Image Post — India’s Top 25 Destinations 2017
TripAdvisor – Travellers’ Choice Awards
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Travellers’ Choice Awards 2017 organized by TripAdvisor are out for India’s Top 25 Destinations among others. Find out what the best destinations in India are as awarded by millions of real travellers.
Millions of TripAdvisor users voted on their favorite destinations in India. The good news is that four each of the top 25 spots on the list are in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The bad news is that there is no winner from West Bengal, my home state.
Travellers’ Choice Awards 2017 — Top Ten Destinations in India
Today, we publish on this blog post, top ten destinations in India from TripAdvisor website.
1. Goa, India
East meets West in this sun-soaked state, where Indian culture intertwines with Portuguese influences left over from a 500-year occupation. The beaches have long served as a magnet for serene hedonists. To the north, the tourist-centric scene is prevalent, with an international flair that is now skewing more hip than hippie. Travel south for stretches of unspoiled sand and an escape from large resorts. Temples, mosques and wildlife sanctuaries provide diversions from the beach.
Don’t Miss: Agonda Beach, Cavelossim Beach, Dudhsagar Falls Image Source: TripAdvisor
2. New Delhi, India
Laid out by British architect Edwin Lutyens, the Indian capital is a striking modern metropolis. A gracious contrast to Old Delhi’s winding streets, the grand avenues and stately buildings of New Delhi are rich with history and culture, from Gandhi’s Delhi home (and the site of his assassination) to the tomb of Humayun, a complex of Mughal buildings reminiscent of the Taj Mahal. Chaotic traffic is best left to the locals. Negotiate a good price for taxis or travel on the new Delhi Metro.
Don’t Miss: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Lodi Gardens, Humayun’s Tomb Image Source: TripAdvisor
3. Jaipur, India
If you take one look at the glorious stucco buildings that line Jaipur’s wide streets, you’ll understand why this is nicknamed “The Pink City.” Spend your days exploring City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Amber and Jaigarh forts. And if you’re looking for a unique souvenir, head to one of the bazaars, where you can pick up a pair of camel-leather slippers.
Don’t Miss: Amber Fort, Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Elefantastic Image Source: TripAdvisor
4. Agra, India
Where better to go for a romantic holiday than to the great testament of love, the Taj Mahal? Built by the grieving Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal’s unrivaled beauty explains why it’s regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. A visit to India wouldn’t be complete without it. Other must-experience destinations in Agra are two other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the sandstone Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Don’t Miss: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah Image Source: TripAdvisor
5. Mumbai, India
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), India, is famous for its chaotic streets. For bargains and people-watching, outdoor bazaars top the list of attractions. Popular waterfront destinations are Marine Drive, where visitors go to watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea, and the carnival-like Juhu Beach. More sightseeing options are the Gandhi Museum, in the leader’s former home, and the cave temples of Elephanta Island. For tranquillity, Mumbai has many religious sites, lakes and parks.
Don’t Miss: Shree Siddhivinayak, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Marine Drive Image Source: TripAdvisor
6. Jaisalmer, India
The dramatic and romantic desert fortress of Jaisalmer is an exotic city in Rajasthan’s great Thar Desert. “The Golden City” rose to prominence as a result of its position on camel trade routes. It’s now most famous for the 12th-century fort and ornate “Havelis,” fine merchant-built houses and pavilions in the city’s mediaeval lanes. The surrounding Desert National Park offers opportunities to observe blackbucks, desert foxes and chinkaras amid the rolling dunes, rugged crags and waterholes.
Don’t Miss: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Sam Sand Dunes Image Source: TripAdvisor
7. Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Premium scuba diving and snorkeling are the highlights of the gorgeous Havelock Island, the most popular of the Andaman Islands. Glass-bottomed boats provide a similar up-close marine life experience. Jungle treks and camping are popular landlubbing activities, though the more delicately dispositioned can choose to retire to one of several luxury resorts. Refuel with fresh coconut milk and succulent, just-caught seafood, which dominates every meal.
Don’t Miss: Radhanagar Beach, Attraction 2267837, Elephant Beach Image Source: TripAdvisor
8. Rishikesh, India
The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
Don’t Miss: Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, Jumpin Heights, Paddle India Image Source: TripAdvisor
9. Udaipur, India
Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East, boasts several sparkling lakes against a backdrop of the Aravail hills. Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, islands in Fateh Sagar Lake, are the site of Udaipur Solar Observatory and Nehru Garden. Famous palaces include the magical Lake Palace, now a luxurious five-star hotel, and the massive City Palace on Pichola’s east bank, featuring epic courtyards and stunning paintings.
Don’t Miss: Jain Temple – Ranakpur, City Palace of Udaipur, Lake Pichola Image Source: TripAdvisor
10. Amritsar, India
Amritsar is a major commercial and cultural centre in the heart of Punjab. The city is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion and is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple. Respectfully marvel at the Indian and Pakistani soldiers who march-off nightly at the Wagha Border, and at the Jallian Wala Bagh the site of the 1919 Amritsar Massacre in 1919.
Don’t Miss: Harmandir Sahib, Akal Takht, Jallianwala Bagh Image Source: TripAdvisor
Travellers’ Choice Awards 2017 — Next Fifteen Destinations in India
You may see images of other winners on TripAdvisor’s website. But here is a list of the next 15 destinations here:
- 11.Tiruchirappalli, India
- 12.Khajuraho, India
- 13.Varanasi, India
- 14.Manali Tehsil, India
- 15.Kumbakonam, India
- 16.Jodhpur, India
- 17.Ujjain, India
- 18.Leh, India
- 19.Bodh Gaya, India
- 20.Kochi (Cochin), India
- 21.Bengaluru, India
- 22.Secunderabad, India
- 23.Srinagar, India
- 24.Thanjavur, India
- 25.Madurai, India
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