Top 10 Destinations in India
Top 10 Destinations in India to visit India is very diverse, probably the most diverse of the countries you will find on earth. We have some of the coldest places, a place that has the highest rainfall in the world, and also one of the driest places on Earth, the Thar desert. Furthermore, more than half the border with India is home to beautiful beaches. And don’t forget that the northern part of India is home to snow-capped mountains of the Himalayan Ranges.
AGRA
The Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world and one of the three World Heritage sites in Agra.
Completed in 1653, the T? J Mahal was built by the Mughal King Sh? H Jah? N as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumt? Z Mahal. Finished in marble, it is perhaps the most fascinating and beautiful monument in India. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of forced labor and 20,000 workers, bricklayers, and jewelers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens.
JAIPUR
Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, it is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and educational destination in India.
Many people flock to Jaipur to see Jaipur’s various forts and monuments that reflect its glorious past. Tourism is an important part of the Jaipur economy. Some of the best hotels in the world are found here.
Forts and monuments
Hawa mahal
Amber Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort
City palace
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Rambagh Palace
Chandra Mahal, City Palace, Jaipur
Diwan-e-Aam, City Palace
Central Museum, (Albert Hall Museum)
GOA
Goa is famous for its Palolem Beaches, in fact, 90% of all tourism in Goa occurs just for its beautiful beaches in the coastal areas. Goa has magical seasons: winter and summer. In winter, tourists from abroad (mainly from Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the beautiful weather. In the summer (which is the rainy season in Goa), tourists from all over India come to spend their holidays.
In 2008, it was reported that more than three million tourists have visited Goa, more than half a million of whom were foreign visitors. In fact, many foreigners have made Goa their home for their laid back and laid back lifestyle.
KASHMIR
Kashmir was once called paradise on earth, and it was once one of the most beautiful places in the world. However, in the last two decades, terrorism has lost its charm: a place that is home to the Himalayas.
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has three main geographical regions known as “The Lesser Himalayas” or the “Jhelum Valley” (Kashmir), “The Inner Himalayas” or “The Indus Valley” (Ladakh and border areas) as well called “Trans-Himalayas” and “The Outer-Himalayas” or “The southern mountain range” (Jammu). The area of Jammu and Kashmir is 2,22236 square kilometers.
KANYAKUMARI
Though there are several places of tourist interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either side of the horizon.
KERALA
Kerala, located on the abundant, tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. According to National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala named one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 places of life” Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives, beautiful backwaters, and alternative healing massages.
NEW DELHI
INDIA GATE
New Delhi is the capital of India has many attractions like mosques, forts, and other monuments that represent India’s history. The important places in Old Delhi include the grand Red Fort. New Delhi on the other hands many government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest.
The Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun’s Tomb have been declared World Heritage Sites.
DARJEELING
Darjeeling in India owes its greatness to its natural beauty, its pure, fresh mountain air, and most of all, the smiling and resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for its natural magnificence, Darjeeling’s greatest gift to visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains wake up first with a tentative look at the sun.
A steep walk, three miles from Ghoom, or an invigorating hike up a steep incline, brings sun worshipers to Tiger Hill. The air is cold with darkness and humidity. To the east, a dull orange sun emerged, painting the sky with brilliant brushstrokes of magenta, gold, orange, and fuchsia. The snowlike Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu, and other peaks slowly emerge from repose to start a new day. Sun worshipers gasp at the magnificent sight.
MYSORE
Mysore is a tourist point of importance within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a base for other tourist places in the neighborhood of the city. The city obtains the maximum number of tourist visits during the festival of Dasara period when the festivities take place for a period of 10 days. One of the most visited monuments in India, Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of Dasara festivities.
LEH / LADAKH
The Ladakh capital city of Leh lies near the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir, on the crossroads of the historic “Silk Route” from Xinjiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse, and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs, and the landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting, and trekking along the Markha Valley.
