Editor’s Note: – Due to the existing Covid-19 outbreak, foreigners are strongly discouraged at this time; this article is intended to serve as inspiration for a long-term vacation once the pandemic is over. *
India would possibly be a united nation, but don’t assume it’s a monolith: each and every corner of this vast continental mass has its own distinct cultural norms and customs, making India one of the countries with the greatest cultural diversity.Mumbai and Agra, for example, are popular destinations for foreign tourists, a wide diversity of bustling Indian cities have a similar appeal, but have not yet attracted foreign visitors.
Although possibly underestimated now, the colorful temples, the beauty of herbs and the desirable history to notice in those six cities have placed them perfectly in major resorts in the coming years.
Madurai, the cultural capital of the dynamic state of Tamil Nadu, is rarely known as the “Athens of the East” due to its surprising architecture and long history.Although there is no shortage of Hindu temples throughout the city, the jewel of The Crown of Madurai is actually the Meenakshi Temple: this elaborate design is located in the city center, equipped with fourteen incredibly dynamic gopurams that dominate its walls.they were a historic home for the Jainists of the region and lately housed countless sculptures and inscriptions carved thousands of years ago through the Jainist monks.
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is home to a strangely gigantic number of reservoirs and other bodies of water, earning it the nickname “City of Lakes.” Due to centuries of Islamic rule, Bhopal is home to several well-preserved historical places of worship: the magnificent Taj-ul-Masajid is the most giant mosque in all of India, with two minarets and 3 giant domes.All lovers who come to Bhopal you are in luck: Van Vihar National Park is located along the eastern shore of Upper Lake, giving visitors the opportunity to practice Bengal tigers, leopards, sloths and a host of other local indigenous species .
This northern capital has a long legacy dating back thousands of years, with Patna’s predecessor, Pataliputra, which was the capital of the Shaishunaga dynasty, the Nanda Empire, the Maurya Empire and several other ancient kingdoms before Indian fashion. The city is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, Muslims, Jainists and especially Sikhs, a quality that has endowed Patna with a wide range of worship ornaments. History buffs take note: the city is home to desirable archaeological sites such as Kumhrar, a community full of excavated ruins dating back thousands of years in the Maurya period.
Located on the west coast of Karnataka state, Mangaluru (also known as Mangalore) has been a major port city for thousands of years. A main charm of this historic city is its varied architecture: Mangaluru is full of striking Hindu temples rubbing shoulders with opulent churches, echoing the many South Asian and colonial leaders who have taken over the city for more than two thousand years. After exploring the bustling streets of Mangaluru, head west to immerse yourself in the city’s stunning herbal beauty. Sprinkled with sandy beaches such as Panambur and Tannirbhavi, the city’s coastal regions are ideal destinations for swimming, surfing and watching a stunning sunset.
Often referred to as the ‘gateway to northeast India’, Guwahati is the largest city of the seven sister states, a secluded region famous for its herbal beauty and pristine nature with the rare Indian wildlife. While the city’s bird watching tower offers the opportunity to practice local species without leaving the city limits, Guwahati has much more to offer than undeniable animal encounters. The city is home to a wide variety of ancient structures, as well as the prestigious Kamakhya Temple, a Hindu resort that is a popular pilgrimage site. To be more informed about the rich history of the state of Guwahati’s house, the Assam State Museum, where you can discover art and ancient artifacts in abundance.
One of the largest cities in the western state of Gujarat, Vadodara once served as the capital of Baroda State, an independent region that existed for almost two hundred years before its integration into the Dominion of India. This historic city is rife with ornate temples and buildings, one of the most esteemed being the Laxmi Vilas Palace, a towering 1890s-era structure that currently serves as the residence for the royal family of Baroda. Be sure to pay a visit to the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery – this institution is packed with ancient artifacts, taxidermied animals, and art installations originating from all across Europe and Asia.
During the first decades of my life, my exposure to the global outdoors of Massachusetts was limited, prompting a preference for living life outdoors in New England. This
During the first decades of my life, my exposure to the global outdoors of Massachusetts was limited, prompting a preference for living life outdoors in New England. This preference took me abroad, which led me to live in Nanjing, Singapore and The Hague before moving to the west coast of Hawaii (for now). My purpose today is to look for desirable travel stories, while highlighting the local citizens who make these reports possible. There is no destination too far, too underdeveloped or too inhospium, that each and every corner of our land has something valuable to offer travelers. In addition to travel, I’m fascinated by geopolitics, global history and herbal history, and I’m still running to integrate those themes into my writings.