Foreigners Favourite

9 Most “Foreigners Favourite” destinations in India

India being the fastest growing economy in the world is not just the attraction for a number of industries but has also become the hot-spot destination for the foreign tourists. The sole reason would be a vacation to India is pleasing, relaxing  and super affordable at the same time. Here is the list of foreigners favourite destinations in India where you will see tons of foreigners everywhere.

10.New Delhi, Delhi

Being the capital city of India, New Delhi attracts thousands of foreign tourists of India. A lot of credit for New Delhi receiving such a high amount of tourists is that the major flights to the nearby cities are well-connected to Delhi. So while foreigners wish to visit the other nearby places they stop at Delhi for few days to appreciate the historical beauty of the city. The main places where you bump into lot people from other countries are Humayun’s Tomb, the beauty of Mughal era. Qutub Minar for being the highest brick tower. Chandni Chowk, for its authentic Indian food, Jama Masjid, and typical Indian Market. Raj Ghat, for being a peaceful place.

9. Jaipur, Rajasthan

While I am particularly mentioning Jaipur here but there are other cities of Rajasthan that are foreigners favourite destinations. Jaisalmer, Amer, Udaipur and Jodhpur being the other major attractions of Rajasthan. The grandeur of forts of Rajasthan is to be blamed for drawing in foreign tourists. Meherangarh fort in Jodhpur is the most popular out of all which apart from offering the architectural beauty also offers the beautiful view of the city. Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Amer Fort of Amer, Jal Mahal, Jaisalmer fort, City Palace in Udaipur being the other major foreigners favorite destinations.

8. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho is the foreigners favourite because of its Khajuraho temple. Lots of foreign travelers visit the city to witness the ancient beauty of the temple. Khajuraho is famous for its erotic wall carvings. It is also known as the symbol of Medieval heritage. The town once has 80 such temples but now only 22 of them are allowed to be visited. Khajuraho is set against the backdrop of Vindhya mountain ranges which adds another element of beauty.

7. Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

It is not only the scenic beauty of the great Himalayan ranges at Dharamsala which draws in a number of foreign travelers. But, its peaceful ambiance and number of meditation centers make it one of the foreigners favourite destinations in India. The small town is visited by Dalai Lama himself once a year who gives Buddhism preaching to his followers. There are a number of places in Dharamsala where you find peace and meditate in tranquility. At other places, you can grab the preaching of Buddhism. Most of the foreigners come here to adopt Buddhism and a peaceful lifestyle.

6. Mysore, Karnataka

Mysore is another unexpected location in India which is one of  the foreigners favourite destinations. The main attraction of this town is Mysore Palace. The palace was designed by Henry Irving in the 20th century and took 15 years to complete. Foreigners come here to appreciate the rich interiors with the magnificent dome, arches, and turret structure.The interior is full of creativity; here you will get teak ceilings with Italian crystal chandeliers, carved marble handrails, gilded pillared halls, and stained-glass windows.

5. Kasol, Himachal Pradesh

Kasol is the lesser known town of Himachal Pradesh which is very famous among the foreign tourists. The bohemian lifestyle of the people here calls in a number of tourists. Kasol is also a famous spot for a number of treks. Kher Ganga trek being the most famous trek of this place. Foreigners love to enjoy the raw beauty of nature here and prefers to stay in camps rather than hotels. The other which makes Kasol famous among the foreigners is the easy availability of Marijuana at this place. Thousands of foreign travelers visit this place just to grab some world famous pot here. Visiting Kasol for an exotic experience is a fantastic plan.

4. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh is the world famous yoga and meditation retreat.  Majorly not for its scenic beauty but this city is visited by a number of foreign travelers who are in search of serenity. There are a number of ashrams and meditation centers who have a large number of foreign followers. Beatles Ashram which is named after the famous British band- The Beatles visit it themselves and Osho ashram are the most famous places of the town. Foreigners also love to enjoy various adventure sports and camping in Rishikesh.

3.Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi or Banaras (as it is commonly known )may not be a place on Indian’s must-visit place, but for sure it is on the foreigner’s list. The ghats of Varanasi reflects the true image of India. Foreigners come here to seek the blessings from various temples of the city. If anyone in the world wants to enjoy the authenticity of India, they would definitely pay a visit to Varanasi. The smell of incense sticks, the sound of holy bells, the enchanting of Mantras all calls in a number of foreign visitors to the Ghats of Ganga. Also read this: 10 best Things to do in Banaras.

2.Goa

Goa is the ultimate party destination of India. Cheap holiday destination, cheap booze at wee hours, party going until the morning all makes it foreigner’s fovourite destination. In the daytime, foreign travelers love to take a sunbath in the bright sun along with the beautiful beaches. As the sun sets the town turns into a party destination with the party going on in the uber nightclubs, beach shacks and even on the luxury cruise. The Goa carnival is also the attraction of the state. The most famous beaches where you will find a number of foreigners everywhere are Calangute beach, Anjuna beach, Baga beach, Vagator beach and Colva beach. You Must not miss this, 10 deeds we need to stop doing at the beaches. 

1. Agra, Uttar Pradesh

The list of foreigners favorite destinations cannot be rounded off without putting the Agra city. The

marble beauty- Taj Mahal is the main reason why Agra highly contributes to the tourism industry. Every year 7-8 lakhs of foreign visitors visit this wonder of the world. Apart from Taj Mahal foreign tourists also love to visit the other ancient places of the city. Agra fort, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid  are among the other foreigners favourite destination of the city.