Travelling to India reveals a country that is both fascinating, exotic, exciting, and truly authentic. India has the second-largest population in the world, with over 1.2 billion people. It’s a country rich in history, heritage and an amazing culture. It is estimated that modern humans arrived on India's subcontinent no later than 55,000 years ago. Indian culture dates back more than 4,500 years. Many beliefs and practices that exist today, such as dhárma, kárma, yóga, and mokṣa, were developed during the Vedic period.