Why India should be on your 2023 travel bucket list, find out here

The mystic land of exotic elephants, lip-smacking diverse cuisines and a vibrant, colourful landscape has always intrigued and attracted travellers. India is a country filled with delight and a place to be if you want to unwind and create memories for a lifetime. India has emerged as a go-to destination, enabling a special experience for travellers over the years. With 30 countries assimilated into one, it is safe to say that you have seen India. You have seen the world. 

You can Eat-Pray-Love to your heart's content: Liz Gilbert might have chosen to pray, but you can experience all three a second thought and explore all three. Travel to Punjab for the best and most delicious curries and Hyderabad for lip-smacking biryani; each region has their local speciality that will tickle your taste buds. To indulge your senses, pick a retreat nestled in the scenic Hrishikesh or an Ayurveda detox in Kerala to rejuvenate, relax and feel refreshed. The bright smiles and warm hospitality that welcome you will leave you feeling cherished and loved, irrespective of where you go.

A New Direction Means a New Picturesque Destination: Goa and its hidden beaches, the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the huge Thar desert in Rajasthan to the stunning Pangong lake, nature's natural filter will surpass any of your phones filters. If you want to experience the cultural extravaganza at the start of the new year, head to Punjab for Lohri, a popular winter folk festival or Gujarat for Makar Sankranti, which is a famous kite flying festival of India.

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The Literary Grandeur: History and literature are found in every nook and corner of India. Mumbai is home to the cinema where iconic hits like Slum Dog Millionaire and Salaam Bombay were shot. Agra has the monument of love, the ever-beautiful Taj Mahal. If this isn't enough, then don't forget that in the mountains and sights of Mussoorie is the most loved author for children Ruskin Bond and a few miles from where the Bay of Bengal and a glimpse of Rabindranath Tagore will be there be found in the heart of Santi Niketan.

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Home to Asia's biggest Music Festival: You can head to Mumbai, India's entertainment and financial capital, for high-octane razzmatazz. If you are a music lover or live for entertainment, this destination is for you! The country's gearing up for the most iconic, biggest, mammoth music global festival for its inaugural edition in Asia and India. Features the first-ever performances of artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Strokes, Jackson Wang and Greta Van Fleet on the Indian stage, along with the massively popular Diplo, AP Dhillon and Cigarettes After Sex, which will make you want to come back to the country on popular demand, Lollapalooza India is a cultural must-do experience and cannot be missed. The iconic festival will bring you sounds from across the globe. After experiencing this, your Spotify will not be the same for all the good reasons.