Visit India
India is a huge country with plenty of top destinations to explore. There is an incredible amount of historical places to visit in India, it can be a daunting task to decide where to go.
If you're not into history, there are plenty of more things to do in India. From the beaches in Goa to the mountains in the Himalayas, from the million metropolis like Mumbai to sleepy villages like Hampi... You will find almost everything in India you can imagine!
Here are some of our favorite places to see and things to do in India...
Agra
Agra is one of India's most visited places in the country, and home to the majestic Taj Mahal. Believe it or not, it's truly a magical building, just as beautiful as you have heard. The Taj Mahal is one of most amazing man-made monuments to date, in fact the domed marble palace is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
In addition to the Taj Mahal, Agra has plenty of other spots you should visit, such as Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Akbar's tomb, Ram Bagh and Sikandra fort.
Kashmir
Kashmir is completely different than the rest of India. It's like the Switzerland of India, with cool temperatures and an alpine scenery.
Some of the major attractions in Kashmir are its beautiful snow-clad peaks in winter, emerald green valleys in summer, timeless monasteries, waterfalls, lakes, gardens, and the list goes on and on...
One thing you definitely must do is taking a boat ride on Dai Lake in Srinagar. The lake is incredibly photogenic, with floating markets, taxi boats looking like gondolas, wooden houseboats and misty mountains in the backdrop.
Amritsar
Amritsar is all about the magnificent Golden Temple, also referred as Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib.
The Golden Temple is a holistic and religious site to the Sikhs, and a true symbol of human brotherhood and equality.
The shrine is one of India's most humbling temples, it has four entrances from all four directions, signifying that we all are equally welcome.
Come early in the morning and watch the sun rising over the Golden Temple, it's absolutely magical.
Jaipur
Jaipur is such a colorful place with plenty of historical sites to explore. You can visit Amber Fort in Amer, it looks like straight out of a fairy-tale! Don't miss the pink-colored honeycomb Hawa Mahal, also known as the 'Palace of Winds'. Both of them are popular spots to visit for locals and tourists, better go early to avoid all the crowds.
My favorite place near Jaipur was Chand Baori, a thousand years old stepwell, located in a village called Abhaneri. You will see stairs all over, leading the way down to a bath. It's an amazing place for taking images, absolutely surreal.
Jodhpur
Welcome to Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City. You must visit the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur (Thar Desert), a spectacular architectural masterpiece. The fort is built on rocky hills that rises 400 feet.
Mehrangarh is one of the largest forts in India, a monument of great power, prestige and history.
Don't miss the Old City, too, it's an endless maze of medieval streets, filled with colorful bazaars and small shops that sell souvenirs, saris, decorations, well... pretty much everything you can imagine...
Goa
If exotic beaches and spa activities are more your thing, then you must visit Goa! It's a fabulous place to relax, meet fellow travelers, do windsurfing, water-ski or visit forts in the surrounding area (such as the Alorna and Chapora Fort). The beaches there are pretty nice, whats better than sitting watching the sunset sitting under a coconut tree sipping a cocktail?
New Delhi
India´s capital is not for everyone. New Delhi is such a crazy and chaotic place, unfortunately with loads of poverty. Stay safe and don't carry your valuables around when exploring the city.
But Delhi is also like the Rome of Asia, with countless historical sites to visit. From the gorgeous flower-shaped Lotus Temple to Qutb Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world –Delhi offers plenty of fascinating places to visit and explore.
Don't miss the famous Red Fort, a testament to the design capabilities of medieval Indian engineers Also the Humayun's tomb is impressive, definitely worth a visit.
Hampi
If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, don't look further! This place is a true gem, a surreal fairy-tale village with ruins, lakes, boulders, surrounded by lush rice paddies.You can explore the ancient ruins and temples around Hampi, or climb up the Monkey Temple for a spectacular panorama view over the town.
Darjeeling
If you love tea, you simply have to visit Darjeeling in the mountainous Himalayan foothills. People call it the ''Queen of the Hills'', it produces some of the world's most popular (and delicious) teas.
If you don't like tea, you should go, too, because there is so much more to see! You can visit some Buddhist monasteries, or explore the colonial architecture in town. A visit to Darjeeling includes spectacular views of the majestic Mount Kangchenjunga, one of the highest peaks in the world.
Mumbai
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is a city with many faces. From glitzy Bollywood to the biggest slums of Asia, the city can be extremely overwhelming for first-time visitors. Mumbai is a place with an endless energy, densely populated, always loud and quite polluted. Be warned, you'll either love it or hate it.The best places to visit in Mumbai are the Gateway of India, a must-see sight! It's located right on the waterfront in the south part of Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. Right beside is an excellent variety of street foods. If you're into caves, check out the Elephanta caves or Kanheri caves.
