TOP 10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA | TRAVEL TIPS #TravelersNirvana

10 Best Places To See In India India is known for its mouth-watering cuisine, yoga, and ancient culture. But that isn't all that draws travelers here. It is also the stunning Himalayan mountainscape, the vast rivers like Brahmaputra, the sacred rivers like the Ganges, the scenic townscapes of Surat, Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, and Kochi, and the cult-like sites like Varanasi and Agra. Add to the wonders that call even more travelers to explore the Indian subcontinent and its treasures. One of the cheapest ways to visit India is to combine a visit here with a trip to Bangkok, Thailand, from where tickets to India are under 100 US dollars, or other travel hubs like Singapore, Saigon, or Dubai. Keep in mind that entering from neighboring states like Bangladesh, Pakistan, or China is next to impossible, and overland travel is only feasible to Nepal, one of the few places to do a cheap visa run from India. Thus, set to become the world's most populous state by 2023, India is for sure one of the principal world destinations to visit in 2023, ranked by Travelers second only to Thailand. So, join Traveler's Nirvana as we provide you with 10 of the best places to visit in India. 10. Goa Situated on the scenic Arabian Sea, Goa is a former Portuguese colony with its own unique allure. Harking back centuries to evoke the promise of the spice trade and the restless anticipation of wonder still since today, when on a visit to ancient colonial sites, some of which bears names of great explorers, such as the island's largest town, Vasco da Gama, named after the intrepid Portuguese seafarer. Head to Goa to see unique architectural landscapes dating back to its colonial heyday, like the stunning Basilica of Bom Jesus, splendid Maia de Deus Church at Saligão, or Fort of St. Estevão, or the quaint streets of Vasco's old town to add to the postcard view of Putnaji. But it is mostly for the beaches and their nightlife that tourists travel to Goa. Make your trip to the scenic beaches like Arambol, known for its vast expanse of sand, great surf, and kinetic nightlife. Other beach marvels include Calangute Beach, Pulolum Beach, Candolim, and a hidden gem bonus for you, Agonda, which features yoga, turtles, and one of the best sights on India's western coast to commune with the ocean and the breath in its brine and gaze at its boundless horizon. 9. Ladakh Another must-visit in India is mountainous Ladakh, a Union Territory inhabited by distinct Highlander tribes whose main religion is Buddhism and whose food and architecture make it one of the most unusual places to see in India. Its snow-peaked terrain and high altitude, in conjunction with its far-flung location, make it one of India's least known and frequent destinations. But its somewhat low profile does not cancel the fact that the Union Territory is still one of the world's most beautiful places, mentioned even in India-set classics like Kim by Rudyard Kipling. First, fly to its low-slung, high-perched capital, Leh, the Pearl of Ladakh, which serves as the gateway to the Indian Himalayas. Here you can see Leh's pretty townscape, boasting a well-preserved 15th-century-built King's Palace and a stunning Leh Monastery. Enjoy the gobsmacking mountain vistas as they open up all around you, and the impressive local culture with Highlander's gastronomy drastically different from lowland India and the plains, with its super-hot Tukpa noodle soup, one of the most delectable hidden gem dishes, and its momos and local stamina-enhancing drinks being among the main attractions drawing globetrotters from all over the world to Leh and Ladakh. Once you've spent enough time at high altitude, set out of town and explore. To see the territory's natural bonanza, travel to Khardung La, a mountain pass, Pangong Tso, a scenic lake straddling Tibet and Ladakh, or go hiking along the treks like Ladakh's most popular Marka Valley Trek, or venture even higher to go trekking at the world's highest hiking trails, those of or delight at the great hiking along Frozen River Trek. To revel in its exquisite Buddhist architecture and custom, pay a visit to gorgeous monasteries like Thick Sea Monastery and don't miss out on eating with locals, which is one of the best ways to sample ambrosial yak milk and yak meat and local salt tea, enhancing stamina at high altitude. 8. Jaipur Known as a postcard view of Rajasthan, India's most populous state, there's more to Jaipur than its gobsmacking panoramic views and choice architecture that bear witness to its glorious past as the region's main seat of power. You can also find here the beautiful ochre-colored Sangha near Jain Temple, one of India's principal landmarks, or the eye-appealing sights of its intricate city palace, like the outstanding Hawa Mohal, a palace built of red and pink stone, the Tripoliya Gate, the gateway specifically erected for the royalty, or the splendid Sarvako Badra Hall. Other attractions include Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and Birla Mandir Temple. But it is also its commercial verve and entrepreneurial genius of the locals that make a trip to Jaipur truly special. If here, in Jaipur, don't lose out on a walk around Tripoliya Bazaar, the city's main bazaar, popular for wedding gifts. And do drop by another iconic marketplace, Jowri Bazaar, known for artisanal bangles and first-class jewelry and pulsating with hunters for treasures. Travel to Jaipur not just to live amidst architecture befitting the most demanding of monarchs, but also to shop as one of the royal blood. Number 7. Darjeeling Renowned for its fine tea from non-parayal plantations like Moriabong and its pristine mountain meadows and railroads running all the way from Kolkata, Darjeeling is one of the best places to visit the state of Bengal. Here, you can make a trip to Tiger Hill to bask in glorious sunrises, or pop by a gorgeous Japanese peace pagoda, and have a stroll in beautiful Lammahatta Park with its romantic walls. Bear in mind that Darjeeling has long been considered one of India's best escapes from the heat of the plains, and to see the place where so many sahibs saw themselves in dreams, tormented by the boiling hot temperatures of the Indian summer and prickly pear. Number 6. Kochi Still left relatively unscathed by mass tourism, Kochi is one of India's most marvelous hidden destinations. Travel here to succumb to the charm of the Kerala state in South India, generally much different from the North, be it culturally or architecturally. The pearl of the Indian South, Kochi is home to the likes of colonial-built Mantoncherry Palace, serving as a museum, great stretches of sand like Cherai Beach, one of South India's most iconic, and one of the world's most beautiful Jewish quarters, the Jewish Synagogue and Fort Kochi, mesmerizing with its ancient handmade floor mosaics. Keep in mind that Kochi is part of Kerala, a dry state where no alcohol is sold. Primarily renowned for its spas, detoxes, and ashrams, places of spiritual and corporeal rehabilitation, and prized by wellness-conscious travelers, it is a great place to see in India to relax, cleanse yourself of toxins, and do yoga. Also note that India has introduced a medicinal visa, and seems keen to promote its soft, power-strong points like yoga by introducing special visa arrangements for those willing to spend more time without making a visa run. For now, most travelers are entitled to a five-year visa, allowing multiple entries of under three months at a time. 5. Manipur Sprawling over highlands, the state of Manipur is the main secret of northeastern India. It is a semi-enclaved region, almost completely sandwiched between Burma and Bangladesh. Head to Manipur to sense the rural, somewhat parochial yet alluring charm of serene hills after the hectic day-to-day of the plains and that of its frenetic metropolises like Kolkata and Mumbai. Here, you can take pleasures in the nuanced outline of the Golden Dome Shri Shri Govindaji Temple, jewel statues of the King Lakshas, Loktak Lake, India's largest freshwater lake, an ancient restored temple of the Sanamahis god Pakhangba, situated within the Kangla Fort, and places where you can see the authentic Manipuri Ras Leela dance, symbolizing spiritual adoration for Lord Shiva, a formidable multi-armed local divinity. 4. Assam Another great place to escape the frenzy of urban India is the state of Assam, home to unique Assamese culture, architecture, and world-renowned Assamese tea. The Indian state also boasts of one of the world's largest yet little-known rivers, the mighty Brahmaputra, the world's only river visible from space. It rises in Tibet near Kailash Mount and breaks through the Himalayas and cataracts before flowing through Assam and emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Travel to Assam to sell Brahmaputra on the Kendap Pandal cruise ship, where you can see one-horned Indian rhinoceroses, an endemic almost extinct tigers, and isolated rural communities who are still a veritable goldmine to an anthropologist. Apart from the vast waterway, you can explore Majuli, the world's largest river island, with ferries running between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., amble around lush tea gardens snugly nestled amidst hills of deep rugar, or even spot a one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga Park. Note that one of the best reasons to visit Assam is to attend its Tea and Boohoo Festival, held three times a year in April, October, and January. Number 3. Pondicherry. Known as Indian Paris, Pondicherry sits at the crossroads between the Orient and the Occident. It is one of the few places in South Asia where you can see authentic French colonial architecture and even study a unique local sub-variety of the French. It nestles on the shore of the Bay of Bengal and is home to both Hindu sites like Shri Erembundo Ashram and French colonial architecture landmarks doted around its avenues, featuring ornate balconies and exquisite pastel-colored facades. Bear in mind that this is also one of the best beach destinations of the East Coast, much prized by locals and both beach and architecture lovers. Number 2. The Andaman Islands. The vast archipelago known for its white sands, polluted emerald waters, and isolated indigenous tribes, the Andamans, despite all its attractions, still struggle to shake off the toxic heritage as a place of exile, so tourists are few. It is because of this that the under-visited chain of islands lures with its pristine charm and is one of the best destinations to see in India while it is still unspoiled by mass tourism. Keep in mind that the best way to go to the Andamans is by plane from Kolkata to Port Blair and then a ferry ride to Singnek's Warajdweep Island, one of the world's most beautiful pristine beach islands. Number 1. Kolkata. Once considered Britain's main architectural gem in the tropics, Kolkata is a giant megalopolis teeming with stimuli and hellish traffic, but still one of the best places to see in India thanks to its mind-blowing architecture. Travel to Kolkata on a budget air flight from Bangkok or New Delhi and explore its enthralling urbanscape. Make a trip downtown. Here you can witness the grandeur of the Indian Museum, the awe-inspiring Victoria Memorial, or its stunning Marble Palace. Constructed as early as the 1830s by a local rajah, and exhibiting a collection of fine art, including Egyptian artifacts, Renoir paintings, and exquisite porcelain dating back centuries. What's more, Kolkata is a one-of-a-kind place to study the Bengali and Bengali culture with temples devoted to Kali. So, be sure to visit this bustling cosmopolitan port town with its own Chinatown, one of India's oldest, and a whole array of places to try out authentic Bengali cookery. For those of you who have reached the end and thought something was left out, we present to you Mumbai. Sprawling over a vast area of the Konkan coast, Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is one of the world's largest cities whose size can only be matched by its feverish restlessness and the architectural appeal of its centuries-old sterling British-built buildings. Go to Malabar Hill, one of the upscale areas of town, or to Oval Maiden, a UNESCO-listed site boasting its prime examples of colonial architecture. In the districts built by the Britons, you can sense the unique blend of Art Deco and Neo-Gothic that, mixed with Indian architecture and general townscape, won't fail to mesmerize you. Mumbai is also home to Bollywood. Having outgrown Hollywood, the world's largest nation cinema juggernaut is one of the reasons people fall in love with the humongous city. Here, you can not just indulge in cultural and architectural bonanza, but also make headway into the arcane world of Indian cuisine and nocturnal pleasures. First, to uncover the topmost gastronomical marvels, head to Gurgaon Chewpatty, where you can mingle with locals and foreigners alike and munch the delectable local stardish, lips smacking shut. Then proceed to and have a gander at the Royal Opera House, simply known as Opera House in Mumbai. Visit temples like Babulnath Temple or other gems of the city like its old colonial district and Oval Maiden. Well, that brings us to the end of this video. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed this exploration and ask that you please like, subscribe, and turn on your post notification. See you in the next video!