North India can be a vague concept for travelers, as the huge expanse of land in the northern reaches of the country encompasses an endless diversity of landscapes, people, cities and culture.
There are many incredible places to visit in North India. It can be chaotic, busy, loud, and at first overwhelming, but it’s an endlessly fascinating region to travel.
For culture lovers, there is a lot to experience in Dharamsala, including the Tsuglagkhang Temple, which is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet itself.
Rishikesh is a sacred city and for Hindus, this is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in the world due to its pride of place amongst the Hindu epics and deities.
This unique city is home to some of the most interesting Sikh cultures and monuments in the country. Amritsar was founded as a Sikh place of worship, and today it is the site of the religion’s holiest temples.
Leh is a great base to hike into the Himalayas, being located at an altitude of over 3500 meters. It may take some acclimatization before you are ready to trek out into the surroundings.
This is the capital of modern India though and it’s worth hanging around before heading further north to discover the real mix of old and new that gives Delhi its unique character.