Search
» »10 Fascinating Sights of India You Must Not Miss

10 Fascinating Sights of India You Must Not Miss

By Anusha

Incredible India! The country truly offers so much to see and explore. Try as you may, chances are you will still not manage to see all the treasures of India in your lifetime. The vast country houses many secrets and many more amazing sights. From the desolate and barren lands of the mountains in the Himalayas to the tip of the country where the oceans meet, India has much to offer. Festivals, cultures, traditions and natural grandeur that changes as you travel every few hundred kilometers. India is truly a land of exotic experiences.

The many colourful festivals, vivid places of spiritual and cultural importance, vast stretches of pristine natural beauty and much more awaits you in the grand country. Here is a list of ten fascinating sights in the country that you simply must not miss! Soak in the colours, let your body weave to the magic of the sounds and allow yourself to be immersed in a sensual journey that is India!

The Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights

Diwali is popular as the festival of lights and the entire country comes alive with tiny sparkling lamps on this day. A sight that is incredible and not to be missed!

Photo Courtesy: Siddarth Varanasi

The Largest Congregation

The Largest Congregation

The Kumbh Mela is the largest congregation of people in the world! It is both a visual and spiritual spectacle that is not to be missed.

Photo Courtesy: Seba Della y Sole Bossio

Holy Ghats

Holy Ghats

Take a walk through the holy ghats of Varanasi and you will be amazed by the sights of spiritual and cultural fervour that dots the river.

Photo Courtesy: Ken Wieland

Mammoth Glory

Mammoth Glory

The Thrissur festival called Pooram, involves the artistic and intricate decoration of elephants.

Photo Courtesy: Brian Holsclaw

Kite Festival

Kite Festival

The sight of many colourful kites taking to the sky in Jaipur during the annual kite festival is not to be missed.

Photo Courtesy: Meena Kadri

Ethereal Beauty

Ethereal Beauty

The Tsomoriri Lake is among the most stunningly beautiful nature spots in the country. The moon lake is among the largest high altitude lakes in the country.

Photo Courtesy:  Bharath Kumar V

Desert Beauty

Desert Beauty

The white salt marshland that is the Great Rann of Kutch is indeed a sight to behold. Stretching into the horizon, this white desert in Gujarat is not to be missed.

Photo Courtesy: Anurag Agnihotri

The Deccan Odyssey

The Deccan Odyssey

Travel like a king or 'Maharaja' in the opulent luxury aboard the Deccan Odyssey. 

Photo Courtesy: Simon Pielow

The Festival of Colours

The Festival of Colours

Among the most fun festivals of India is also the most colourful and best captured on camera. Holi, where every person is both a canvass and a painter!

Photo Courtesy: Sreeram Nambiar

Magical Backwaters

Magical Backwaters

The lush green backwaters of Kerala is a sight to experience in person. The incredible beauty is a joy to behold and is best experienced while drifting across the waters in a houseboat.

Photo Courtesy: Ryan

Read more about: unique travel ideas
-->