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Popular Places to Visit on Holidays to India

Holidays to India encompasses wonderful surprises and blissful adventures. Visitors to the country are acquainted with charms like natural splendours, diverse cultures, perfervid spirituality, intriguing legacy, friendly people, and different cuisines. Date : Friday, October 28, 2011
An incredibly rich holiday destination, India is apt place for bagging tons of new experiences!! Marvels of Mother Nature will take one to the exotic world while vibrant culture will make people realise the incredible Indian diversity. Historical sights shining amid modern mega structures depict an intriguing melange of present and past. Countless attractions & festivals in India will enlighten the travellers and offer them an altogether new definition of word 'beauty'! In addition, after indulging in all those exhilarating activities, one will feel the true bliss.Holidays to India are all about variety, splendour, luxury, and spirituality! Every state of the country holds something unique for the visitors. Metropolises typify the fast frantic ambience and the aura of rural places will entrap people with their sheer simplicity. Multi-cultural cuisines will drive foodies crazy and mind numbing shopping scene will leave keen shoppers in awe. Whether one is planning luxury holidays to India or budget-friendly vacations, it is hard to resist the tempting offerings of the popular places !

Amritsar

Amritsar is perhaps the most glittering gem of Punjab, a northwest Indian state. Amritsar is one of the most ancient cities in India where the aura of Sikh culture oozes contagious enthusiasm, heart of the people are filled with immense joy, and a cluster of attractions vie for attention. Amritsar is pulsated with magnificent flair of devout sights and historical places. Golden Temple, however, is the biggest of them all. One can either get lost in the beauty and serenity of the sacred Golden Temple or can feast their eyes on always-glistening golden structure at the centre of a large body, Darbar Sahib (Court of the Lord). Make way to Jallianwala Bagh and witness the traces of tragic massacre happened during the British Raj. Other attractions of the city that deserve a visit are Wagah Border, Durgiana Temple, and Baba Atal Rai Tower.

Delhi

One of the most cosmopolitan cities of India, Delhi is like a world of hedonistic delights. The capital of India is replete with world-class hotels for the lavish accommodation, swanky shopping malls for the gratification of true-blue shoppers, uber-cool night clubs for the party animals and gourmet restaurants for foodies. Sightseers can take pleasure in the spectacle of great attractions including monuments, mosques and tombs, colonial architecture, and outstanding museums. If craving for some ethnic experience, then make a beeline to Old Delhi. This part of the city is exceptionally charming and is known to dole out delicious cuisines. Old Delhi’s temptations incorporate India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid, and the remarkable Red Fort.

Mumbai

Mumbai is a city where glitterati glint the land and its scintillating skyscrapers accentuates the skyline. The largest city and the financial epicentre in India, Mumbai flaunts a marvellous array of attractions. Begin the journey with spectacle of fascinating Gateway of India, hang out at Marine Drive and have a sunbath at the incredible Juhu Beach. Try some adventure rides in popular Essel World, located on Gorai Island. Encounter one of the world’s most popular hotels - Taj Mahal Palace and Tower. Dive into the brilliant collection of ancient artefacts like Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, miniature paintings and weaponry at Prince of Wales Museum. Tourists, who wish to seek the colourful side of Mumbai, can plan their mumbai holidays during Ganesh Chaturthi, a popular festival celebrated usually in October-November.

Goa

India’s party capital, Goa is accentuated with breathtaking splendour of sun-soaked beaches and is replete with rows of captivating churches, lively aura and amazing people to mingle with. Be it beach lovers, historical aficionados, cultural buffs or adventure seeking spirits, Goa is a perfect delight for all sorts of travellers. Explore the charm of Anjuna Beach, joyous air of Candolim Beach or the grace of Dona Paula. Feast the eyes with a remarkable panorama embracing turquoise water, white sands and kaleidoscopic sky. Enjoy a sundowner and live the everlasting alfresco moments at one of the restaurants located at the shores. Spend a day in sightseeing the attention grabbing churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mary Immaculate Conception and Se Cathedral. Plan your trip during Goa Carnival in February, the biggest attraction in goa, and delve into the Goan merrymaking!

Cochin

Cochin or Kochi is the capital and a prime tourist destination of Kerala. A visit to this ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ is absolutely must. Beautiful city of Cochin is flanked by Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. The serenity of the place is ideal for luxury holidays. Immerse into the aura of Marine Drive Kochi. Make a beeline to Santa Cruz Basilica, a historical church built by Portuguese or head to Mattancherry and catch the sight of Dutch Palace. Explore other attraction like Fort Kochi, and Cochin Backwaters. Best time to visit is Cochin is during the New Year, when the fun and gaiety enlivens the ambience of Cochin