Our 10 best places to travel in 2023 are a mix of old favourites worth revisiting and less-traveled, even once-forbidden, regions ready to welcome visitors-yet they are all linked by highly anticipated new offerings and evolutions. 

Here is a list of the top ten Indian destinations to visit in 2023.

1. Agra: Agra is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra is a popular tourist destination due to its numerous Mughal-era structures, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpr Sikr, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra is part of the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, which includes Delhi and Jaipur, as well as the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc, which includes Lucknow, the state capital, and Varanasi. Agra is part of the Braj cultural region.
    
2. Kolkata: As there are numerous places of interest in Kolkata, the City of Joy of West Bengal is the best place for eager visitors. This vibrant city, with its many wonders, has a lot to offer. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors from all over the world. The British Raj-era architectural gems, sprawling gardens, and historical colleges and universities, as well as museums, National Library, Auditoriums, Theater Halls, Art Galleries, markets, The Festivals, sports stadiums, and Gangar ghats, are all popular tourist attractions.
    
3. Mumbai: Mumbai has long been regarded as one of India's safest cities. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mumbai is a mix of iconic old-world charm architecture, strikingly modern high rises, culture, and traditional structures.
    
4. Jaipur: Jaipur is India's first planned city, having been designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Rajasthan's capital city, known worldwide for its coloured gems, combines the allure of its ancient history with all the benefits of a metropolis. The vibrant modern city is one of three points on the golden triangle, which also includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
    
5. Varanasi: Varanasi, or Benaras (also known as Kashi), is one of the world's oldest inhabited cities. Varanasi's significance in Hindu mythology is largely unknown. Mark Twain, an English author and poet who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them combined."
    
6. Udaipur: The names bestowed upon Udaipur demonstrate its allure. Udaipur is also known as the City of Lakes and the Venice of the East.
   
   Udaipur offers a historical spectacle that will enchant every visitor with its undeniable architectural beauty and hypnotic cultural vibrancy. This city draws visitors from all over the world because it is located in the state of Rajasthan, on the southern side of the majestic Aravalli hills.
    
7. Orchha: Orchha, which displays wonderful Bundela-era legends, remains steadfast as the major historical site that has preserved the culture and legends of the Bundela dynasty's rulers. Chieftain Rudra Pratap Singh established Orchha on a plot of land along the Betwa river. This amazing town will fascinate you during your adventure because it is a great place to tour with friends and family. Orchha has many historical sites to visit, and it is well connected to almost all of Madhya Pradesh's major towns.
    
8. Khajuraho: Khajuraho is a historical city famous for its magnificent temples (Mandir) and intricate sculptures. The city is located in Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur district and is rich in historical tales and architectural splendour. According to historical records, the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples spread over 20 square kilometres during the 12th century. Only 25 of these have survived the passage of time, spread across six square kilometres.
    
9. Delhi: A guided tour of Delhi, would delves into the wonders of Delhi, including its heritage, art and craft, diverse cuisine, and culture. Delhi, a symbol of the country's rich past and thriving present, is a city where ancient and modern coexist harmoniously. It's a place that not only touches your pulse but also accelerates it to a frenetic pace. The city, home to millions of dreams, takes on unprecedented responsibilities for realising dreams, bringing people closer together and inspiring their journeys.
    
10. Aurangabad: Aurangabad is a city in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district. Aurangabad, named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, is a tourist destination in Maharashtra, thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves on its outskirts. Bibi ka Maqbara, which resembles the Taj Mahal, is an important historical monument in Aurangabad.