Numbers have great importance in the lives of all of us. Our world revolves around numbers. But if the name of a place is based on a number then it sounds quite strange. Whereas in India itself there are many such great places, whose names have been kept based on numbers.
Usually, when a place is named, it is based on its geographical location or characteristics. Sometimes a place is named for some special reason or event. But there are many places in India which are named after numbers. So, today in this article we are telling you about those places in India, whose names have been kept based on numbers-
Satara
Satara was once the capital of the Maratha Empire. This place in Maharashtra has its historical importance. This city is surrounded by seven forts and from this, the name Satara is derived. Satara is a very popular weekend destination for the residents of Pune and Mumbai.
Panchgani
This hill station in Maharashtra is a very beautiful place. Panchgani means the land between five villages. This place was not always a hill station and at that time people did not know much about it. But once it was converted into a hill station, it gained a lot of popularity and now people often come here to spend their holidays.
Naukuchiatal
This place is situated in Uttarakhand. Naukuchiatal, located near Nainital and Bhimtal, is named after the lake present here. Even though this place is not as popular as Nainital, people still come here to spend some time in peace.
Seven Sisters Falls
This fall located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya is very popular. This fall is located in Mawsamai village of East Khasi Hills district. Local people also call it Nohsangithiang Falls. The name comes from the fact that it is a seven-section waterfall. The beauty of this waterfall is worth seeing even throughout the year. However, this waterfall becomes even more beautiful during the monsoon season.
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala is a very popular tourist destination. The word Ashtamudi means eight peaks in the local Malayalam language. This lake is situated at a place where eight rivers meet. That is why it is named Ashtamudi Lake. Ashtamudi Lake is considered to be the beginning of the backwaters of Kerala.
Zero Point
Zero Point is located about 25 kilometers away from the Yumthang Valley of Sikkim. This is a big tourist spot in Sikkim and people from far and wide come here to visit. This place is also called zero point because after this point there are 0 civilian roads for citizens in the area.
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