The mystery, magic and magnificent diversity – Incredible India offers a unique culture, ancient heritage, pristine backwaters, rich wildlife and exotic cuisines with a historical backdrop of 5,000 years. This surprisingly diverse country has everything from snow-capped peaks to sun-soaked beaches to the palatial Taj Mahal. Whether you are a historian, a nature lover, a beach vacationer, a culture lover, a honeymooner, or adventurer, the country has everything to offer you and fulfill your desire. Whether you have visited this colorful country several times or if it is your first time, India has many mysteries to unfold. Your India travel is bound to be a unique and thrilling adventure which will last a lifetime. Here are the Top 10 reasons to visit India that lures every global nomad to this land of incredible diversity time and again:
1. Diverse Color
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Gujarat to Assam, a scattering of colors can be seen in every part of the country. Here ‘color’ denotes the diverse landscape, cultures, languages and traditions of the country. The people of the nation may speak different languages in different regions, but they call themselves ‘Indian’ only. The mehendi, saris, turbans, bangles, forts and palaces, everywhere this interplay of color can be noticed.
2. Diverse Landscape
India is probably having the most diverse landscapes to offer to its visitors. The fairy white Himalayas, the backwaters of Kerala, the sand dunes of Rajasthan, the romantic hills of Eastern India, mangrove forests and tea plantations of North-East, the dense forests of Central India and the tranquil tropical islands bear witness to this country’s unity in diversity. All these parts of the country are rich with natural and manmade beauty tempting the global voyagers towards them.
3. Forts & Palaces
The gigantic and architecturally regal forts and palaces of Rajasthan, Agra and other parts of the country are one of the prime attractions. The fleet of palaces and forts in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Agra, Delhi etc. stand testimony to the royal era of the land. These manmade marvels have got international recognition for their outstanding architecture and history replete with legendary tales of valor, romance and chivalry.
4. Train Journeys
India has deep rooted history of trains, which were introduced in the country by the colonial rulers. Exploring India on board trains has a charisma of its own for it is said that you haven’t traveled at all if you haven’t traveled aboard Indian trains. A new era of elegant traveling dawned with the introduction of the Place on Wheels in 1982. At present there are six luxury trains in India – the latest being Maharajas Express – that covers different parts of the nation and provide unforgettable experience to the guests in a real royal manner.
5. Pilgrimages
India is a secular country where every religion and belief has found a right place. Different religions have formed the backbone of the country where magic does happen. Whether the sacred land of Banaras and Haridwar or the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the blessed land of Ajmer Sharif or the Balaji Temples in South India, the Almighty resides in every corner of this country in different forms and names. The group of temples in Khajuraho presents a different picture where engraved sculptures of gods, goddesses, mythological characters and animals give a visual retreat to the travelers.
6. Thrilling Wildlife
The wildlife sanctuaries of India are home to many endangered species on planet earth. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore National Park, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Sundarban Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park are some of the destinations that offer shivering experience of the wild abode. To make your trip all the more exciting, the resorts in these woody terrain offer sophisticated facilities and treatments with a pinch of wildness in it.
7. Delicious food
In India it is a well known saying that foods pave the way to someone’s heart. The Indian spices not only add flavor to the foods, but make the living all the more flavorsome. A traditional Indian dinner or lunch will surely make you a gastronome. The food items may vary from region to region, but all of them are rich in flavor and presentation.
8. Festivals
In India you will get a festival for every reason. Whether it is the harvesting time of the year or the celebration of victory of light over dark, reasons may be different but each festival brings the merriment of life. Every season of the year bring the message of celebration. Experience the grandeur of Indian festivals in your next tour to this country of merriment.
9. Ayurveda
Native to India, Ayurveda is the ‘science of life’ developed around 5000 years ago in the Vedic period. Today also, India is a great seat of Ayurvedic treatments and Yoga. If you are looking forward a rejuvenating vacation experience, you must plan your next visit to India. There are various resorts that offer indigenous and extensive Ayurvedic treatments; so discover the ‘new you’ in yourself while exploring this country of the ancient sciences.
10. Himalayan Adventure
Chase the highest mountain rage of the world and face the challenges of nature in a tour to the foothills of Himalaya and Uttaranchal. This part of the country is a heaven to the adventure enthusiasts. Canoeing and kayaking in the mountain river is like taming the white water of a wild stream. You can also enjoy paragliding, hang gliding, river rafting and skiing in the white fairyland of the Himalayas. Then there is the mesmerizing snow desert Ladakh, the last Shangri La which beckons travelers and photographers from around the globe. Every season gives you a new reason to celebrate and rejoice; here every day is a celebration and every night is a festive time. Reasons are abundant to tempt you to this joyful country; you just need to pick your favorite one and plan your tours to India.
