Travel Tips

Breathtaking Sites To Visit In India

India is a mysterious land with a rich and vibrant history. Because of its abundance of natural resources and fertile soil, it is perfect for human habitation. It’s been the site of some of the earliest civilizations in the world. In fact, its culture goes back more than 3000 years. Visitors to India can expect to be transported back to a magical time that is vastly different from their regular life.

There are a few locations that you must be sure to see when you come to India. These are not all of the areas of interest – one could spend years exploring India and never see all that there is to see – but merely a few highlights:

First, be sure to go see the Kashmir Valley. There is a reason why some have described this area as “heaven on earth.” Ancient Mughai emperors used to come to this valley in their last days, perhaps with the goal of being closer to God.

As beautiful as the Kashmir Valley is, really nothing can beat the magnificence of the Himalayas in terms of pure beauty and splendor. Visitors often find themselves speechless at the thick forests in this area, and the serenity of hundreds of lakes that dot the valley.

Sadly, during the past two decades the valley saw violence and terrorist action. However, more recently these types of activities have become much less frequent. The area is once again deemed safe for tourists to visit.

In the southernmost part of India the state of Kerala is known as “God’s own country.” It is an area of great natural beauty.

For people who love nature, and beautiful unspoiled vistas, Kerala will be heaven itself. The famous backwaters of this area can even be explored aboard a luxury houseboat – this is a lovely and serene way to see the area.

The desert state of Rajasthan is also spectacular. This is the site where hundreds of royal kingdoms flourished years ago. It is known as the state of royalty. A tourist to the area can visit any number of glorious palaces, and can enjoy the sense of privilege from days gone by. Make sure also to see the nearby areas of Jodhpur and Jaipur.

Madhya Pradesh is a definite must-see for students of history or Buddhism. It is the birthplace of Buddhism, and also the location where the oldest of India’s kingdoms flourished. It is located in the heart of India, and features some of its oldest cultural artifacts.

Get additional works penned by this very author dealing with items such as cold packs and soccer stores online.

© 2010 Travel Oversea.