10 Must visit places in India.

10 Must visit places in India. 

1.Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the "Wonders of World". A part of India's popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal. Enough said really. It's India's most iconic monument and the top historical attraction in India.

2.Kashmir

Kashmir is called as "Paradise on Earth". It is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Kashmir looks different in every different season. It's not called paradise on Earth for nothing.

3.Backwaters of Kerala

The God’s own country offers the best experience to have, roaming on the brackish lagoons and lakes along with the Arabian Sea coast. The Kerala backwaters are created by five large lakes,canals, rivers and cover almost half of the state with water. Kerala backwaters server as National Waterway for backwater cruises to link number of towns, cities and facilitating cargo movement and backwater tourism. The lakes are one of the major attractions of Kerala land home to unique species of aquatic animals and birds live alongside the backwaters

4. Islands Of Lakshwadeep

The groups of islands of Laccadive or Lakshadweep in the Laccadive Sea are the major attraction of the tiniest Union Territory of India. Island of Lakshadweep are famous for water sports and adventures sports like scuba diving and snorkeling. The islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar are the jewels of the Sea. 

5.Goa

Goa, the smallest state but very rich in tourism and known for its beautiful beaches, world heritage architecture and worship sights. Exotic beaches of Goa are well known in the world for its freedom and unique in its own way. The stunning beaches in Goa are the major attraction of tourist along with the cuisines and culture of the region. Apart from white-sand Beaches, Goa is also famous for owing rich flora and fauna along with the Western Ghats range.

6.The Golden Temple.

Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of Sikhs. It’s the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and gained its name, meaning "Holy Pool of Nectar", from the body of water around the Golden Temple. The exquisite Golden Temple attracts pilgrims from all over the world and the number of visitors it gets rivals that of the Taj Mahal! It looks particularly arresting at night when it’s beautifully lit up, with its imposing gold dome illuminated.

7.Leh Ladakh

This mountain town in Ladakh is quickly rising to the top of must-visit lists. Not surprising when you consider the sheer natural beauty of the place. The towering Himalayas supply a dramatic backdrop and plenty of opportunity for adrenaline junkies to get their fix. Rock climbing, white-water rafting and skiing are all on offer, and if you're looking for something a little tamer, short trekking jaunts can be arranged. For a glimpse into the town's culture and rich history, visit the Shey Palace and the many Buddhist monasteries.

 8.Western Ghats

Along the south-western coast of India lies the Western Ghats mountain range. These are also called Monsoon Mountains. The Ghats are home to more than 5000 species of plants and about 35% of these are endemic to this area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world. The Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri mountain range. These are home to a large variety of flora and fauna along with many undiscovered species. It is known for natural beauty with highest peaks, several manmade lakes and reservoirs, waterfalls and green scenery.

 9.Mumbai - City of Dreams!

The country's commercial capital, Mumbai's rhythm needs to be experience to be believed. Fast-paced and constantly on the go, the city has something for everyone. Colonial architecture, diverse cuisine and plenty of entertainment options are just some of what's in store. Shopping is a tourist's delight, and the nightlife while have you partying away. Some of the must-visits are the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal hotel opposite, Juhu Beach and Chowpatty for the fast food; and Bandra for the shopping.There's Film City for a glimpse of some Bollywood stars and drop by one of the many religious sites for some spiritual upliftment. Mt Mary's Church, Haji Ali mosque, and the ISCKON temple are just some of the crowd-pullers.

10. Darjeeling

 This little tea town came into prominence during the British Raj. It was then that Darjeeling was developed as a hill station and tea plantation area, thanks to its cooler temperatures.Today, Darjeeling's tea estates are world-renowned, but there's more to it than its picturesque rolling hills sheathed in green.Nestled in the Lesser Himalayas, Darjeeling offers breath-taking views of the great mountains including Mt Everest.Tiger Hill, at an altitude of 2,590 meters gives visitors a glimpse of the Kanchen Junga range. Plus there's plenty of rock-climbing and trekking opportunities for the adventurous.The ropeway and cable car rides, the natural history museum, the zoological parks and botanical gardens all give tourists a flavour of the natural wealth of the Himalayas.The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway with its toy train is also worth a visit, being named a World Heritage Site.

These places were my favorite and must visits of India. If you have yours then comment below.