1. LADAKH-LEH: Leh is the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. 2. BIKANER: The city is famous for its old forts and camel safaris. 3. AGRA: The city of Agra is beautiful in itself. The intricate marble work of the Taj Mahal is unmatched. 4. KOLKATA: Kolkata is the city of culture. The Indian culture blooms everywhere in the city in the form of food and music. 5. BANGALORE: The city of gardens, Bangalore is greener than any other city. Lal Bagh, a Botanical garden and Cubbon Park are the most visited ones. 6. AMRITSAR: Amritsar is a place that springs with religious temples and historical monuments. 7. COCHIN (KOCHI): Known as the queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is home to many natural harbours. 8. THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS: The Havelock and the Neil islands are the most visited ones. Scuba diving in the emerald waters is a popular activity here. 9. PONDICHERRY (PUDUCHERRY): The city is a potpourri of cuisine, beaches and historical monuments influenced by the French and Portuguese. 10. 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.

1. 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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1. LADAKH-LEH:
Leh is the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. It was a main stopover spot for the
traders during the Indus valley civilization. The city’s main attraction is the Leh palace, a nine
storey high royal palace now abandoned. The Shanti Stupa, a white domed Buddhist Stupa
gives 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 offers
trekking, 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 like
you are drifting upwards and is visited by every tourist that comes to Leh.

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2. BIKANER
The city is famous for its old forts and camel safaris. A camel ride in Bikaner is what tourists
come for. With the largest population of camels in Asia, the city also has a camel research
farm. The Junagarh fort is a great tourist attraction in addition to the Mehrangarh, Taragarh
and Lalgarh forts. The camel festival is unique to this city where camels are decorated from
head to toe and competitions for the best dressed camel. The city is truly famous for- the
Bikaneri Bhujia and sweets. There are a lot of Hindu and Jain temples around.

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3. AGRA
The 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 Fatehpur
Sikri and the Agra Fort. The city is submerged in fog during winter and the fog adds to the
scenic beauty of the Taj Mahal. Agra is also famous for its marble handicrafts, jewellery,
brassware and leather work.

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4. KOLKATA
The Indian culture blooms everywhere in the city in the form of food and music. The Howrah
Bridge, 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 temples
are everywhere. For history lovers, the city is a residence to many historical museums. From
street food to expensive restaurants, Kolkata is a mix of everything.

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5. BANGALORE
Bangalore is greener than any other city. Lal Bagh, a Botanical garden and Cubbon Park are
the most visited ones. The city is also a tech paradise because of having the highest
concentration of IT companies in the countries and hence it is also referred as the Silicon
Valley of India. Bangalore fort and Tipu Sultan’s Palace are the famous historical monuments
here. The Bannerghatta National Park is something that should not be ignored if you are an
animal and adventure lover. Wonder’la is a great amusement park to enjoy on a weekend.

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6. AMRITSAR
Amritsar is a place that springs with religious temples and historical monuments. The most
visited place in Amritsar is the Golden temple surrounded by holy waters which enhances its
glory. Devotees take bath in the sacred water before offering prayers. The Jallianwala Bagh, a
standing 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 checked
out.

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

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8. THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
The Havelock and the Neil islands are the most visited ones. Scuba diving in the emerald
waters is a popular activity here. The islands are heaven for wildlife lovers as almost 90% of
the land is covered with forests. Snorkelling, camping and trekking are the other adventure
sports. 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 famous
here.

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9. PONDICHERRY(PUDUCHERRY)
The city is a potpourri of cuisine, beaches and historical monuments influenced by the French
and Portuguese. Most of the historical places have French style of architecture. The Botanical
Garden of Pondicherry is a great place of tranquility. Children can ride on the toy train in the
gardens. The Beach Promenade adjacent to the beach is a picturesque spot and the statue of
Mahatma Gandhi in the promenade is an attention seeker. The beaches of Puducherry are
great weekend destinations and are really cherishing.

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10. 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. The
white cloaked mountains, the never ending green valleys, flowing rivers with ice cold waters
and semi frozen lakes all make a great portrait. Shimla’s got mountaineering, trekking, ice
skating, paragliding and fishing. The Mall Road is a famous promenade and heaven for
shopping lovers. Shimla’s subtle tranquility has given inspiration to many writers and film
makers and artists visit Shimla every now and then for a great inspiration.

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