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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!

Delhi is a huge melting pot, divided into two towns - the historic Old Delhi and the actual capital city, New Delhi.
Ajmer is a city in Rajasthan lying to the southwest of Jaipur. It is an important place of pilgrimage for Muslims and Jains.
A beach resort that resembles a comic strip!
Haridwar, located in the state of Uttarakhand in Northern India, is considered one of the cradles of Hinduism. Its prime location on the banks of the Ganges makes it a popular destination with Indian tourists.
Located on the Kerala coast in Southwest India, Kollam (or Quilon) is one of the oldest ports in the country.
Town located in the district of Darjeeling and terminus of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Capital of Madhya Pradesh, tragically made famous by the industrial catastrophe that occurred there in 1984.
Lying 400 km from Mumbai, Aurangabad is the ideal city from which to visit the caves of Ellora and Ajanta.
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, located right in the heart of the country.
A nature reserve in South India between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It's a favourite with Indian tourists who fancy a trip to the mountains without wearing themselves out.
Kalimpong is a medium sized town in the north of West Bengal, close to border with Sikkim.
Itanagar is the largest city in Arunachal Pradesh. You need to make a little detour from the route that takes you from the valley of Tawang to that of Ziro in order to get here.
Guwahati is the gateway to India's Northeast, which lies well to the east of the states of West Bengal and Sikkim.
Dibrugarh is an important city of Assam, in the style of Guwahati, near the border with Arunachal Pradesh.
North of New Delhi, Chandigarh is the capital of of the Punjab and Haryana.
The capital of Himachal Pradesh and a ski resort, at 2000 meters above sea level in the Himalayas.
If you're on a big tour of India, Calicut is a great first stop in the lovely region of Kerala. It's also the departure point for trips to Wayanad, which is slightly further north.
A small village in Uttar Pradesh, well-known for its Hindu and Jain temples.
The Buddhist site of Sarnath is a popular excursion from Varanasi. It's there where Buddha came to preach after his enlightenment.