Experience the culture and grandeur of our beautiful country with sunny beaches, cool mountains, historically-relevant forts and palaces, heritage sites, holy shrines and much more. This is the perfect age to travel – you don’t have to worry about exams, household responsibilities, age-related issues, so enjoy in a carefree manner and create valuable memories.
You can take adequate precautions to ensure safe transportation and accommodation by following safety protocols and book trips around India using applications or websites like Agoda, Cleartrip, Hotels.com, OYO, Yatra, MakeMyTrip etc. Check these portals to book hotels, flights and use combo offers to get exciting discounts.
Hotels.com offers up to 65% off on top holiday destinations, up to 55% off on weekend getaways in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities with up to 50% off on hotel bookings. You can also use Hotels.com coupons to redeem additional savings.
Here’s a list of some amazing destinations you can checkout before you hit the thirtieth birthday:
1. Reach the summit!
For all mountain lovers, the snow-capped peak of Himalayan range is a sight to behold! From Shimla’s colonial buildings, Christ Church, mall road to Manali’s Solang Valley, Dharamsala’s McLeod Ganj, hiking to Kufri or backpacking to the Mini Israel ‘Kasol’, you can revel in the beauty of nature.
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2. The most-awaited road trip
From Himachal, the next leg of the journey has to be the mesmerizing terrains of Leh. The panoramic view of Rohtang pass from Manali, leads you to the quaint villages where you can go on a camel ride or visit the frozen lake and monasteries. Agoda freedom sale offers 17% off on hotels.
3. The holy land of Punjab
Amritsar – the jewel of Punjab is the land of the blissfully glistening Golden Temple (also called Harmandir Sahib). You can also attend the retreat ceremony at Wagah-Attari border, visit the Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum, old city bazaar and try the delicious tikkas, chole-kulcha and lassi.
4. Adventure junkies
For all those who want to try adventurous activities, head to Jim Corbett National Park where you can experience wildlife, drive through the jungle in your jeep or elephant safari and see endangered tiger species. Another exploration camping spot is Kanatal in Mussoorie. Cleartrip travel fest offers 10% cashback on hotel bookings.
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5. Wah Taj!
The magnificent landmark of Agra and epitome of love ‘Taj Mahal’ attracts millions of tourists every year. Apart from this UNESCO World Heritage site, you can also visit the Agra fort, Akbar’s mausoleum, tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, Fatehpur Sikri among other Mughal monuments. Don’t forget to shop at the Kinari Bazaar and try the famous Petha.
6. Sikkim
A paradise of beauty ‘Sikkim’ is known for its biodiversity, alpine meadows, gleaming waterfalls, Gangtok monasteries, lush Chopta valley, Himalayan Zoological Park only to taste the delicious momos, thukpa and gundruk. You can further make a day’s journey to the picturesque Ziro Valley in the secluded tribal region of Arunachal Pradesh. Use Yatra coupon code to get a flat 12% off.
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7. Darjeeling
Tea estates on the ‘queen of hill stations’ are also synonymous to ancient Buddhist monasteries, UN heritage toy trains and great views of Kanchenjunga range. If you are a tea lover, you can also travel to the lush mountains of Assam and visit Kaziranga National Park.
8. Temple city
With more than 700 temples, the city of Bhubaneswar blends tradition and modernity with its zoological park and state museum. Other places to visit include the magnificent architecture and stone-carved Konark temple of Odisha, beautiful highways leading to enthralling heritage sites, pilgrimage sites of Jagannath and Puri.
9. The land of kings
Rajasthan is known for majestic forts and royal palaces. You can go to the Mehrangarh fort in the blue city ‘Jodhpur’, check out vibrant festivals hosted in the luxurious city palace of Jaipur, visit the extravagant flower-lined Udaipur streets or marvel at the grandeur of Jaisalmer havelis. Use ICICI bank offer at MakeMyTrip to avail 12% off on domestic hotel bookings.
10. Ethnicity
Rann Utsav in the tent city of Kutch celebrates the cultural, artistic, ecological and diverse land spanning across a white desert. The annual winter festival from October to February displays unique art, crafts, nature, music, dance, and food from this region. You can also enjoy fun rides like camel safari and cultural activities here.
11. Party hub
Get into the celebratory mode with exhilarating parties and delectable shack meals in Goa. You can also go paragliding at Calangute beach, attend a music festival at Anjuna, or try water sports. If you are not a party animal, checkout the beaches along the west coast including Gokarna, Dapoli, Guhagar etc. Get 10% off on Hotels.com Goa bookings.
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12. Coorg
The Scotland of India nestled in green mountains has sheer cliffs, steep hills, several streams and cascading coffee plantations, amazing homestays offering locally-made wine and pandi curry. Here you can visit Abbey and Iruppu falls, Nalkand palace, Nagarhole national park and spend some peaceful time away from city life.
13. Mysore
Renowned for gorgeous silk sarees and rich artistic legacy, Mysore’s grand palace, city zoo, Brindavan garden, St. Philomena’s Church and the royal procession are among major attractions. You can also drive down to Ooty in the Nilgiri hills and experience the beautiful landscape, lake, trekking range and Thread Garden. Claim 45% off on first Oyo room booking.
14. Munnar
One of the most sought-ought destinations, Munnar offers breathtaking picturesque towns, green tea plantations, Eravikulam national park, masonry dam at Mattupetty and the Tata tea museum. Other attractive destinations in Kerala include the traditional Alleppey thatched houseboat, Varkala coast, Periyar wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady, Kumarakom backwaters and Wayanad waterfalls.
15. Major cities
Despite the hustle and bustle, these cities are ultimate travel destinations:
● Delhi: A land of architectural marvels include Red fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni chowk in Old Delhi; India Gate, Lotus temple, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb and delectable street food to upscale dining options of New Delhi cannot be certainly missed.
● Mumbai: Home to Bollywood actors and wealthy businessmen, the never-sleeping city of Mumbai offers gourmet cuisines to street-style vada-pav, scenic view of Marine Drive and Gateway of India, Kamala Nehru Park, the bustling markets and the city’s lifeline – local trains.
● Kolkata: Balancing old-world charm of colonial architecture and modern culture, Kolkata’s Howrah bridge, Victoria Memorial, famous Park Street, Kali temple, Eden Gardens cricket stadium and local street food delicacies are to die for!
Final Thought
Create memorable experiences with amazing travel journeys before you are thirty. Use online booking apps/websites to claim discounts using coupons or vouchers, promo codes, membership perks and more.
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