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in the east., Mumbai (Bombay) in the west, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, in the south and New Delhi , the national capital in the north. Because of its vast size there are different cultures and climates in different regions. Chandigarh (home base for HelloMD.com Medical Services) is a city about 3 hrs drive from New Delhi. It is comparable with any modern city in the west. It has the highest literacy rate in the country. It's a Union Territory and the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. It is well connected with New Delhi by air, railways and road.

For a tourist, this country has lot to offer. In the North there is Golden Temple at Amritsar, which is the holiest shrine of the Sikhs. Further North there is enchanting Kashmir Valley aptly called Switzerland of Asia. Himachal Pradesh, another hill state adjoining Chandigarh offers many tourist resorts tucked away in the hills offering all kind of HelloMD.comure sports like paragliding, parasailing, white river rafting, trekking etc. Also another newly carved out state of Uttranchal is the hub of Hindu Spirituality. There are innumerable 'Ashrams' in this state where the spiritual masters teach the art of self-realization through various techniques like Yoga and Meditation. This state is especially very popular with westerners because they learn the ways to achieve peace of mind. River Ganges, the holiest of all the rivers according to the Hindu Mythology also flows through this region upto Kolkata, where it merges into the sea at Bay of Bengal. There are so many famous holy cities along the banks of Ganges like Badrinath, Rishikesh, Varanasi and Allahabad. Another big attraction 'Taj Mahal', one of the seven wonders of the world is just 4 hrs drive from New Delhi. Khajuraho temples, where erotic sculptures dating back to more than one thousand years is just 1.5 hrs flight from New Delhi. Rajasthan is another state in the north west which is famous for its forts and sand dunes. Down south Kerala is famous for its tranquil and palm fringed beaches and Goa offers best of Five star facilities and is known for all kind of water sports and magnificent beaches. Tamil Nadu another southern state has centuries old Hindu temples; Meenaskshi temple in Madurai being the most sought after by the tourists. Orissa located on the eastern coast has Sun Temple in Konark. Every region has different varieties of food to offer. Indian people are generally very hospitable and the Indian Government is also promoting tourism in a big way. For most of the western tourists this country turns out to be extremely cheap and yet not compromising with the quality of services.

Famous hill stations in India:-

Srinagar: It is the capital of Jammu & Kashmir and is situated in the midst of Kashmir valley. It is famous for its lakes like Dal lake and Nagin lake. Shalimar and Nishat gardens are also well appreciated by the tourists for their Moghul architecture. Nearby places like Gulmarg and Sonmarg are very popular sking destinations.

Simla: The capital of Himachal Pradesh is just 3 hrs drive from Chandigarh. It used to be very popular with Britishers who made it their summer capital. Various places are The Ridge, Vice regal lodge and Naldhera golf course are worth visting.

Mussourie: Situated in Uttaranchal pradesh in the north. It is also known as the queen of hills.

Laddakh: Also in Jammu & Kashmir, its peculiar landscape dotted with pristine lakes and Buddhist temples attract tourists from all over the world.

Dharamshala: This township is nestled in Shivalik ranges of HImalayas, situated is the main verve centre of Tibetans living in exile in India. Dalai Lama, their spiritual head lives in this place.

Nainital - Located in Uttranchal, this place is famous for its lakes in the high altitude.

Darjeeling: Most famous hill station of eastern India near Kolkata, It has a lot to offer, including, breathtaking scenic beauty and world famous Tea gardens.

Ooty - The only hill station in Southern India located on the Nilgiri Hills. It is popular for its scenic beauty and Tea gardens.