It is not a new thing if I start talking about India as a great tourist destination over here. Everyone in this whole wide world knows this. The rich cultural heritage, the wide range of diversity and the multi-lingual population of India, makes every tour to India completely different from the previous one.

There are so many interesting places to Visit and Tourist Destinations in India, that while being in India, one completely forgets that it is just one country. Every state is different from other; if there are rains, there are deserts; if there is dry heat, there is shivering cold; if there are mountains, there are backwaters.

And to top it all, when you think about a country with such varieties and ethnic diversities, it is hard to imagine a country with such extremes, existing as the largest democracy in the world. I think I took a bit of a digression from the topic over there. Getting back to the topic of discussion. Presenting the top 10 travel destinations in India which make for an ideal tourist destination at any point of time:

1.Goa

Goa is one of the most Popular Vacation Destinations in India. Why? The stunning beaches, the casinos, the rave night parties, the beach parties, the music, the dance, the hippies, the water-sports, the beach volleyball, the amazing range of liquors, the delicious palates of food… Hoof! No… I am not done, just taking a breath. Sunburn festival, the magnificent churches, the warm local people, the New Year and Christmas Celebrations and so much more! Goa is simply Wow! Visit Goa during winters and find out why your neighbor spent his last 5 family vacations only in Goa!

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2.Udaipur

Udaipur- The Lake City- in Rajasthan is one of the must-see places in India. The city that inspired generations and generations of poets, painters and writers, Udaipur is famous as India’s romantic epicenter. When a tourists visit Udaipur, he/she is welcomed by two exceptional rare experiences: viewing the magnificent man-made monuments, lakes and structures and up-close and personal insight into the lives of the erstwhile rulers of Rajasthan. With Lake Palaces, Royal forts, Art museums, Majestic Forts, Religious temples, local festivals and fairs, the elegant palaces, the lush greenery, a single tour to the imperial city in Rajasthan is just not enough!

3.Agra

Agra and Taj Mahal always go hand in hand. You mention one, and you are bound to think of the other. The city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is marked by the monument that stands erect and firm as the Symbol of Love for former generations, the current generations and the coming generations. Apart from the Seventh Wonder of the World, Agra also houses, various other heritage monuments including Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Sikandra fort and Ram Bagh. The city is reminiscent of the glory of Mughal architecture. A tour to India is never complete without including a visit to Agra in your itinerary.

4.Kerala

Travel Guide Planner, Lonely Planet, voted Kerala as one of the 10 best family vacation destinations in the world. Popularly titled as “God’s Own Country” by tourists, the state is included in National Geographic Traveler’s list of “50 places of a lifetime” and “ten paradises of the world”. The gorgeous destination is ideal for honeymoon travel because of its beautiful backwaters that offers tourists everything they desire in their honeymoon trip. Kerala is also known for her alternative Ayurvedic healing treatments and houses some of the best Ayurvedic retreats in the world. Kerala is the foremost state that is involved in promoting ecotourism.

5.Mumbai

Mumbai, the city of dreams, is known for Dabbahwallas, Bollywood, Local trains, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Dhobi Ghats, traditional beaches, heritage monuments, Chhatrapati Sivaji Terminus, Shah Rukh Khan… and the list goes on and on! India’s fashion capital, Mumbai, is the country’s fastest developing metropolitan port and lures leisure tourists and business travelers from all around the world. Another main attraction of Mumbai is the amazing street food comprising of the famous Vada Pavs, Pani Puris and Ragada pattice etc. With one try at Mumbai’s street food, you will not wish to ever feed on restaurant quality food.

6.Delhi

Akshardham Temple, or Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, showcases the grand traditions of spirituality, culture and architecture of Hinduism. It has been honored by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple. The temple was inaugurated on 6th November 2005. The temple boasts enormous dimensions and houses 20,000 statues of Hinduism’s spiritual personalities. The inner sanctum is the home of Bhagwan Swaminarayan with the other important Hindu deities surrounding it. An example of its grandiosity is reflected in its “mandovar” (external façade). Reaching 25ft high and 611ft long, it features 200 sculptured stone figures of the great personalities in Hindu religion.

7.Varanasi

One of the holiest destinations, not only in India, but in the whole world, Varanasi is a sacred city for Hindu population. The city is believed among locals to be the home to Supreme God of India, Lord Shiva. Among the locals, there is a strong belief that those who dies in the holy city, he/she will be freed from the burden of continuing his/her reincarnation cycle. And also, it is believed that those who take a holy dip in River Ganges will be absolved of his/her sins. One of the most fascinating sights in the city is the rituals of dead relatives being performed in the open on the river banks. Also, you can see on the Ghats, people performing Yoga, giving blessings, serving massages and playing cricket.

8.Jaipur

The “Pink City” of India, Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is one of the most stunning destinations in India. The city is surrounded by glorious buildings, heritage monuments, wide streets, authentic Rajasthani culture, unique souvenir shops and lot more that fabricates the true sense of Royalty. Tourists love exploring in and around famous monuments in Jaipur including Amber and Jaigarh forts, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.

9.Amritsar

The city of Amritsar in Indian state of Punjab, is the holiest destination for Sikh population in India, is an attractive tourist destination in India. The city, which was founded by Guru Ram Das, in the year 1577, houses the holiest shrine of Sikh population- The Golden Temple. The magnificent Gurudwara, which covered with gold, is one of the richest temples in India. The sight of the glittering temple, standing right in the center of the holy waters, is so glorious that it is often compared with the sight of The Taj Mahal at night. Other major attractions in Amritsar include Ram Tirth, Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Mata Temple, and Jallianwala Bagh.

10.Tamil Nadu

The state of Tamil Nadu is included in every tour itinerary to India because of the immensely rich culture of India. The exuberant state lures everyone from the deepest corners of the world to visit one of the most exotic holiday destinations in India, flushed with innumerable temples that are reminiscent of the state’s deep cultural history. Tourists not only indulge in sightseeing activities but they also enjoy shopping in here as the shops contain numerous local handicraft items and artifacts. For romantic getaways in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry Beach, Elliot Beach, Kotagiri, Mahabalipuram Beach, Covelong Beach, Ooty, Kanyakumari Beach and are ideal locations.

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