India Attractions
What to See in India
There are traditionally a few cities that a foreigner is expected to visit to get a general feel of the country. To actually get to know the country you will need months, maybe even years. However most of us do not have that much time so the major attractions that you can choose from include the following:
The Taj Mahal at Agra. Voted into the new list of the Seven Wonders of the World, this is the most famous mausoleums in the world. A tribute from an emperor to his favourite wife who died in childbirth. It is often combined with trips to Jaipur and Delhi. The route is called the 'Golden Triangle' and gives a quick look into Indian History and Culture.
There are forts and palaces in almost all the 28 States and 7 Union Territories in India. Most have their own sound and light show each evening and to visit every single one would take more than a year of continuous traveling. The major cities that one should visit are Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi.
The beaches at Goa offer leisure activities and the backwaters of Kerela are frequently on travelers’ routes. The Himalayas offer exciting adventure sports besides the spectacular beauty of the snow-clad peaks. The deserts of Rajasthan offer many camel and jeep safaris.
The city of Mumbai is the economic capital of India; a melting pot in which hundreds of people pour into everyday from all over the country. A costal city which was originally made up of seven islands, Mumbai has grown in size and stature over the past few centuries. It is a must-visit metropolis for anyone coming to India. Read more...
With such world-famous draws as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and much more to visit, there's a lot to be seen and taken in, in New Dehli and this being India, the simple street theatre of Real Life enacts itself around you. Grandiose and impressive as well as unforgettable, New Delhi will leave you with lifelong memories. Read more...
It is possible to plan and take many excursions from Bangalore. In fact Bangalore makes a great base to discover the lush, green surrounding countryside and its fabulous National Parks. For temples, churches and forts, downtown Bangalore is a fascinating place to explore and there are even a few relics from the British Raj albeit these are also fast disappearing. Read more...
The city of Chennai has a very active conscience and as a result, the people here are very environmentally alert. There have been many conservation measures taken by the local populace and perhaps it is this that makes Chennai the least polluted of the four main Indian metropolises. Read more...
Traveling in Kochi consists a lot of the time of island hopping and getting a ferry to the next island. While the northern islands are nowadays connected by bridges the southern ones are still totally dependant on ferries. So it is not possible to gauge exactly how long it will take between islands as you are totally dependent on the ferry's timetable. Read more...
Kerala State is famous for Ayurveda massages and healing, wildlife sanctuaries and its wonderful backwaters. There is so much to see in terms of historic buildings and monuments as well as in the modern sense. It has three international airports which make it very easy to reach from abroad. When you are here you must experience the backwaters. It is an unforgettable experience Read more...
If beach parties with loud music and wild dancing are not the only thing that you are looking for, try and get a look around historical Goa. There are many fascinating and old churches, temples and buildings that dot the state. Happily, most of them are located in clusters and make for easy sightseeing logistics. Each area can usually be covered in one day. Read more...