Travellistics

The Indian sub-continent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal) has long held an attraction for travelers from across the world offering a rich and exciting culture set against the background of some of the world’s most stunning scenery. There are so many India tourist places to visit in India, but I can only mention a few in this short article.

Travellers can take advantage of cheap flights to Mumbai to gain access to all that this country has to offer, starting with the city itself.

Visit Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Mumbai at night: click image for image credit

Head to Colaba for a choice of attractions including museums, monuments and the Gateway of India, or cruise the coastal Marine Drive with its stunning sea vistas and spectacular sunsets before heading for one of the city’s mouthwatering amazing restaurants serving authentic Indian cuisine such as Indigo in Mahalakshmi or Jamavar in Saha.

Agra (Uttar Pradesh)

Southern view of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India: click image for larger view & credit

Rajasthan

Anyone interested into the evolution of India into the nation we see today cannot afford to miss a visit to Rajasthan India destination. Steeped in centuries of history, this area was the home of the royal Maharajas and still offers a number of attractions that illustrate its rich cultural past. Tour this area’s temples, pay a visit to the “pink city” (Jaipur) or head for the breathtaking Lake Palace at Udaipur. The area also offers a stunning outdoor environment and the opportunity to explore a selection of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries like Ranthambore and Sariska.

Delhi

The Red Fort is a prominent fort in Delhi :Click image for larger view

The Red Fort offers son et lumiere spectacle in the evening, which should not be missed at any cost.

Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir)

Skardu in the Northern Areas, is the point of departure for mountaineering expeditions in the Karakorams: Click image for larger view & credit

Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus :click image for larger view & credit

View the remnants of Goa’s colonial past in the architecture at Panaji and Old Goa or head into the jungle to visit the Dudhsagar Waterfall. Alternatively head for Chorao Island and take in the Dr Salim Ali Bird sanctuary where around 400 different bird species can be spotted. At the end of a long day at this Goa India attraction, visit one of the exciting Goan restaurants offering the unique local cuisine that takes its influence from traditional Indian cookery, Portuguese colonization and the rich bounty served up by the sea.

Another of the great India tourist places you should not forget to see is Fort Aguada and Basilica of Bom Jesus (dedicated to infant Jesus, it is one of the most famous churches in Goa. The mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier kept in a rich casket are enshrined here) that fall under Goa India tourist attractions. If you don’t visit these two sites, you have not seen Goa at all.

Ayurveda

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Visit Sangeeta Ayurveda for more information about this amazing science.