Choices are infinite while it comes to holiday destinations in India. It is a place of culture, history, and bustling cities. The incredible beauty of this sumptuous land has gravitated many tourists for ages. Among the huge list of destinations, it is always a hard decision to make which places are worth exploring.
India is the seventh-largest country in the world by geographical size. It is no wonder that this great country, apart from the rich cultural and natural heritage, is home to some of the most beautiful places in the world. So, here we are with the top fifteen places to visit in India. Stay along with up until the end of the blog to find the best reasons to explore these destinations.
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Amazing Places to Visit in India:
1. Kashmir
Kashmir is called as the heaven of the earth for its captivating natural beauty. This place creates such a magical aura that can make you feel resuscitated. Yes, the statement is not exaggerated at all.
It has a pretty unique culture that keeps you infatuated throughout your journey. Verdant valleys, vividly beautiful lakes, picturesque fruit orchards, forests which are full of pine and deodars, a valley which is covered by white snow- Kashmir has everything in its Pandora box.
If you love to have some new experience, you can stay at a boathouse in Srinagar. It is the largest city in Kashmir. Dal Lake is another tourist attraction of this place. For snow lovers, Gulmarg is a paradise.
Trekkers can go to Sonamarg and Leh for having a new trekking experience. No matter what, one should not forget to visit Pangong Lake while traveling to Kashmir. This lake shares its territory with China. So, you will have a chance to see some parts of China as well while visiting this lake.
2. Goa
If Florida is recognized for having a number of beautiful beaches, then for India, it is Goa. There is a famous proverb for this place and that is “Goa reflects your twenties.”
If you are one of those people who love to have a party, seeks adventure at night; then Goa would be your best holiday destination.
There is a waterfall namely Dudhsagar which is located in Goa. This four-tiered waterfall is amazingly celestial, especially during the rainy season. Beyond any doubt, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Asia.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal is located at the Agra district in Uttar Pradesh. Emperor Shah Jahan Khan started constructing the mausoleum in the year of 1632 in memory of his wife Mumtaz. It took almost twenty-two years to construct this monument.
More than 20,000 workers from Persia, India, Europe, and the Ottoman Empire were recruited by Emperor Shah Jahan Khan with a view to constructing these 42 acres complex.
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the finest historical monument of India in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Every year, it is visited by millions of tourists- making it the most popular place in India.
4. Nubra Valley, Ladakh
The Nubra valley is perched on 10,000 feet above the sea level in Ladakh. The scenic beauty of this cold dessert valley will take your breath away. It seems like this valley is overhauled decoratively by the creator.
The scenery of the glaciated mountain peak would mesmerize you with its beauty. Desolate hinterlands would give you goosebumps because of its vastness. You will be distracted by the Buddhist monasteries quite often which are located along the roadside while traveling through this splendid valley.
For the non-locals, special permission is required to go there. You need to take a guide as well along with you while visiting this place.
5. Yumthang Valley, Sikkim
This place is home to a quadrillion flower, exalted mountain, and a spectacular river. This valley is called the valley of flowers. It is located in North Sikkim. This exotic location is a paradise for flower lovers.
You must visit this place during the spring season as you cannot access to this place during the winter season due to heavy snowfall. So, if you are planning to visit this place, then you must go there in between February to mid-June.
And of course, don’t forget to capture plenty of portrait photos for your Instagram and Facebook as you will get a ton of distinguishable backgrounds here.
6. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It is vastly known as the “pink city” as for the pink wall of its historical palaces and fortresses. Though it is not the case for all of those historical edifices.
In the year of 1876, in order to greet Prince Albert and Queen Victoria during their visit to Jaipur, king Ram Singh turned the walls of every house into pink.
Pink was considered as the color of hospitality and friendship at that time. Therefore, the residents of Jaipur made this act as a part of their tradition.
7. Thar Desert
The Thar Desert is also recognized as the Great Indian Desert though it forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is a matter of fact that 85% of this gigantic desert is located in India whereas 15% is controlled by Pakistan.
You nevertheless don’t need to be scared though as one needs to venture so far as Jaisalmer or Jodhpur to visit this enormous desert. You can ride a camel here in exchanging a few bucks. Patently, it would be a lifetime experience for you.
8. Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. It is considered as one of the amazing places to visit in India.
It is to be believed that there is no age limit to indulge in adventurous sports. That is why, no matter how old you are, you must ride the water of Ganga with rafting in Rishikesh. This is one of the most adrenaline rush activities that you can enjoy during your visit to India.
Not only that; you can perform bungee jumping as well in this place. To fill your bag of satisfaction, you can also go for camping at least one night in this mystical place.
9. Coorg
It is really difficult to make a list of beautiful places when it comes to India. One must fall into the dilemma that which one needs to be enlisted and which one should not. Even in such quandary, Coorg cannot be abandoned.
This place is considered as one of the best monsoon destinations of India like Cherrapunji. But Coorg offers you something more.
Besides stunning waterfalls like Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, it also comes up with historical sites like Madikeri fort, Omkareshware Temple and Raja’s Seat. The best thing about this place is you can visit Coorg throughout the year.
10. Jame Masjid, Delhi
Muslim rulers played a significant role to establish the architectural beauties of India during their reign. Jame Masjid is one of those significances. This mosque was also built by the Emperor Shah Jahan.
Yes, it is the same person who built the Taj Mahal. It took almost 6 years for 5000 workers to construct this mosque.
11. Shimla
If you have ever wondered what it is like to fly in the sky like a bird, trying paragliding could be your closest shot at doing so. Shimla is one of the rarest places in India where you can do paragliding.
On the other hand, glaciated mountains, rich green hinterlands, and picturesque lakes would bring the breeze of happiness in your mind. The climate of Shimla will make you feel ageless.
There is a place namely Kufri. It is called the Switzerland of the East. It is quite palpable that why the travelers say visiting India will give you the taste of all continents.
12. Jim Corbett National Park
It is not an easy task to choose one park among a lot of parks from India. Hence, The Park which has abundant animals, birds, and heritage, should occupy a place in this list.
Thus, Jim Corbett National park won a place here due to its age and popularity. This national park is inhabited by 200 Royal Bengal Tigers! Yes, you read it right.
This park is most probably having the highest number of royal Bengal tiger reserve in the whole of Asia. This park is a heaven for bird lovers as well. Approximately 700 species of birds have been found here till now. There is another thing that makes this park so special. That is, it is the only national park in India that permits you to stay at night!
13. Darjeeling
Imagine, you are sipping hot tea and relishing momos while watching the sunrise from a hill. Wouldn’t it be amazing? Yeah, Darjeeling can turn this imagination into a reality. Darjeeling is a beautiful town in the foothills of Himalayan. It is popular for Toy train and tea.
Your journey to India would not be completed if you do not ride a toy Train. A toy train journey From Darjeeling to Ghum will take your trip to the next level. It is mentionable that the highest railway station in India is located in this place.
14. Cherrapunji
This place is known to be one of the rainiest places on earth. So, if you go there, you always have to be mentally prepared for the revulsion of the weather. It may rain all day long during your visit. And this is the beauty of this place.
Have you ever heard of a bridge that is completely made from the roots of trees? Yes, Cherrapunji is the owner of several bridges like this. These are completely natural. The massiveness of the seven sister waterfalls and Nokhalikai falls would leave you flabbergasted.
And of course, don’t forget to visit Asia’s cleanest village- Mawlynnong, while traveling to this place.
15. Kaziranga National Park
This park is located in the northeast Indian state of Assam. You will get to see some endangered species like one-horned rhinoceros in this park. Kaziranga national park was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
If you are planning to visit India then you should surely check out these amazing places listed above. India is filled with so many amazing and exotic places therefore, by now you might have clear assumptions about the places you should pick. India will be a wonderful destination for your next itinerary, all you need to do is relax and relish every moment of your stay.
