India: Your new bizarre holiday destination
Are you looking to holiday with family, husband, friends or alone? Why go outside the country, when India has some of the most beautiful places to travel to. You can get your luxurious holidays in India too. And most of these places are affordable, and also, you can taste different flavours of India. We list down 10 most popular travel destinations. Whether it is hot or cold, you can take your pick. These are probably the best places to holiday in India.
1. Goa
Goa has beaten South Africa, Miami and Jamaica beaches. This hub for youngsters is one of the most liked and popular destinations to spend holidays. From deserted to party beaches, any person of any age can have fun in Goa. The liveliest place in Goa is the well-known Baga Beach. It is spread with sundecks and set within the picturesque Baga-Anjuna Hill. Other places like Aguada beach, Arambol beach, Palolem beach, Chapora Fort, Dudhsagar Waterfalls and many more are also the central attractions of Goa. Flea markets and electric clubs add to the charm of this city. Goa is perhaps the one of the best places to holiday in India where you can go for some sun and sand.
2. Varanasi
Not officially but Varanasi is considered sacred. While you are here, visiting the Ganges is a compulsion, but with that, there are other parts of Varanasi you can see are JantarMantar, Ramnagar Fort, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and several other holy places.
3. Rajasthan
Want to go to Abu Dhabi but don’t have the budget? Not to worry, Dhun Bashing in Rajasthan will fill in for the Middle East country. Don’t miss out on a rural desert experience. The best regions for a typical desert safari are Osian, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. Also, plenty of parts of the city will attract you – Mount Abu, Keoladeo National Park, Pushkar Lake, Chittorgarh Fort, Dilwara Temples and many other beautiful destinations.
4. Mumbai
Mumbai is India’s, New York. The busiest city is rich in tourism. Numerous foreigners settle down in Mumbai. From Gateway of India to the wonderful Ferry rides to the shopping hub, Causeway Colaba, Mumbai has it all. There are Elephanta Caves, Siddhivinayak Temple, Mount Mary Church, Kanheri Caves, Haji Ali, Nehru Science Centre, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Marve Beach, Tikujinivadi, Essel World and many other places to spend your time in Mumbai. Also, they have some of the most luxurious hotels like Taj, J.W Marriot, Oberoi, etc. to enjoy the luxurious holidays in India. If your children or you are a fan of UFO`s, then don’t forget to visit the revolving restaurant in Kandivali.
5. Kerala
One of the most romantic states, Kerala has been experiencing a large amount of tourists. God`s own country is gorgeous in its culture. From boating to wildlife to art forms, the state spells magic. A romantic boat house trip is all you need to believe how enchanted the place is. But other than that, you can spend time holidaying at Kovalam beach, Beypore beach, Marari beach, Fort Kochi, Ashtamudi Lake, Silent Valley National Park, Meenmutty Waterfalls, etc. There are quite a lot of hill stations too Munnar, Vagamon, Paithalmala, Wayanad and many more to enjoy both adventure-filled and luxurious holidays in India.
6. Gujarat
Gujarat is not just on this list because Amitabh Bachchan endorses it on TV, but it is a truly attractive city. One favoured tourist destination in India is Gujarat. Here`s what you should definitely see when you are in Gujarat – Mahabat ka Maqbara, Akshardham Temple, Jhoolta Minar, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Kalika Mata Temple, Sasan Gir National Park, Sabarmati Ashram, Somnath Temple, Rann Of Kutch, Rani kaVav and the list goes on! The regal legacy makes it a perfect place for a holiday.
7. Andaman and Nicobar Island
Andaman & Nicobar Islands are developing into a tourism hub for romantics. The exotic beaches and islands are drop dead gorgeous. Many adventures like snorkelling and sea-walking are recognized in the island. Port Blair, Little Andaman and Rangat are amongst the most visited places in the list of best places to holiday in India.
8. Ladakh
Cold, Hilly and delightful, that’s what Ladakh is for tourists. Fondly is called as Little Tibet, Ladakh is an adventurous and romantic place in North India to travel. If you want to beat the heat, Ladakh is where you should surely go. A small road trip to Ladakh can be soothing to the mind. But the places that will woo you the most are Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley and Tso Morori.
9. Agra
The city of Mughals Heritage, Agra is loved majorly by tourists. One of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, was built in the city. Taj Mahal is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, we guess that’s enough reason to visit Agra. The calligraphic engravings, Pietra Dura marble work and Char Bagh Garden add to the magnificence of this timeless monument.
10. Sikkim
One of most undiscovered place, Sikkim is not just another region. Though it is not very known for tourism yet we have enough reasons to add this to the list. There are Buddhist monasteries, cascading waterfalls, unknown caves, Himalayan trekking trails, high altitude lakes and luxurious valleys.
We`ve given a list of the most widely held places to travel in India, now it`s your turn to go and explore.
