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!

South of the state of western Bengal, the region of Sundarbans is made up of canals with a large biodiversity. It takes its name from a plant present in the mangrove forest.
Shantiniketan is a cultural and artistic hub in West Bengal. Welcome to the world of Tagore, the famous Indian literary figure!
Raghurajpur is a small village in the state of Odisha famous for the quality of the work produced by its local artists, who specialize in creating Pattachitra scroll paintings and Gotipua and Odissi dances.
Rumtek is the best excursion to take from Gangtok, in the southeast of Sikkim.
Located on the Kerala coast in Southwest India, Kollam (or Quilon) is one of the oldest ports in the country.
The beach, the beach, the beach. Where did India go?
Home to the headquarters of the exiled Tibetan government, next to Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh.
Town located in the district of Darjeeling and terminus of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
The town of Siliguri is a crossroads, without anything special on offer that links the states of Bihar and Sikkim, through which you may travel on your way to Darjeeling.
Jorhat is a transit town in Assam beside the Brahmaputra River. People go through there to reach Majuli in particular.
Like Jorhat, Sivasagar is a border-crossing town with Assam, located near to the Brahmaputra River. We pass it to go to Nagaland from Majuli or from Kaziranga.
Capital of Bihar State, one of the highest populated, yet poorest parts of India.
The largest lagoon in Asia, Lake Chilika and the many birds and dolphins that live there invite relaxation and serenity!
Just 11 km from Jaipur, in Amer, there is a superb palace, a magnificent temple and a fort that dominates the whole area: enough for a very full and very enjoyable day of visits.
The second largest city in Maharashtra, Pune is a significant industrial center to the country.
A Himalayan market town, on the road to Leh in the north of Manali.
A south-western Indian state, which lines the Laccadive Sea and is known for its beaches and the Backwaters.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this desert city is enchanting. A visit to Jaisalmer allows you to break through the heart of its fort and appreciate all its architectural subtleties.  
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan, the Land of the Maharajas. It is nicknamed the Pink City, due to the color of a large proportion of its buildings.
Situated between a network of canals and The Backwaters, Alleppey is the perfect place for a vacation by the sea.