Mumbai
The commercial capital of India , Mumbai is the most colorful and popular cities of India . It offers various sites to be visited in and around, which attract a great number of tourists every year. Gateway of India is one of the famous monuments in Mumbai on your journey to Mumbai. The massive structure was built in 1911 as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. Mani Bhawan is also an important place, as it was the Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi and is currently a Gandhi memorial. Marine Drive can add more fun to your tour to Mumbai. Also called Chowpatty Beach , Marine Drive is a popular sea front; it is also the main thoroughfare linking Malabar Hills to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point, and Fort. Other famous tourist attractions are Hanging Gardens , Kamla Nehru Park , Jain Temple and Sidhi Vinayak Temple .
Pilgrimage Sites
India is a land of deep spiritualism and religious faith. All this is reflected in the many temples scattered all across the country. The pilgrimage destinations of India not only attract local pilgrims but also the international tourists. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Amarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Varanasi are the popular ones in North India . Tourists can visit the birthplaces of Lord Ram and Krishna at Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan. Towards the South, the pilgrimages of Tirupati Balaji, Kanyakumari and Rameshwaram can be visited. Buddha pilgrimage points at Nalanda, Shravasti, Vaishali in Bihar are also spectacular.
Hill Stations
The hill stations of India come up as a refuge for summer-stricken gentry, as India is a relatively hot country. The hill stations here offer break from the heat and dust of the plains. Moreover, their beautiful green surroundings also offer fascinating beauty and spectacular views. Thus, they can be your ideal holiday spots on your tour to India . Some of the popular hill stations are, Srinagar , Ladakh, Leh, Shimla, Kasauli, Nainital, Mussoorie, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Darjeeling , Shillong, Kurseong and Kalimpong.
Exotic Beaches
India offers most exotic and luscious beaches, as it has around 7, 600 km long coastline. It is the land where the sun, the sea and the sand present the most spectacular effects and memorable experiences that are impossible to resist for the tourists from all over the globe. Some of the beautiful and pristine beaches lie in the states of Goa , Kerala, Lakshadweep , Andaman and Nicobar and Chennai.
