Being a secularist country, India is a place with different culture and treasure some of the magnificent scenic beauty of the world. If you ever plan to visit India there are a number of places that grab your attention and you may get confused about which one to choose for your first visit. Do not worry about the visa, as India's visa can easily be accessed via the e-visa service.
Let's plan for the tour. After reading about some of the most visited places in India you must be really excited to have a look at these places with your own eyes. Let's not make you wait any longer:
1. Phugtal Monastery, Ladakh
One of the most isolated monasteries in the world, Phugtal is built into a cliffside cave and looks like a honeycomb. It is accessible only by foot.
Phuk means cave and Tal means liberation. Legend says that 2,500 years ago, sages and scholars visited this natural cave to meditate. The cave is said to have a natural spring that never dries up and possesses healing powers. The monastery was built around the cave to protect this sacred space, and it is believed that the spirits of the original enlightened sages still guard the valley.
2. Basgo Monastery, Ladakh
Located 40km from Leh, the ruins of the Basgo fortress and its adjoining monastery stand stark against the barren mountains.
In the 17th century, the King of Ladakh was besieged here by a Mongol army for three years. The locals believe they survived not just because of the thick walls, but because of the spiritual power of the Maitreya Buddha statue inside. It is said that despite relentless shelling, the clay walls of the main temple remained miraculously scratched but unbroken, protected by the deity within.
3. Tiruchirappalli Rock Fort, Tamil Nadu
A fortress temple perched atop a 3.8-billion-year-old rock formation (older than the Himalayas!) in the middle of a bustling city.
The temple is dedicated to Thayumanavar (God who is also the Mother). Legend says a pregnant devotee was stranded across the flooding Cauvery river, unable to reach her home for delivery. Lord Shiva, moved by her devotion, took the form of her mother, crossed the river, and acted as a midwife to deliver the child safely. When the real mother arrived after the floods subsided, they realized the divine intervention.
4. Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan
Located in Deshnoke, this temple is famous (or infamous) for being home to 25,000 black rats that scurry over the feet of devotees.
These are not seen as pests, but as Kabbas (little children). The legend says Karni Mata, a mystic matriarch, asked the God of Death (Yama) to revive her drowned stepson. When Yama refused, she defied him, declaring that from then on, all her male descendants would not die but be reincarnated as rats in her temple before being born as humans again. Spotting a white rat among the black ones is considered a supreme blessing—it is said to be Karni Mata herself.
5. Anegundi, Karnataka
Just across the river from the famous Hampi ruins lies Anegundi, a village older than Hampi itself, with a slower, rural pace.
Anegundi is believed to be the mythical kingdom of Kishkindha from the Ramayana. This was the realm of the monkey kings Bali and Sugriva. The nearby Anjaneyadri Hill is worshiped as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. The landscape, strewn with massive boulders, is said to have been the playground of the Vanara (monkey) army.
6. Konkan Coast
This route starts from Alibag to Dapoli and all the way goes through west coast of India. The feel you get while riding near the coast and beautiful small beaches you cross in dim sunset is just great.
The coastal route from Diveagar beach to Harihareshwar is one of the best routes of all time. Another feel good factor here is the ferry rides. You will get 2 ferry rides in this route where you have to carry your bikes/cars in ferry boat from one shore to another due to gulf area and its a nice thing to experience. And last but not the least, you can savour some tasty Konkan food.
7. Chorla Ghat
Nestled in the Western Ghats on the Maharashtra-Karnataka-Goa border, Chorla Ghat is the place to go if you are looking for peace and seclusion. The best feature about this destination is biodiversity. In addition, it is home to many waterfalls with a lush green environment, making it a perfect place for nature lovers and the opening of many adventurous avenues, such as hiking, hiking and jungle walks.
Located at the tri-junction of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra, Chorla Ghat is a quiet vacation spot for those traveling India as a couple. Apart from its lush carpeted hills with the dark stem of the plant loaded with large buds that, what makes this place even more interesting is its unique blend of bio-diversity.
So, what are you waiting for, grab your things, pack them up, and tour these places to experience the heritage and culture of India.