What to do in North India

Activities, attractions and tours

Shimla featuring tranquil scenes
Golden Temple which includes heritage elements
Hawa Mahal showing château or palace, heritage architecture and a city
North India
North India

North India Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Golden Temple

Architectural grandeur, captivating serenity and warm hospitality await at the Golden Temple. Mingle with pilgrims as you wander amid the mystical beauty of this 16th-century temple complex. The Golden Temple takes its names from the stunning Harmandir Sahib, the complex’s centerpiece set in the heart of a sacred pool. This is the Sikhs’ most divine shrine, a place where followers of varied religious beliefs meet in unison.
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Golden Temple featuring heritage elements and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

2. Taj Mahal

On the banks of Agra’s Yamuna River is one of the world’s best-known architectural masterpieces, the Taj Mahal. Conceived by grieving Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife, the marble mausoleum was built over 22 years, involving tens of thousands of stone workers and European inlay experts. Discover its beauty at daybreak as dawn colors light up the white marble.
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Taj Mahal showing a monument, heritage architecture and a fountain

3. Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk (“Moonlit Market”) is a hive of bazaars, stalls and historic shrines that forms an integral part of the region’s lifestyle. Try a street food dinner, bargain for local wares or just experience the chaotic and fascinating scenes of this district.
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Navigate this bustling market district and bargain for curious antiques, intricate jewels and aromatic spices in a distinctly New Delhi atmosphere.

4. India Gate

India Gate is India’s national monument, dedicated to the country’s fallen soldiers. During your visit, admire its impressive design, observe military parades and marching bands, or enjoy a family picnic on its lawns.
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India Gate showing mist or fog, a memorial and night scenes

5. Corbett National Park

Visit Corbett National Park for breathtaking scenery made up of verdant jungle, sprawling prairies and undulating hills. Here majestic animals roam freely in the foothills of the western Himalayas. Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as a means to protect the diminishing numbers of Bengal tigers in the region. It takes its name from Jim Corbett, a British naturalist and hunter of tigers and leopards.
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Search for Bengal tigers and spot hundreds of bird species on jeep safaris and guided hikes amid the stunning landscapes of India’s oldest national park.

6. Nainital Lake

Nainital Lake enchants visitors with its serene beauty and crystal-clear reflections of surrounding snow-capped mountains. Slow down and take some time to truly appreciate this Himalayan lake's soul-stirring views.
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Nainital Lake featuring kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

7. Ranthambore National Park

The verdant jungle bush of Ranthambore National Park presents one of the best opportunities to spot the grand Bengal tiger. Visit historic landmarks and discover black bucks, colorful birdlife, big cats and wild dogs. Ranthambore National Park spreads across an area of about 155 square miles (400 square kilometers) of deep valleys, green grassland, placid lakes and rugged cliffs. The land was used as a hunting ground by the Jodhpur maharajas. It became a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and a national park in 1981.
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Ranthambore National Park which includes animals and tranquil scenes

What to do in North India


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Aerocity

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors highly recommend Aerocity for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Worldmark while you're in town.

Aerocity
Delhi which includes markets and shopping as well as a small group of people

Connaught Place

4/5(35 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Western Court Building while getting to know Connaught Place, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Rajiv Chowk Station or Shivaji Stadium Station to see more of the area.

Connaught Place
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Chanakyapuri

4/5(8 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chanakyapuri for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Lok Kalyan Marg Station or Udyog Bhawan Station and check out top sights like Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Chanakyapuri
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Naini

When in Naini, you can plan a visit to Allahabad Fort and Sachcha Baba Ashram, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Naini
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Vasant Vihar

Vasant Vihar is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Delhi Aero City Station or Vasant Vihar Station to explore sights like Worldmark.

Vasant Vihar
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Paharganj

3/5(20 area reviews)

Shopping and cafes are some noteworthy features of Paharganj. Make a stop by Ramakrishna Mission while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rama Krishna Ashram Marg Station to get around town.

Paharganj

 

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