India is a Canvas of Beauty and Colours: 10  Mesmerising and Must Visit Places in India to Add to Your Bucket List for 2019

India is a Canvas of Beauty and Colours: 10 Mesmerising and Must Visit Places in India to Add to Your Bucket List for 2019

India, a country in South Asia, is the seventh largest country by area. India is a beautiful country and the core of its beauty lies in the places this article would enumerate. No matter what your interests are and what kind of destination you like to visit for a holiday, India has it all - from beaches and mountains, bustling cities, rich history, culinary delights, spirituality and party, there's something for everyone. So come along and take a dip into this vast pool of travel delights!

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India’s Popular Tourist Destinations

India is an incredible place where you can experience the cultural diversity and essence of spiritual growth altogether. It is an ultimate destination for travellers as they can enjoy fast-paced India and slow serene India in their one trip. It doesn’t matter what is the objective of your visit to India, you can experience everything in one go. There you can participate in the lifestyle of metro cities or can spend some time in the solidity of nature. So, if you are planning to visit India for the first time, you can try following the most visited routes of India first.

Golden Triangle

If you haven’t seen the charm of the golden triangle in India, then you are missing out a lot. The golden triangle is a name given to the three most tourist visited cities of India: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. You can see all these three magical cities in one go. You can start your journey from Delhi where you can see the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, War Memorial, etc., then, you can hit the road and see beauties of Agra like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, etc., Finally, you can turn towards the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, the pink city has lots of mesmerizing sites and vibrant cultural values to offer you.

Spiritual Zones

If you are planning a trip to cleanse your soul by visiting different religious places, then India has so much to offer religious advice seekers. In every corner of India, you can enchant your soul by bowing your head in different temples. From north to south, India is a home of numerous divine temples like Golden Temple, Konark’ sun temple, Sabarimala, Moinuddin Chishti, Basilica of Bom Jesus, etc., All religions are treated equally in India; that’s why you can find the religious temple of every religion there.

Explore Mughal Era- Monuments

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Well, if you are a fan of the Mughal era and want to experience some majestic architectural complexes created by rulers of that period, then India has a hub of that. Mughal rulers, from time to time, had left their mark on this land. Such as Shah Jahan left his mark in the shape of the white tomb, the Taj Mahal. Apart from this, you can locate numerous big and small Mughal architectures in Delhi, Agra, Hyderabad, etc., To explore mesmerizing Mughal forts, you can take a trip to different cities of Rajasthan like Jaisalmer.

Glorious Beaches

Now, if you are in the mood of a relaxing beach holiday, then India won’t disappoint you. In India, you will locate fantastic water bodies when you take the route to the south. For the busy beach, you can visit Girgaum Chowpatty beach and Juhu beach of Mumbai. However, to indulge yourself in the beaches day and night, you can visit Goa, a land of water bodies. In Goa, you can view Goan beaches like Arambol, Vegatorm, Palolem, Kovalam, Varkala, etc. For some soothing and less explored beaches, you can take an exotic trip to Kerala. Apart from beaches, there are numerous other popular water bodies present in India such as Dal lake.

Gift of Nature - Wildlife

You can enjoy incredible wildlife and natural realms on your trip as well. India is a home of wild tigers, in the national parks of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, you can track them down with their fellow companions. Apart from tigers, you can explore plenty of other wild creatures in India. Such as Sasan Gir, a home of lions; Rann of wild asses, Assam of one-horned rhino and Kerala of wild elephants. If you are not quite satisfied yet, then you can explore some exotic birdlife of Rajasthan. So, in short, India is a home of different types of wildlife due to its geographical location.

Adventurous Trekking Route

The northern hilly regions of India are perfect for the adrenaline seeker trekkers and adventure lovers. To enjoy the magnificent view of hilly slopes and snowy routes with some amazing outdoor activities, you can explore Kullu Valley and the peaks of Uttarakhand. To have some snowy fun, you can visit Himachal Pradesh, here you can perform activities like river rafting, trekking, skiing and much more. If you want to enjoy the luxury of hill stations, then you can start your journey from the popular hill stations like Shimla, Manali, etc. However, to see the dry hilly area, you can feast upon Leh in Ladakh.

Spiritual India

If you are in search of a spiritual guru to help you connect with your soul, then India has numerous spiritual institutions and places as well. You can first visit Rishikesh or Haridwar to find your spiritual guide as these cities are home to numerous saints and plenty of different ashrams are located here. You can even learn yoga and meditation from the famous yoga gurus. Or see Buddhist monks in the Dharmasala as well. India has so much to offer in spiritual development that you will make you feel like a new person!

The Most Visited Places of India

Okay, so if you are ready with your bags to visit numerous popular places in India, let’s start your journey from the following places:

Kashmir - Heaven of Earth

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Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru said, “If you want to see heaven, then you should visit Kashmir.” So, if you are visiting India, then do visit Kashmir for some enchanting views. In the heavenly Kashmir, you should visit the following places:

  • Srinagar is referred to as the mirror of mountains and is one of the most visited places in Kashmir. From boating to trekking, bird watching to skiing, Srinagar has it all.
  • You need to gaze upon the vibrant floral spread of Gulmarg in your trip to Kashmir.
  • For an endless stream of charming flowers and curvy trekking routes, you can visit ‘meadow of gold’ aka Sonamarg.
  • The safest place to visit in Kashmir is Leh. For lofty mountains, a pristine lake and surreal views you can explore Leh.

Agra - Magical Land of Love

If you are thinking the magical city, Agra, only has the Taj Mahal to offer, you are indeed very wrong. This small city has numerous gigantic architectural beauties to offer you. In your trip to Agra, you can see:

  • The eternal beauty of the Taj Mahal undoubtedly.
  • The predominantly designed red sandstone, Fatehpur Sikri, which was once the capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
  • Itimad-ud-daula's Tomb, which is constructed on the bank of the river Yamuna in the memory of Queen Noor Jahan’s parents.
  • The architectural masterpiece of Mughal era, the tomb of the Akbar is located in the outskirts of Agra.
  • The famous red sandstone, Jama Masjid, which was built by Jahanara, the daughter of Shah Jahan is also located in Agra.

Varanasi - Essence of Spirituality

If you are on the spiritual and religious search, then you can take a trip to Varanasi. In Varanasi, you can cleanse your soul by bowing your head in numerous temples and can learn new things about Hinduism. Moreover, pieces of great architecture designed by kings of Bengal and Rajasthan can be also seen with plenty of other places like:

  • The New Vishwanath Temple situated in the premises of BHU is one of the most popular places of Varanasi. The temple was established by the Birla family, thus also known as Birla Temple.
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the sacred shrines of Varanasi. The presiding deity here is Linga.
  • The other popular shrines of Varanasi is this, Tulsi Manas Temple is situated next to another famed shrine called Durga Temple
  • The picturesque view of Alamgir mosque from the bank of River Ganga can be seen. It is an exquisite architecture piece created by Aurangzeb.
  • You can enjoy grand evening Arti on the oldest ghat in Varanasi, Dasaswamendha Ghat.

Sikkim - Realm of Natural Beauties

If you want to check out the eastern beauties of India, then you can start with the Sikkim. It is a small state of eastern India, tucked between the border of China, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is quite a remote place and that’s why you can discover there some hidden picturesque views, like:

  • A sight of sore eyes is the capital city of Gangtok. When clouds are clear, then you can gaze upon Khangchendzonga's soaring peaks (the world's third-highest mountain)
  • Sikkim is also known for old Buddhist monasteries. The most visited monasteries in Sikkim are Rumtek (overlooking Gangtok), Pemayangtse (near Pelling in West Sikkim), and Tashiding (also in West Sikkim).
  • In Sikkim, you can indulge in the picture perfect scenic beauty of Nathu La and Tsomgo Lake.
  • You should visit Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in the southwest corner of Sikkim. This sanctuary is a home of more than 450 species of birds, 400 species of butterflies, 450 varieties of orchids, and 40 species of rhododendron.

Kerala - Serene Waterbodies

Well, if you are thinking about where to head first in Kerala, whether to see undiscovered beaches or to eat traditional Kerala food, then we have some suggestions for you. You can soothe your eyes with the following sites of Kerala:

  • The backwater trips, houseboat ride and charming water bodies of Alleppey need to be in your top places to visit in Kerala list.
  • For the romantic getaway trip, you can indulge in the gradient hills and tea gardens of Munnar. It is an aromatic and misty hill station in Kerala.
  • Kumarakom is a beautiful sightseeing spot in Kerala where you can experience some lushing waterways, coconut trees, aromatic mangrove forest, and therapeutic paddy fields. Here you can visit Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Vembanad Lake, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Valiyapally, Cheriyapally, etc.,
  • For wildlife lovers and trekking fans, Thekkady is a perfect place to visit in Kerala. In Thekkady, the popular tourist attractions are; Periyar Lake, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Elephant Junction, Deepa World Spice, and Ayurvedic Garden.

Hampi - The Rustic Beauty

If you are in the southern parts of India, then plan a visit to the beautiful city of Karnataka, Hampi. This city has an old beauty charm with some magnificent architectural pieces. It is another shrine for spiritual seekers.

  • The most phenomenal architecture structure of Hampi is the Vithala Temple. It was designed back in the16th century.
  • The grand Elegant Stables is a unique piece of architecture which had served as the stable of royal elephants in The Vijaynagar Empire.
  • To experience royal lifestyle closely, you can visit Queen Bath I’m Hampi. It was an aquatic enclosure built in such a way that no outsider could enter in it. It was a royal bath for Vijaynagar Empire Queens.
  • The virtue of Saint Matanga hill is described in the Ramayana which can personally experienced in Hampi.

Goa - A Happening Party

The fun capital of India is Goa. Goa has beaches, good food, happening nightlife, architecture pieces, overall Goa is a place for young people who want to let go all their stress. If you are in Goa, then go to:

  • For beach fun, go to Calangute Beach. It is known as the queen of beaches as it’s the largest beach in north Goa with an expansive stretch of water where numerous festivals and carnivals take place.
  • You can get adrenaline rush from some exquisite water spots in Goa as it has miles of spread uninterrupted coastline.
  • To closely view the serene water and experience the mind-blowing sunset in Goa, you can book cruise ride for yourself and your friends.
  • Apart from beautiful beaches, Goa has numerous moments like the Basilica of Bom Jesus, houses the tomb and remains of St. Francis Xavier. This historic church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy India Slowly

Numerous people visit India to understand and see the majestic beauty of India. But, mainly they try to visit as many places as possible in a small time. This is not a way to understand India, to truly enjoy the beauty and cultural values of India, you have to slow down your pace and have to focus on one place. Spend a few days in a particular area and learn new things from the locals to actually be part of the real India. You should connect with locals and learn hidden stories from them. If you travel slow, then you can discover numerous new things about this incredible land.

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Come see for yourself

And there you have it....whether it is for spiritual cleansing or for fun, India has it all. Places that meet the needs of all manner of tourists. If you are visiting for the first time, this article would help you a great deal. And, if you are visiting again, take your time this time around, enjoy India slowly as the numerous places to visit can't be exhausted in a hurry.