THE 20 BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN INDIA

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First of all we have to warn you: in this post you will not find everything that can be seen and done in India, it would be crazy! But, after traveling through this immense and strange subcontinent for 3 months, we will recommend the 20 things we think everyone should see and do in India (at least once in a lifetime). Here they go!

→ We already tell you our top10 in India: the best

1. Flipa in its capital, Delhi. The first impact will inevitably make you hard. The air smells like a thousand different things (more bad than good but you won't even know how to decipher). You will mix with hordes of people in the streets, in the street markets, in the temples ... You will try for the first time the food, spicy and spicy. In short, you may not understand the city at first, but it is a must on every trip to India, if you pass it, you will start enjoying India. Our passage through Delhi.

2. Reach up Amritsar and visit the Golden Temple, the most sacred for the followers of the Sikh religion. Visit it at sunrise or sunset and, if you feel like a complete experience, sleep and eat at the resort for pilgrims from all over the world. Just leave a donation! Our passage through Amritsar.

3. Since you're in the north, if the season is right, you can venture to explore the Kashmir region and the area of lakes in Srinagar. We have not gone yet, but we fell in love at a distance, thanks to Trajinando.

4. One of the most popular regions of India, and destination of practically every first trip to this country, is Rajasthan. One of the entrance doors is Jaipur, the pink city, where you will fall in love with Palace of the Winds. Our passage through Jaipur.

5. From the pink city we turn to the blue one: Jodhpur. It has one of the most beautiful and best preserved forts in the country, the Mehrangarh Fort. In addition, its streets with blue houses are the perfect setting to contemplate the quieter life of a small Indian city. It is also super photogenic! Our passage through Jodhpur.

6. Although we have it clear: neither pink nor blue ... our favorite city of Rajasthan is Jaisalmer, the golden city, which looks like a huge sand castle. Immerse yourself in your old City walled, and spend a night at the neighbor thar desert.

7. A small town that usually appears in every list of places to visit in India is Pushkar. And although we found it a somewhat "schizophrenic" city, the image ofghats over the sacred lake at sunset it is one of those that they never forget. Our passage through Pushkar.

8. And speaking of lakes ... Udaipur It should be the last stop of a trip through Rajasthan. It is a romantic, beautiful city, perfect to pamper yourself and find charming accommodation. The best area is the one that looks at Pichola Lake, although if you do it inside the lake itself, it is already a hoot. Where? At the Taj Lake Palace, one of the most select hotels in India. Our passage through Udaipur.

9. Go to India without going through Mumbai, it would not be the same. It is the richest and poorest city in the country. Elegant and ramshackle. Scented and stinky. Modern and anchored in the past. Like it or not, it is not a site that does not leave you indifferent. All these feelings you can live in a single point: the Haji Ali Dargah mosque. Our passage through Mumbai.

10. Aurangabad It is not a well-known destination, but if you get here you will not regret it: Ellora and Ajanta caves They are a total pass. We are very fond of Aurangabad because here we met Anita and her family and learned what the hospitality of India is. Our visit to the Ellora Caves.

11. And we come to Goa, possibly the quietest and most relaxed state in the country, where even the cows walk freely along the beaches, among waves, palm trees and little tanned guiris. Find a beach and spend a few days to recharge the batteries you believe, in India they wear out very quickly (but the fun of traveling is this one, right?). We stay in Palolem. Our passage through Goa.

12. One of the most unique places in India is Hampi, where ancient temples and ruins of palaces alternate with huge rocks that, according to legend, come from the Himalayas and were thrown by the God Hanumán. Hampi also has a pretty cool backpacking atmosphere. Our passage through Hampi.

13. The state of Kerala we loved it, and part of the reason is the cruise we did for the Kerala backwaters. It is a network of channels that flow through the heart of the state and where local life is shown as it is, with children playing, women washing clothes, men fishing ... It is one of the most beautiful experiences you can live in India. Our visit to the backwaters.

14. They say that tea plantations Darjeeling's are the most famous in the world, although we did not know them, we are sure that those of Munnar They have nothing to envy. We reached this small town lost in the mountains of Kerala on a motorcycle roadtrip from Kochi, and left us with our mouths open. Our passage through the highlands of Kerala.

15. During these 3 weeks of roadtrip by states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, we saw temples of thousands of colors, infinite rice and tea plantations, sculptures dug in the rock, the southernmost point of India and a city, Pondicherry, with a French touch that we loved. Our mototrip through southern India.

16. Back north we stop at Khajuraho, the city of kamasutra ... not for nothing, but here are some temples Not suitable for children under 18. Yes, the sizes, regardless of what they show, are of extreme quality! Our passage through Khajuraho.

17. Even if you think you have already defeated the impact of India, in the sacred city ofVaranasi You will be hit again. It is impossible not to shudder at the charms (and horrors) of Varanasi. Here life flows, but death too, with the passing of the water of the Ganges river. It is a place with soul. Our passage through Varanasi.

18. But if we talk about the soul, we cannot forget the most famous monument to love in the world: the Taj Mahal. Although it does not need presentation, you may not know that it is actually a grave. Our visit to Taj Mahal and Agra.

19. For those who are looking for meditation, those who need a spiritual retreat, or practice yoga away from the frantic chaos of India, destiny is Rishikesh. At the foot of the Himalayas, this city on the banks of the Ganges has earned the nickname of the world capital of yoga.

20. It may not be a physical destination, but the indian cuisine It is an essential aspect on this trip. So check out your most typical dishes and believe us ... not everything is as spicy as you might think (but don't make the mistake of relaxing!). Indian food is one of our favorites (and we are not too spicy fans).

As we anticipate, there are still So many things to see and do in India, although with these 20 you have for a good time. Have we left out something essential? Leave us a comment!