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!

As the gateway to the most traditional and fascinating part of India, the small city of Bhuj is a virtual invitation to explore Gujarat and discover its traditions.
Mandvi, on the Gujarat coast in northwest India, is famous for its shipyard.
Located 1,500 km from Delhi, Mumbai is a frenetic, energetic, voracious, and disarming metropolis of 20 million people that is undergoing exponential, uncontrolled development. Shocking, intoxicating, and fascinating, Mumbai never fails to leave a mark on its visitors.
Perched high in the Himalayas, this is a former British, mountain station in West Bengal. It's also the town known for its legendary 'champion of teas'.
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.
Rishikesh is a small village on the banks of the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas.
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.
The bustling capital of Tamil Nadu, located on the southern coast of India.
A backpackers' favorite, with a sea view and a recommended stopover if you find yourself in Chennai.
This colonial town, a one-time French enclave, is situated on the coast of Tamil Nadu.
A little southern Indian town, in Tamil Nadu country, which is famous for its stunning temples.
At 130km from Trichy, Madurai is a sacred city home to a magnificent temple.
A nature reserve in South India between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
At 140km from Bangalore, Mysore is home to one of the most lavish Maharajah's palaces in 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.