Best Tourist Places to visit in India

India is a multicultural and cosmopolitan country where you will find a blend of the cultures and cuisine. Here, you will have places where you can have westernization and the cities also which has perverse the authentic Indian very well. Though India will never run out of amusement for the visitors and one should explore all of them, here are the few places one should head to enjoy the vacations at utmost.

Varanasi

Varanasi is the spiritual hub for the Indians as well as Hinduism and known for its ancient historical values as well as the cultural contribution to India. The city is home to many historic temples such as Shri Kashi Vishwanath which showcases the architecture of the various eras. The main attraction of the city is holistic Ganga arati and the belief that Ganga assures liberation of souls from this world. Varanasi is all about glorious ghats, boat rides to see a sunrise, witness the spiritual awakening and celebration of the life.

Mathura

Mathura is known as the Devbhoomi or Brajbhoomi, where the 8th incarnation of Hindu god Shree Vishnu has born. Here, you can see numerous Krishna devotees from all over the world to worship and the spirituality is in the air. The city has an Archaeological museum of Mathura where you can see an excellent collection of sculpture belonging to the ancient Mathura school of art. The city is located on the banks of the Yamuna and home to more than 25 ghats out of which Vishram Ghat has holistic values attached. Make your way to The Sati Burj, Kans Qila, Jama Masjid, Dwarkadheesh temple enjoys the locality and culture.

Sonamarg

The Sonamarg is also known as the meadow of the gold. The city is located about 87 km away from the Srinagar at the ages of gorgeous mountain valleys. Here, you can enjoy snow throughout the year. The city owes you some of the best travelling experiences through the places like Thajiwas Glacier, Nilagrad, Baltal and Zoji La. Sonamarg also has lakes where you can see the blueness of the water blending with the white snow and the greenery of the mountains.

Manali

The city has been named after the ancient sage, ‘Manu’ and nested in the lap of the Himalayas. Being one of the most favorite hill stations, the city offers you each experience of travelling. The winter here unlocks the beauty and adventures such as ice games, trekking or hiking. The Manali is a place where you can do both search peace or party till the sunrise. The cuisine of the place is highly influenced by the visitors and you can find a glimpse of each visitor in the food as well as a culture too.

Mysore

The city is located on the south side of the Karnataka and home to the royalty. Mysore is also known as the ‘city of the palaces’ and perfect for those who want to explore the ancient architecture. The Mysore Palace and Tipu Sultan’s Palace are the main attractions of the city along with Karanji lake and Chamundi hills where you can witness the beauty of nature. The city also owes you the wildlife experience through the zoo and the butterfly park. Mysore is also home to the Infosys campus.

Aurangabad

Aurangabad is one of the historic gems of India, which narrates the stores of the glorious yesterday of the country. The UNESCO has declared it as the world heritage city and here you can enjoy witnessing ancient arts and architectural gems such as Ajanta & the ellore caves, Daulatabad fort, Ghrisnheshwar temple, a Tajmahal of the Deccan - Bibi ka maqbara, etc. The city has been ruled by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and you can see the essence of it in local culture and cuisine.

Madurai

The city is also known as ‘the city that never sleeps’ because you will find the busy streets at any hour of the day. Being 2500 years or older, the city is home to the ample examples of the ancient architecture which showcases trough the temples, palaces and museums. As the city is the spiritual pivot, you can make way to Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Koodal Azhagar Temple and the Mysterious Meenakshi temple. Madurai is perfect for shopaholics and food lover where you can find local temping delights.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal also is known as the princess of the hill stations is located in the Tamilnadu. The word Kodaikanal means,’ the gift of the forest ‘in local language letting you unleash the magnificent natural views. The city is a green paradise, allowing you to witness gracious waterfalls such as Glen Falls, Fairy Falls, Silver Cascade, and Bear Shola Falls. The Kodai Lake, manmade star shape lake is one of the best tourist attractions. The Kodaikanal is also home to authentic Tamil cuisine and culture.

Panji

Panji, also known as Panjim, is the capital city of the Goa. The city has kept its classic charm alive even through the modernization. Being settled on the shores of the sea, the city is home to golden sand beaches and greenery such as Dona Paula, another beach and Miramar Beach. Make your way to other attractions, namely Goa Science Centre and Planetarium, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and floating casinos. The city has kept the Portuguese colonial culture alive through colorful villas and culinary Excellency.

Mumbai

Known as the city of the dreams, Mumbai never fails to amaze you through its vibrant charm. The city has fine historical sites such as the gateway of India and Elephanta Caves where you can see the ancient Indian sculptures. Another attraction of the city is Bollywood celebrities and shoots. Mumbai is also for those who love to shop till drop and street food as the city offers you almost each variety of Indian cuisine.