The plethora of tourist attractions is why India sees a surge in several people visiting the country annually. The rich history and heritage of the country are why India is hailed for having some top locations to visit. Foreign tourists planning their India travel would always want to explore the best here. The tourist attractions in India bring in a multitude of opportunities for both national and foreign tourists to explore India. The diverse landscape, museums, historical sites, monuments, architectural wonders, rivers, valleys, and mountains, simply make India incredible!
It is hard to find a substitute for such wonders in any other continent. Featuring three main seasons summer, winter, and monsoon, the best time to travel to India is between September to March. Winters are lovely at the major hill stations which scores for its snow-capped mountains, the valley plantations, winter fashion, and the misty mornings. Hills are among the top tourist attractions in India. Visit the foothills of the Himalayas by planning for Himachal Pradesh. Darjeeling- Queen of Hills is a pleasure throughout the year.
Your vacation here to walk down the tea plantations renowned the world over would be an interesting experience. You will find women reaping the tea plants during the day to be sent to the tea processing factories. The mystic hills remind you of Satyajit Ray’s famous film “Kanchenjunga”. Further, explore the place on horseback. From Darjeeling, you can move on to Sikkim en route to Gangtok, Pelling, Yumthung, and Gazing.
The cities of India also have several specialties. They stand as memoirs of the rich cultural heritage rather than beauty. Agra nevertheless tops the charts for being home to the world-famous relic of the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in the 16th century, the monument speaks immensely about the architectural past of the country. The Taj Mahal is situated in the heart of Agra and brings in lakhs of tourists to India.
Move on to the state of Rajasthan to experience the erstwhile majesty of the Rajputs, once a princely state, Rajasthan relives its royal culture even today. The palaces, forts, museums, lakes, and havelis stand reminisce to the glory of the Indian dynasty. The king-size life is still experienced through the heritage hotels in Rajasthan. There are several tourist attractions in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Mount Abu.
The Baneshwar Fair, Pushkar Fair, and the Jaipur Literary Festival attract people from across the world. The climate of Rajasthan facilitates tourism both in the dry and cold months. January and February though have extreme temperatures and May-June is hot and humid. The place over the years has also become culturally suited to several high-profile weddings in the grand palaces.
There is no dearth of tourist attractions in India with a variety of locations and a great cultural background.
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Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. (IHPL) is a 2 time National Tourism Award winning destination management company based in Delhi. This travel blog is an initiative to inform the visitors about all aspects of India that include her history, heritage, culture and tourist attractions and destinations.
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