Dear India, I feel immense pride and happiness to call you home. You are every traveler’s dream, and I am fortunate to be born in this amazing country. India you are a land of contrasts, surprises and wonder where ancient and modern coexist in perfect harmony. The Indian tourism board’s tagline says, “Incredible India”. And indeed, I don’t think any other word can do justice to my beautiful country.
Foreigners often ask me, where should we travel in India during our trip? And this is the most difficult question to answer. Because it is such a diverse and fascinating country that has something to offer to every traveler. From the bustling streets of metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad to the calm of the villages and towns in every state. Mighty snow-capped mountains and valleys of Himachal, Uttarakhand and Kashmir to sun-kissed beaches of Kerala, Goa and Andaman. From pristine lakes of Ladakh, cascading waterfalls of Meghalaya, to arid deserts of Rajasthan, forests and national parks bustling with wildlife, India is a land of breathtaking landscapes.
If you are looking for adventures, there are numerous treks in the Himalayas, white water rafting and Bungee jumping in Rishikesh, scuba diving in islands of Andaman and Lakshadweep, Umling La pass in Ladhak is the world’s highest motorable road.
For the culturally curious, India offers the ultimate adventure. India is where you will find the world’s oldest continually inhabited city of Varanasi on the banks of river Ganga. Ancient temples of Tamil Nadu and Hampi, majestic forts of Maharashtra, palaces of Rajasthan, caves of Ajanta and Ellora and many other UNESCO World Heritage Sites are a window into its rich history.
The vibrant festivals, colourful dressing, diverse languages combined with variety of music, dance, art, unique customs and traditions and welcoming locals reflect India’s rich culture. India is undeniably a food lovers paradise with its flavourful and assorted cuisine bursting with aromatic spices and regional delicacies. From the curries and Naan in the North to Idlis and Dosas in the south to the countless street food and desserts, India is a culinary delight.
India is a huge country with 28 states and 8 union territories, each having its own culture, language and identity. It is not wrong to say that each state is like a country, such is the diversity at every corner and we Indians embrace this diversity as we discover something new each time we visit a new part of the country. On your trip to India, you can choose to explore one state at a time or combine 3-4 depending on your duration. Generally all the places are very well connected by roads, railways and domestic flights. You can choose to stay in luxurious resorts, affordable hotels, comfortable Airbnbs or humble home stays. Furthermore, if you are a bag packer, India has chains of amazing hostels as well.
India offers an array of experiences for all who seek to immerse themselves in its magic It is a country that captivates the senses and nourishes the soul. This is a place that must be seen to be believed and journey through India will stay with you forever and its memories will last for a lifetime.
No wonder I developed love for travel as my introduction to travel was done through all these amazing places right from a very young age. Thanks to my parents for that. So far, I have traveled to 13 states and 3 union territories which I feel is less compared to what India has to offer and I intend to travel more here. So, stay tuned to read more blogs from India as I explore more of my home.
Good start 👍👍👍👍.
Thank you. 🙂 After a lot of procrastination..its finally a start. 😛
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