top 10 places to visit in january

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Top 10 Places To Visit In January 1. LADAKH-LEH 2. BIKANER 3. AGRA 4. KOLKATA 5. BANGALORE 6. AMRITSAR 7. COCHIN(KOCHI) 8. THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS 9. PONDICHERRY(PUDUCHERRY) 10. SHIMLA

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Top 10 Places To Visit In January1. LADAKH-LEH

2. BIKANER

3. AGRA

4. KOLKATA

5. BANGALORE

6. AMRITSAR

7. COCHIN(KOCHI)

8. THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

9. PONDICHERRY(PUDUCHERRY)

10. SHIMLA

Top 10 Places To Visit In January1. LADAKH-LEH:Leh is the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. It was a main stopover spot for thetraders during the Indus valley civilization. The city’s main attraction is the Leh palace, a ninestorey high royal palace now abandoned. The Shanti Stupa, a white domed Buddhist Stupagives a panaromic view of the Himalayas around. It is a mere 5 km away from the Leh city.One can find many monasteries in and around the place. For adventure lovers, Leh offerstrekking, mountain climbing and river rafting. The Chadar trek is the ultimate trekking trip,one which only the daring can accomplish. The ‘magnetic hill’ is one spot where you feel likeyou are drifting upwards and is visited by every tourist that comes to Leh.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January2. BIKANERThe city is famous for its old forts and camel safaris. A camel ride in Bikaner is what touristscome for. With the largest population of camels in Asia, the city also has a camel researchfarm. The Junagarh fort is a great tourist attraction in addition to the Mehrangarh, Taragarhand Lalgarh forts. The camel festival is unique to this city where camels are decorated fromhead to toe and competitions for the best dressed camel. The city is truly famous for- theBikaneri Bhujia and sweets. There are a lot of Hindu and Jain temples around.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January3. AGRAThe city of Agra is beautiful in itself. The intricate marble work of the Taj Mahal is unmatched.The city is the residence of three UNESCO world heritage sites- the Taj Mahal, the FatehpurSikri and the Agra Fort. The city is submerged in fog during winter and the fog adds to thescenic beauty of the Taj Mahal. Agra is also famous for its marble handicrafts, jewellery,brassware and leather work.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January4. KOLKATAThe Indian culture blooms everywhere in the city in the form of food and music. The HowrahBridge, the Victoria Memorial, the Birla Planetarium, the Birla Temple are the must see spots.For adventure seekers, there is an adventure theme park called the Nicco Park. Kali templesare everywhere. For history lovers, the city is a residence to many historical museums. Fromstreet food to expensive restaurants, Kolkata is a mix of everything.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January5. BANGALOREBangalore is greener than any other city. Lal Bagh, a Botanical garden and Cubbon Park arethe most visited ones. The city is also a tech paradise because of having the highestconcentration of IT companies in the countries and hence it is also referred as the SiliconValley of India. Bangalore fort and Tipu Sultan’s Palace are the famous historical monumentshere. The Bannerghatta National Park is something that should not be ignored if you are ananimal and adventure lover.Wonder’la is a great amusement park to enjoy on a weekend.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January6. AMRITSARAmritsar is a place that springs with religious temples and historical monuments. The mostvisited place in Amritsar is the Golden temple surrounded by holy waters which enhances itsglory. Devotees take bath in the sacred water before offering prayers. The Jallianwala Bagh, astanding example of the British tyranny is just a few K.M away from the centre of the city.Wagah border, the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan can also be checkedout.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January7. COCHIN(KOCHI)Known as the queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is home to many natural harbours. A trip in thebackwaters of Kerala and a meal on the banana leaf is surely something without which a tripto Kochi is incomplete. The Marine Drive is a scenic venture built facing the backwaters. It is agreat place for shopaholics and most thriving region in terms of economics and greatinfrastructure. The Santa Cruz Cathedral, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Fort Kochi areamong the most visited list. The Chinese Fishing Net bridge and the Rainbow Bridge along theMarine Drive are really the showstoppers in the night lights.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January8. THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDSThe Havelock and the Neil islands are the most visited ones. Scuba diving in the emeraldwaters is a popular activity here. The islands are heaven for wildlife lovers as almost 90% ofthe land is covered with forests. Snorkelling, camping and trekking are the other adventuresports. The Cellular Jail in Port Blair is a massive structure depicting the tortures of the British.There are numerous islands around and one can book a romantic suite in one of the islands,especially for the honeymooners. Handicrafts made from sea shells and jute are very famoushere.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January9. PONDICHERRY(PUDUCHERRY)The city is a potpourri of cuisine, beaches and historical monuments influenced by the Frenchand Portuguese. Most of the historical places have French style of architecture. The BotanicalGarden of Pondicherry is a great place of tranquility. Children can ride on the toy train in thegardens. The Beach Promenade adjacent to the beach is a picturesque spot and the statue ofMahatma Gandhi in the promenade is an attention seeker. The beaches of Puducherry aregreat weekend destinations and are really cherishing.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January10. SHIMLA : Shimla is blessed with some of the most magnificent and picturesque snow

capped mountains which are not found elsewhere and it gets epic during the winter. Thewhite cloaked mountains, the never ending green valleys, flowing rivers with ice cold watersand semi frozen lakes all make a great portrait. Shimla’s got mountaineering, trekking, iceskating, paragliding and fishing. The Mall Road is a famous promenade and heaven forshopping lovers. Shimla’s subtle tranquility has given inspiration to many writers and filmmakers and artists visit Shimla every now and then for a great inspiration.

Top 10 Places To Visit In January