Places to discover

Best places to visit in India

A trip to India guarantees a real change of scene and the presence of a big cultural shock in many senses. Smells, colours, heat and the crowds disturb perceptions and upset your emotions. India can leave you with unforgettable memories if you are well prepared.

The community of seasoned Evaneos travellers give you their advice. You'll discover their favourite stop-off points and especially a wealth of tips of the best way to behave because India is somewhat... disconcerting the first time round! There are as many trips in India as there are travellers so make the right choices. That said, nothing stops you from going back there again and again. It is said that the majority of travellers can no longer go without it!

A trip to northern India often starts with Delhi, the capital, and with the Taj Mahal in Agra. It's up to you to choose between the luxurious Mysore Palaces in the touristic region of Rajasthan, or immersing yourself in Hinduism around Varanasi, the cradle of this religion and the prettiest city in India, famous for its ghats on the Ganges River.

Not as exotic but more rich, the southern part of the country seduces for its backwaters in Kerala. It's also an opportunity to relax for a week on the mythical beaches of Goa's hippies.

In the summer months, you can get to the Buddhist region of Ladakh from Srinagar in Kashmir. That's where you'll find the best treks in the world in the mountains around Leh. For an off the beaten track trip, head t the North-East of the country, in the Ziro Valley and on the island of Majuli.

It's up to you to browse pages for inspiration and create a spiritual, historical, cultural, out of the ordinary trip... in your own way!

A town in Gujarat, in the heart of the Kutch district.
Mandvi, on the Gujarat coast in northwest India, is famous for its shipyard.
Mumbai, the capital of Maharastra State, is one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of over 18 million.
Darjeeling, perched in the Himalayas, offers you another glimpse of India. Here, everything seems different: the faces, the customs, and appearances. It's almost as if we were in another country.
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is an immense city extending over an area located to the east of the Hooghly River. It was once the capital of the British Indian Empire. It is in this city that Mother Theresa died in 1997.
Puri is an Odisha State town, in eastern India. It's also one of the country's holiest sites.
Bhubaneswar is a town associated with religion, being home to a very large number of temples. Situated to the west of India, it's the capital of the State of Odisha.
Haridwar, located in the state of Uttarakhand in Northern India, is considered one of the cradles of Hinduism. Its prime location on the banks of the Ganges makes it a popular destination with Indian tourists.
This northern Indian town is both peaceful with strong spiritual affiliations that place it apart from other Indian destinations.   
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, located right in the heart of the country.
The town in the state of Bihar where Prince Siddharta Guatama experienced awakening and became a Buddha.
Gaya, 12 km from Bodhgaya (the reason that tourists come to this part of the world), is a small town with a train station. Tourists and pilgrims flock to this place which is sacred to Buddhism.
A lively city with discreet charms.
A backpackers' favorite, with a sea view and a recommended stopover if you find yourself in Chennai.
A colonial city steeped in history marked by French culture.
A little southern Indian town, in Tamil Nadu country, which is famous for its stunning temples.
A town in the Tamil Nadu region in South India, mainly known for its famous temple. 
A nature reserve in South India between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Spices and perfumes, palaces, hills and temples – Mysore is a disconcertingly beautiful microcosm of India.
Ooty, which is actually named Udhagamandalam, is the capital of the province of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu. The city serves as a vacation spot for many Indians who come to enjoy the cool climate of the surrounding area.