India is home to everything from gorgeous palaces and bustling cities to a diverse and tranquil countryside filled with mountains, lakes, and exotic animals.
The intricacies found in the detailed architecture of India's palaces and temples are both fascinating and breathtaking, and most of the sites are unlike anything you would encounter in the western world.
From stunning temples to lush tea plantations, here are 27 photos that will inspire you to book a trip to India.
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The Assam tea plantations in Northeast India have lush green tea fields that seem to stretch on forever.
The Meenakshi Temple is located in Tamil Nadu and is a beacon of bright blues, yellows, pinks, and greens. The incredibly detailed layers of the temple reach far into the sky.
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The colorful Wagah border ritual is held daily in Punjab, where India borders Pakistan.
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