Wanderlust: The Beauty of India

The beauty of India can be seen in the architecture, the traditions, the culture, and the people of India.

Movies like Marigold, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Eat Pray Love, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Darjeeling Limited provide outsiders like me with a glimpse of the reality and the beauty of India.

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India has many destinations for people who want to experience the culture and traditions of this country. One can enjoy an elephant ride up to the Great Amber (Amer) Hindu Fort and Palace, buy brightly colored saris and trinkets at the Anjuan Flea Market, or relax on the beautiful beaches of Goa.

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City Sea Country has some great tips for women traveling to India, including wearing clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, especially at religious buildings, and to pack linen pants, plenty of lightweight shirts, comfortable shoes, and scarves.

Here are some other beautiful destinations in India that I’d love to visit one day…

1) Shiv Mandir Temple, Kempfort Religious Site, Bangalore

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2) Taj Mahal

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3) Golden Temple, Amritsar

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4) Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, Jaipur, Rajasthan

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5) Holiday Festival, Hindu Fesitval, Celebration of Colors

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One day, when I finally get the opportunity to travel to India, I want to see it all… the opulent beauty, the destitute slums, the seaside destinations, and the art and architecture of this wonderfully bustling country.

If you’ve been to India, or have any helpful traveling tips, I’d love to hear from you! Please leave your comment below.

Have a great day!

UPDATE: With news of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal, my thoughts went to this blog post. I still very much would love to visit India. Nepal is located just to the north-northeast of India. Relief efforts have been hampered because of the aftershokes, including a 6.7 magnitude earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal. Thousands have died, thousands are trapped, and thousands are still missing. So, here is how we can help Nepal earthquake victims. You can donate to UNICEF, Doctors Without Borders, or Red Cross. Please pray for Nepal, their people, and everyone around the world who has been personally affected by this disaster.