By Arun Chitnis
Most travelers want to make the best of any vacation to enjoy the place they’re visiting. Going on an Indian vacation would mean you’d be spoiled for choice when it comes to places to visit. Since there are so many places to visit and sights to see to in India, you’ll never lack entertainment and fun.
To make sure that all your friends and fellow travelers will have fun a bit of planning is essential. Planning for your trip in India would also prevent you from wasting any time trying to figure out where you want to go.
It is important to factor the length of time you will be spending in India. If you’re in India for a long vacation, you can explore different regions or the country, since each region in India has unique and amazing experiences to offer. If you’re just here for a short India vacation, then it would be best to check out the most memorable sights first.
India’s Beautiful Beaches and Waterways
Goa is one of the most popular beach destinations in India. It was discovered as a tourist spot during the hippie movement in the 1970s and continues to be even now. There are already well-developed beaches in Goa that you can choose from, depending on your budget and the sort of vacation you plan.
Other great beaches can be found in Karnataka, Kerala and even in Maharashtra. These may be less developed but their beauty can equal or surpass that of Goa’s beaches. The beaches in the Andaman Islands also have great white, sandy shores and sparkling blue waters. There are also forts to visit in the Sindhudurg region of Maharastra.
Aside from beaches, there are also beautiful backwaters where you and your significant other can enjoy romantic boat rides. You can enjoy different many activities and water sports on India’s beaches, including parasailing, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, scuba diving and water skiing.
Parasailing in Goa
The Desert Heat Of Rajasthan
The vast Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert in Rajasthan is where tourists get to see forts, palaces and mansions. This is a great place for heritage and culture tours, and you can explore many old mansions, called havelis, which have been converted into palace hotels that offer luxurious stays to those who wish to sample the desert culture of India.
In the desert, you can also enjoy camel safaris and camel fairs. These have become popular not only with the foreigners but also with the Indian middle and upper class. Camel treks in the Thar desert give travelers an opportunity to experience its unique ecology and climate first-hand.
The forts and cities in the middle of the Thar desert are also ideal for a romantic vacation and offer great shopping for exquisite, traditional items. The Rajasthan region can also be experienced through a hot air balloon flight.
The harsh desert environment of Rajasthan definitely has its appeal
Ecotourism And Adventure Tours In India
India has a very diverse geography, so those interested in getting out in the wild will find numerous places to visit. Among the fun and adventurous eco-activities you can experience in India include mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, mountain biking, nature walking, wildlife viewing and river rafting.
Besides the beautiful backwaters and beaches in Kerala, you’ll also find amazing hill stations like Munnar, which are resplendent with tea gardens. If you visit to the Northern part of India, you’ll be able to enjoy the placid lakes, forests and stunning snow-capped mountains of the Himalays.
Tea gardens in Munnar, Kerala
Travel Back In Time With Historical Sites In India
Aside from its diverse geographical diversity, India also has a distinct and rich history, and this is manifested in its culture, architecture, monuments, buildings and other historical sites in India.
The #1 historical site in India, that tourists would put on their schedule, include the magnificent Taj Mahal on the banks of the Yamuna River. Another favorite historical site would be in Hampi, where you can survey ruins that date back as early as 14th century. The Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharastra are rich with paintings and sculpture which created between the 6th and 11th century.
Until it was abandoned, relegating it to the status of a ghost town, the Fatehpur Sikri was just like Hampi, and used to be capital of the an Indian Empire. But tourists can still appreciate the capital and its medieval feel.
The Khajuraho Temples in India are among the most popular temples, being dedicated to the sexual traditions and practices of ancient Indian civilization. They include 20 temples that are intricately designed with carvings depicting persons in various sexual poses and are excellent honeymoon destination to explore with your spouse.
Khajuraho temples and sculptures
There are so many remarkable places to visit on your Indian vacation that some tourists say they could never experience everything in India in just one visit, which is why they return for more. Perhaps you will too.
© Arun Chitnis is a professional content and copywriter, proof-reader and editor. He wields his pen on a diverse range of topics, but his primary areas of interest are medical and lifestyle issues, family dynamics, parenting, natural health, home improvement, real estate, humor and fiction.
This article may be reprinted with the complete author bio and a live link back to
http://www.goa-beach.com
Travel Resources:
FREE Budget Travel Report: Save 80% To 100% On Your Next Vacation – Get 15 powerful Budget Travel tips that can easily save you anywhere from 50% to over 80% off your flights! Learn how to travel the world and have incredible adventures, and pay just a fraction of the regular prices on airline tickets, vacation packages, hotel rooms, cruises and more.
Avoid Jet Lag: Unique Plan To Cure Jet Lag – All travelers suffer from some level of jet lag. Discover how you can completely avoid jet lag – every time you fly – following a simple step by step approach. The program is built on both the most up to date, scientific sleep studies and personal experience flying all over the world, several times a month.
Last Minute Traveler: How Procrastination Can Save You Money – The essential guide to last minute travel deals that only available if you are able to travel at the last minute. Having open travel dates can open up a world of possibilities for you when you know how to grab a last minute deal to your dream holiday.
INCREDIBLE INDIA!
Photos credit goa-beach.com & hde2003
