Geographically diverse land, India has a huge number of tourist attractions-from the majestic Himalayas in the north to the Thar desert in the west, and from pristine beaches in the south to snow-capped mountains in the east, From serene and peaceful attractions to historical and cultural sites. It is really hard to choose an ideal destination to relax from bustling city chaos.

Here we are happy to suggest the 5 best tourist places to visit in India for an ideal getaway.

1.​ Darjeeling, West Bengal

Lying amidst the lesser Himalayas at an altitude of 6560 Ft in West Bengal, Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination in India. Called the queen of hills, Darjeeling is best known for its emerald green plantations of tea. Darjeeling is favoredamong the tourists because of its overwhelming views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, panoramic beauty, dense forests, quaint houses, a wide array of flora and fauna,  food specialties like Momos and steamed sticky rice.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train (UNESCO world heritage site), rolling tea estates on mountainous slopes, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hills, and Sandakphu trek are must-visit places in the Darjeeling tour package.

The summer season is the best time to visit Darjeeling when the weather is pleasant.

2.​ Kedarkantha, Uttarakhand 

At a high altitude of 12500 Ft above sea level, Kedarkantha is a Majestic Garhwal Himalayan peak. It is in the Govind wildlife sanctuary in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Kedarkantha is dedicated to Lord Shiva as locals say Lord Shiva meditated at Kedarkantha. Kedarkantha is a very thrilling and exciting, easy to moderate trek to do. The base camp of Kedarkantha is a remote Himalayan village called Sankri.

Sankri is well-connected to the capital Dehradun by road, the village has limited homestay and hotels for trekkers and tourists.

The 6-day trek of Kedarkantha offers beautiful visuals of 13 Himalayan peaks, dense forests, and stunning landscapes. November to April is the best time to visit Kedarkantha.

3.​ Alleppey, Kerala

Nestled on the coast of the Laccadive Sea, Alleppey or Alappuzha is in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Alleppey is well known as Venice of South India.

The city is the largest hub of backwaters in Kerala, renowned for houseboat cruises along the Alleppey backwaters.

Alleppey backwaters are one of the most popular tourist attractions in India. Boat races, houseboat holidays, pristine beaches, exquisite lakes, marine products, paddy fields, and lagoons attract thousands of domestic and international tourists in Alleppey.

Alappuzha beach, Marari beach, Pathiramanal Island, Ambalappuzha, St. Mary’s fine church, Krishnapuram Palace, Vembanad lake, Bird sanctuary, and International coir museum are tourists places to visit in Alleppey.

Some of the best things to do in Alleppey are Alleppey backwaters cruise, famous snake boat festival, sunset view at Pozhiyoram Lake, shopping at floating Triveni. Recommended time to visit Alleppey is November to February in the pleasant climate.

4.​ Kasol, Himachal Pradesh 

Situated on the banks of the Parvati river in Parvati Valley, Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Perched at an elevation of 5180 Ft, the valley of Kasol is a hotspot for Himalayan backpackers.

Kasol offers spectacular views of snowy mountain peaks, coniferous forests, and crystal clear water of Parvati river Kasol is a base camp of thrilling treks including Kheergangatrek, Sar pass trek, Chalal trek, Pin Parvati pass trek, and tosh trek.  Famous as the mini Israel of India, You can try authentic Israeli cuisine in Kasol. October to June is the ideal time to visit and behold the exotic beauty of Kasol.

5.​ Cherrapunji, Meghalaya 

Set at an average elevation of 4690 Ft, Cherrapunji is a town in East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya. Cherrapunji is the second wettest place on earth and holds the record for most rainfalls.

Cherrapunji is a paradise for monsoon or rainfall lovers as the town witnesses rainfalls in the majority of months.

Besides it, Cherrapunji is famous for old human-made thrilling living root bridges (UNESCO world heritage site) located in the Village of Nongriat and Tyra.

The seven sister waterfalls, Dainthlen falls, Mawkdok valley, Thangkharang park, Nongriat trek, and David Scott trek are must-visit places in Cherrapunji. The best season to visit Cherrapunji is winter although the weather is pleasant all year.