India: The Land of Many Colors and Cultures

India encompasses the entire world in it. It is so large and diverse that it cannot be explored in a year. From the Thar desert in the west to the snow covered mountains of the Himalayas, India has everything. It has a diverse group of fauna and flora population and harbors many exotic species. India is a kaleidoscope of culture, tradition, and geographies. The country has a chunk of something for everyone.

The best time to visit this beautiful and ancient country is during the winter months as certain parts of India are very hot during the summer. India is filled with natural attractions, ancient sites, and spectacular architecture. We have listed some of the sites in India you need to visit:

If you are interested in natural destinations you should visit the Brahmaputra river, the frozen lakes of the Himalayas, the western ghats, ghats of Varanasi, backwaters of Kerala, beaches of Goa, Kanyakumari, Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas, hills of Kodaikanal, Araku Valley on the Eastern Ghats, tea gardens of Darjeeling, Maujli River Island, the Rann of Kutch, Ladakh mountain passes, Horsley Hills, Kudremukh Shola forest, Andaman Coral Reefs, and the forest of the north east.

Some tourist destinations of India that needs a visit are Shillong, Manali, Tirthan Valley, Gangtok, Ooty, Munnar, Agra, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.

If you are fond of big mega cities, our top picks are Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

If you are someone who is a history buff and loves historical monuments you should visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Golden Temple in Punjab, the temples of Bhubaneswar city, Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, Elephanta caves in Maharashtra, Naland, Sun temple of Konarak, the forts of Jaipur and Udaipur, Mysore Palace and Chola temples in the south.

Visiting India can be one of the most intense experiences in your lifetime. It is filled with excesses of colors, smell, and flavors. India's diversity will assault all your senses. It is a good idea to make a list before visiting this huge country.

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