Whilst there are many
countries and cities across the globe that I have yet to visit and
experience, many of which feature on my travel bucket list, I have
been fortunate enough to travel to a number of places over the years
since my first flit abroad as a young child.
All of the places I have
travelled to have had their own special charm and been truly
memorable and amazing for their own reasons. As every country I have
visited has been so different and worthwhile visiting I would be hard
pushed to pick my favourite. Whilst I would struggle to pick my
favourite destination from all of the places I have travelled to so
far, there are a few holidays and places that are more memorable than
others and have had me wanting to revisit to experience them once
more.
One country I yearn to
visit once more is India.
Far too many years ago
now I was blessed to experience the wonder that India has to offer on
a holiday there. As the years since my rendezvous with India pass by
my longing to return and rekindle the relationship I had with the
country grows ever stronger.
My visit to India was
all too brief. Two weeks visiting the country was not enough time to
fully immerse myself into the country and its culture and to
experience more of the country, its wonders and the people who bring
the country to life. As my time visiting India was not enough and I
would be over the moon to have more time in the country to explore
and experience more, returning to India is top of my travel bucket
list.
With India leaving its
mark on me and my experiences of the country impregnating my memories
and soul, I often find myself daydreaming about my time in India.
My first - and hopefully
not last - experience of India was with the ‘Golden Triangle’.
During my time in India I experienced the three cities that have been
dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’ - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
I fell in love with the
captivating and vibrant historical city of Jaipur which is the
capital of the state of Rajasthan. The city’s chaotic and colourful
streets was a joy to experience and I was enthralled by the bazaars.
The Pink City - nicknamed so because of the colour of the stone used
for the construction of the structures - also had many magnificent
monuments such as the Hawa Mahal that I found awe-inspiring.
Delhi with its bustling
backstreets and chaotic atmosphere was a truly remarkable experience.
The fascinating Indian capital was a heady mixture of mayhem,
mystery, and wonder with dusty bazaars and relics of ancient empires
intertwining with modern Delhi. Away from the chaos of the city I
found Lodhi Gardens to a be a tranquil oasis of calm and nature.
A visit to India would
not have been complete without visiting Agra which boasts the
beautiful and breathtaking Taj Mahal which adorns the banks of the
Yamuna river. My visit to Agra also showcased the other wonders it has
to offer such as the Agra Fort, tombs and mausoleums galore, and
bustling marketplaces.
As I remember my brief
affair with India the aromas and sounds of the magical country are
brought to life once again from my memories. I hope to one day return
to India and experience more of the country and have more time to
savour all of its wonders from the ancient architecture, the
authentic food (the street food is amazing), the bustling bazaars,
the culture and the wonderful people.
As I wish to return to
India and have always said the time I spent there was not enough time
I completely agree with Cheapflights and their top tip of travel slow
when visiting India so that you immerse yourself in local life and
take more time. If like me you are hoping to visit India one day soon
make sure you find out other top tips about visiting India on the
Cheapflights blog post - ‘Things I wish I knew before visiting India’.
Do you have any top tips for when visiting India or must-see places?
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