TOP 20 PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA

Everybody loves to travel but the main problem comes when you need to decide what place you should visit and at what time of the year. Here is a fun bucket list of 20 beautiful places to visit in India before you turn too old to travel. They are not just destinations but also crazy experiences that will go down the book of your memory lane. I'll make sure that this post makes your day. Just dig in and find your favorite destination.

Srinagar in Kashmir

Srinagar is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The city is famous for its gardens, houseboats, waterfronts, traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. It is rightly said if there is heaven on earth, this it is! Best time to visit Srinagar is from April to October. Experience its charismatic charm before the natural hits & turmoil spoils it all. This place should definitely be on your hit list.

Road trip to Ladakh

Ladakh one of the most sparsely populated regions in Jammu and Kashmir and its culture and history are closely related to that of Tibet. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture it is also famous for its Gompas , Thukpa and sensational momos. Ladakh is a land like no other, Bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and Karakoram. The best time to visit Ladakh by road is between May to September.

Ooty

Ooty is a hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. Ooty is also known as Udhagamandalam. Ooty is surrounded by trees. Lake is a huge artificial expanse of water with pleasure boats. Ooty is mainly famous for rose garden that is home for around 2,000 varieties of roses. Ooty is also famous for its tea, Chocolates, spices like green Cardamom, Eucalyptus oil. The best time to visit Ooty is between March to June.

Goa

Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Goa is known for its church, beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. If you are in your 20's then it is the right time for you to visit this place with your friends to do night parties and water sports. The peak tourist season to visit Goa is between October and January. However, Goa is at its most beautiful during the monsoons from June to September, when the hotels offer the best discounts.

Rafting in Rishikesh

If you are thinking to plan a small trip of 2-3 days to just refresh your mind and have a blast with your buddies then this is the perfect place for you! Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy. This place is famous for rafting, camping, yoga, temples and Ganga Aarti. One can visit here at any time of the year.

Kerala

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals and national parks. Summer Season from March to May, it is hot but not humid, as it is near the tropics. Monsoon season between June and August is the best time to visit Kerala  for Ayurveda treatments. The wet and cold climate in monsoon weather is ideal for Ayurveda treatments and rejuvenation programmes.

Agra

Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. It is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The imposing main building features a massive dome and intricately carved white marble inlaid with precious stones. This is set behind a reflecting pool inside a courtyard defined by 4 minarets. Agra is a hub of tourists coming from across the world. Best time to visit Agra is between November to March as the weather at this time is mostly pleasant. Agra is also famous of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Orissa

Orissa is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples. Orissa is famous for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples one of them is Konark temple. The best time recommend to visit this place is between November to February.

Shimla

Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. The place is famous for Jakhoo Hill, the highest peak in the entire hill station. It offers scenic view of the city and snow capped Himalayan Mountains. Shimla is also famous for Christ Church, mall road, lakkar bazar (known for wooden handicraft and toys) and toy train. The best time to visit this hill station is between March to June.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is another beautiful hill station of our country; it is a town in India's West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. It's famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes and also for trekking. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks. The best time to visit Darjeeling is between October to March when monsoon season ends and a slight chill is observed in the weather. Snowfall is very rare in this hill station so if you ever experience it, feel free to consider yourself as a lucky person.

Amritsar in Punjab

Punjab is a beautiful state that is the heart of India's Sikh Community. Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple is the holiest gurdwara of the Sikh religion. The best time to visit Amritsar is between November and March, when the weather is comparatively pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and visiting the Golden Temple.

Coorg, Scotland of India

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the state of Karnataka in southwest India. It is at this cool hill station that you get the unbridled sight of green stretches and experience serenity. Topping the experience is the intoxicating aroma of the coffee plantations permeating the air. It is famous mainly for its austere sights, varied wildlife, world-class coffee and the Kodavas, the ethnic warrior people of Coorg. October to March is the best time for adventure activities especially trekking. March and April are the favored months to experience the valley shrouded in white flowers.

Andaman

The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. It is famous for Scuba Diving. Andaman is a year-round tourist destination. Best time to visit Andaman Island is considered from November to mid-May. Monsoons are however recommended to be avoided because of the high tidal waves, incessant rains and strong winds.

Jaipur / Udaipur

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 education destination in India. Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various forts and monuments which reflect its glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur’s economy. Jaipur is hub of destination weddings. The best season to visit Jaipur is early November to February.

Mumbai

Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is capital of Maharashtra. It is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city. The city's famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry, caved temples dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva and also for Marine Drive. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, if viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace. It gives the view of Arabian sea. Best time to visit Mumbai is between November to February, the winter months are more pleasant in Mumbai.

Sikkim

Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Part of the Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape that includes India’s highest mountain, Kanchenjunga. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers. Sikkim is famous for its monasteries and national park. Best time to visit this beautiful place is between March to June, as the weather is on the cooler side and is pleasant.

Kasol

Kasol is a village in district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. Kasol is pretty famous for its picture coniferous forests and crystal clear mountain streams and also for hash (dry weed that is a drug ). October to June is the best months to visit Kasol.

Nainital

Nainital is a Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state. Formerly a British hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. Nainital is famous for Bhimtal Lake, Jim Corbett National Park and for mall road.  Nainital is a place which experiences a pleasant climate all around the year. So, it can be visited at any time of the year.

Pondicherry

Pondicherry is the capital city and the largest city of the Indian union territory of Puducherry. One of the major attractions of this place is the sprawling vast land of coffee plantations which leaves a distinct fragrance of coffee in the air. The French War Memorial, Pondicherry Museum and Jawahar Toy Museum are some places to visit here apart from this; the Paradise Beach, Botanical gardens and the Pondicherry beach are worth visit. Best time to visit this place is from November to March.

I hope you found our collection of places useful.

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