TRAVEL-MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA FOR FIRST TIMERS
TRAVEL-MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA FOR FIRST TIMERS
India is a mystical paradise that has many iconic cities, and a visit to this country can truly be a life changing experience. From hot deserts to snowy valleys, India will surprise you in every way. So, if you are visiting this country for the first time, and are not sure from where to start, then read on. Here is a list of the most beautiful places that you should definitely visit when in India.
Delhi
Famed for being the most visited city for first timers, Delhi is known as the heart of India. The capital city boasts of a long history, and has witnessed the rule of several empires. Known to have been continuously inhabited since at least the 6th century BC, if records are to go by, this 5000-year old city is as ancient as you can think of. Built, destroyed, and rebuilt innumerable times, a visit to this place will surely change your perspective on travel.
Agra
Fondly called the Taj Nagri, people visit Agra from across the globe to witness the symbol of love, Taj Mahal, in Agra.In fact, your visit to India cannot be considered complete if you haven’t seen the Taj. Built in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it’s an ivory-white marble mausoleum that houses the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Some other spots that you can include in your Agra itinerary are Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, and Anguri Bagh.
Kolkata
The city of Kolkata is yet another place that has a rich lineage of history, culture, and cuisine. Plus, it has a versatile ability and has managed to keep up with changing times. The easy-going nature of the city, and the manner in which it thrives on culture, art, craftsmanship, and music, is a remarkable thing to watch out for. This makes Kolkata one of the cities in India that you should definitely visit, for the sake of pure joy.
Goa
Famed for being India’s most loved beach destination, Goa is full of sun, sand, sea, and of course, seafood. With buzzing nightlife, breathtaking natural beauty, distinctive Portuguese heritage, and a very interesting culinary scene, Goa makes for an interesting mix of things, one that you cannot easily resist. You can visit this place any time of the year, so you won’t have to burn your midnight oil planning hard for a Goa trip.
Mumbai
The city of dreams attracts travellers from across the world for various reasons. While some are attracted to this place for its nightlife, others are drawn to this destination to experience the beautiful sights. Mumbai has something for every kind of traveller, which like any world city has every element that metro, such as markets, malls, rush-hour madness, where people know how to find calm in chaos.
Kerala
Fondly called God’s Own Country, a visit to this place is truly riveting. Home to nature’s finest blessings, and dotted with Western Ghats, the backwaters, magnificent forts, and forests, bookmark this place in your travel wishlist. A popular destination among both domestic and international travellers, visit it to believe it.
Article Courtesy@Times of India