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Best places to visit in India

A trip to India guarantees a real change of scene and the presence of a big cultural shock in many senses. Smells, colours, heat and the crowds disturb perceptions and upset your emotions. India can leave you with unforgettable memories if you are well prepared.

The community of seasoned Evaneos travellers give you their advice. You'll discover their favourite stop-off points and especially a wealth of tips of the best way to behave because India is somewhat... disconcerting the first time round! There are as many trips in India as there are travellers so make the right choices. That said, nothing stops you from going back there again and again. It is said that the majority of travellers can no longer go without it!

A trip to northern India often starts with Delhi, the capital, and with the Taj Mahal in Agra. It's up to you to choose between the luxurious Mysore Palaces in the touristic region of Rajasthan, or immersing yourself in Hinduism around Varanasi, the cradle of this religion and the prettiest city in India, famous for its ghats on the Ganges River.

Not as exotic but more rich, the southern part of the country seduces for its backwaters in Kerala. It's also an opportunity to relax for a week on the mythical beaches of Goa's hippies.

In the summer months, you can get to the Buddhist region of Ladakh from Srinagar in Kashmir. That's where you'll find the best treks in the world in the mountains around Leh. For an off the beaten track trip, head t the North-East of the country, in the Ziro Valley and on the island of Majuli.

It's up to you to browse pages for inspiration and create a spiritual, historical, cultural, out of the ordinary trip... in your own way!

Nicknamed the "Little Lhasa", this city perched in the Himalayas has been home to India's Tibetan community for a number of decades.
The main spiritual center for the Sikh community, Amritsar lies in the state of Punjab and is famous for its Golden Temple.
Former capital of the Mogul Empire, located around 40 kilometers from Agra.
Nawalgarh is a small town famous for the richness of its architecture and the fineness of its Havelis. It lies in the little-visited region of Shekhawati, at the gateway to Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, or the blue city of Rajasthan. 
Pushkar is a holy city in Rajasthan, just a few miles from Ajmer, and is one of the few Indian cities to celebrate the Hindu god Brahma.
At 780km from Delhi, in the heart of the Ganges, Varanasi is the holiest of the Hindhu sacred sites. You may see some things that will shock you, but, nonetheless, it's a place that you really should visit.
Incredible cave dwelling site, located in the heart of Maharashtra.
Perched high in the Himalayas, this is a former British, mountain station in West Bengal. It's also the town known for its legendary 'champion of teas'.
At 130km from Trichy, Madurai is a sacred city home to a magnificent temple.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan, the Land of the Maharajas. It is nicknamed the Pink City, due to the color of a large proportion of its buildings.
A backpackers' favorite, with a sea view and a recommended stopover if you find yourself in Chennai.
This colonial town, a one-time French enclave, is situated on the coast of Tamil Nadu.
A little southern Indian town, in Tamil Nadu country, which is famous for its stunning temples.
Manali is a little oasis, loved by backpackers. During your trip to India, you'll find that, after having landed in New Dehli, going there will be a breath of fresh air...
In a mountainous region 165km from Madurai and perched at an altitude of 1,600m, Munnar sits in stunning countryside surrounded by tea plantations.
A charming coastal town and former Portuguese colonial trading post inKerala, in southern India.
A south-western Indian state, which lines the Laccadive Sea and is known for its beaches and the Backwaters.
Mount Abu, which sits at the end of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, is an important Jain pilgrimage site.
The island of Diu, a former Portuguese enclave, is the hidden pearl of Gujarat.