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See. Varanasi's ghats Head here for spirituality, a highlight of India.

Eat. Pahalwan Lassi An age-old shop at Ravidas Gate in Lanka for lassi, malaiyyo, and rabri. Kashi Chat Center Good assortment of exotic chats; try the Aloo Tikia Chat near Godowlia Crossing. Madhur Jalpan The best place for laddoos and other famous sweet delicacies on Baradev.

Stay. Assi Ghat Cheaper hotels and hostels can be found around this area. Varanasi Junction Stay near the main railway station for nice places, about 10 minutes from the ghats. Ganges Nirvana Free Hostel A small hostel with a great rooftop terrace in a noise-free area.

Lonely PlanetAug 7, 2026

13 of the best places to visit in India in 2026

Start planning a trip to incredible India with this guide to our favorite places.

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  • Humayun’s TombAttractionDelhi, IndiaHumayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
  • Qutb MinarSightDelhi, Indiabuilding in south Delhi
  • Jama MasjidPlace of worshipDelhi, Indiamosque in Old Delhi
  • Red FortSightDelhi, Indiabuilding in Old Delhi
  • Jantar MantarAttractionDelhi, Indiaobservatory in New Delhi
  • Bahai House of WorshipSightDelhi, India1980s building, also known as Lotus Temple
  • India GateSightDelhi, Indiaelegant, British Raj-era landmark
  • Hauz Khas VillageNeighborhoodDelhi, Indiaknown for its bars and cafes
  • Karol BaghMarketDelhi, IndiaIt is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal…
  • JanpathMarketDelhi, IndiaIt starts out as Radial Road 1 in Connaught Place, adjacent to Palika Bazaar, and runs north–south perpendicular to…
  • PaharganjSuburbDelhi, IndiaKnown as Shahganj or King's ganj or market place during Mughal era, it is one of the three administrative subdivisions…
  • Khan MarketMarketDelhi, IndiaIt was established in 1951 by the newly constituted Republic of India's Rehabilitation Ministry to give economic…
  • Chandni ChowkNeighborhoodDelhi, IndiaOne of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, the Mughal-era Red Fort straddles the eastern fringes of Chandni Chowk.
  • Singalila National ParkNature reserveDarjeeling, Indialocation for a camping trek
  • Himalayan Mountaineering InstituteMuseumDarjeeling, IndiaTenzing Norgay was once director
  • Tenzing RockViewpointDarjeeling, Indiaa place to climb
  • Japanese Peace PagodaSightDarjeeling, Indiaa place to seek peace
  • Mahakal TempleSightDarjeeling, Indiatemple on Observatory Hill
  • Sarojini NagarTrain stationDelhi, India
  • GhumTrain stationDarjeeling, India
  • DaliSightDarjeeling, India
  • Bhutia Busty Buddhist monasteriesSightDarjeeling, India
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

UNESCO Just Added 26 Sites to the World Heritage List for 2026—Including 1 in the US

We can’t wait to visit these lush wildlife reserves, dreamy seaside villages, and fairytale French castles.

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