BEST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN INDIA

From North to South and East to West, India has innumerable places lined up for you to visit. Known as the country full of cultures and different traditions, India will never leave any traveler disappointed.

Here is a list of a few travel destinations with a proper travel guide for your zodiac sign. This will surely help you plan a memorable trip with your family.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh:

This place was known to be the perfect summer holiday destination for the Britishers. This is a place that sees a lot of travelers every year.

The best places that you can visit here are The Ridge, Shimla Heritage Museum, Christ Church, and Jakhoo Temple. You can also consider going shopping at Mall Road. Consider taking the train and enjoy the ride from Kalka to Shimla.

The perfect time for you to visit Shimla can be March, June, July, and September. You can stay at the Radisson Jass, Hotel Willow Banks and Oberoi Cecil. These places will give you a nice and comfortable stay.

The staple and famous food items that you can try in Shimla are Chaa Ghost, Momos, Baked sweets, and Himachali Chana Daal.

Coorg, Karnataka:

This beautiful place in the South has an attraction for every age group. This family destination is also known as Kodagu. It has a lot of greenery and the amazing coffee plantations are a sight to remember.

The places that you should visit here are Abbey Falls, Irupa Falls, Madikeri Fort, and Omkareshwara Temple. Along with this, you should also consider going for the Jungle Safari at Nagarhole National park as well as the musical fountains of Raja’s Seat. 

Club Mahindra, Whispering Woods and Purple Palms Resort and Spa are some amazing places that will offer you a good stay. You can reach Coorg by landing on either Mysore or Mangalore airport, both are pretty close to your destination.

However, you should plan your trip to Coorg between the month of October and March. Kadambuttu, Bamboo Shoot Curry and Pandi Curry is some famous cuisines that you can try here.

Coming to the restaurants that you can visit here, Beans N Brew Café, Hotel Shri Shanthi Sagar, and The Spice Rock can be best for you and your family. The most important thing to remember when traveling to this place is that you should dress properly, especially while going to temples. Public Display of Affection is not appreciated here as well.

Ladakh, Kashmir:

Loved by all, this is the perfect family destination for you and your family. This place has so much beauty and is a site to remember, especially in the winter season. However, you can decide to travel as per your comfort.

The major attractions for you here would be the Shanti Stupa, Tso Moriri Lake, Spituk Monastery, Hall of Fame Museum, Leh Palace and Nubra Valley. You can even go camping near the Pangong Lake with the amazing Himalayan view. Magnetic Hill drive and adventure while rafting in Zanskar River is some more interesting activities for you to do here.

The best month for you to visit Ladakh is from June to September. The most convenient means of travel would be a plane for you. However, if you are more inclined towards adventure then you can take a road trip here as well.

The Grand Dragon Ladakh, Hotel Lingzi and WoodyVuStok House is some places that will provide you with a memorable stay. Some famous dishes that you can try here are Tigmo, Thukpa, momos, and Chamber. Jalsa restaurant and Wangchuk’s Ladakhi kitchen are good eating places that are worth trying.

Goa:

People from all over the world come to enjoy here all year round. This is a very nice holiday destination for you and your family. It offers innumerable water sports along with good site seeing as well.

Dudhsagar Falls, Museum of Christian Arts, Naval Aviation Museum, Church of St. Cajetan and Fort Aguada are some of the tourist places that you can visit. Along with all this, you should also try Wildlife safari at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and the best beaches of Goa that you can relax on are Calangute Beach as well as Anjuna Beach.

Although Goa is flooded with tourists whole year-round, the idle months can be mid-November to mid-February.

You should consider taking a plane to Goa as it is fast and comfortable. But, if you like train rides and have some free time in your hand then you can take the train too as it will be cheaper.

Santana Beach Resort, The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort and The Park Calangute are some of the most exotic hotels where you can consider staying. Goa is known for its seafood and some of the best dishes there can be Pork Vindaloo, Chicken Cafreal, and Goan Fish Curry.

Jaipur, Rajasthan:

This is famously known as the pink city of India. It is a very good place for you and your family to visit. Jaipur is full of old-style architecture and a lot of museums. It has a strong link to our history and has innumerable heritage sites that you can visit.

Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal and Nahargarh fort is some of the very famous places that you can explore. You will get guides here as well who will help you to know about a place’s history.

You can also enjoy an elephant ride at Amer Fort and boating at the Man Sagar Lake. The best part being, you can even stay at the Royal City Palace there.

The best suited months for you to visit Jaipur can be from November to February. Dal bati churma, laal maas (red meat), kachori and ghevar are some of the traditional dishes that you can savor upon here.

Places offering a comfortable stay for you are Pearl Palace Heritage, Ramada by Wyndham, and Radisson blue. You can try some restaurants like Peacock Rooftop, Govindam restaurant, and Cinnamon.

However, try to make sure about your bookings beforehand as Jaipur is full of tourists in the peak season and thus things get costly.