Don’t Wait For Next Year! Visit the Top 5 Places in India in 2021.

Kaushani Chatterjee
7 min readNov 12, 2021

Enough sitting around for 2020 guys! Let’s get up and get ready to see off the year 2021 with a blast! Go on free up some of your days, charge yourself up, and get ready to select your ideal vacation destination from these ‘Top 5 Must Visit Places In 2021’.

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The Top 5 All-Time Favorite Places in India

We had enough for 2020 so let’s get ready to welcome 2021 with great pomp! Yes! Yes! We all know that the pandemic hasn’t left our side yet, but then what should we do? Sit around for another year, in our homes? Or go back to our normal routine life? Don’t you deserve a break? Don’t you want to take your mind off all these things and just dream about visiting a wonderland, that’s filled with lush green forests, snow-capped peaks, valley flowers, mighty waterfalls?

So then what are you waiting for? I have made this amazing list of places that you can visit in 2021, with your family, friends, your loved ones, or maybe just go on a solo journey. No matter what you choose, these are the places that you will just fall in love with. This article will talk about the top 5 places to visit in India.

So hop on to your seats, cozy yourself up, make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and get ready to start off your dream journey. Then what are we waiting for? Let’s begin the countdown!

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5. Auli:

Have you heard of this beautiful little place before? If you have then let me just remind you why this should be at the top of your bucket list in 2021. But for those who have just heard of this, then guys you should definitely visit this place. Free up yourself for 3–4 days, to visit this place to your heart’s content. This mesmerizing town is surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, in Chamoli district (Uttarakhand). And this town is famous for skiing all over the country. So this is an absolute paradise for skiing and adventure-loving people. But hold on! This place has to offer a lot more than just adventures. So let’s take a look at the top to-do things in Auli:

· Snow skiing

· Artificial Lake

· Auli Ropeway

· Gorson (Buggal)

· Chenab Lake

· Narsingh Temple

· Auli Chair (for skiing)

· Trishul Peak

· Chattrakund

There are many more, but these are the top places and things you should do and visit. By the way, Auli is a great place for camping too.

The best season to visit Auli is throughout the year. Yes, you read it right. It’s throughout the year! And it’s easily accessible by either, road, air, or railway. The closest railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station, and the nearest airport would be Dehradun Airport.

Now let’s talk about the resorts you can look up for: Blue Bells Cottage, Ski & Snow Cliff Top Club, Blue Poppy Resorts, Auli Eco Nature Resorts. Cliff Top Club is another resort you can look out for, as it offers skiing lessons & equipment’s, and is also one of the top to-go restaurants. And remember to try the local delicacies of the place. It’s heavenly.

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4. Kerala:

We all have heard of Kerala, and we know how absolutely gorgeous it is. Located at Malabar Coast, it is one of the best tourist attraction places from all over the world. This place is not only just famous for its palm beaches and backwaters, but it’s also well-known for its festivals, canals, wildlife, numerous tourist places, hill stations, ayurvedic therapies, churches, temples, and mosques. It also offers adventure for adventure seekers. Hiking, camping, paragliding, and a lot more can be done in Kerala. The best time to visit Kerala would be November-February (for backwaters), & September-March (for a pleasant outing). A minimum of 4 days to a maximum of 7 days should be enough to travel to Kerala and visit many of the places.

The top places you should visit in Kerala are:

· Alleppey

· Wayanad

· Malabar Coast

· Munnar

· Bekal Fort

· Idukki

· Kizuna Beach

· Malampuzha

· Marari Beach

· Nelliampathy

· Poovar Beach

· Varkala

· Thiruvananthapuram

And many more… So, it’s really difficult to recommend any of the top resorts or hotels you can stay in. It’s wiser to look up the place you are interested in visiting, and then choose a place to stay in respectively. Also, there’s a lot of mouth-watering delicacies that can be tried only in Kerala. Kerala is popular for its cuisines too. So check out some of the cuisines too, when you are traveling to Kerala. It would be worth it.

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3. Rajasthan:

We all know what Rajasthan has to offer. It’s all related to forts and palaces. But is it just this? Is Rajasthan all about forts and palaces? Nah! It’s not. There’s still much for you to discover. Even if you did visit Rajasthan before, surely you haven’t visited all of the gorgeous places all at once, right? So let’s dive into the top cities one should surely visit.

But before going to the list, let me just tell you the best season to plan for a trip to Rajasthan would be from October to March, as the weather at this time is neither too hot nor humid. But has a pleasant appeal to it.

· Jaipur

· Jaisalmer

· Kota & Chambal

· Udaipur & Jodhpur

· Chittorgarh

· Ajmer

· Ranthambore National Park

· Keoladeo Ghana National Park

· Mount Abu

The majestic forts and lake to visit are:

· Mehrangarh Fort

· Ranthambore Fort

· Taragarh Fort

· Jaigarh Fort

· Amer Fort

· Kumbalgarh Fort

· Hawa Mahal

· Sambhar Lake.

Apart from these, there are many beautiful small towns and serene lakes that deserve to be on your visit-to bucket list if you’re in Rajasthan.

Now, did you think Rajasthan is a boring place filled with palaces and forts? Then let me tell you about the adventure sports you can try here:

· Ziplining,

· Jungle Safari,

· Hot-air balloons,

· Camping,

· Trekking,

· Elephant Ride and etc.

Just like Kerala, resorts and hotels will depend upon your choice of place. No matter what you choose, this state is well connected with both rails, airports, buses, and cabs.

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2. Leh & Ladakh:

This list wouldn’t have been complete without the mention of this place. Leh & Ladakh is one of the most sought-after places for a vacation. It doesn’t only offer relaxation of mind, but also offers hordes of adventure trips and activities among which bike riding is quite well-known. The best season to visit Ladakh is April-June and September-October. People who love to ski should definitely visit during the winters.

Apart from the luminous mountains and valleys, Leh and Ladakh have various monasteries which are noteworthy. The popular activities and places one should look up to are:

· Zanskar Valley & Indus River

· Nubra Valley

· Chang-La & Khardung-La Pass

· Tso Moriri & Pangong Tso Lakes

· Santi Stupa

· Tiger Hill

· White River Rafting

· Hemis National Park

· Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary

· Skiing

· Camping & Trekking, and much more.

Among a large number of accommodation facilities, you can look-into, The Grand Dragon Ladakh, & Santo Villa Resort. And before ending on this note, let me tell you about a few dishes you should definitely try, like the Thukpa, Chhutagi, Skyu, & the Butter tea. Now moving on to the next…

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1. Sundarbans:

Sundarbans is a World Heritage Site, sheltering the wildlife, especially the Royal Bengal Tigers. It is a homage to many wildlife animals, like leopards, spotted dears, rhinoceros, crocodiles, hog deers, etc. Mangroves are also another significant part of the Sundarbans.

The nearest railway station to Sundarbans is Canning station, and the nearest airport would be Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Transports are notably easy and one shouldn’t have much problem reaching their destination. September-March is the best time to take a small trip to this enchanting forest and observe the wildlife here.

While being here amidst nature, one can stay at comfortable inns located in the lap of nature. Gosia, the largest island of Sundarbans, provides the best accommodation so far. It is a haven for photographers and the best spot for relaxation in the midst of nature. You can go for a weekend trip, or stay a bit longer as per your wishes. A boat ride in this undiscovered paradise will set your mind at ease and awaken the adventurous spirit within you.

Notable places to visit are:

· Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower

· Sundarban National Park

· Bhagabatpur Crocodile Sanctuary

· Bakkhali

· Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary.

Thus, with this list, we have come to an end of your article. At this time of Covid, you have to take precautions before visiting any of these places. Many of the tourist places are now open but do make sure of it before booking anything. So, hop on to vacant a few days for a leisure trip that’s been pending since 2020. Your safety is the top priority. So be safe, and travel safely. Best wishes!

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