| India happens to offer a whole range of activities for | | | | one can find the place Indians believe is where Buddha |
| foreigners who are considering taking a vacation | | | | Sakyamuni gained enlightenment. Buddha happens to |
| somewhere in Asia. You will be able to find a lot of | | | | be one of India's most revered gods on which |
| things to see and do that are distinctly Indian. You see, | | | | Buddhism has come about. |
| they happen to host several religions and multiple | | | | 6.) Hampi |
| cultures that will keep you wondering every time, and if | | | | It is always a pleasure to see the ruins of a building |
| you want to find out more about Bollywood, then | | | | that have withstood the test of time, and Hampi |
| here's your chance. | | | | happens to be the very place. This was where the |
| 1.) Kolkata | | | | center of the Vijayanagara Empire was once seated. |
| Previously, this city was named Calcutta where one | | | | You will find here the ruins of that empire, proof of its |
| will find fabulous colonial buildings that will transport | | | | existence in India where it once flourished and ruled the |
| seem to transport you to another place and time. The | | | | land. |
| place abounds with cultural samples of all that is Indian. | | | | 7.) Meenakshi Temple |
| It is also known as the City of Joy. | | | | We know Hinduism is one of the major religions of |
| 2.) Bangalore | | | | India. We know how churches of other religions look |
| This is another notable city which used to be home to | | | | like, but ever wondered how a Hindu temple could be |
| pensioners. Now, this place has become populated | | | | different from other temples? Wonder no more as this |
| with pubs and technological companies. These | | | | spectacular temple is open to all visitors in Madurai, |
| companies show advances in industrialization in the | | | | India. |
| area, which used to be a place of slow leisure. | | | | 8.) Ellora |
| 3.) Taj Mahal | | | | This place is also called Ajanta. It is popularly known as |
| Taj Mahal is found in Agra and named as one of the | | | | a holy place specifically for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. |
| Seven Wonders of the World. Who can forget the | | | | What makes this place extra special is that these are |
| story of the ruler who loved his wife so much that he | | | | cave monasteries and temples that have been |
| built this building to keep her happy? And to actually | | | | shaped and cut by rocks to its form. |
| see what this ruler built would make one gasp in awe | | | | 9.) National Parks |
| at its majestic architecture. Imagine people during that | | | | India has no less than 20 national parks one could visit |
| time coming up with such structures despite the lack | | | | while there. There are three in Karnataka, two each in |
| of modern equipment. | | | | Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, |
| 4.) Goa | | | | Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. There's one each in Uttar |
| This landmark happens to be a destination of a | | | | Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujurat and |
| mixture of cultures where east meets west. Check | | | | Andman and Nicobar. |
| out this place for great buys in an urbanized city which | | | | 10.) Indian Cuisine |
| offers a whole gamut of merchandise. If you want to | | | | India is popular for its spicy foods because of their love |
| take a dip in a beach, then you will want to check out | | | | for using chili in their meals. You will hear of kebab, |
| this place so you can cool off after a day's drive to | | | | kofta, Tandoori chicken, sarson da saag, and many |
| other beautiful sites and landmarks. | | | | more. In addition, wheat products abound in the place |
| 5.) Bodh Gaya | | | | where roti (Indian bread) and other bread varieties like |
| Many times, people will only have literature to hold on | | | | chapatti, paratha, naan and puri can be eaten with |
| to stories of our religion and culture. But at Bodh Gaya, | | | | gusto. |