India has become a place of amazing places to visit and a lot of natural beauty, wildlife, cultural heritage and diversity in its different lands. The geographical diversity means that all kinds of species thrive here and visitors can enjoy what they want, from misty mountain ranges and hill stations like the vanjangi hill station, to national parks and sanctuaries where you might stay at Jims jungle retreat. You can also have an adventure holiday, have a beach holiday, even head to the desert if that is what you like. Visit different places and enjoy different art forms, exciting festivals and fairs, heritage sites and more. Here are just a few ideas to check out.

Uttrakhand

There is a lot to see in Uttrakhand and one of the most popular destinations is Corbett Tiger Reserve. Found in the foothills of the Himalayas it is a protected forest of more than 1300 square kilometres of mountain vistas, grassland, rivers, forests and lakes. Enjoy bird spotting, tiger spotting, safaris, trekking or head to Jims jungle retreat and relax surrounded by nature in an amazing landscape. Enjoy the pool, head to the spa, or listen to call of the wild on your private verandah. They also offer great food, sourced locally and organic farm to table.

Uttar Pradesh

If you love adventure, nature, history, or you are more spiritual, or you like all of them, then this is a great place to visit and explore. The Taj Mahal is here, one of the seven wonders of the world and a symbol of love.

Jammu & Kashmir

Looking at the crown of the country to the north you have Jammu and Kashmir where you can explore the Himalayas, lots of lakes, glaciers, snowy landscapes, rivers, cooler weather and fun adventure sports. It is also a popular place where people go to honeymoon because of its beauty.

Andhra Pradesh

There is a lot to do in Andhra Pradesh but one of the more recent discoveries, if you love to visit hill stations, is Vanjangi hill station. From Paderu it is a 6km hike, as you cannot take a car up there. It takes about an hour to reach and since the best time to visit is for the sunrise shining across the clouds giving you a golden horizon view, you should plan your visit so you can get there in time. It is 1036 metres above sea level and is a very scenic place to visit that is not yet as highly trafficked as other options.

Rajasthan

A wonderful state to visit, very lively, with lots of palaces, forts, exciting festivals and more. You can explore the calm lakes, try to spot rare wildlife and enjoy a desert safari.

Goa

If you love the sun, the sea, and golden sandy beaches then Goa is for you. From honeymoons to partygoers, adventurers and wildlife lovers, it really almost has it all. It has India’s longest coastline giving you a lot of beaches to check out.