North India can be tagged as ‘pure delight’ for anyone who loves vacation. Starting from hill stations to beaches, there are a lot of places to choose in North India. Are you confused with the array of choices?
We are here to help you with the confusion by listing the top five best breathtaking places in North India for a fantastic vacation.
1. Kashmir Circuit
Kashmir circuit is a path that includes Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Srinagar. Kashmir as a whole is a heavenly place. It is an important romantic destination too. Starting from valleys to lakes, this place has everything. This would suit a peaceful relaxing vacation lover and also an adventure seeker. The best of all in Kashmir is it collection of mountain ranges. The valleys of Sonmarg, strawberry fields, Apharwat peak, Nagin Lake and many other attractions are pulling millions of tourists every year to this place.
2. Dharamshala
This is not just the place for Yoga and meditation. This place is the best for those who love mesmerizing sceneries, quiet places and cool romantic spots. This place is filled with deodar forests, mountain views, lakes, forts and many others. The best of all is Mcleodganj. It is located 9 km away from the main city of Dharamsala. It is a very cold place with many interesting cafes. You can also find many adventure activities here. These two destinations are an integral part of Himachal Pradesh as a whole. There is an airport which 18 km away from Mcleodganj. There is a railway station which is 90 km away and you can also find road transportations every now and then.
3. Varanasi
Yes, this is the holy capital of Hindus. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world that is still in use. The place is filled with hundreds of temples. Some are very ancient too. You can find a fort, temple for the mother India and also an old university of Hinduism. The best of all is the Ganga Aarti that happens during sunset, every day. Thousands of oil lamps are left to float on the river by devotees after an extensive ritual proceeding. There are many Ghats to enjoy in Varanasi. Boat ride on the river Ganges is also a beautiful experience.
4. Agra
This is an obviously interesting place in the North India. This city has the most tourist visitors every year. Agra has one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum built by a Mughal emperor for his wife. The structure aside the banks of the river Yamuna is a wonderful sight to enjoy. Apart from Taj Mahal, there are many other mausoleums, forts and gardens in the city. There are a few ancient Hindu temples too. The sound and light show of Agra fort and museum of Taj Mahal are two main elements of entertainment here. You can shop for many interesting souvenirs in this city.
5. Nainital
Nanital is a small hill station that is very popular among tourists who love romantic and nature filled places. Starting from trekking to relax shopping, you can enjoy a great deal of things here. Top places to enjoy here are the peak of Naina, Lake Naina, tiffin top, zoo, snow view point, Naina devi temple and Raj Bhavan. Shopping for Tibetan souvenirs is a very common activity here. The nearest airport is in Delhi which is 8 hours away from Nanital. Nearest railway station is just 34 km away from the main city.
Apart from these five destinations, North India has numerous other tourist magnets like Dehradun, Delhi, Amritsar, Kasauli, Dalhousie, Mathura, Manali and many others. There is a whole list of paradise waiting just for you. No matter when you visit this place, there will always be a set of places that are at their prime beauty.
