India is one country with the most diverse culture and beautiful in the world - will blend beautiful beaches, vast paddy fields, sacred temples and crowded city. City streets full of color, a soothing natural scenery and stunning architecture to inspire travelers to search for wisdom.
With cheap food, friendly people and hundreds of hostels in India, not a surprise if the country is obliged to the backpacker destination. But visiting the vast area like this can be pretty inconvenient - if you start to climb the Himalayas, looking for the hippie-style beach holiday or explore the streets of Mumbai crowd?
Here is a guide to the priority objectives of the backpacker travel list!
Goa. Photo credits - Christopher Chan
Goa - More than Hippie Heaven
Goa has become a haven for hippies since the 1960s, when the travelers are hedonistic bohemian vacation on sandy beaches along the 105 km. This area is still famous for its backpacker, most of whom left traces comfortable hostel-hostel.
Most of the visitors after the sun and surf, and nuanced trance beach party under the stars. But Goa still has more potential than that - the former Portuguese colony has historic churches, interesting architecture and its distinctive culinary dishes.
Goa - More than Hippie Heaven
Goa has become a haven for hippies since the 1960s, when the travelers are hedonistic bohemian vacation on sandy beaches along the 105 km. This area is still famous for its backpacker, most of whom left traces comfortable hostel-hostel.
Most of the visitors after the sun and surf, and nuanced trance beach party under the stars. But Goa still has more potential than that - the former Portuguese colony has historic churches, interesting architecture and its distinctive culinary dishes.
The Himalayas. Photo credits - FreeBird.Altitude Explore Himalaya
Views of the mountains of the Himalayas in northern India worth checking out even if you are afraid of heights. In winter, ski enthusiasts flocked to the snow-capped peaks, and in the summer of adrenaline lovers will try trekking, rafting and paragliding. You can use a chairlift (elevator chair) leading to the top provides stunning views from one of the most dramatic landscape in India.
Mumbai. Photo credits - lecercle.Solid Mumbai
Mumbai is a city that is very dense - packed everything seems to meet the growing metropolis, from the slums to skyscrapers and fancy restaurants. But the home of Bollywood that glitters is feasible for your visit, with an ancient bazaar with a barter system, many colonial buildings that still stand up and play cricket at the Oval.
Maybe you do not want to mingle with the elite of Mumbai in bars and nightclubs elite, but there is always a place for everyone, far from the crowd. Beach lovers can relax on Chowpatty Beach before admiring the statue of Shiva and the temple is carved out of stone on the island of Elephants (Elephant Island).
Calcutta. Photo credits - RickyDavid
Calcutta Full Color
Beyond his reputation which is under the poverty line, Calcutta is an amazing city and life to your visit. The house of Mother Theresa, Calcutta has the intellectual and cultural heritage that is rich, and the former center of the United Kingdom, there are relics of the colonial era architecture, the Victoria Memorial to the Palladian Villa.
Cities in north Calcutta is a Bengali, where you can see the busy street Shambazar and stalls filled with colorful, the oldest church and a very charming is Marble Palace. You can see the style of life of local residents at the Temple of Kali at Kalighat.
Calcutta Full Color
Beyond his reputation which is under the poverty line, Calcutta is an amazing city and life to your visit. The house of Mother Theresa, Calcutta has the intellectual and cultural heritage that is rich, and the former center of the United Kingdom, there are relics of the colonial era architecture, the Victoria Memorial to the Palladian Villa.
Cities in north Calcutta is a Bengali, where you can see the busy street Shambazar and stalls filled with colorful, the oldest church and a very charming is Marble Palace. You can see the style of life of local residents at the Temple of Kali at Kalighat.
Beyond his reputation which is under the poverty line, Calcutta is an amazing city and life to your visit. The house of Mother Theresa, Calcutta has the intellectual and cultural heritage that is rich, and the former center of the United Kingdom, there are relics of the colonial era architecture, the Victoria Memorial to the Palladian Villa.
Cities in north Calcutta is a Bengali, where you can see the busy street Shambazar and stalls filled with colorful, the oldest church and a very charming is Marble Palace. You can see the style of life of local residents at the Temple of Kali at Kalighat.
Delhi. Photo credits - Rob & Ale
Delhi, the mixture of the Past and Present
The capital of this country is an alluring mix of old villages and settlements ultra modern, and you will find some amazing ruins in the vicinity of shopping malls and cinemas in New Delhi. Visit the ruins of the palace from the 13th century along the banks of river Yamuna, Qtab Minar in the south of the city and Huaz to relic that will leave you amazed.
Delhi is one of the oldest cities in the world and has a very long list will be the location of culture - make sure you visit Sandstone Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Complex Mosque and Tower, a very beautiful park and world heritage recognized by UNESCO.
Delhi, the mixture of the Past and Present
The capital of this country is an alluring mix of old villages and settlements ultra modern, and you will find some amazing ruins in the vicinity of shopping malls and cinemas in New Delhi. Visit the ruins of the palace from the 13th century along the banks of river Yamuna, Qtab Minar in the south of the city and Huaz to relic that will leave you amazed.
Delhi is one of the oldest cities in the world and has a very long list will be the location of culture - make sure you visit Sandstone Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Complex Mosque and Tower, a very beautiful park and world heritage recognized by UNESCO.
The Taj Mahal in Agra. Photo credits - Stuck in CustomsAmazing Taj Mahal in Agra
This industrial city attracts many tourists because of the stunning Taj Costly, that glory more than the conversation of people. Agra is full of other amazing architectural heritage of Mughal empire, with a castle and stately tomb at the edge of the river, such as Itimad-ud Daula that resembles a miniature version of the Taj Mahal
If you wish to visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal on the same day, you will get discounted ticket prices as much as Rs 50 - great for travel costs erode your culture!
