Visit India: Explore & Experience Unique Destinations
Visit India, and explore its diversity in landscape, legendary history, heritage, culture and people. India’s tropical climate and varied destinations attracts travelers from around the world for different reasons. To some foreign travelers, India is a mystery.
Places to see:
Among most unique India destinations and places you must explore and experience in your India vacation are the ones that cover destinations of - Golden triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur), Rajasthan, mind blowing Kerala backwaters, enchanting Goa beaches and mesmerizing Lakshadweep beaches, a tiny, pristine and mountainous state of Sikkim and for spiritual tours, it is Varanasi and Hampi.
Delhi – the capital city of India has much to offer from great architecture to colourful markets, from a rich history to well preserved heritage.
Agra a home to world famous Taj Mahal made in white marble & carved to perfection. No words can describe the experience of taking in the vision of this spectacular ‘monument to eternal love & passion’.
Places to see:
Among most unique India destinations and places you must explore and experience in your India vacation are the ones that cover destinations of - Golden triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur), Rajasthan, mind blowing Kerala backwaters, enchanting Goa beaches and mesmerizing Lakshadweep beaches, a tiny, pristine and mountainous state of Sikkim and for spiritual tours, it is Varanasi and Hampi.
Delhi – the capital city of India has much to offer from great architecture to colourful markets, from a rich history to well preserved heritage.
Agra a home to world famous Taj Mahal made in white marble & carved to perfection. No words can describe the experience of taking in the vision of this spectacular ‘monument to eternal love & passion’.
Jaipur is the city of colours with royal forts and palaces. Explore nearby places like Bikaner, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Desert cities of Bikaner and jaisalmer offer picturesque sunset of the dunes, camel rides and old Havellis (former royal residences).
Udaipur ranked among the most beautiful cities in the world and known as the city of lakes.
For spiritual tours, a visit to the holy city of Varanasi is important. Varanasi situated on the bank of the Holy River Ganges with ancient architecture, customs and belief.
Varanasi also holds significance for ‘Sarnath’, a place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples. Currently it houses the famous ‘Stupa’ holding relics of the Buddha and it has the monastery ruins and ‘Ashoka Pillar’.
Hampi, one of the UNESCO world heritage site, located near Hospet town in Karnataka attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year.
The ruins of the Vijayanagar kingdom are the big draw here, but the setting in the strange and sublime boulder-strewn landscape are what makes them truly magical.
Dotted around the hills and valleys are beautiful temples, basements of palaces, royal pavilions, bastions, treasury buildings, market streets, Hampi is a backpackers paradise and pilgrims delight.
Kerala: It's Palm-lined beaches rise to meet thick jungles and plantation-covered hills. Succumb to a therapeutic Ayurvedic massage or idle away an afternoon aboard a slowly drifting kettuvallam.
Kerala is India’s most verdant state – rated by National Geographic Traveler, as one of the worlds 50 must see destinations and one of 10 earthly paradises. Just slow down, relax, and experience this verdant state of Kerala.
Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, forts, temples excellent cuisine; amazingly warm people; its feni, Goan “port wine” and exciting nightlife.
Lakshadweep: One of India’s best-kept secrets, the islands of Lakshadweep are amongst the few undiscovered gems in the world.
Sikkim: Crammed in between Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal, this tiny, mountainous state is as pristine a pocket of India as you are likely to encounter, with some 4000 varieties of wildflowers, snow-fed lakes, high altitude mountain forests and hidden Buddhist monasteries.
Enjoy refreshing views and clean air, or tackle the fantastic treks through western Sikkim, exploring remote valleys and villages of yak-herding Tibetans.
Best time to visit India:
Best time to visit India is between November to February when India has winters and the climate is cold. However, during the peak season of Christmas and New Year, luxury properties have inflated rates.
Now India extended on arrival visa facility for travelers from 180 countries including US, UK, China and Bangladesh.
India travel tips:
- Drink bottled water, bottled drinks, coffee or tea.
- Avoid eating much spicy food after your India arrival. Taste one Indian dish only in each meal or dinner and ask the waiter to cut down on the chilies. After few days, you will get used to Indian food, one of the most delicious of world cuisine.
- Stick to only cooked foods and eat fresh fruits whose skin you can peel off or remove.
- Do not forget to remove footwear when visiting a place of worship or mausoleum.
- Travel with camera to capture your magic moments and scenic beauty of the region.
- Most of the museums in India closed on Mondays and site Museums, those near archaeological monuments, on Fridays.
- Electric current in India is 220 / 250 volts. It is AC practically everywhere.
- Indians are hospitable and friendly people, if they stare at you, do not consider it rude, it is only a matter of curiosity.
- A tip of 10% of your hotel bill is customary.
- Indian rupee is the currency and there are currency exchange facilities available at and near important places.
Considering India’s size and diversity, you should focus your journey around a particular tour or theme. As this will allow you to experience in depth one tantalizing aspect of the country while still enjoying the variety that makes India a must see vacation destination.
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