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Best Places to Visit

Created by Harsh Sonawala
Last updated on Jan 20, 2026
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One of the first questions you ask yourself when planning a trip to India is simply: where to go and what are the best places to visit in India? It’s hard to answer that question due to the sheer magnitude of the country.

In the following article, we want to give you a good understanding of your options. It will hopefully help you understand which regions are popular, which are not as touristy and all the many delights and challenges of the said regions. Your go-to guide that answers all the frequently asked questions when it comes to planning a trip to this vast subcontinent.

With all this in mind, you can make a decision on your preferred travel destination. If you’d rather discuss this with our travel magicians and gurus, plan your trip with us. We’ll help you plan the ideal itinerary with the perfect places to visit that caters to your interests and requirements.

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Rajasthan

Brimming with forts and palaces, national parks with tiger safaris, and the endless beautiful desert.

Kerala

Rolling hills blanketed in spice and tea plantations, lazy backwaters, thriving rain forests, balmy beaches and fabulous food all in one small state.

Goa

Goa is lined with bustling beaches that stay warm all winter long.

Sikkim

Another tiny but beautiful Himalayan state is Sikkim, in the Northeastern part of India.

Himachal Pradesh

These states are easily reachable from Delhi. Both states have innumerable multiple day trekking routes.

Tamil Nadu

On the border of the South Indian state of Kerala, Tamil Nadu receives a lot less tourists than its neighbour.

Karnataka

The state above Kerala. It is home to the Unesco World Heritage town Hampi, endless coffee plantations and remarkable forestry.

Gujarat

Gujarat is just South of Rajasthan and receives a fraction of the number of tourists that Rajasthan receives.

Best Places to visit in India (Top 5 Ideas)

Choosing the best place to visit in India is a tough choice with too many options, and that is where India Someday’s planning comes into play. Every city in India attracts different kinds of travellers, depending on their interests and travel style. With mountains, palaces, forts and temple towns in North India and greenery and beaches in South India.

Which are the best places to visit in India? Here are some of the most popular regions to visit in India:

Places to visit in India if you’re a mountain person?

India’s border holds in thousands of kilometres of the Himalayan mountain range. We love the mountains and have successfully arranged several week-long trekking trips in different parts of the great Himalayas. You can either plan a serious trekking holiday or just enjoy a few days in the Himalayas.

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Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

These states are easily reachable from Delhi. Both states have innumerable multiple day trekking routes. You can also look at relaxed mountain stays, soaking the surroundings and going on daily hikes.

India Someday recommends a minimum of 4 nights and up to 10 nights for the Himalayas. Look at between 6 to 10 days if you wish to do a multiple-day trek, crisscrossing picturesque Himalayan villages. India Someday helps you organise the logistics for multiple-day treks.

Leh and Ladakh, accessible only from June until mid-October, is a part of the high Tibetan Plateau. One can do a trekking trip or just a sightseeing holiday. We recommend a week to 10 days to include a visit to this region. One can take up to three days to reach Leh and Ladakh from Delhi.

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Magnificent view en-route to Zero Point, Sikkim (Photo Credit: Tripoto)

Sikkim

Another tiny but beautiful Himalayan state is Sikkim, in the Northeastern part of India. It boasts of strong Buddhist influences that are evident by the remarkable monasteries you’ll find there. We recommend allocating a week to nine days to include a visit to Sikkim.

Where can I visit Less touristy destinations in India?

Being a vast country, you pick places to visit depending on your interests. Explore the holy city of Varanasi, the vibrant culture of Rajasthan, the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the beaches, greenery and nature trails of South India or the national parks scattered around the country.

Tamil Nadu

On the border of the South Indian state of Kerala, Tamil Nadu receives a lot less tourists than its neighbour. Home to stunning ancient temple complexes, it also has lovely hill stations and national parks. Pondicherry (a former French coastal city) is a convenient stopover while traversing the region. India Someday recommends a minimum of 6 days and up to 12 days for Tamil Nadu.

Getting from Bangalore to Kerala

Karnataka

The state above Kerala. It is home to the Unesco World Heritage town Hampi, endless coffee plantations and remarkable forestry. Mysore, the city of palaces, is a nice and short drive from Bengaluru. India Someday recommends a minimum of 6 days and up to 10 days for Karnataka. See a trip across South India through Hampi here.

Gujarat

Gujarat is just South of Rajasthan and receives a fraction of the number of tourists that Rajasthan receives. One can easily tack on a few days in Gujarat while visiting Rajasthan. It is dotted with temples, has a vibrant handicraft industry, pretty coastal stops and is home to the only national park in India that features the Asiatic Lion. We recommend a stay of 3 to 7 days in the vibrant state of Gujarat.

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