India Is An Enormous And Diverse Destination, Bordered By Seven Different Countries, Not To Mention The Arabian Sea And The Bay Of Bengal, Means That There Are Many Different Sides Of The Country.
More Than 20 Official Languages, Multiple Religions And A Variety Of Cuisine Exit Within India Boarders. To Truly Experience The Breadth Of India Culture And History, Travel Is Key.
Here's The Look At The Best Places To Visit In India.
The City Of Lakes, Udaipur Glistens Romantically On The Edges Of The Desert In The Rajasthan.
The City Is Protected By The Lush Hills And Is Where You Can Find The Mesmerizing Lake Palace In The Middle Of Tranquil Lake.
Another Captivating Sight Is The Imposing But Graceful City Palace, Along With The Monsoon Palace, Which Stand Out With The Walls Made Of Gleaming White Marbles.
Explore Old Temples, Walk The Winding Streets Of This Fanciful Corner Of India And Slip Into Times Past Inside Its Ancient Bazaars.
The Punjabi City Of Amritsar Lies On The Border With Pakistan And Is Home To The Holiest Of Sikh Sites.
The Golden Temple Is In The Heart Of The Old Walled City, This Serene Sikh Shrine Provides A Place For Reflection And Inspiration.
You Can Tour The Golden Temple Regardless Of Religion, But You Will Need To Show Respect By Covering Your Head And Removing Your Shoes. The Street Surrounding The Temples Are A Frenetic Fusion Of People, Markets And Activity. Be Sure To Pick Up Some Traditional Goods, Such As Hand Embroiders Fabrics And Delicately Ornate Shoes.
In The North Most India Is The Mountainous Destination Of Ladakh This Region Is Large, But It Has Low Population Density And A Number Of Nomadic Residents. Breathtaking Pristine Scenery Is A Major Draw To The Area, But Virtually All Travelers Will Also Spend Time In The Town Of Leh. The Town Is Located At A Very High Elevation And It Is Home To The 17th Century Palace Of The King Of Ladakh. Buddhist Culture Is Also Prominent In The Leh And You May Wish To Explore The Some Of The Many Buddhist Monasteries And The Temples.
On The Western Coast Of India Is Goa, A Former Colony Of Portugal That Blends Indian Culture With Colonial Influences And Plenty Of International Tourism. Goa Is Popular Largely Because Of Its Spectacular Beaches. The Busiest Of All Is Candolim Beach, Where Travelers From Around The World Flock To Soak Up The Sun.
Anjuna Beach ,By Contrast, Is Far Less Crowded. It Is Also An Amazing Palace Where You Can Walk To Chapora Fort And Admire The Sandy Coastline Form A New Perspective.
Palolem Is Considered One The Most Beautiful Beaches In All Of Goa With Its Natural Bay Surrounded By The Lofty Headlands On Either Sides.
If You Are Spending Any Times In Northern India, You Will Almost Certainly Visit The Capital Of India. The Enormous Sprawling Destination Is Home To Several Districts, And It Is Consider To The One Of The Oldest Cities In The World. One Of The Top Site In Delhi Is The Red Fort, Which Was Built In The 17th Century. The Red Fort Is Made From The Sandstone And You Will Be Able To Walk Through Its Lahore Gate, Into The Bazaar, Through The Jewel Palace And Even Into The Former Residence Of The Sultan.
While In Delhi,You Should Also Make Time For Many Museums And Religious Structures That Make Up The City.
In The State Of Maharashtra, You Can Explore The Caves Of Both Ellora And Ajanta. At Ellora ,There Is An Enormous Complex Of Shrines Carved From The Rocky Landscapes. These 34 Caves Shrines Are Up To 1,500 Years Old, And They Are From Three Distinct Religions: Buddhism, Jainism And Hinduism. Two Hours Away Ajanta, Which Is Home To 29 Caves. The Ajanta Caves Are Covered In Murals And Paintings, Most Of Which Reflects Buddhist Stories. While The Two Caves Complexes Are Two Hours Away From One Another ,Its Is Worth Well Visiting Both To Compare These Incredible Attractions.
These Cities That May Seem Strange To Many Westerners, All Are Of Great Religious Importance. The Hold Cities Sits On The Banks Of The Divine Ganges And Its Is Believed By Hindus To Be Scared Place Of Pilgrimage. The Varanasi City Is Know For The Religious Practices That Take Palace On The Ghats Alongside The Rivers, Pilgrims Wash Themselves In The Water Of Ganges And The Bodies Of Hindus Are Cremated. The Sights Of Life And Death Along The Riverside Can Be Shocking, But A Visit To Varanasi Is Also Contemplative And Ultimately ,Helps Visitors To Further Understand India Deep Cultural And Spiritual Practices.
The Southwestern State Of India Know As Kerala Is A Palace Of Tropical Beauty. Palm Trees, White Sand Beaches And Eco Tourism Are All Big Reasons To Explore The Region. Besides It Famous Backwater ,Elegant Houseboat And Temple Festivals, Kerala Is Also Home To The Thekaddy Tiger Preserve. The Hub Of Kerala Is The City Of Kochi, Where You Can See The Local Fishing Industry Thriving Along With Modern High Rises And Colonial Architecture.
Agra Is Know For One Thing- The Iconic And Ultimately Impressive Taj Mahal. Set On The South Bank Of The Yamuna River, The Taj Draws Millions Of Tourists A Year. Built By An Emperor As An Extravagant Memorial To His Wife, The Mausoleum Porcelain White Marble Is An Emblem Of Romance And Adventure. Agra Itself Sits In The Shadow Of Its Imposing Monuments ,But Is A Small And Welcoming City. The Ancient Mughal-Era Agra Fort Is An Attractive Spot To Visit -Peer Over The Walls Here And Catch Your First Hypnotizing Glimpse Of The Taj.
The Pink City Jaipur Is Capital Of Rajasthan And Is Where You Can Find The Beautiful Amber Fort-A Sprawling, Stunning Complex Set In The Hillside Overlooking A Lake. Locates Just Outside The City And Built In 1592,The Grandiose Citadel Was Also A Place For Sometime But Is Now An Impressive Tourist Attraction. Make Sure To Take Trip To Opulent City Palace With Is Stunning Courtyards And Gardens, Plus The Amazingly Intricate Palace Of Winds. Jaipur Form The One Of The Corner Of Golden Triangle, And Also It Makes A Great Gateway Into The Lesser Known Destinations Within Rajasthan.
for more information of each city,please refers my other blogs,where i have mention top 5 places to visit in each best cities.
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Walking Sherpa