{"id":242,"date":"2017-05-18T11:49:16","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T11:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2025-03-26T10:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:38:30","slug":"top-reasons-to-visit-india-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-india-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons to Visit India This year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India, with its mystical aura, age-old traditions, delectable cuisines, fascinating landscape and \u201ca billion plus people\u201d has always managed to excite diverse emotions in any outsider. One could visit India many times over, and yet, never be fully satisfied with the plethora of experiences it offers you with. It possesses a civilization as old as history, and a history as old as mankind itself!<\/p>\n<p>The reasons therefore, to visit India are numerous, and each more convincing than the other. Most of all, travelling to India is an adventure in itself, bringing you face-to-face with the unexpected. It\u2019s a journey into self-introspection, a roller-coaster ride of a lifetime and an expedition into pure bliss and happiness. Planning to visit India, but still require more reasons to do so? This blog brings you the top 10 reasons to visit India this year.<\/p>\n<h2>10 Reasons\u00a0 Why You Should Visit India<\/h2>\n<h3>Culture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/culture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/culture.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/culture-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s culture is akin to its geographical territory \u2013 enormous and varied. The vast diversity in its culture is reflected in the cuisines, lifestyles, languages etc., of the people as we move from one part of the country to another. It would hardly be incorrect to describe India\u2019s culture as one enormous ocean, where all the small tributaries and rivers flow into. From the Dosa to the Roti, from Kathakali to Bharatnatyam, from Dhoti to Lungi, India presents a highly complex social fabric.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/packages-by-theme\/cultural-tours\/\">Plan your cultural tours in India with these best customized packages<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/cultural-cities-in-india\/\">15 Cultural Cities In India That You Must-Visit During Your Trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Indian Architecture<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/indian-architecture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/indian-architecture.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/indian-architecture-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hampi Vijaya Vittala Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another reason to visit India is its architecture. Indian is one of the world\u2019s oldest civilization, besides being home to all the major religions of the world. Naturally, culture, religion and history have played their prominent roles in the evolution of Indian architecture. From the pre-historic drawings in caves to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/forts-and-palaces\/\">magnificent forts and palaces<\/a><\/strong>, every form of architecture reflects its age old existence and the influence of the countless kings and dynasties over the ages.<\/p>\n<h3>Beaches<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/anjuna-beach-goa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/anjuna-beach-goa.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/anjuna-beach-goa-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anjuna Beach Goa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>India\u2019s beaches are a perfect escape from the chaos and orchestrated madness that define its everyday life. Be it the serene beaches of Odisha, the palm-fringed beaches of South India, or the happening beaches of Goa, there is never a dull moment to be had. What\u2019s more, a visitor always has the option of either joining that midnight part at the beach, or heading off to a remote beach to catch some moments of serenity and tranquility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/packages-by-theme\/beach-tours\/\">Plan your beach holiday in India with our\u00a0 best customized packages<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/p>\n<h3>Kerala\u2019s Backwaters<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kerala\u2019s-backwaters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kerala\u2019s-backwaters.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kerala\u2019s-backwaters-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nothing can be as exciting as taking a cruise on the legendary<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/backwaters\/\"> backwaters of Kerala.<\/a><\/strong> An unending maze of winding rivers, lakes and canals, these palm fringed tranquil backwater once served as the state\u2019s trade highways. Catch a ride on a kettuvallam (traditional houseboat), and let yourself be mesmerized by the breathtaking views that untouched and inaccessible rural Kerala offers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/packages-by-theme\/backwaters-tours\/\"> You can also check out here well-planned kerala houseboat\u00a0 packages<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/best-backwaters-destinations-in-kerala\/\">Best Backwaters Destinations In Kerala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Taj Mahal<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/taj-mahal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/taj-mahal.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/taj-mahal-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taj Mahal- World\u2019s Wonders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Love can do wonders! However, in some cases, it can build a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/agra\/things-to-do\/taj-mahal-agra.html\">Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>! This marvelous piece of architecture, created in soft and pure marble, is counted amongst the world\u2019s wonders, besides being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undoubtedly, it is beauty personified! Its grandeur of geometrical patterns, along with its perfection of proportions, create a magical effect on the mind. The Taj also reflects its different moods throughout the day, pinkish in the evening, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/india-tour-packages\/agra\/\">Plan a holiday in Agra with these customized packages<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/p>\n<h3>Adventure<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/adventure.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/adventure.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/adventure-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happen to be an adventure lover and still looking for reasons to visit India? Well, look no further. In India, adventure presents itself in abundance. Its varied natural landscape presents tremendous opportunities for adventure sports like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/rafting\/\">water rafting<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/paragliding\/\">paragliding<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/trekking\/\">trekking<\/a><\/strong>, snorkeling etc. Moreover, India is also famed for its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/wildlife\/\">exotic wildlife<\/a><\/strong>, and taking a trip to the wildlife sanctuaries can be an adventurous experience for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0[ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/packages-by-theme\/adventure-tours\/\">Browse these customized adventure tour packages in India<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/jungle-safari-in-india\/\">Where to go for Jungle Safari in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Music and Dance<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/music-and-dance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/music-and-dance.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/music-and-dance-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Music and dance are essential components of India\u2019s society. Classical Indian music has been a major influence on several genres of music across the world, besides several eminent musicians having originated from India since the ancient times. Music in India relies heavily on the use of stringed instruments, and is greatly influenced by the Carnatic School of music from the 13<sup>th<\/sup> and 14<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<p>Indian dance is divided into many forms and expressions. Every dance form that originated in India found its inspiration in the different philosophical traditions that existed in the ancient texts. Some of the most popular dance forms of India are Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Odissi etc.<\/p>\n<h3>Shopping<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shopping.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shopping.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shopping-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopping in Goa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>India is a shopper\u2019s delight! Rows upon rows of shops line India\u2019s streets selling items from antiques to the latest electronic gadgets. Apart from that, the handicrafts, textiles and clothing are popular all over the world due to their unique aesthetics and embroidery. Whether it\u2019s Sarojini Market in Delhi, Commercial Street in Bangalore or New Market in Kolkata, every shopping expedition is a joyful experience. However, when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/shopping\/\">shopping in India<\/a><\/strong>, it doesn\u2019t hurt to learn a bit or two about bargaining.<\/p>\n<h3>Festivals and Fairs<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/festivals-and-fairs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/festivals-and-fairs.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/festivals-and-fairs-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holi Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>India witnesses a large number of festivals and fairs the year round, much of which can be attributed to this cultural and religious diversity. Glimpses of this diversity is visible in the festivals which are held here too. While some are marked by great pomp and splendor, others are notable for their unique simplicity. Some of the most popular fairs of India are<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/pushkar-fair.html\"> Pushkar Camel Fair<\/a><\/strong> and Kumbha Mela, while festivals like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/holi.html\">Holi,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/diwali.html\">Diwali <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/onam.html\">Onam<\/a><\/strong> reflect its festive spirit like no other. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/events-festival\/carnival-in-goa.html\">Goa Carnival <\/a><\/strong>is another delightful event here.<\/p>\n<h3>Food<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ready for some spice in your life? Head to India where spice is the way of life. While North Indian cuisines will overwhelm you with their thick gravies, those in the South will tingle your taste buds with their generous use of spices, along with the ever present coconut. Although India is predominantly vegetarian, one can find some of the best Mughal and Persian dishes here like Mutton Rogan Josh, Haleem and Biryani, besides many others.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/india-tour-packages\/\">various India Tour Packages<\/a><\/strong>, offering you all these experiences and much more, during your vacations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Post<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/best-camping-sites-in-india\/\">10 BEST CAMPING SITES IN INDIA WHERE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH NATURE<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/winter-holiday-destinations-india\/\">15 AWESOME WINTER HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN INDIA THAT YOU MUST NOT MISS<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/offbeat-destinations-in-india\/\">20 NOT-TO-MISS OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS IN INDIA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7911,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242\/revisions\/7911"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}