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in order to get the same at a lesser price. India has already become a
popular destination for people to travel and get an equivalent quality
medical treatment, at significant lower costs. For instance, a heart valve
replacement in the US that costs US$ 200,000 (approx.) can be as efficiently
conducted in India, at a significantly fractional cost of US$ 10,000-14,000. A
significant percentage of people in the West who are not sufficiently
covered by insurance seek such treatment elsewhere. And certainly, India
is the best place for it. Guests are given a place equal to that of God in
Indian culture. It is this tradition that makes the Indian people to provide
the personalized touch, giving a homely feeling to their guests. Indians
strongly believe that their warmth and caring provide a healing touch by
relieving the mental as well as physical stress. ‘Unity in diversity’ is how
one can describe India - A land of different cultures, different people,
languages and foods spread across a varied terrain, from the unmatched
Himalayan beauty of Kashmir in the North to unparalleled beaches of
Kerala in the South. With a plethora of architecturally remarkable historical
monuments and sites, India has always captivated tourists from around