To fully appreciate this amazingly diverse country you need to move beyond Welcome and today we're counting down our picks for the top ten regions of India you need to visit in 2022 for this list we're highlighting some of India's most compelling regions that you should consider adding to your travel itinerary this is a nation with a lot of regionally specific cultures not to mention diverse landscapes so the more you travel within the country the richer your overall experience will be
10. DELHI
Daily we begin with the region of India that contains the nation's capital New Delhi this is a frequent source of confusion for travelers so to be clear day is a City and Union Territory while new daily is a district within the city and it's this district that serves as the capital of India second only to Mumbai in terms of population the city of daily proper is home to approximately 11 million people metropolitan area the city is for better or worse an incredibly overwhelming experience while some find the hustle and bustle claustrophobic the area's long history it's been inhabited for important cultural hub Daly's many bazaars and multi-story markets make it a shopaholics delight it's also one of the few places where regional cuisines from across India can be sampled all at once
09. HIMALAYAS
08. RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan for a crash course in India's architectural history and resilience against the elements Rajasthan is a must-visit taking up over 10% of the entire country it's the nation's largest state but is only seventh in terms of population that's because this northwestern region encapsulates s' the Thar desert a large and largely inhospitable area covering 77,000 square miles of land that is also commonly referred to as the great Indian desert you might not want to live there but it makes for some truly epic expeditions LaRon Ji-sun is also home to not one but two historic fort city's old PUD was once the capital of the king of the mod wad and is known as the blue city for the color of paint used on many homes Jaipur often called the pink city of India is a UNESCO world heritage site Jason mead is perhaps the most famous of all Gujarat lies to the southwest
07. NORTH EAST INDIA
Another region well worth checking out Bihar wildlife lovers these ones for you among the lushest and greenest regions in India's northeast behad is known for its fertile plains and the abundance of creatures that call the area home its crowning jewel at least as far as conservation is concerned is the Valmiki National Park which attracts visitors from around the globe not only is it beautiful but it's home to rhinos elephants and Bengal tigers then there's the cod Wat lake bird sanctuary which plays host to over 160 varieties of birds including 106 resident species and 60 migratory ones that pass through of course behad is also popular with travelers interested in Buddhism destinations within the region like Bodhgaya Raj Gere Melinda and Vaishali collectively referred to as the Bihar Buddhist circuit were all set to have played an important part in the life of peoples
06. MADHYA PRADESH
Madhya Pradesh it's funny when the average person thinks of India the mental image that comes to mind is most often the incredibly busy cities of daily and Mumbai but in reality, some large swathes of the country are very urbanization within the state of Madhya Pradesh located in central India you can visit both bands of god national park and page national park between the two everything from leopards and tigers to monkey and deer as well as a wide array of reptiles and butterflies perhaps the biggest draw to this area however is its far-reaching history the Bimba tikka rock shelters dating back to the Stone Age here you can marvel at cave paintings dating back tens of thousands of years also known as the heart of India Madhya Pradesh where's its history proudly with many relics of Empires and dynasties past surviving to this day like the ancient city of Ujjain
05. EAST INDIA ( JHARKHAND, ODISHA, WEST BENGAL, AND BIHAR)
Eastern India those seeking diverse geography will find no shortage of things to see and do in eastern India the region encapsulates much of the country's central Eastern Area and includes the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar is technically part of the region but talking about it in the same breath as these other states is simply too much ground to cover at the high altitudes make it the perfect environment for tea production in Kolkata the historic colonial buildings are sure to appeal to both architecture lovers and the uninitiated though only the country's seventh-largest population distinguished itself as something of a central hub for the arts continued northeastern India a rugged and wildland of surreal and epic landscapes northeast India with its flower-covered valleys and soaring mountains is very much defined by extremes
04. MAHARASTRA
Maharashtra this region requires little it's home to India's largest city and the most populated city Mumbai the state of Maharashtra stretches from the western Konkan coastline into central India and is known geographically speaking for its Deccan plateau and got a mountain range Maharashtra's strength lies in its diversity it has a bit of everything to offer from the palm tree-lined beaches along the coast to its lush mountainous wilderness national parks and the Toba and dotty tiger reserve there's no shortage of natural wonder but it's also attractions boasting numerous UNESCO highlights include Elora and Ajanta the cave temples the wonderfully uncrowded kascid beach and the unbelief Nature Reserve those with a penchant for history and architecture, in particular, should be sure to check out the Dalat about the fort and around ibattz Devika Makara a mausoleum often compared to the Taj Mahal
03. KERALA
Kerala running along the Malabar Coast this Indian state almost feels like its own distinct country not only is the pace of life notably slower but Kerala boasts its own unique cultural heritage that sets it apart Malayalam this is the state's official language and belongs to the derv Indian ethnic group known as the Malayali who make up a 96.7% majority of the population Mali a tea culture colors every aspect of life the cuisine in particular could warrant weeks of exploration as there's much variation from region to region within the state of Kerala that being said as a whole Kerala is known throughout the country and Beyond for its tea and spices with the latter playing an important role in most dishes the backwaters of Kerala are also considered one of the state's once you thoroughly explored Kerala be sure to at least pass through the neighboring region of Tamil Nadu number looking to squeeze some beach time into your travel itinerary you can't ask for much better than go up though it's absolutely tiny
02. GOA
Compared to the other regions on our list it packs a whole lot of natural beauty and coastal fun into its relatively modest fourteen hundred and twenty-nine square miles of land seafood abounds the golden beach runs largely uninterrupted and the various communities each have something distinct to offer but Goa is more than just one big seaside resort once a Portuguese colony that influence continues to be felt throughout the area not only in the form of architecture but also in the cuisine should you fall in love with India's distinct brand of beach getaway consider making the journey to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal many of the islands are off-limits to infrastructure but their unrivaled in terms of natural beauty the diving
01. UTTAR PRADESH
Uttar Pradesh the most populous state in the country Uttar Pradesh is a region whose cultural importance cannot be understated it encompasses the beautiful and historic city of Agra which is home to the country's single most cherished site the world-famous and instantly recognizable Taj Mahal this white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Shah Jahan the Emperor of the Mughal Empire who reigned until 1658 taking into account inflation its construction cost an estimated nine hundred and sixteen million dollars without a dought Uttar Pradesh is also home to two other UNESCO world heritage sites the town of Fatehpur Sikri and the Agra fort of course for those who can't get enough historic sites you should also consider a trip to the Karnataka region in southern India as for Uttar Pradesh the region also claims to be the birthplace of the Hindu god Krishna and where go Tom óbuda delivered both his first and last sermon making it of great religious
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