By Shivani Panjwani –
India is the iconic city of the world and has a huge number of tourist places. It is a land enriched with various culture, natives, food as the different parts of India carry a different culture, caste, creed, language, etc. So if you are planning to visit India, below are the top 5 places you should mark on your bucket list –
Agra
This city is well known worldwide for one of the 7 wonders of the world belongs to this city and that is The Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and was built by King Akbar for her wife Mumtaz. Other historic monuments are Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is also famous for its Mughlai food.
Goa
Goa is one of the iconic cities of India. It is considered the best for tourist attractions. It has around 51 beaches along the coastlines. Its special attractions are like sandy beaches, palm trees, coastal cuisines, a chilled-out place, and its nightlife is not to be missed for. Adding to the city, the only casino of India is also located in Goa.
Amritsar
Amritsar is considered to be a spiritual place for the Sikhs of India. The sacred Gurudwara of the Sikhs – The Golden Temple of India is situated here. The local name of the Gurudwara is Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara. The must try food of the city is Lassi and Chicken Tikka.
Rajasthan
The colorful and heritage culture is found in this particular state of India. Its capital is Jaipur, which is known as the pink city of India. Rajasthan with the name itself can be concluded like this “The State of the Kings”. Jaipur is a beautiful city to be visited, its main attraction is Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort.
Rajasthan has one more beautiful city, Udaipur which is known as the city of Lakes, it’s famous lakes are Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaisagar Lake, Rajsamand Lake, Doodh Talai, Lake Pichola, Jaisamand Lake, Badi Lake and Swaroop Sagar Lake. The city is also famous for destination weddings and also known for its retirement destinations bucket list. Last but not least, the lip-smacking, spicy Rajsthani food is always loved by everyone on this planet.
Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir – The heart of India, known as the Paradise City of India, “The Heaven Falls Here”. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and lakes, famous for their scenic beauty, culture, the hospitality of the people, and handicrafts. Whereas, Jammu is famous for its beautiful temples.
While India is a big, densely populated country, each state is unique in its way. But, the above 5 mentioned ones are sure for the must travel bucket list to start with.