How To Spend 10 Days In India

[Robert Taylor]

It is no news that India is a plethora of experiences enlightening you on the rich heritage, spiritual awakening, cities that are changing the face of the country, mesmeric beaches and hill stations that offer unmatchable serenity. If you are planning a 10 days trip to India, rest assured you are bound to have one of the most cherishing experience of your life. Lip-smacking food, warm people, cultural diversity, a good amount of hysteria rightly balanced with the tranquil corners, India embraces in a way no other place could. Check out the following places that you can accommodate in your sojourn along with accommodation options enhancing your stay!

History and spirituality

India is a land of rich traditions and one of the world’s richest cultures. Having been the empire of several dynasties, India is deeply rooted with global ethnicities. You will come across a lot of Mughal attributes in the north of the country. Some of these places that are an epitome of the then Mughal kinship include places like Agra and Delhi especially. While every corner of these places take you back in time, it is the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, the Red Fort, the Agra Fort, that you must not miss. Religious place like Banaras, Vrindavan, Haridwar-Rishikesh, and Badrinath among others are a must on India Itinerary 2 Weeks.

Cities

India is buzzing not only with metros, but even cultural capitals that beguile you with the best of both worlds. Each offering a unique experience, the metros of India; Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore have got to be on your India itinerary. Although very modern, exploring these oldest cities of India, is a sheer delight! Lying within close vicinities of these are the state’s cultural capitals; Pune, Mysore, Lucknow and more, that bequeath you with an experience absolutely “Cultural” in every way.

Beaches

You can choose to explore the cities, but the beaches in India give you the best of India in 10 days. Boasting of a 7,517-kilometer coastline, this country sure leaves you spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches. Whether you seek tranquility, lots of water-sport, or something really peppy and eccentric; India has got it all. On a sojourn of 10 days in India you can head to the beach towns of Goa which is India’s party hub, Kerala for picture perfect coastlines, Maharashtra’s underdog region of Konkan, or the temple towns of Orissa as well its highly picturesque union territories like Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Damn and Diu and the Andaman Islands.

Mountains

Wondering how to spend 10 days in India, the mountains of India are your answer. With a high possibility of haunting you, the mountains of India captivate you with an unworldly rendezvous. Kasol, McLeod Ganj, and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, Munnar in Kerala or Shillong in Meghalaya are some of the top choices to visit the mountains while contemplating what to do in India for 10 days. There are several other smaller hill stations too, often frequented for weekend getaways.

Where to stay

Where to stay can never be a problem in this beautiful country owing to its vast number of Cheap and Budget hotels as well as Luxury hotels. Being recognized as one of the world’s most visited countries, India is upping its game of tourism with many bargain hotel deals and best last minute hotel deals. On one hand, you can experience the rustic homestays and hostels, on the other let the luxuries of world-class standards embrace you. You must note, while India has been invested in by several global luxury giants, the homestays here will offer the warmest and most authentic travel experiences. Choose your pick and let this land of diversity take over you!