If you haven’t been to India, you won’t be able to comprehend how interesting, different, and mind-blowing it can be! India is so big and diverse in culture, history, and landscape that you won’t be able to see much of it even if you try in your lifetime. It’s a difficult job to make a list of the top 10 places to visit in India, as the options are plentiful. However, I tried to make a list for you, keeping history, landscapes, and culture in place.

Spiti Valley

Why visit Spiti Valley?

• Outstanding landscape
• Tibetan culture
• High-altitude trekking

Read the travel guide to Spiti Valley.

Where is Spiti Valley?

Himachal Pradesh.

Kashmir

Why visit Kashmir?

• Outstanding landscape
• Houseboat stay
• Experience of snowfall
• Deemed as the Heaven on Earth

Read travel guide to Kashmir.

Where is Kashmir?

Jammu & Kashmir.

Agra

Why Visit Agra?

• The Tajmahal
• Outstanding architectures
• Full of histories
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Read about places to visit in Agra and if Tajmahal is worth a visit.

Where is Agra?

Uttar Pradesh.

Jaipur

Why Visit Jaipur?

• Some of the best forts in India
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Desert safaris as day trips

Read about the places to visit in Jaipur.

Where is Jaipur?

Rajasthan.

Delhi

Why Visit Delhi?

• The capital of India
• Some of the famous architectures like Humayun’s tomb and Lotus Temple
• Old Delhi is a fascinating place to visit
• The food – I could stay in Delhi forever for them
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Explore Delhi in 2 days.

Where is Delhi?

It’s a Union territory and the capital.

Kolkata

Why visit Kolkata?

• The cultural capital of India
• For some, this is the city of Joy
• One can’t beat the sweets of Kolkata

Learn about the places to visit in Kolkata.

Where is Kolkata?

West Bengal.

Andaman and Nicobar Island

Why Visit Andaman?

• Some of the best beaches in India
• Calm, tranquil, and remote

See the amazing photos of Radhanagar Beach on Andaman Island.

Where is Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

This is to the south of India and an island with the same state name.

Goa

Why visit Goa?

• Pristine beaches
• Party, yoga, and nightlife
• Fantastic waterfalls

Read about places to visit in South Goa.

Where is Goa?

Goa is the smallest state in Goa.

Manali

Why visit Manali?

• One of the most beautiful cities in India
• Greeneries, mountains, waterfalls
• Base to visiting snowcapped mountains
• Snowsports in winter

Learn about the places to visit in Manali.

Where is Manali?

Himachal Pradesh.

Darjeeling and Gangtok

Why visit Darjeeling and Gangtok?

• A beautiful hill station
• Chill and romantic vibe
• A snowcapped mountain of magical and mighty Kanchenjunga
• Exploring Gangtok and surroundings, a hidden gem accessible from Darjeeling

Where are Darjeeling and Gangtok?

West Bengal and Sikkim