India has something to satisfy every soul. It is the variety of things that actually adds spice to the joy of visiting India. No matter what your tastes and preferences are, you will always find something that would make your visit in India an unforgettable travel experience. The ringing of temple bells, prayer calls from the mosque, honking of vehicles, clip-clop of cow hooves and the wafting smells of chapattis – something unexpected is about to happen at every corner. From the high altitude ranges of the Himalayas in the extreme north and the vast sandy desert in the west to the glistening backwaters of Kerala, opportunities abound. While you set off on your visit to these destinations, just be ready to expect the very unexpected.

Given below are some key destinations to visit. No one can afford to miss them while traveling in India. Have a look.

Chardham
Comprising of four sacred destinations (Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath), Chardham travel in India is considered to be the holiest pilgrimage. Since a visit to these religious destinations gives travelers an opportunity to see India inside-out, they keep flocking to these destinations all the year round. Though the journey to Chardham happens to be quite rigorous, nothing seems to dampen the spirit of pilgrims who belong to various age groups.

Himalayas
Adventure sports, wildlife species, traditional culture, yoga and meditation, hill stations, riverside pilgrimage destinations – Himalayas is storehouse of these and much more. Whichever theme you pick up, you will really be spoilt for choices.

Golden Triangle
Metropolises including Delhi (India’s capital), Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Jaipur (Rajasthan) make up the much popular Golden Triangle circuit in northern India. For first-timers, the befitting introduction of India would be a visit to these historical as well as cultural cities of India.

Varanasi Ghats
Located on the banks of sacred Ganges, the pilgrimage city of Varanasi is almost a living lesson on Hinduism. The city features a number of ghats, associated with various rituals and religious activities. A boat ride along the Ganges at the crack of dawn would lend you the opportunity to witness devotees as they perform their rituals.

Kerala Backwaters
Backwaters cover an expanse of around 900 km in Kerala. An intricate network of lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals and rivers, these backwaters are counted among world’s top travel destinations. A houseboat cruise along Kerala backwaters brings an opportunity of wonderful sightseeing, watching an exotic flora and fauna, feasting eyes on scenic wonders and witnessing the seaside culture. Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kollam and Kochi are some of the most visited backwater destinations in Kerala.

Ayurvedic Resorts
The dedication with which Ayurveda is practiced in Kerala is worth noticing. Not only common people, even celebrities keep visiting Kerala for a rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapy. It is due to the effectiveness of this time tested medicinal science that Ayurveda is being seen as a better alternative to other medicinal sciences. Visiting Kerala Ayurvedic resorts during the monsoon and enrolling for a therapeutic program can really give you a new lease of life.