Best Places to Travel in India

Best Places to Travel in India

History of India

India has a long history and ancient civilization. Economic and historical development flourished from 2800 BC to 1800 BC. The history of Indian civilization begins with the Indus Valley Civilization and later the coming of the Aryans. These two phases are generally known as Pre-Vedic and Vedic periods. Hinduism was established and flourished around the Vedic period. The earliest literary source, the Rig Veda, is also known as the light of India. Over time, there have been many rulers and changes in the history of India.

Similarly, the unification of India under Ashoka led to the flourishing of the Maurya dynasty. Ashoka spread Buddhism throughout Asia, with its spread in Asia around the 8th century. In addition, Islam came to India for the first time in the 8th century and later became a political force in Indian history in the 11th century. This led to the formation of the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire in the history of Indian civilization.

Modern India

Modern India began around the 16th to 17th centuries with the arrival of European trading companies. By the mid-18th century, English power dominated India. The British administrative system was well established for nearly two hundred years, leading to significant political, economic, and social changes in India. Today, India is a developed country and a popular tourist destination.

Top 30 Places to Travel in India

India has unique cultures and beautiful destinations to visit. It is famous for its natural beauty and offers various accommodations, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, and budget options. Travelers can easily obtain an e-visa or tourist visa to visit India.

India consists of 29 states and 7 union territories, totaling 36 entities. After the second war between 1947 to 1950, the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian Union.

S.N State            Capital           Area           Official Languages

1. Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad - 160,205 km² - Telugu
2. Arunachal Pradesh - Itanagar - 83,743 km² - English
3. Assam - Dispur - 78,438 km² - Assamese
4. Bihar - Patna - 94,163 km² - Hindi
5. Chhattisgarh - Raipur - 135,191 km² - Chhattisgarhi
6. Goa - Panaji - 3,702 km² - Konkani
7. Gujarat - Gandhinagar - 196,024 km² - Gujarati
8. Haryana - Chandigarh - 44,212 km² - Haryanvi
9. Himachal Pradesh - Shimla - 55,673 km² - Hindi
10. Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar - 222,236 km² - Urdu
11. Jharkhand - Ranchi - 79,714 km² - Hindi
12. Karnataka - Bengaluru - 191,791 km² - Kannada
13. Kerala - Trivandrum - 38,863 km² - Malayalam
14. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal - 308,245 km² - Hindi
15. Maharashtra - Mumbai - 307,713 km² - Marathi
16. Manipur - Imphal - 22,327 km² - Meiteilon (Manipuri)
17. Meghalaya - Shillong - 22,429 km² - English
18. Mizoram - Aizawl - 21,081 km² - Mizo
19. Nagaland - Kohima - 16,579 km² - English
20. Odisha - Bhubaneswar - 155,707 km² - Oriya
21. Punjab - Chandigarh - 50,362 km² - Punjabi
22. Rajasthan - Jaipur - 342,239 km² - Hindi
23. Sikkim - Gangtok - 7,096 km² - Nepali
24. Tamil Nadu - Chennai - 130,058 km² - Tamil
25. Telangana - Hyderabad - 114,840 km² - Telugu, Urdu
26. Tripura - Agartala - 10,486 km² - Bengali
27. Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow - 240,928 km² - Hindi
28. Uttarakhand - Dehradun - 53,483 km² - Hindi
29. West Bengal - Kolkata - 88,752 km² - Bengali

Union Territories, Capital/Largest City, Official Languages

1. Lakshadweep - Kavaratti - Malayalam, English
2. Daman and Diu - Daman - English, Gujarati, Hindi, Konkani
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli - Silvassa - Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Port Blair - English, Hindi
5. Chandigarh - Chandigarh - English
6. Puducherry - Pondicherry - English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu
7. Delhi - New Delhi - Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

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Here are the top 30 places to visit in India. You can explore any place based on your time and interest. Sunrise Adventure Trek can arrange your India package tour.

1. Goa, India

Goa has beautiful beaches and is a top tourist destination. It is naturally beautiful with forests, spice plantations, and trekking opportunities.

What to see in Goa?

• Explore different beaches and hot air balloon safaris.
• Enjoy nightlife, jet skiing in Goa.
• Experience scuba diving and relax with Ayurveda treatments.
• Visit Calangute Beach, Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mangeshi Temple, Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Arpora Night Market, Grand Island, Baga Beach.

2. Andaman Island

Andaman Island is famous for its beaches and great islands with water rafting.

Things to do in Andaman Islands

• Trekking, scuba diving, and boat riding.
• Birdwatching.
• Cruise rides, beach stays, and resorts in Neil Island. Enjoy sunset at Laxmanpur beach.

3. Varanasi

Varanasi is famous for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimages, Ganga Aarti, and various temples. The Ganga River is lined with 88 different ghats, and Varanasi is the gateway to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Things to do in Varanasi

• Visit different ghats and oldest temples.
• Enjoy boat rides, tour Sarnath, and witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.

4. Leh, India

Leh is known for its adventure activities, beautiful nature, temples, and monasteries. Enjoy safari activities and trekking. Explore the largest and oldest monasteries, jeep safaris, and more.

5. Agra

Visit the Taj Mahal and explore the Mughal dynasty. Enjoy an Agra sightseeing tour.

Main attractions of the Taj Mahal

• Enjoy the Golden Triangle and visit the Taj Mahal.
• Visit Ram Bagh Garden, Agra Fort.
• Explore unique Mughal heritage, watch Kalakriti dance and drama shows.

6. Thar Desert

Visit the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Enjoy camel safaris, desert sand camping, cultural programs, and romantic moonlit dinners.

7. Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a spiritual destination along the Ganga River, famous for yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Main places to visit in Rishikesh

• Neelkanth Temple, Mahadev Temple, waterfalls, Swarg Ashram, Rishi Kun, Rajaji National Park.
• River rafting, bonfires, camping near the Ganges River.
• Enjoy the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, trekking.
• Ayurvedic body spa and treatments.

8. McLeodGanj/Dharamsala

McLeodGanj is known as a hidden gem in India, famous for Tibetan culture and Buddhism.

Things to do in McLeodGanj

• Visit Masroor Temple and Guna Devi Temple.
• Explore various monasteries and churches.
• Experience Vipassana meditation centers.
• Yoga and spa therapies.
• Boat rides on Dal Lake, trekking, and Tibetan cultural shows.

9. Coorg

Coorg is known for its mountainous beauty, offering various adventure activities.

Things to do in Coorg

• Visit Brahmagiri, Iruppu Falls, Mandalpatti Viewpoint, Barpole River, Nagarhole National Park.
• Explore coffee plantations and enjoy Barapole river rafting.
• Visit the Tibetan Golden Temple.
• Trek to Brahmagiri Hill and Pushpagiri Hill.

10. Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is a beautiful destination for backpackers, featuring a variety of wildlife.

Main attractions of Jim Corbett National Park

• Garjia Temple, Kosi River, Corbett Fall, Corbett Museum.
• Wildlife safari activities, elephant safari, camping, bird watching.
• River rafting in Kosi, paragliding, kayaking.

11. Rann of Kutch

Rann of Kutch is famous for its salt desert and unique landscapes.

Main attractions of Rann of Kutch

• Sightseeing at Kalo Dungar and White Desert.
• Enjoy camel safaris at the White Desert.

12. Hampi

Hampi is known as the oldest capital city of the Vijayanagar Empire. It features unique temples and ancient architecture.

Main attractions of Hampi

• Visit Vijaya Vittala Temple, Sri Virupaksha Temple, Hanuman Temple, Hemakuta Hill Temple.
• Tour Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Matanga Hill, Daroji Bear Sanctuary, Tungabhadra Dam.
• Enjoy sunset from Monkey Temple, bike rides, and visit Sanapur Lakeside.

13. Mumbai

Mumbai offers a mix of cultures and the excitement of Bollywood. Enjoy festivals, Elephanta Island, and various monuments.

Top Attractions in Mumbai

• Tour Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Taj Mahal Palace, Elephanta Island, Chor Bazaar.
• Visit Juhu Beach, Dharavi Slum, Film City, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum.
• Visit Siddhivinayak Temple.
• Experience Mumbai's local and metro trains.

14. Munnar, India/Kerala

Munnar is a heartland of natural beauty and national parks, featuring waterfalls and plantations.

Main attractions of Munnar

• Visit national parks and waterfalls.
• Enjoy rock climbing, elephant safaris, and trekking.

15. Valley of Flowers

The Valley of Flowers is known for its natural beauty and botanical gardens.

Top Attractions in Valley of Flowers

• Visit Bedni Bugyal, Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Lakshman Ganga River.
• Tour Nanda Devi National Park, Narsingh Temple, Pushpawati River, Valley of Flowers National Park.

16. Shimla

Shimla is known for adventure activities and honeymoon tours, with beautiful nature, lush green forests, and nice valleys.

Top Attractions in Shimla

• Sightseeing at Summer Hills, Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Annandale, Jakhoo Hill.
• Visit The Scandal Point, The Shimla State Museum.
• Explore Chadwick Falls, Mall Road, Johnnie’s Wax Museum, Christ Church.
• Himalayan Bird Park, Tara Devi Temple, Kufri, Chail, Lakkar Bazaar, Green Valley.
• Enjoy trekking and rafting at Tattapani.
• Camping, paragliding, cycling, and exploring pine forests.
• Visit Tara Devi Temple.

17. Srinagar

Srinagar, located in North India, is naturally beautiful with gardens and lakes. Visit Mughal gardens and Tulip gardens.

Things to do in Srinagar

• Try popular Kashmiri Cuisine such as Rogan Josh, Kashmiri Pulao, Nadru Yakhni, Sewai, and more.
• Buy famous items like Pashminas, Kashmiri carpets, silver jewelry, and spices.
• Stay in a traditional houseboat.
• Enjoy a boat ride on Dal Lake.

18. Ooty

Ooty, also known as the queen of the hill station, is located in Southern India. It is famous for honeymoon tours, with amazing views of viewpoints, plantations, and trekking opportunities.

19. Gangtok

Gangtok is close to Nepal and has a backdrop of Mount Kanchenjunga. It features various hill stations and pleasant destinations. It is also famous for its snowy and cloudy hillsides.

20. Pushkar

Pushkar, located in Rajasthan, is a famous tourist destination with unique palaces. Enjoy luxury train tours, Pushkar lakes, temples, and the ancient lifestyle and cultures of the people.

21. New Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, showcases unique culture and architecture from the Mughal dynasty. Explore Mughal empire monuments and diverse cultures.

22. Alleppey

Alleppey is famous for Ayurvedic centers and houseboats. Kerala is known for its temples and beaches.

23. Dalhousie

Dalhousie is known for its meadows, beautiful rivers, and unique mountains.

24. Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, located in South India, is famous for its ancient temples and architecture.

25. Lucknow

Lucknow, the land of Nawabs, is located on the banks of the Gomti River. It is known for its colonial destinations, literature, history, architecture, and rich culture.

26. Aurangabad

Aurangabad is famous for its ancient caves. It features iconic heritage sites, statues, temples, and beautiful nature.

27. Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, located in Southern India, is known for its diverse cultures and natural beauty. It is famous for sunrises and sunsets in India. Visit Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and beautiful temples.

28. Khajuraho

Khajuraho is known for its ancient Hindu and Jain temples. You can see the ancient temples with erotic statues.

29. Mathura

Mathura is a historical pilgrimage site and is also known as the kingdom of God Vishnu. This place is both a historic and religious attraction for tourists.

30. Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee is known for its beautiful landscapes and is a great place for trekking and tours. It is surrounded by greenery and hills.

India is a multicultural and naturally diverse country. It is an excellent destination for those interested in Indian history and unique culture.