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(CNN) — India might just be the most colorful country in the world.

It's a land of otherworldly landscapes for travel -- from stunning lakes and endless rolling plains to the snow-capped Himalayas in the north. It's also home to wild festivals, romantic mausoleums and some of the most hectic cities in the world.

To get a small idea of its splendor, check out our photo gallery featuring 30 spectacular scenes travelers to India will want to see.