Places to Visit in India
An overwhelming, colourful, and deeply spiritual subcontinent. From the Himalayan peaks of the north to the tropical beaches of Kerala, India is a world unto itself.
Must-Visit Places
6 handpicked destinations in India - click any place to read its full story
Best: Nov–FebTaj Mahal, Agra
The world's greatest monument to love, this ivory-white marble mausoleum was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best: Oct–MarJaipur - The Pink City
Rajasthan's capital is a riot of colour with its Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, vibrant bazaars, and royal palaces painted in distinctive terracotta pink.
Best: Sep–MarKerala Backwaters
A network of canals, lakes, and lagoons along the Malabar Coast. Houseboat stays through palm-fringed waterways are an unmissable Kerala experience.
Best: Oct–MarVaranasi
One of the world's oldest living cities and the spiritual capital of India. Witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats at dawn or dusk.
Best: Jun–SepLadakh
High-altitude cold desert of breathtaking monasteries, turquoise lakes like Pangong Tso, and some of the world's most dramatic mountain landscapes.
Best: Oct–FebHampi
Ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire scattered across a surreal boulder-strewn landscape - a UNESCO site and one of India's most magical destinations.