World Famous Places to Visit in India

India is an assortment of world famous places, each carrying its own story. The top landmarks in India include forts and palaces, monuments, mountain ranges, and caves.  

If you’re planning a week or more trip to India, you’ll want to add as many of these great attractions to your itinerary as possible, to see the reason why India is so special.

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The Taj Mahal is an architecturally stunning symbol of eternal love and devotion, and undeniably the most fascinating piece of craftsmanship in India.   

Taj Mahal

Sundarbans is the home to largest mangrove forests in the world. Sunderban national park offers a protective area for the Royal Bengal Tigers. 

The Sundarbans

These beautiful coral reefs stretch over an area of 11,000 sq km and are home to some of the most spectacular species of marine life in the world.  

Andaman Islands and Coral Reefs

There are desert camps set up in the middle of the vast expanse where you can go dune bashing, parasailing, and camel riding. 

Thar Desert

Known as the ‘Land of Passes’, Ladakh, along with its popular capital city Leh, is one of the top travel destinations for road trippers and spiritual explorers.

Leh Ladakh

This mountain range is home to many animals and species that only exist in India.  

Western Ghats

Goa, a state in western India, is an endearing beach destination and tropical paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. 

Goa

Built in 1604 the Golden Temple sits lower than its surrounding buildings and has 4 entrances. Anyone is welcome no matter where you come from or what you believe. 

The Golden Temple

Most people who visit the Kerala backwaters hire a traditional Kerala-style houseboat and float around the narrow waterways.

Kerala Backwaters

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