Top 10 Places to Visit in India - Travel Video (Documentary)
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- Welcome to India, one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse travel destinations. From the bustling streets of Mumbai and Kolkata, to historic forts in Rajasthan. From vibrant bazaars in Delhi to quiet villages in Himachal Pradesh and Odisha. Steeped in history and culture, while confidently embracing the 21st century, India is a country that can be explored for years, and will surprise you at every corner.
I traveled through India on three different trips, and in this video I will share with you my personal top 10 places to visit in this magnificent country. The footage in this mini documentary was mostly shot in 2014, and can function as a travel guide.
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We begin this journey in Amritsar, and more specifically in the mesmerizing Golden Temple. Located in the spiritual heartland of the Sikh community, this is one of India’s most famous icons. The nearby kitchen is also very interesting to visit, and don’t miss the Wagah border ceremony, where soldiers from both India and Pakistan perform an entertaining border closing show.
Rajasthan is a beautiful province that can be explored for weeks, with stunning hilltop forts and royal palaces, in places like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Jaipur. The bazaars and street markets, where many people do their (grocery) shopping, are also a joy to explore. After Rajasthan, we travel to Agra, to visit India’s tourism symbol, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal.
Mumbai is one of India’s most dynamic and interesting cities. Often considered as the commercial capital of the country, the city bursts with energy and creativity. While there are many impressive buildings to admire (mosques, temples, colonial architecture), it’s the city’s atmosphere that really draws tourists and travelers to Mumbai.
Tamil Nadu is a distinctly different province from many others places in India, and is characterized by charming coastal villages, pilgrimage sites, and beautiful Hindu temples. The South Indian food is also delicious, and shouldn’t be missed. We travel onwards to Kolkata, thought of as a intellectual and cultural powerhouse. It’s a lively city, with stunning architecture, beautiful (flower) markets, and also modern shopping malls. Other places to visit are the British colonial Victoria Memorial, the horse racing tracks, and many parks where people play cricket all day long.
Dharamsala (or McLeod Ganj) is the seat of the Tibetan government in exile, and almost feels like a Little Tibet. This is where the Dalai Lama lives, and many monks and pilgrims regularly visit. Hyderabad, in central India, is an IT hub like Bangalore, and provides a great insight in the country’s growing digital economy.
Delhi is the political capital, and really a destination in itself. It’s a major business and transport hub and attracts people from all over India to work, study, and live. We finish this journey in Odisha province, an often overlooked region that boasts some of India’s most beautiful temple complexes, a welcoming attitude, and a relaxed beach vibe.
What is your favorite place in India?
My state
Varanasi
Gujarat
all the place
Kerala
The greatness of India cannot be expressed in words. I am from Romania and I have loved India since I was 9 years old. Now I am 58 years old and I can say that although I have never been to India I actually live with the thought that I will get there as soon as possible. My great love is Lata Mangeshkar ji who, although he is no longer among us, will always remain in my heart. Jai Bharat Mata...Jai Hind
I hope you can visit India soon, best wishes to you.
Romanian community has connections with indian Banjara community
@@durgeshsss It certainly is.
Thanks al lot !!
You brought smile on my face with calmness in eyes 🙏😊
I wish goodwill upon you
I love India so much! I've been 4 times for extended stays to learn Ayurveda and also yoga and mediation. It's not just a different time zone, it's a different dimensional reality.
Completely agree, it's a different world.
It sounds good that you know about Ayurveda.My grandfather was a famous traditional massager. We call them Vaydyan in our language means doctor.He had own medicines and had deep knowledge about plants and cured many people especially who got accident.
@@Silver-Clouds I would have liked to meet him.
@@KatieKamala He passed away but one of his brothers got his skill and got trained. He has received award for Ayurveda. Unfortunately me or my father didn't get that skills. Anyway, if you visit India again let me know please.
@@Silver-Clouds Thanks for subscribing to my channel and all your positive comments. I appreciate you. I am going to do my best to make more videos. Have a busy life with the food forest and working at a spa part time doing the Ayurvedic treatments. Wishing you all the best Jobin.
I'm From India 🇮🇳 And Glad To know that You came India 🤗
Lot's of love 😍😍
Thank you! India is beautiful and welcoming. Best wishes!
Non-india tidak akan pergi ke india karena tempatnya tidak aman bagi turis 👎👎👎
@@nayaaaofficial9097it has higher tourism than ENDONasia(indonesia) 😂and all other muslim countries
My favourite place is the state of Sikkim in northeast of India, had a trekking there. But I haven't been to most of the places featured in this video. So far it's probably the best video I've seen about this country, thank you, Stef, you have a talent.
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Thanks a lot for your kind words Alexander! I hope to visit Sikkim one day, it seems beautiful. Best wishes!
Please visit village side
Please visit in punjab and Uttar Pradesh state very beautiful state,
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Amritsar is amazing. The Golden Temple is far more jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring than even the Taj Mahal.
Agree, Amritsar is truly a special place.
GOOD MORNING !
I don't want to upset anyone - I like all the countries in the world, but I love INDIA. There is a big difference between "liking" and "loving". So, I love India with all. And so, India is my favorite place on this Earth. For me, India is the home of the arts. I like this country both geographically and culturally, artistically. I like the people of India because they respect their original folk traditions (still unaltered by the waves of modernism or fashion).
Thanks and I wish you all the best, with health and happiness, in peace !
Sincerely, Dinu, from Romania. NAMASTE ~ _ / | \ _
Thanks for your kind words, India is truly a fascinating country, and I can understand your love for it :)
With my greatest pleasure, Sir @@stefhoffer. I started to love 🧡 India since I was 11 years old (in 1970). And now I'm an "Indianophile". So, Namaste 🙏🏻❗
Sincerely, Dinu, 🦶🏼🦶🏼 for peace 🕊 from Romania/
@@Dinu-1959 Namaste back, I'm happy that you found your place :)
See you, dear @@stefhoffer... I am a man who likes to know many things in this world, in fields that I like and am interested in. And for this I search on the internet only in English first of all. Then in other languages that I know, because I'm polyglot. And if there are rarer words or international dialects, I do robot translations. I am interested in topics about art, culture, music, biology, geography, old steam locomotives, old cars, ships, submarines, plants and animals, etc. Then I explore the mountains and caves, religions, UFOs, and the general universe. I can't say I'm bored (except in my country, unfortunately). Only politics are "fashionable" here. And for me, politics is rubbish.
And here, I had a "premonition" that, like my previous life, I was Indian. I already had experiences with "deja vu". There is a lot to explain in written words. I feel things that other people can't feel. I have more (good) friends in India than I have in my country, Romania.
Thank you from my heart for your golden comment.
I am watching this beautiful video from Indias neighboring country Bangladesh.🇧🇩 I love India and it's people.
Long live our neighborhood.
Love from india bhai 😊❤
What makes this ancient country unique is having the most diversity. The myriad landscapes from mountains, beaches, deserts and forests, the different religions & races, the abundant wildlife, and the variety in food, culture, traditions is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Beautiful words that I can only agree with. India is one of the most diverse countries on our planet.
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That's because you don't know that China still exists in the world
Ancient India is best place to visit 😘
Most beautiful & diverse 🙌
I have never been to India, but India, is the most beautiful place in the World. Love to India, from Tucson Arizona USA. And of course! Amritsar, place of my dream 🙏🙏🙏
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hope, you will get there some day ! I love India + lived there for a while abt 45 yrs ago
Best respect to the people of India, you have created a colorful culture. Love from CHINA.
Yes. Another ancient cultural centre, China.
Thx bro
Thanks brother for making video about my country bharat 🇮🇳🙏. Love from Odisha India.
Thanks a lot for your kind words, best wishes :)
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I love India,🇮🇳 beautiful country to travel.. from Philippines 🇵🇭🤲
Thanks love from india 😊😊
It is good to show that India has one of the seven wonders of world❤❤love India ❤
Definitely, and I would say there are many world wonders in India :)
Congratulations for your national holiday on 15th August India from your friends in Germany
Danke!
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August 15 not holiday it is a Republic Day
India is a country of diverse cultures, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. From the majestic Himalayas in the north to the serene backwaters of Kerala in the south, India offers a plethora of travel experiences. The list of the top 10 places to visit in India is a great starting point for anyone planning a trip to this incredible country. Each destination on the list has its unique charm and allure, whether it's the stunning Taj Mahal in Agra, the bustling markets of Delhi, or the peaceful beaches of Goa. India is a country that leaves a lasting impression on travelers, and these top 10 places are a testament to that fact.
It’s really incredible!
Excellent video Stef, thank you - I am sure I’ll be watching that again for ideas and tips. Really gives a sense of atmosphere in India.
Thanks a lot for your kind words Mark :)
Indian architecture is the unique architecture of the world..... Also the hidden architecture of india which we ll restore...... and visit
With these videos world is knowing more about India
You catch only hustle and bustle of cities…….. India have beautiful panoramic nature also. Every state of India is unique and diverse. In the north ….we have Himalaya, in the west…..we have desert along with salt desert ( which is very rare) , in the south ……. Two mountain range and two different sea , north eastern regions are unique and calm. There’s many more national park through all over . Another side is ……..there are multiple ancient architecture. It is called that ….” One can’t see all things of India in a single life” .
Thanks for making a video on my country India.
You must have a visit to Goa, Andaman & Nicobar islands, Kerala, Utrakhand State (Rishikesh, Nainital, Jim Corbett Park), and yes Kashmir and Leh Ladakh..
Mesmerizing natural beauty of India can be seen at above mentioned places with less crowd. Kashmir is the Switzerland of India.
Thank you for watching, and your suggestions. Hopefully I can visit India again and visit some of those places. Best wishes :)
Incredible India!💕
Incredible compilation! 💕
University in diversity... that is INDIA❤❤
Absolutely :)
India is famous for its ancient history, varied landscapes and diverse culture. Mark Twain, a celebrated American author, once said: “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great-grandmother of tradition.”
Very well spoken indeed.
Each part of India is as beautiful as the people of India
Sare jahan se acha hindustan humara ❤
Each state has its own uniqueness 😊
So true :)
This is amazing. All these places are worth a visit. If being an Indian you haven't travelled here, you must.
One life is too short to explore this country
Very true. Such diversity.
India is so diverse... Thousands of different
landscapes, hundreds of languages,
Healthy n testy food culture, different faith, different dressup.. hundreds of festivals n celebration in india .From snowy mountains to green forests, from beaches to river banks.. one of great dessert. Traditional values with modern infrastructure development. All types of music instrument art n old literature Veda, yoga ,karma philosophy, sanskriti, knowledge of mathematics, surgery, astrology numerology vastu, and many ways of life India is
incredible. Do Right live fullest be full of life.
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Fascinating India! Great video again 😍
Thank you Fleur!
Thank you for so awesome video!!! it was very inspiring for me so I am dreaming in visiting India soon. Thanks again.
Most amazing video of my country I have ever seen. Thanks.
Thank you :)
I just love my country, there is nothing like it. ❤
You are wrong. Bangladesh is also full of slums. Both countries are very much alike.
@☞ོ☜ོ 66 years ago You are wrong. Both countries are horrible. They’re both one, big giant slum.
very inspiring collection of cities and the culture of india.very good vdo.
Thank you :)
My favorite city in Rajasthan is Udaipur. As a descendant of Indians, after my retirement I would h’ve wanted to live in India for 6 months every year for the rest of my life to help poor people and children for a better life. But also to travel through India, I would have liked to live in Udaipur, the city with its beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains. Fate has decided otherwise. I will never forget the friendly and helpful Indians. India is a beautiful and mysterious country but also very busy. Spirituality comes from everywhere.
Thank you so much for this beautiful video
Thank you for watching!
Beauty of India.. awesome video
Ohhhh amazaing....culture...history...people. greetings from Brazil
Greetings back, hope to make one from Brazil one day!
Thank you Stef I really enjoyed your 10 best places to visit as I am lucky enough to have visited most of them throughout the years.Brought back wonderful memories of this wonderful,captivating Continent.
Thanks a lot for watching Paul, glad that you enjoyed it. It's really an amazing country.
This is the most beautifully filmed video of India I've ever seen. I planning to check out your other videos because it's so good.
Thanks a lot for that, I'm happy to hear that.
great Stef!! life time to capture enough that is my India!!
Thank you! India is simply amazing, and too big to ever see fully. Best wishes :)
Visited many countries on this planet, all feature their very own beauty, but Bharat/India is truly mind blowing, overwhelmingly diverse in culture, history, arts, landscapes, colors, cuisines and people...amazing place, enchanting locations, vibrant lively and mesmerizing calming with deep insights into life and it's secrets hidden to some, but always open to all and everyone !
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Thank you for sharing your experiences :)
India is such a beautiful place! I wish I can travel there this year! One thing learned for traveling is that you have to find the best carry-on bag that fits under the seat and has reliable compartments. Lucky I found the bento bag from Nomad Lane.
Hey im from india ....im happy to know that you like India and wanna travel but some foreigner think that India is not good .so am requesting you to tell your friends about our country. Im sure you will love indian historical places, different types of culture,so many types of traditional dance,nature beauty 😍 and so many temples. you must visit India dear sister
U can stay in my house
Amazing land. Quality content. Tks
Thank you lots, Super information 💫💫💫🙏
Wow India is in my bucket list country to visit i am excited to experience the rich culture of India..
The beauty of India is defined by our culture and the respect that is felt towards it.
A relook on the beautiful India ....A treasure wonderful blogging 👍
Lovely video! 😁 Thanks!
Thank you!
I am proud to be an indian because foreigners like india and indias culture.......
Thankyou sir.......
Love from westbengal❤❤❤
Thank you for watching, best wishes :)
India is one country many world ❤️
Excellent video!
Thanks!
Thank you for the friendly advice, this will help me so much in the future!
Beautiful architecture will always stand the test of time...
Each of these top 10 places offers a unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Whether you are interested in history, culture, nature, or adventure, India has something for everyone.....
PERFECT VIDEO! Finally I find a video that doesn’t focuses on trash, cows dying and a bad metro
Glad you liked it!
Indian heritage and culture. super
India is an amazing country. I hope to visit one day. Awesome video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you :)
Special thanks to you for adding my state in your 10beautiful places in India vedio🙏🏻
Thank you for watching! :)
@@stefhoffer you missed many beautiful ancient temple, ancient Jain caves, Buddhist monastery in Bhubaneswar Odisha
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What a lovely video Thank you for showing the good side
Thanks for watching Recka.
Excited!! It Looks Beautiful
It is :)
U missed the most beautiful state of india-kerala ❤️
Yes unfortunately! Hopefully next time :)
thats true kerala like heaven
Yes!!! Big missing 🤗
It’s very greenery places
"The" lol
Wonderful India,,! I’d love to go to visit India to see what India had to offer,,,,Best regards to you all ,,,
Wonderful video 😍 Thank you 👍
Thank you :)
Wow, what a video, very awesome place in India 🇮🇳, very nice 👌
Thanks a lot :)
❤️ from Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு)
Iam visited its all places in india . all the place ,food ,peoples, etc..very difference
It was nice to see the friendly look and nice to see the place at all
I miss the lively appearance of the streets, I miss the friendly and bright faces of the tourists
Great vlog, like and support from kerala . 🥰india
Thank you, I miss India too, a wonderful place in so many ways.
its really excellent video and information. thanks for sharing.
Amazing video. Thanks.
Excelente ciudad😍😘🤩
The list is great but I personally prefer Darjeeling over Kolkata. Would Also have added Sikkim, Andaman, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh in the list.
Thank you, all places that I didn't visit, but would love to.
The documentary is great and have covered the versatility of India.
Amazing India with its own, unity in diversity and rich heritage is beautifully captured in the video !
Stef, incredible video. Being an Indian I rediscovered my country through your video. Welcome to my country to visit rest of the places you are yet to visit. Thanks a lot.
Thanks also for this comment Amal. There are many more places to visit in India, and I would love to come back. Where in India do you live? Take care.
@@stefhoffer Kolkata
@@amalbandyopadhyay2493 Great city!
@@stefhoffer I Live in Hyderabad
Como tanto gente juntas se divertindo tranquilamente, top dms adorei esse vídeo ❤
Glad you liked it, thank you!
Glad to see a great video made on our country!! Covered almost all the beautiful places around
Thanks a lot for your kind words :)
one of the finest place to visit..
My Top 10 Places of INDIA 😘
Ladakh, Dal Lake, Varanasi, Kedarnath, Manali, Ajantha & Ellora Caves, Hampi, Shillong, Meghalaya & Madurai
Thanks for sharing, those seem like beautiful places :)
OK....... but it varies from people to people, culture to culture, state to state in India.
Que hermosa ciudad me gusta mucho
Very beautiful vdo🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
India is truly covered by this video! Best wishes for the upcoming videos
Thank you for watching!
wonderful places !!! love from Greek //
I love our Indian culture 😍
Explore India, Experience the richness of India 👏👏👏
This is a phenomenal activity. What a different world!
❤ Great video !!!
Amritsar on the list is my most favourite
Though I am not a Sikh or Sardarni, I have this whole level of calm and peace when I go to Amritsar...
The Golden temple , the food there , the people... everything is surreal
Completely agree, this is also how I felt. Thanks for your input :)
Thank you for the beautiful presentations! I would love to see your travel videos to Vrindavan in Mathura and Sri Mayapur in West Bengal.
Thank you, hopefully next time :)
India is best and have so many places to visit. Incredible india.
Different culture, only India amazing 🎉
India is truly amazing indeed :)
You have a deep understanding of the country which makes your comments so forceful. you need to come more to India. So many more areas to explore. Love this episode.
Thanks a lot for your kind words Anup. I hope to visit India again in the future. Best wishes.
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Everything is so colorful and characteristic ! and you managed to show us all this beauty in this video. I look forward to visiting India. Thank you Stef!
Thanks a lot for watching! I hope you can visit India in the future :)
Fascinating video and well done. A great prep for an upcoming trip!
Thank you, glad to read that!
You are very talented when it comes to finding the right compositions and frames. Great video, I enjoyed it a lot.
Beauty of India is defined by our culture ❤️
Well said :)
Creator is the best ❤️ I from Indonesia 🇮🇩
You have educated me about many places . Thank you Steff .
Glad to hear that Patrick.
Fabulous place ❤
Beautiful place of india
Truly is a beautiful place.
Stef, I only found your channel and became a subscriber fairly recently. Some of your videos have done well, but many are criminally underviewed. The image quality and style is really fantastic. Making these types of video is far harder than many people realise. You have inspired me to do better and watching your work has given me some good ideas. India remains a fascinating place, but not a country I would particularly like to visit! I really enjoy seeing it through your camera lens and mind's eye. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks a lot for your kind words Phil. It does take a lot of work, but it's also enjoyable. You're making very informative videos yourself, and your photos are incredible. All the best!
@@stefhoffer An incredible amount of work! I live in Thailand and recently I've tried a few VLOG type videos on my other YT channel. For these I walk around quite a lot, but I notice that in your videos you always use a tripod and every clip is rock steady. This looks fantastic and has inspired me to try the same. I also try to narrate as I'm filming, but you seem to prefer voiceovers later on. This also works very well. I am learning a huge amount just by watching your videos and trying to follow your technique. Looking forward to seeing more of your tremendous work!
@@PhilUKNet Thanks a lot Phil, I'm glad that my work helps you in this way. I'm not sure static shots work for all audiences, but it's how I like to shoot a lot of footage. Honestly, also because it's part of my work as a freelance camera operator.
I actually planned to mix tripod footage with some more vlog style/casual filming (what I tried in my Saudi videos), but then the pandemic started. TH-cam can be a big experiment, and I encourage you to try out different techniques, and find your own style. Take care over there!
Adding to this list .... You must visit Sikkim, Kashmir ( must visit) [ favourite of most Indians],Leh, Ladakh, Kerala ( must visit) [ In top list of most Indians]......... And remember you cannot complete India in 1 or 2 trips.... Even Indians cannot see full India in one life..... As India in itself is a whole world situated in just one nation
Completely agree, India is too large and diverse to capture in one video. Thanks for your input.
They do not belong to India, they are an independent country😢
Wow such a beautiful place 😍 this is the favorite place of mine