12 must-see destinations in India

29/11/2018

Not only does India have rich natural scenery with clear blue lakes and majestic mountains, it also attracts tourists with historical structures recognized as world heritage sites.

Wind Castle

The Palace of Winds was built in 1799 as an extension of the Royal Palace in Jaipur, Hawa Mahl. It was originally designed so that royal women could watch the street scene without being seen.

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Ladakh

Ladakh is one of India's most scenic regions, with towering mountains and deep valleys. The Nubra Valley lies in the northernmost part of Ladakh, cut through by the Shyok River.

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Adalaj Stepwell

The Adalaj stepwell in Ahmedabad is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and design. The five-story Adalaj well dates back to 1499. All the walls are intricately carved with motifs such as flowers and birds, or mythological scenes.

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The small island of Agatti

460 km off the coast of Kochi, the small island of Agatti is part of Lakshadweep, India’s smallest territory. Its white sands, rich coral reefs and turquoise waters make it an ideal beach getaway, although visitors need permission to visit.

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Dal Lake

Dubbed the “crown jewel” of Kashmir, Dal Lake is a “must-visit” when visiting Srinagar, with its beautiful gardens and snow-capped mountains. The best way to enjoy the scenery is by taking a traditional wooden boat ride on the lake.

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Sam sand dunes

The Sam Sand Dunes, located on the outskirts of Jaiselmer (Rajasthan), are one of the most accessible parts of the Great Thar Desert – also known as the Indian Sahara. A camel ride to witness the sunrise and sunset will be a memorable experience.

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Munnar

Famous for its hills and tea plantations, Munnar is a peaceful hill station in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is also home to South India's highest peak, Mount Anamundi, and the largest population of Nilgiri tahr.

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Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, with its elegant lotus-shaped architecture, has welcomed more than 70 million devotees since it opened in 1986. It is one of the religious centers of the Baha'i Faith.

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Taj Mahal

No list of India's most beautiful places would be complete without the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The white marble mausoleum was built in the 1600s by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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Chadar Trek

Dubbed the world’s wildest road, the Chadar Trek is carved by the ice of the Zanskar River, connecting the remote village of Zanskar with the town of Leh in Ladakh. The treacherous route features breathtaking scenery, from icefalls to river rapids and half-ice caves.

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Rock Garden

Originally a secret project by Indian artist Nek Chand Saini, the Rock Garden in Chandigarh has now become a sprawling park that attracts tourists from around the world. The park took 18 years to build and features sculptures made from recycled urban and industrial waste.

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Chand Baori

With 3,500 perfectly proportioned steps, Chand Baori in Abhaneri village, Rajasthan state, is one of the most beautiful wells in India. The 1,200-year-old site is open to local residents for a few hours a day.

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