INDIA's Top 10 Destinations

India is an enormous and diverse destination. More than 20 official languages, multiple religions, and a variety of cuisines exist within India’s borders. To truly experience the breadth of Indian culture and history, travel is key. Head to as many of these best places to visit in India as your itinerary allows.

Here are the top 10 places in India which will make you fall in love with this country.

1. Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for its custom culture colors, majestic forts, and palaces, folk dances and music, local festivals, local food, sand dunes, carved temples, and beautiful Havelis. Rajasthan's Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort and Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittor Fort, Lake Palace, miniature paintings in Bundi, and numerous city palaces and Havelis are part of the architectural heritage of India. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sandstone dominated by a pink hue. In Jodhpur, most houses are painted blue.

2. Agra

Agra is one of the most-visited cities in all of India. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra is now home to the iconic structure known as the Taj Mahal. The white marble mausoleum was built in the 17th century, and it is widely regarded as a monument of love.

3.Kerala

Kerala's culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics, have made the state one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Kerala's beaches, backwaters, lakes, mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient ports, palaces, religious institutions, and wildlife sanctuaries are major attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The city of Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala.

4.Mysore

Mysore is a major tourist destination in its own right and serves as a base for other tourist attractions in the vicinity. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Amba Vilas Palace, or Mysore Palace, is the center of the Dasara festivities. The Jaganmohana Palace, The Sand Sculpture Museum the Jayalakshmi Vilas, and the Lalitha Mahal are other palaces in the city. Chamundeshwari Temple, atop the Chamundi Hills, St. Philomena's Church, Wesley's Cathedral are notable religious places in Mysore.

5.Varanasi (Banaras)

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world, which makes it rich with cultural heritage. The city is home to ghats, temples, museums, and many Puranic places. Domestic tourist most commonly visits for religious purposes while foreign tourist visits for ghats along River Ganges and Sarnath. The city is home to ghats, temples, museums, and many Puranic places. Jantar Mantar, Ramnagar Fort, Dashashwamedh Ghat, the Manikarnika Ghat, the Panchganga Ghat, the Harishchandra Ghat are some of the must visit places in Banaras.

6. Goa

Goa is popular largely because of its spectacular beaches.Goa stands 6th in the Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world in National Geographic Travel. Notable nightclubs in Goa include Chronicle, Mambos and Sinq.One of the biggest tourist attractions in Goa is water sports. Beaches like Baga and Calangute offer jet-skiing, parasailing, banana boat rides, water scooter rides, and more. Goa is widely loved by adventurers, and recreational activities are plentiful for those eager for some fun in the sun.

7.Ladakh

In northernmost India, in the heavily disputed Kashmir region, is the mountainous destination of Ladakh.The landscape of Ladhak, a high altitude desert, is defined by craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus. Ladhak is a favorite among adventure sports enthusiasts, offering unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting.Pangong Lake, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Sangam, Shanti Stupa Ladakh & Tso Moriri are some of the must visit places.

8.Amritsar

Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan.The main attraction in Amritsar is the Golden Temple, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, a holy city and a mecca for the Sikh religion.You can tour the Golden Temple regardless of religion.

9.Shimla

Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. a popular hill-station among Indian families. The weather is pleasant for most of the months with tourists flocking especially during the summer months. The winters are cold with some days of snow from mid-December till February end. Shimla is often covered along with nearby towns of Kufri, a hill-station almost always covered by snow and Chail, famous for a huge palace and the highest cricket ground in the world.

10.Kolkata

Kolkata is blessed with many sightseeing places that offer a unique experience to every visitor. The city has many interesting places to keep its visitors pleasantly engaged. From refreshing gardens, serene lakes, historical buildings, museums, libraries, sports stadiums to ancient temples and churches, there are umpteen number of places to visit in Kolkata.