10 Cool Things to do in India
Discover 10 cool things to do in India. India a vast country and has long been a travel mecca. I’m actually not a big fan of India, but I can’t deny that there is a lot of cool stuff to see there. Here are my 10 picks for things to do in India.
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10 Cool Things to do in India
1. The Ganges
The first thing on this list of cool things to do in India is to visit the Ganges. The Ganges is a 2,525 km river that runs through India and Bangladesh. It is the holy river of Hinduism.
Fishermen on the Ganges. Via Pixabay.
2. Auroville
Auroville is a place that will forever be in my memory. It is a glimpse of hope for the future.
“Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities.
The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.” Auroville.org.
Auroville is a glimpse of hope for the future.
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3. Leh
I only learned about Leh while researching this post. It looks like an amazing place to visit. It is a small town along the old trading routes of Kashgar, Tibet, and Kashmir. The scenery around the city looks amazing.
On the road to Leh. Via Pixabay.
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4. Indian Railways
If you are in a city the rail system in India is a nightmare. Get out into the countryside and it you will see many beautiful things. Sit near a window!
Along the India rail system. Via Pixabay.
5. Taj Mahal
Number 5 on this list of cool things to do in India is the Taj Mahal. This very famous building is a tourist trap but a must-see.
The Taj Mahal is definitely a tourist trap, but a must-see in any case. Via Pixabay.
6. Old Delhi
Old Delhi is the walled city of Delhi. I imagine it is a bustling mecca both vibrant and historic.
Inside Old Delhi. Via Flickr.com.
7. Kerala Backwaters
I spent some time in Kerala but due to my hate of boats, I never did a backwaters tour. I hear it is amazing though.
The backwaters of Kerala. Via Pixabay.com.
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8. Assam Tea Gardens
I’ve been to a few tea fields in my time, but Assam takes the cake. It is the world’s largest tea-plantation! Actually, I have never been to Assam, but I imagine it to be pretty cool.
Assam has the worlds largest tea plantations. Via Pixabay.com.
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9. Mamallapuram
Mamallapuram is a small town filled with history and culture. There are ruins, temples, beaches, and more.
The 5 Rathas in Mammallapuram.
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10. Rajasthani Desert
The last thing on this list of cool things to do in India is the Rajasthani desert. Deserts are one of those places that are amazing to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live in one. The desert in Rajastani is actually the Thar Desert which is in India and Pakistan. It covers an area 200,000 km².
A scene in the Rajasthani Desert. Via Flickr.com.
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