Top 5 must-visit cities when traveling to India

Top 5 must-visit cities when traveling to India

Lots of colors and festivals India is known for its deep-rooted culture and traditions. Each part of India represents its unique essence where ever you may go. India represents a destination with full surprises which end up on every traveler’s bucket list. They might dream of going to the Taj Mahal of Agra, Temples of Varanasi, Royal places of Jaipur or some may find themselves attracted to Mughal-era monuments of New Delhi. India has a variety to offer from every city. The jaw-dropping historical marvels with immense history to pour yourself into these are the top 5 must-visit cities when traveling to India.

 

1. Agra

If there was just one symbol to represent all of India, it would be the Taj Mahal. The monument inspires millions of tourists to make the trip to Agra every year, waking up before dawn to see magnificent structures radiate at sunrise. But Agra tops the list of the best places to visit in India for reasons that go beyond India’s most famous attraction.

 

 

 

The city in Uttar Pradesh is chock-full of marvelous Mughal monuments, like Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Akbar’s Mausoleum, decked out in hypnotic inlaid marble designs from top to bottom. Plus, tourists can also see another UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Agra Fort. With so many wonders in just one place, Agra is a must-visit city for tourists in India.

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2. New Delhi

Despite its crowds and chaos, New Delhi offers tourists a lot to love. The colorful capital of India is the perfect marriage of heritage and modernity. Old Delhi contains some of the country’s most treasured attractions, including the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Chandni Chowk shopping thoroughfare. But throughout the sprawling city, tourists can explore countless other sites of spiritual and cultural importance.

 

 

Take a food tour in the Old Delhi eatery or cycle ride to ride through the old Shahjahanabad which Shahjahan constructed during his reign is now part of Old Delhi. Other tourist attractions in New Delhi: Lotus Temple, India Gate, Parliament Houses, Humayun’s Tomb. India’s largest minaret Qutub Minar.

 

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3. Jaipur

Translated to “Land of Kings,” Rajasthan brims with remnants of the kings and queens of past centuries. Between its glittering palaces, stately forts, and lively festivals, this western state deserves a starring role in your trip to India.

 

 

Jaipur is the capital of India’s largest city. The UNESCO world heritage committee has declared Jaipur a Pink City due dominant color scheme of its buildings. Tourist attractions of Jaipur City Palace, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, etc.

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4. Varanasi

One of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, Varanasi is arguably the holiest place in India. The spiritual activities take place along the sacred Ganges River, where pilgrims bathe and mourners cremate recently deceased relatives in plain view of passersby.

Tourists, on the other hand, find their own flavor of spiritualism taking sunrise boat rides, releasing floral blessings that float on the river and watching the fire-filled Hindu chanting ceremonies from the steep ghats.

 

 

Away from the water, the streets of the old town twist and turn like an endless maze. Legend has it that there’s still no accurate map of Varanasi, and once you experience the labyrinthine city for yourself, you’ll be inclined to believe it.

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5. Rishikesh

This holy town in Hindu culture is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the River Ganges. Known as the origin of Yoga and pilgrimage it is one of the most sought cities among foreign travelers. Take part in the action, or just enjoy the sounds of the temple bells and sightseeing from Rishikesh’s two suspension bridges, often guarded by assertive families of monkeys. Keep your distance.

 

 

Rishikesh has been on the radar for spiritually-minded travelers since the late 1960s when the Beatles spent time in Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram—now an abandoned site that has become an off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction for fans.