5 Small Cities in India One Must Visit

India is an impeccably colorful country. Bursting with diversity in every corner, one could not come to know it completely. Languages change at every corner, cultures change at every acre, Indian is a country that has many smaller countries within it. Every year many tourists from across the world come to take a taste of its heritage and beauty. There are many undiscovered small cities and towns in this subcontinent that hide within them exceptional marvels, here are some of them that one must visit.

Posted On October 28th, 2020

Varanasi

They say that death in Varanasi means moksha, anyone who leaves their life in the holy land is freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth. This beautiful tale complements well the nature of Varanasi. Ganga aarti is a divine sight and a scene one must witness before they die. Its culture and temples call to you and even in a city that is not yours, you feel like home.

Pushkar

Hidden in the land of deserts and palaces, Pushkar is a hidden marvel close to the famous city of Ajmer. Every year thousands of foreigners visit it for the famous Pushkar Mela. The sight of pure Rajasthan, it is full of must-visit ghats and open-hearted people. The legend says that visiting Pushkar gives a piety equivalent to visiting all pilgrims or dhams. For that reason, it is a city holy to Hindus.

Thanjavur

Formerly known as Tanjore, this town in South India is dotted with ancient sights and temples. Most of the temples here are UNESCO World Heritage Sights. Yet it rarely finds a place on travel itineraries. Anyone who decides to visit Thanjavur will not be disappointed by its grandeur, artefacts and museums.

Majuli

Majuli is an island located in the Brahmaputra river officially a part of the Assamese state. Small heaven where people open their hearts to visitors, Majuli is a cultural haven. It is highly famous for bird watching due to its flowing population of birds. Still untouched by too much advent of technology it is the perfect escape for all.

Orchha

Orchha or Urchha has the remains of many temples and palaces built by famous kings, even Akbar. Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Orchha lies close to the land of Gwalior. It was a former princely state and its grandeur still remains. Perfect for history buffs, Orchha is often populated by writers looking for their inspiration.