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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, also known as the "blue city", or even the "city of the sun," basks in sunny weather all year long. A destination with a rich history, that is still obvious today.
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.
A deeply religious Hindu city and magnet for travellers on a spiritual quest.
Incredible cave dwelling site, located in the heart of Maharashtra.
Darjeeling, which has long been home to the most famous tea plantations in the world, is located in the Indian state of West Bengal, on the border with Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal.
A town in the Tamil Nadu region in South India, mainly known for its famous temple. 
Jaipur is the capital of the State of Rajasthan. It's also called the "Pink City" because of the predominant color of its buildings. The other large cities in Rajasthan have their own colors: white for Udaipur, blue for Jodhpur, etc.
A charming fishing village on the Tamil Nadu coast in southern India.
A 160 km de Chennai, Pondicherry is a former French trading post from the colonial era. It's almost a haven of tranquility. Something that is so rare in India.
Compared to other Indian towns, Tanjore (or Thanjavur) is remarkably quiet. With a rich cultural heritage, the town is home to a magnificent temple.
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.
At 56km from Alleppey, Kochi is a collection of three isles. Despite a dirty, industrial port, it also has an amazing part that includes the famous Fort Kochi.
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.