India is one country with the most diverse culture and beautiful in the world - will blend beautiful beaches, vast rice fields, sacred temples and crowded cities. City streets full of color, a soothing natural scenery and stunning architecture to inspire travelers to seek wisdom.
With cheap food, friendly residents and hundreds of hostels in India, not a surprise if this country is obliged to the backpacker destination. But visiting the vast area like this can be quite a hassle - if you start by climbing the Himalayas, looking for a hippie-style beach holiday or dive into the crowded street of Mumbai?
Here is a guide to priority goals of the backpacker travel list!
Goa - More than Hippie Heaven
Goa has become a haven for hippies since the 1960s, when the travelers are hedonistic bohemian holiday home on the 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.
Exploring the Himalayas Altitude
Views of the mountains of the Himalayas in northern India worth checking out even if you're afraid of heights. In winter, ski enthusiasts clustered toward the snow-capped peaks, and in the summer of adrenaline lovers will try trekking, rafting and paragliding. You can use the chairlift (elevator chair) to the summit presents a magnificent view of one of the most dramatic landscape in India.
Solid Mumbai
Mumbai is a city that is very dense - it seems everything is crammed meet the growing metropolis, from the slums to skyscrapers and fancy restaurants. But the place of origin is feasible Bollywood sparkle to your visit, with an ancient bazaar with a barter system, many colonial buildings are still standing and the game of 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 good 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 rock on the island of Elephants (Elephant Island).
Calcutta Full Color
Beyond his reputation under the poverty line, Calcutta is an amazing city and life for your visit. The house of Mother Theresa, Calcutta has the intellectual heritage and rich culture, and the former center of the United Kingdom, there are relics of the colonial era architecture, the Victoria Memorial to the Palladian Villa.
Calcutta city in the north is a Bengali, where you can see a 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, Mixed Past and Present
The capital of this country is an alluring mix of old villages and settlements ultra modern, and you'll find some amazing ruins around 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 of cultural sites will - make sure you visit the Fort Red Sandstone, Humayun Tomb and Qutub Complex Mosque and Tower, a very beautiful park and world heritage recognized by UNESCO.
Amazing Taj Mahal in Agra
This industrial city attracts many tourists because of the stunning Taj Costly, a 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 which resembles a miniature version of the Taj Mahal
If you want to visit the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal on the same day, you will get discounted ticket prices as much as Rs 50 - great for travel expenses erode your culture!
Quiet Beaches in Kerala
After a trip around the busy town, beaches and calm waters in Kerala can be a pleasant change. Pulse of life runs quietly in the center of South India, and lush green forests teeming with life in it. Network of rivers and canals are the hallmark of Kerala for many visitors, with a lagoon that leads into the paddy fields, coconut tree and clump of remote villages.
You can spend several days resting on golden sand, enjoy boating to the traditional town or visit the hilly hinterland Ghat for trekking and see exotic animals. Its local cuisine is its own attraction - the food of the nutmeg-scented spices, served on a banana leaf and eaten with the hands, and end drink coconut water.
