The thing about planning a tour to India is that one finds it very tedious to decide what all places to visit in India. There is so much to watch in and around the country.
Those who are fascinated by history and culture can visit places like Rajasthan, Delhi or Punjab. For the delight of wildlife enthusiasts, there are various wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks in the country. For party freaks, there is Goa. For religious travelers, India houses over 1000 temples. And for those who want to spend a memorable relaxing honeymoon, there are beaches and backwaters in India.
It is almost an impossible task to figure out which is the best destinations to go on a tour to India, within a limited period of time. You visit the country for the first time or for the fifteenth time this is a dilemma that will stick in your mind for sure one very Indian tour.
It is always advisable on an Indian tour to divide the tours according to various themes and then decide which is the best possible place one can go to experience this aspect of India.
Trip to India can be divided according to following themes:
Culture and Heritage Tours
India is famous among global tourists for its rich culture and heritage. And for doing just that, the ideal location is India’s Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
To be fair, the whole state of Rajasthan is best visit for those who visit India for the first-time. Here, tourists encounter exactly what they came to India for: Colorful art objects; swaying saris; pulsating bazaars and majestic palaces. Visit to the Pink City of India, Jaipur is definitely a memorable trip. India’s first ever planned city is architectural delight. Within few hours, one can also roam around other exotic destinations of Rajasthan which include Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
Delhi, the capital city of India, is a fascinating location that truly reflects the diverse flavors of India. It is a city that fascinates, inspires, impresses and amazes each and everyone. There is no other city in the country that is such perfect amalgamation of the past and the present and the future as well.
And then of course there is Agra. With the 7th Wonder of the world, The Taj Mahal, this Indian city is loaded with tourists each day.
[ Explore triangle tour is by opting for one of the Golden Triangle Tour Packages. ]
Beach Tours India
If the purpose of your Indian tour is to have a relaxing vacation with your family, then the beaches in the Indian backwater state, Kerala, are simply ideal for you. Surrounded by lush greenery, mist-covered hills and swaying palm trees, beaches in Kerala are a visual treat for all nature lovers. The secluded locations even set up a perfect retreat for honeymooners.
If your purpose for Indian trip is to let loose and have a party time, then you already know where you must go. Goa beaches are simply the best when it comes to celebrating life. The pulsating, energetic beaches of Goa are ideal destination for those on vacations. The beach parties at night in Goa with loud music, dancing hippies and traditional Goan cuisines are the best time you will ever spend on any beach in the world.
Pilgrimage Tours
There is a reason why India is called as the “land of temples”. If the purpose for an Indian tour is to get enlightened or to be spiritually awakened, then India is the best destination for a Pilgrimage tour. India is a country that houses diverse cultures and people with varied ethnic and religious beliefs.
Indian population is extremely devoted to their gods and watching the religious ceremonies of India at the amazing pilgrimage destinations in the country. The temples in India are not just designed for worshipping gods and making your prayers. They are architecturally brilliant and archeologically magnificent. Best temples in India also include the adventurous cave temples.
A visit to any of the pilgrimage destinations in India could transform your life. Some of these locations include the Sun temple at Konark, the holy cities of Varanasi and Puri, Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai or if you have a lot more time you can even opt for the pilgrimage tour Char Dham Yatra.
India Wildlife Tours
India is home to varied endangered species of animals and hence it makes for a great wildlife tour destination as well. The Royal Bengal Tigers, the One-horned Rhinoceros, the Indian Elephants or even the Asian Lions; Indian wildlife tours feature all these fauna species and much more.
India houses numerous Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Zoo. For those who love different species of animals, all these sanctuaries and parks are ideal for a visit. At one point there is Kaziranga National Park in Assam where one can spot one-horned rhinoceros, on the other hand, there is the famous Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh with highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers. One can spot endangered Asiatic Lions at Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat as well.
When it comes to avifauna and fauna species, India does not lag behind at all. Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal is the largest mangrove ecosystem while Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan and Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand are home to over 400 bird species.
[You may also want to check out Top 10 wildlife Sanctuaries and national park in India.]
Backwater Tours
For relaxing or romantic vacations, simply head to South India. Surrounded by the network of lagoons along Malabar Coast, the stunning backwaters of Kerala are simply breath taking.
Over the years, the Indian state of Kerala has earned the reputation as “God’s Own Country” and the picturesque network of backwaters have a primary role in this. It has been touted to be India’s best destination and is included in World’s top 25 destinations by Geographic National Traveller.
The picturesque sceneries are simply amazing. One can even hire Kettuvalam or houseboats and go for a romantic boat ride with his/her loved one amidst Kerala backwaters.
Check out our exclusive Kerala Tour Packages.
Karan Saxena
Karan Saxena is a literature student, with keen interest in writing about India and the world. His write-ups give an intricate, detailed version of the cultures and surroundings of the locations, he is writing about. All his write ups are thoroughly researched and completely accurate in providing factual details.
i went to ooty a long time before, its a charming place. Lot of places for sight seeing. for accommodation hotels ooty offering best tariff plans. we can enjoy the trip and mingle with nature.
Oh Yes. I agree. Ooty is definitely one of the best hill stations in India.