Despite the battering we’ve collectively given it over the decades, India has managed to preserve some of its exquisite landscapes. And there is no better day than 22 April — World Earth Day — to appreciate how beautiful our country really is, with its ample offerings of lush, rolling hills, sun-drenched waters, towering peaks and stark expanses of desert.
Here are some incredible images of the Indian subcontinent — from Kashmir to Kanyakumari -- that will take your breath away, and show you why we all must work to preserve this beauty and abundance.
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