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The Golden Triangle - New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

1. Visit the Taj Mahal in Agra and marvel at one of the modern wonders of
the world.

2. Visit the incredible Hawa Mahal in Jaipur - also known as the Pink Palace, a
once royal palace made with red and pink sandstone.

3. Haggle for some Indian sweets in one of Delhi’s busiest bazaars - Chandni
Chowk.

4. Enjoy the magical and majestic water show at the magnificent

Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.

5. Take a relaxing walk around the grounds of Humayun’s Tomb in New

Delhi.

6. Admire the islamic architecture of the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi.
It’s one of India’s largest mosques!

7. Cruise along Lake Pichola in Udaipur for an up-close view of the elegant
City Palace which overlooks the lagoon.

8. Wander around and explore the temples of Khajuraho - famous for their
erotic and intricate carvings.

9. Gaze at the Jal Mahal water palace located in the middle of the Man
Sagar Lake in Jaipur.

10. Visit the 73-metre tall victory tower at Qutub Minar in Delhi.

11. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort which is located above the city of Jodhpur and
gaze down at the breaktaking views of the blue city below.

12. Take part in a food tour in Lucknow - make sure you eat lots of delicious
food!

13. Take a trip to one of India’s most haunted locations - the historical village
of Bhangarh.

14. Explore the Red Fort in Delhi. This place once served as the main
residence of the Mughal Emperors.

15. Sleep under the stars in the Great Thar Desert in Rishikesh.

16. Step inside the Lotus Temple in Delhi. A Bahá’í House of Worship where
anyone of any religion can come to worship.

17. Watch hundreds of birds flock over the Yamuna Ghat in Delhi - it’s a
magnificent sight.

18. Take a peek at the second-longest continuous wall on the planet - the
Great Wall of India at Kumbhalgarh Fort.

19. Visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort (or Amer Fort), a historic hill fort that rises above
the town below. 

20. Practice your bargaining skills at Sarojini Market in Delhi.

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21. Wander around and explore the monkey temple in Jaipur - you’ll see
loads of monkeys roaming around and you can get really up close to them!

22. Relax and take a leisurely stroll around New Delhi’s Lodhi Gardens.

23. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi - it also marks
the spot of his cremation.

Northern India - Kashmir, The Himalayas

24. Be adventurous and go trekking in the Himalayas.

25. Enjoy one of the most beautiful railway journeys on Earth by taking the
toy train from Kalka to Shimla.

26. Head up to Tiger Hill in Darjeeling where you’ll experience a once in a

lifetime panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga
together.

27. Wander around in the Valley of Flowers National Park amongst the
meadows filled with mesmerising pink flowers.

28. Trek the stunning Spiti Valley for out-of-this-world views of Himachal
Pradesh.

29. Relax and rejuvenate in Sikkim amongst the Himalayan Mountains.

30. Sip on some world-famous tea and relax in Darjeeling, situated in the
foothills of the Himalayas.

31. Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar - the most important pilgrimage site
of Sikhism.

32. Watch the utterly bizarre Wagah border ceremony - it occurs daily at the
India-Pakistan border.

33. Take a trip through the Rohtang Pass and marvel at the stunning valley
views.

34. Try some Tongba - an alcoholic beverage found in the Eastern

Himalayas.

35. Take a dip in one of the hot springs at Badrinath Temple.

36. Meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala when he often gives public
teachings.

37. Head up to Nelong Valley, a rocky desert in the Gangotri National Park at
an altitude of 11,400 ft.

South India - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Goa

38. Cruise around one of Kerala’s lagoons in a houseboat - a boat that looks
strangely like a house!

39. Trek up to Dudhsagar Falls, a four-tiered waterfall in Goa.

40. Take a day to just relax on one of Goa’s many sandy beaches!

41. Explore the ancient ruins in Hampi.

42. Visit a spice plantation in Goa.

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43. Visit the Andaman Islands and take some time to relax on a tropical
beach paradise. Why not go snorkelling or scuba diving?

44. Watch the sunrise or sunset over the ocean at India’s southernmost tip in
Kanyakumari.

45. Relax amongst the palm trees at Ezhimala Beach in Kerala. Bonus points
if you spot a dolphin!

46. Take a stroll around Old Goa which was at one time the largest and
richest city in Asia. Marvel at the wonderfully preserved Renaissance
architecture, churches and buildings.

47. Lose yourself in the magnificent rolling hills, valleys, lakes and waterfalls
of Kodaikanal.

48. Spend some time sunbathing on one of Gokarna’s beautiful, untouched

beaches.

49. Be adventurous and try out some water sports at Goa’s long, sandy Baga
Beach.

50. Enjoy the majestic Mysore Palace at sunset when it becomes illuminated
by 97,000 lights.

51. Purchase a souvenir at the Arpora Saturday Night Market in Goa. It’s
bustly, loud and has everything imaginable.

52. Experience an empty, abandoned town right at the tip of India -

Dhanushkodi.

53. Take a peek at Krishna’s Butterball - this is a gigantic granite boulder that
is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods themselves.

54. Marvel at the intricate and colourful 52-metre tall Meenakshi Temple (a
historical Hindu temple).

55. For an adrenaline rush, go paragliding in Munnar.

56. Watch sunset on the crescent-shaped Radhanagar Beach on the

mesmerising island of Swaraj Dweep.

57. Watch the Snake Boat Race - every year in August a snake boat race is
held in the Punnamada Lake.

58. Try Bamboo Rafting in Periyar, Kerala. 

Mumbai & The West - Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat

59. Marvel at the incredibly intricate Ajanta and Ellora Caves dating back to
the 1st and 2nd centuries which are carved into the side of a cliff.

60. Be an extra in a Bollywood film! Movie scouts often roam around

Mumbai looking for Westerners to be extras in films.

61. Have lunch at the Oberoi in Mumbai and enjoy magnificent views of the
ocean.

62. Visit one of the vineyards in Nashik.

63. Take part in a midnight cycling tour in Mumbai.

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64. Conquer some of the magnificent forts of Maharashtra that were built by
Shivaji (an Indian warrior king).

65. Take a walk down Colaba Causeway in Mumbai.

66. Set sail into the Arabian Sea by booking a boat tour for some
mesmerising views of Mumbai’s most famous landmarks including the
Gateway of India. Sunset is a perfect time to set sail.

67. Chill out on Girgaum Chowpatty beach and wait for sunset.

68. Wander around and explore the impressive Elephanta Caves in Mumbai.

69. Visit one of Mumbai’s most iconic landmarks - the Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus.

70. Visit one of the Jain’s most sacred hills, Shatrunjaya, which has 865
temples atop it.

71. Take a stroll along Juhu Beach in Mumbai. Why not buy yourself an ice
cream?

72. Visit the Mahabat Maqbara Palace in Junagadh- it has some of the most
impressive and unusual architecture I’ve ever seen!

73. Take a break from the city and relax on Marine Drive. You can take a walk
down this long promenade or just sit and do some people watching.

74. Please your taste buds and eat as much street food as you can.

75. Head over to FC Road in Pune to visit the famous flea market.

76. If you can’t make it to the Taj Mahal itself, then check out Bibi Ka
Maqbara - a half size replica.

Kolkata & North Eastern India - Patna, Varanasi

77. Head to Bandhavgarh National Park and see if you can spot a tiger!

78. Watch the sunrise over the sacred Ganges in Varanasi - you’ll likely see
hundreds of pilgrims bathing in its waters. You can also try a sunrise boat
trip.

79. Take a trip up to the Tawang Monastery, which is situated at a height of

10,000 feet and is home to 450 monks. It gives breathtaking views of the
valley below.

80. Explore the hidden caves within the Jaintia Hills.

81. Visit the Kaziranga National Park to see the endangered one-horned
rhinoceros - there are few of these beautiful creatures left.

82. Watch the cremations at the Ghats in Varanasi - in Hinduism, it is

believed that if you're cremated here, the reincarnation cycle will end and
the person will finally reach Nirvana. You’ll see people burning dead bodies
and releasing the ashes into the water here.

83. Learn how to make Assam sarees on a handloom in one of the villages of
Assam.
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84. Visit the magical Shungetsar Lake right in the most upper north-eastern
part of India for incredible views.

85. Wander around Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata - you’ll think you’re in
Europe!

86. Take a boat ride along the Umngot River in Dawki. This is one of the
cleanest rivers in the world and you can clearly see the bottom!

General

87. Purchase some masala chai tea from a local street food stall and enjoy!

88. Get involved in the festivities at Holi - a colourful, Hindu festival where
everyone throws coloured powder on each other!

89. Get henna or mehendi.

90. Be adventurous and go white river rafting!

91. Take a yoga class or even go on a yoga retreat. 

92. Treat your taste buds and try as many different curries as you can!

93. Delve into India’s culture by staying with a local Indian family in a
homestay!

94. Head to the cinema and watch a Bollywood movie.

95. Take a cooking class and learn how to make some famous Indian dishes.

96. Try a refreshing mango lassi - a popular refreshing drink.

97. Go shopping and buy a colourful saree or lehenga!

98. Ride in a tuk tuk around the streets in one of India’s many chaotic cities.
Bonus points if you haggle for the price.

99. Attend an Indian wedding! If you’re lucky enough to be invited to one,

immerse yourself in the culture, take part in traditions and rituals and
celebrate with everyone else.

100. Attend a cricket match.

101. Get an Indian Thali and try the local cuisine. It includes a variety of local
cuisines all on one massive plate.

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