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Best Places to Visit in India
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India is a vast country with a tremendous amount of geographical, cultural, and climactic diversity. While it would be easy to spend several months traveling around India, most people who visit India don’t have the luxury of unlimited time.
If you’re planning a trip through India for several weeks, check out some of our sample itineraries. Otherwise, use this list of the best places to visit in India to help you get started.
Amritsar – The stunning golden temple and beautiful lake make Amritsar worth the trip.
Jaisalmer – The “Golden City” is renowned for its sandstone fort and proximity to the great Thar Desert, the perfect place for camel safaris.
Udaipur – Perhaps the most beautiful city in Rajasthan, Udaipur is known for its stunning Lake Palace, vast City Palace, and hilltop Monsoon Palace.
Varanasi – Deeply spiritual Varanasi is a pilgrimage site for many people in India, and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Goa – For beachside relaxation, no place in India beats laid back Goa.
Darjeeling – Famous for its world class “first flush”, Darjeeling is a must-do for tea enthusiasts. The gorgeous scenery makes it a must-see for everyone else.
Himalayas – Escape the heat during the summer months and head to the Himalayas for trekking.
Taj Mahal – No first trip to India would be complete without a visit to Agra for Shah Jahan’s impressive and stunning Taj Mahal.
Sample Itineraries for India
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Planning Your India Itinerary
Below are some sample itineraries for India trips. Depending on what you are most interested in seeing and how much time you want to spend in each city, you can adjust each one to suit your needs.
You can also combine several of the itineraries to make a longer trip. For example, do The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan itinerary and add The Northern Route itinerary to make a three week trip through northern India.
One Week Itineraries for India
The Golden Triangle
Cities Visited: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur
The Northern Route
Cities Visited: Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata
The Southern Route
Cities Visited: Mumbai, Goa, and Mysore
Two Week Itineraries for India
The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan
Cities Visited: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer
The Southern Route and Kerala
Cities Visited: Mumbai, Goa, Mysore, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kottayam, Kumily, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Ernakulam
Sample Itinerary for India: The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan
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Two Week Itinerary for India:
The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan
Cities Visited: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer
Cities Visited: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer
For the first week of your trip, follow the Golden Triangle Itinerary.
For the second week, start from Jaipur on your seventh day (or sixth night if you take an overnight train) and go to Udaipur. One of the most beautiful cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur will dazzle you with its shimmering lake, abundance of palaces, lush gardens, and stunning temples.
After two days in Udaipur, fly to Jodhpur on your eighth day (or take an overnight bus on your seventh night). Spend a day seeing Jodhpur’s magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the stunning white Jaswant Thada, the Art Deco city palace, and the clock tower market.
On your eighth night, take an overnight train (there are no flights) to Jaisalmer, a golden sandstone city deep in the Thar Desert. Spend a day in Jaisalmer visiting the fort, and the city. On your tenth day do an overnight camel safari in the orange desert dunes.
On your eleventh day take a train back to Jodhpur and spend a night there before flying back to Delhi for your final days in India.
To extend this itinerary for a third week, see The Northern Route itinerary.
More posts about Taj Mahal:
Sample Itinerary for India: The Golden Triangle
Best Time to Visit the Taj Mahal