If you are planning to go towards South Asia for your next trip, here are 11 Breathtaking Places to visit in India before you die.
India is one of the largest South Asian countries and home to 1.252 billion people. The country is filled with rich culture and remarkable landscape. Before the partition in 1947, Pakistan and Bangladesh were a part of this large country, however both the countries are now independent. The official languages of India are Hindi and English, whereas there are 20 plus regional languages. The capital of the country is New Delhi, with Mumbai being the largest city. The currency used is the Indian Rupee.
India is fast becoming a famous tourist destination, which is why it stands at number 38 among the most visited countries in the world. Indian Government has made some major investment in the tourism industry, particularly in advertising and restoring the historical places. The country is also popular for having one of the wonders of the world – Taj Mahal in Agra. According to statistics, the country received a more than 6 million tourist in 2011. The people of India are welcoming and offer great hospitality to the foreign visitors
The country has an extremely rich history and diverse culture for tourists to explore. Not only that, with such a large population, it attracts a lot of businessmen to invest in the country.
So, if you are planning your next trip, it is about time you divert your attention towards South Asia and take a look at the list of 11 Breathtaking Places to Visit in India before you die. The list contains some of the most extraordinary places you will ever see.
If you have Europe on your list next, our post Top 10 Places You Must See in Europe Before You Die is also worth checking out.
11. Kashmir
They call it heaven on earth, and there is a reason why they call it that. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in India with some incredibly scenic places.
10. Key Monastery
Standing at more 13,600 feet above the sea level, Key Gompa is probably one of the most jaw dropping places you can visit in India. It is located in Himachal Pradesh near the Spiti River. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to go.
9. Leh
If you really want to know get the true feel of the place, it is highly recommended you take a road trip from the capital of the country, New Delhi.
8. Matheran
If you happen to be in Mumbai, you are only at a distance of 90 km from this beautiful place. Matheran is popular for providing the tourists with some remarkable sun setting and sun rising scenes. It is an extraordinary piece of nature.
7. Lonar Sarovar
This lake is located in the district of Buldana in the Maharashtra and was created as a result of the meteor crash. It is one of the best places you can go to, or take any of your foreign visitors. They are going to love it.
6. Mizoram
On number seventh is the incredible Mizoram. The land is filled with valleys, lakes and rolling hills. There are about 20 to 21 prominent peaks or hill ranges. The place is certainly, nothing less than a heaven on earth.
5. Nanda Devi
Fifth on the list of 11 Breathtaking Places to Visit in India is Nanda Devi, which is second highest mountain in India. The tourists cannot obviously climb the peak unless they are professionals; however, the park around the mountain is certainly a place you must go to. It is beautiful to say the least.
4. Nohkalikai Falls
Nohkalikai is situated close to Cherrapunji, which is amongst the wettest places of the earth. The fall got its name from a story about a local woman who had some trouble with her family because of which she jumped off the cliff located beside the falls.
3. Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley is located in Ladakh and stands at number three in the list. It is a cold desert that attracts a lot of travellers, not only from India but all around the world.
2. Stok Range
Another exciting place to visit in Ladakh, particularly if you are a mountain climber, is the Stok Range. Standing tall at about 11,840 feet, the mountain is among the most beautiful places you can visit in India. A lot of mountain climbers consider it the best place to practice for Mount Everest.
1. Yumthang Valley
Hidden between the Himalayas in the north of Sikkim, Yumthang valley tops our list of 11 Breathtaking Places to visit in India before you die. The place is also called the “valley of flowers”. The valley is about 3,560 meters high above the sea level. If you find yourself in India, don’t ever forget to visit this remarkable place.
