10 do not miss attractions in India
India is a dream destination for a traveler. Each state of India has a rich cultural heritage. Every state is unique with their attractive tourist destinations. Still there are some attractions in India; a traveler to India Tourism should not miss. Let us check them out.
1. Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)
Jmauu and Kasmir is a beautiful state of India known as the ‘Paradise on Earth’. Srinagar is the most attractive destination of the beautiful Kashmir tour package valley. It is called ‘the city of lakes’. River Jhalem flows on the sides of this capital city, known for its natural lakes and gardens. Dal Lake and Nagin Lake are the attractions of Srinagar. The lively houseboats ply through the lake. Dal Lake with a background of the beautiful Himalayas will be an unforgettable panorama in your life. Another attraction of the city is the Mughal Gardens which symbols the glory of Mughal architecture. The wooden mosques and shrines bring to mind the memories of the bygone era.
2. Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is known for the natural beauty of its valleys and hill stations. Shimla tours, the capital town of Himachal is a famous hill station right from the British era. Another attraction is the hill town Dharmasala. Kangra Valley, Kulu Valley and Chamba valley are other beautiful destinations of Himachal. Manali is popular among tourists for its scope of adventure sports like paragliding, trekking and river rafting.
3. Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest wildlife reserve of India. It is a world famous park for the tiger conservation. It spreads in an area of more than 500 sq km lying in the Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of Uttaranchal. The park is best known for the endangered species of Bengal tigers. The park also homes to a vide variety of birds, elephants, leopards and many other species of wild life. The park attracts many nature lovers due to the presence of a vide range of flora and fauna in it.
4. Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a famous tourist attraction of Madhya Pradesh, known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Hindu and Jain Gods. This has been chosen as one among UNESCO world heritage sites. The complex has 85 temples and the sculptural art forms based on ‘Kama Sutra’ is considered to be the superior creations in river sand stone.
5. Taj Mahal (Agra)
Taj Mahal is India’s pride. It’s a poetry written in pure white marbles. The sight of this incredible epitome of love will evoke in you feelings which are beyond words. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan created Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This beautifully adorned creation with white marbles and precious gemstones used in it is located on the banks of the river Yamuna.
6. Palace on Wheels (Rajasthan)
Rajasthan is a dream destination of India, the foremost attraction being the Palace on wheels. Among the top deluxe train journeys in the world, Palace on wheels has got an exceptional place. The exclusive luxury offered in the Palace on Wheels includes air conditioned royal cabins with twin bed, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar and two modern yet traditional restaurants; Maharaja and Maharani. The trip is for eight days starting on a Wednesday morning at 7.30 from Delhi to explore the beauty of Rajasthan. The train covers attractive destinations of Rajasthan including Udaipur, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh and Jaisalmer. Any traveler will love the journey on this royal train which symbols the royal heritage of India
7. Goa
Goa is well-known all over the world for its golden beaches. Goa‘s 103 km coastline forms the most beautiful beaches on the shore of the Arabian sea. With coconut trees and palm trees swaying on the shore, Goan beaches own a picturesque location. They are safe for swimming also. Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Morjim, Varca, Colva and Aguada are some of the popular beaches of Goa. Other attractions of Goa are glorious temples, mosques, serene lakes, vibrant water falls and lush green spice plantations.
8. Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a glorious creation which icons the rich architectural heritage of India. The royal interior of the palace is worth seeing. I t is rich with its architectural beauty, spacious halls and beautiful wall paintings which include three dimensional paintings. The Diwan-e-Khas is an amazing room with a huge doorway of carved rosewood embroidered with ivory, stained glass ceiling, decorated chandeliers, mosaic floor and gold painted walls adorned with marble and semi-precious stones. On Sundays and holidays the palace is illuminated with thousands of bulbs. The sight of the illuminated palace will be a memory of the life time.
9. Tamil Nadu Temples
Tamil Nadu is called ‘The Land of Enduring Heritage’. The heritage of ancient Dravidian art and culture is still brilliantly preserved in Tamil Nadu. There are more than 30,000 temples in Tamil Nadu each of them symbolizing its rich heritage. The most famous among them are. Mahabalipuram which is a world heritage destination, Kanchipuram which has a complex of seven temples, the most important being the Kailasanatha temple, Madurai which is famous for the magnificent Meenakshi temple and Tanjore which is a very popular attraction of Tamil Nadu.
10. Munnar Hills
One of the most popular hill stations in India is the Munnar Hills of Kerala, known as the ‘Gods own country’. Munnar is located at a height of 1600m from sea level. The greenery of miles long tea plantations will welcome you while entering to the picturesque location of Munnar. The famous Echo Point will attract any traveler. Enjoy boating while spotting elephants on the shore of the Elephant Lake You can see the highest peak in South India – Anamudi which is an ideal spot for trekking.
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