• As someone who's lived in India my whole life, I've seen many tourists visit the same spots here. • There's so much of the country to explore beyond Goa and Jaipur, though. • I believe more people should visit the Andaman Islands, India's Grand Canyon, and Spiti Valley.

Many visitors come to India with some marquee spots in mind: the Taj Mahal, Jaipur's palaces, Kerala's backwaters. In my opinion, these places are just one layer of the country.

I've lived in India all my life and traveled all over, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Time and time again, I've encountered tourists who visit the same few landmarks instead of truly exploring all the nature, historic architecture, and quaint villages my country has to offer.

With 28 states, eight union territories, and pretty much every land

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