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Wednesday, 4 February 2015

TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS IN INDIA

Top travel destinations in India
Though, every state in India has some specialties and unique features to explore by the tourists, few places top the charts. International and domestic tourists both love to tour these places of adventure, beauty, and romance. The first thought of having a vacation could take you to these places.

Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Kulu, Manali, and up to Chamba is the place to be in Himachal. There are opportunities for adventure sports keeping the fun lovers hooked for days. Apart from this, you have resorts and hotels available in large numbers for accommodation and dining. The picturesque locations make this destination a perfect vacation spot for tourists.

Rajasthan
The cities of Rajasthan have history embedded in every corner. Visit Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, and Bikaner for a royal style wedding. You may also visit Mount Abu for the perfect honeymoon. Thus, to make the visit a memorable experience, stay in the majestic palace turned hotels.

Kerala
God’s Own Country has some pleasant surprises in store for you. The backwaters, houseboats, bird sanctuaries, and wildlife reserves are hot spots of tourism activities. Thus, Kerala is the perfect destination to enjoy vacations that meet themes like nature trails, honeymoon, adventure, etc. Alleppy, Periyar, Vembanad, Kumarakom, and Kochi are great places to visit.

Goa
Goa is a paradise for the hippies. From the Anglo-Indian to the Portuguese culture, you have more in store in terms of variety. Beaches, fishing points, shopping, and nightlife are enough reasons for you to opt for this place as a travel destination in Goa. From a weekend full of fun and entertainment to a peaceful honeymoon, choose the way you want to spend time here. Tour the historical wonders of the city, palaces, forts, and the churches.

Jammu & Kashmir
A combination of the waters, mountains, and stunning landscape, Jammu & Kashmir is the where you want to head in the summers. See the flowers bloom in Gulmarg as you have a shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Jammu and Srinagar are major gateways to Kashmir and Ladakh. There are many sanctuaries to tour and pilgrimage centers such as Vaishno Devi. Though honeymooners throng the place throughout the year, March to November is the peak season in Jammu & Kashmir. In extreme winters, the snow-capped Himalaya is a sight of a lifetime.

Uttar Pradesh
The world famous state of India, Uttar Pradesh features one of the greatest wonders of the world - Taj Mahal, situated in Agra. The cosmopolitan cities like Lucknow and Kanpur are also worth visiting. Apart from this, Uttar Pradesh also has other popular places that attract pilgrims and tourists from every nook of the world.

Madhya Pradesh

As the name suggests, Madhya Pradesh, it is the central state of India and considered ideal for various themes of vacations like nature, entertainment, wildlife, adventure, spiritual and heritage. The state is very popular for its deep jungles and tribes that dwell there. These tribes follow distinctive cultures and traditions that are interesting and attract researchers from all across the globe.

Uttarakhand
The state of Uttarakhand is dubbed as ‘The Land of God’ due to being the abode of the mighty Himalayas. The state is perfect paradise escape on the earth that lures tourists from far flung regions. The attributes like pure water, scenic beauty, fresh air, adverting mountains, small villages, tougher lifestyle, and simpler people are something that distinguishes Uttarakhand from other travel destinations in India.

Tamil Nadu
The hub of multiple traditions and cultures - Tamil Nadu is worth visiting. The state is popular as ‘Temple State of India’ as there are beautiful temples dotted across Tamil Nadu. The temples also showcase architectural brilliance and make the visitors explore the rich culture that dates back to about a thousand years.

Nainital
Situated in the state of Uttarakhand, Nainital has inexplicable beauty. The place is adorned with hills and steep valleys. There are hotels, resorts, and home located within the valley beds. Nainital Lake is a popular hideout for couples especially during the spring months. You have the rowing boats to spend your afternoons here and at one end of the lake, you have the Tibetan market, Naina Devi temple, and venues for sporting activities. If you can hire a car, drive 23 km to Bhimtal.

Darjeeling
The queen of hills, the toy train ride to Darjeeling hills could be the best part of your journey here. You have the Sikkim markets, Tibet shops, and Nepal stores to go for shopping if you are not busy in a trekking adventure. The artifacts and traditional handicrafts are worth to be bought as souvenirs for self, friends and family.

Delhi
The capital city - Delhi reflects the appearance of the contemporary Indian society. Here, along with visiting the historical, cultural and religious sites, the tourists may enjoy the local shopping experience. The delectable street food, helpful people and celebration of every Indian festival with great pomp and grace makes Delhi worth visiting.

Agra
Agra - The Taj City is popular amongst native as well as international tourists due to the epitome of love ‘Taj Mahal’. The monument is praised for its immense beauty and intricate architecture. The proper accommodation facility has also made Agra a worthwhile visiting destination. Along with Taj Mahal, one can also enjoy an excursion to Agra red Fort, Local Markets, and Fatehpur Sikri.

Jaipur
Jaipur is one of the top travel destinations in India as there are fascinating attractions along with exquisite handicrafts and magnificent jewelry. The palaces and forts represent the sense of royalty in the city. A vacation in Jaipur provides a combo of colorful village life, natural splendor, architectural grandeur, rich cultural heritage and traditions.

Ooty
The list of the top travel destination in India is certainly incomplete without Ooty. This city has numerous in and around attractions that would induce the tourists to stay for a week or more. Beautiful gardens, gorgeous falls, serene lakes, verdant vegetation, exotic wildlife, etc. are some of the attributes of the perfect Ooty tour.

Mumbai
Tour of ‘the city of dreams’ is a lifetime experience. Along with various historic, cultural and religious sites, Mumbai nightlife has attracted tourists from far flung regions. Also popular as Bollywood city, Mumbai has also attracted tourists have an interest in theater. There also are numerous hotels that are known for providing accommodation to the guests and making their stay highly comfortable.

Varanasi
The holy city, Varanasi is popularly known as Banaras or Kashi. The city is visited mostly by devotees and tourists wanting to explore the spiritual side of India. Varanasi is one of the sought-after destinations in India and highly visited by native and international tourists. Also being a popular Silk weaving center, the city has attracted tourists to buy worthy Silk apparels.

Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Alleppey (Alappuzha) is one of the very popular travel destinations as tourists enjoy the palm fringed waterways, mirror like lagoons, the popular boat races, sandy beaches, etc. The delightful rice wine also attracted tourists from every nook and corner of the world. This destination is also considered as one of the best honeymoon destinations for the newlyweds.

Chennai
The rich heritage of the Chennai City has attracted tourists from all across the globe. Tourists are amazed to see the perfect mix of vibrancy of modernism and elegance of the past in the city. The traditions, culture and lifestyle are also some of the attributes that make Chennai different from other travel destinations in India

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