Mesmerising places in India to add to your bucket list

The vast country of India encompasses great swathes of differing landscapes, across a mind-blowing 28 states, meaning a quick trip to this majestic land really won’t do it justice.

As the birthplace of four religions with over 700 languages spoken and more than one billion people calling it home, India is a true bucket list destination that deserves as much time as you can afford to explore its rich and mysterious lands.

Cloaked in millennia-old traditions and overflowing with temples so beautiful they’ll bring a tear to your eye, the country also plays host to majestic palaces, rolling deserts, tropical jungles, refreshing hill stations, rugged coastline, and an endless amount of ashrams and yoga retreats. So whatever you’re interested in, you’re guaranteed to find it in India.

And while this bustling, busy, noisy, moving, dramatic place can often be overwhelming, if you travel slowly and adopt a go-with-the-flow attitude you’ll be met with memories that will truly last a lifetime. Here are the most impressive places to visit in India.