India – the land of contrasts, colorful colors, spices and hospitable people. Do you fancy an individual tour of Indian regions, cities and places? Pact up your travel gear and immerse yourself in the exotic culture and diversity of the country. Find cheap low-cost airlines to India with our flight price comparison and fly directly from Germany to India and be inspired by the special country. The optimal travel time for an India trip is strongly region dependent and lies between September and March.
1. Madurai
The city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is regarded as the religious heart and cultural center of India. Here, the inhabitants of Madurai dedicated the Hindu gods, Shiva and his wife Parvati , to the legendary Minakshi Temple , where one of their wedding took place. Every year, thousands of tourists and locals visit the largest temple complex in India to celebrate the divine couple’s wedding anniversary.
2. Taj Mahal
The gleaming white Taj Mahal of Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh it has become a trademark of India over the years. It is by far one of the most popular tourist attractions , both among local guests and tourists . The Taj Mahal , also known as the Monument of Eternal Love, was built by ruler Shah Jahan as a tomb for his late wife Mumtaz Mahal to commemorate his deceased wife.
3. Darjeeling
The town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal between Nepal and Bhutan is located at an altitude of 2140 m above sea level, in the southern Himalayas, high on a ridge. The district of Darjeeling is known worldwide for the cultivation of various types of Darjeeling tea, as well as a health resort and as a base for hiking and exploring the Himalayas.
4. Delhi
Delhi is the former capital of India and the second largest city in the country after Mumbai. The Indian metropolis is also known as the City of the Seven Cities, which translates into as much as City of the Heart. Delhi offers many tourist attractions, as well as spiritual places for locals and cultural centers such as the Akshardham Temple , the largest Hindu temple in the world.
5. Goa
Goa is the smallest and undoubtedly most beautiful state in India. The world learned about Goa’s total 25 km of sandy, sandy beaches in the 1960s, when Western European hippies were searching for untouched paradise and freedom. Breathtaking beaches, deep red sunsets and tropical palm trees bent over the sea. Such a sensual nature gives rise to holiday mood.
6. Mumbai
The world metropolis Mumbai is located on the island Salsette off the west coast of Maharashtra and is the cosmopolitan city of the country. The population of the city is estimated at about 20 million inhabitants. Here is the economic center of the country with the most skyscrapers and skyscrapers in the country. In the district of Kala Ghoda are fantastic museums while in Marine Drive and Malabar Hill are guaranteed wonderful views of the city and the sea.
7. Amritsar
In the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab is one of the largest and most valuable treasures of India: The Golden Temple. The building was built in the 16th century by the Sikh Guru Ram, on the Nektarsee . The city itself is considered the holiest place for followers of the Sikh religion.
8. Rajasthan
In the heart of India’s largest state, Rajasthan, spreads the extraordinary landmark of the city of Jaipur, the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal). Given the striking colors in the old quarter, the city is also called the “Pink City “. Also visit Govind Devji Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory , Monkey Temple, Jal Mahal Floating Palace or Fort Jaisalmer in the middle of the semi-desert Thar.
9. Bangalore
With almost 10 million inhabitants, Bangalore is the third largest city in India after Mumbai and Delhi. The South Indian metropolis is also the administrative center of the districts of Bangalore Urban and Bangalore Rural and known worldwide for a well-developed technology scene.
10. Varanasi
The metropolis in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is considered the city of the god Shiva and is one of the holiest places of Hinduism. The desire of every Hindu is to visit Varanasi once in his life, to purify himself of his sins in the holy Ganges, and to perform his rituals. Religious foundations and representations can be found here on every corner: in thousands of temples and the flower offerings, which in the holy Ganges surrounded by set candles swim on the water.
