Top 15 Best Places to Visit In India: Incredible India

India is the land of beauty. India is incredible. She takes pride in being one of the few countries with the most diverse places in the world. From Kullu-Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Calangute Beach in Goa, you'll find the best places to visit here in India. 

So are you ready to go on an India Tour with your friends and family? If yes, then Learn-e5 brings you a list of the top 15 best places you can visit in India!

1. Leh Ladakh

Mountains of Ladakh

If heaven were to exist on Earth itself, it would definitely be the landscape of Leh and Ladakh! With places like Pangong lake, Nubra valley, Tso Moriri, Diskit Monastery (featuring the tall statue of The Buddha), etc., Ladakh comes first on this list of the best places to visit in India.  

The easiest way to reach Leh-Ladakh is by taking a flight from Delhi to Leh. As Ladakh is situated at such a high altitude, one has to carry oxygen masks when going to places like Khardung La and Chang La. 

Fun Fact: The last scene of the movie '3 Idiots', which shows the reunion of the star cast, was shot on the location of the scenic Pangong Lake.

2. Goa

Beaches, carnivals, churches and beer- that's how an average person would define Goa to you! Goa, as we all know, is a place that homes lots of beaches and hosts quite a few carnivals too. People from all over the world come here.

The main attractions of Goa are Calangute Beach, Palolem Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Benaulim Beach, etc. Apart from the beaches mentioned here, there are lots of other beaches of different types in Goa. 

Make sure to visit Goa anywhere between November to February, as the weather then is relatively cooler as compared to other times of the year.

3. Kullu-Manali

Snow-capped mountains; big, tall, green trees and a beautiful colour scheme of blue, green and white- Manali is definitely a paradise! I first came to know about Manali when I had watched the movie 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani'. That day itself, I promised myself, that someday I would plan a trip to Kullu-Manali. 

The main places to visit in Manali include the Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple, Kasol, etc. If snowfall is what attracts you to this place, then it's advisable to plan a trip anywhere between October to February.

Apart from visiting these beautiful places, there are a ton of activities for you to do here. Some of the main activities include paragliding, river rafting, skiing, trekking, ziplining, bungee jumping and the list goes on.

4. Sikkim

 

Sikkim, a small part of the seven sisters of the northeast, boasts of many scenic places like its pristine waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, etc. It also houses India's highest, and the world's third-highest peak, Kangchenjunga. 

Gangtok, Sikkim's capital city, is a major tourist attraction of Sikkim. Tourists from all over the world visit Gangtok (mostly from October to December) to witness its beauty. Sikkim is definitely one of the best and most underrated places to visit in India (especially in November). 

 

5. Kerala

Also known as the 'Land of God', Kerala is a must on your list of places to explore in India. It is the land of coconuts, beaches, cool backwaters and most uniquely- Ayurveda. Alleppey, Wayanad, Kochin and Munnar are some of the major tourist attractions here. 

6. Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a town situated in the state of West Bengal. It also has close proximity to Sikkim. It is mainly famous for its tree plantations. The tea produced here is one of the finest teas in the world. 

Darjeeling is also called the 'Queen of Hills'. It's also famous for its archaic houses and the Darjeeling toy train.

7. Puducherry

Formerly known as Pondicherry, Puducherry is one of the 8 union territories in India. It's famous for its old-school French colonies and the blue and clean Paradise Beach.

8. Jammu-Kashmir

Despite the land dispute between India and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir remains one of the most visited tourist sites in India, with tourists coming from different parts of the globe every year. This is what Emperor Jehangir is reported to have said about Kashmir -" If there is paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here." The beauty of Kashmir if ineffable- it just can't be put into words! 

With places like Srinagar, Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Jammu, Sonamarg, etc., Jammu and Kashmir make the best tourist spot for a family getaway.

9. Varanasi

Varanasi, the holy city, is situated on the Banks of the river Ganga in the northern part of the country. Some of the famous places you can visit in Varanasi are the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Dasaswamedh Ghat, River Ganga, etc. Varanasi is also known as Kashi and Benaras. One can also visit Benaras as a pilgrim.

10. Mumbai

Almost every Indian must have grown up romanticising and dreaming about Mumbai. Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is popularly called as the City of Dreams. It also is the financial capital of India.

There are many places you can visit here. Some of them being the Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, The Taj Hotel, etc. Apart from these main attractions, the city also has quite a few malls and parks like the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Essel World.

Strange enough, but over the years, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow 'Mannat', has also become a part of Mumbai tourism. 

11. Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital and the largest city of Telangana. The Charminar and the fort of Golconda are two of the world famous places in Hyderabad. 

Visiting Hyderabad and not trying out their special, world famous Hyderabadi biryani and their delicious range of street food would be unfair. So make sure to treat your taste buds when visiting Hyderabad!

12. Taj Mahal, Agra

How else can you appreciate the beauty of this place when it already has been declared one of the seven wonders of the world? I fall short of words to describe the Taj Mahal! It's just so charming! 

Taj Mahal was built by the late mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It's symbolic of the love of the husband for his wife. 

Tourists from all over the globe come to India just to witness the beauty of the Mahal. 

13. Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur, the pink city, also has many beautiful and extraordinary places one can visit. From Hawa Mahal, Sheesh Mahal to Amber Fort and Jaipur City Palace, this royal indian city has 3 forts and more than 5 palaces. 

Make sure to do some local shopping too as you will find just so much to take back with you- be it the local ghagras cholis, or the beautiful memories!

14. Meghalaya

 The word Meghalaya means, "abode of the clouds". Again, Meghalaya is part of the seven sisters of the northeast and is a hilly state. Despite being a hilly and elevated region, it rarely snows here.

Meghalaya also houses the wettest place of Earth- Maysynram.

One should definitely visit this extraordinary place at least once in their life!

15. Golden Temple, Amritsar

With a covering of 500 kg of pure 24-carat of gold worth ₹130 crores, Golden Temple at Amritsar is one of the best places to visit in India. It is also estimated that the Golden Temple attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal. The pond surrounding it, also called the 'Amrit Sarovar', has medicinal properties.

The temple also provides free langar to its visitors everyday. So visit this place and enjoy the beauty of the temple and its tasty langar!