Yes, the itinerary is a secret. No, Taj Mahal is still on the cards. But there are so many fantastic places that the Obamas can still visit on their trip to India over the weekend. Here's a list of places and touristy things for the couple to do, in order to savour the "real" India.
1.Attend the 5 am Langar at Harmandir Sahab - Golden Temple- in Amritsar Source: picturesindia.com
2.Marvel at Indian architecture at Khajuraho. Source: Thinkstock
Take a few pictures of beautiful sculptures as well
3.Hold hands at Udaipur Lake. Source
This is the most romantic city in the whole country.
4.Go wild water rafting on the Mystical Ganges at Rishikesh. Source:adventurefanatic.wordpress.com
You might get a little wet, but it'll be so worth it.
5.Take a tour of Old Delhi.
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Between the by lanes of Chandni Chowk, the architecture of Lal Qila and all that shopping, don't forget to take a selfie.
6.Dress up in traditional Kashmiri outfits and go on a Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.
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7.Kanha National Park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tiger in India. Source:team-bhp.com
If it could inspire Rudyard Kipling, it could inspire the Obamas.
8.Go boating at the Kerala Backwaters.
Wake up and smell the coconuts.
9.It's a city that is sacred for the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Watch pilgrims trying to cleanse their souls at Varanasi. Source: makemytrip.com
And while you are at it, eat the famous paan too.
10.Eat chuski at India Gate at night.
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Yes, you might have been there before, but when it's all lit up in the cold, you'll get the true taste of India.
1.Attend the 5 am Langar at Harmandir Sahab - Golden Temple- in Amritsar
2.Marvel at Indian architecture at Khajuraho.
Take a few pictures of beautiful sculptures as well
This is the most romantic city in the whole country.
4.Go wild water rafting on the Mystical Ganges at Rishikesh.
You might get a little wet, but it'll be so worth it.
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Between the by lanes of Chandni Chowk, the architecture of Lal Qila and all that shopping, don't forget to take a selfie.
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Source: Thinkstock
7.Kanha National Park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tiger in India.
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8.Go boating at the Kerala Backwaters.
Wake up and smell the coconuts.
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And while you are at it, eat the famous paan too.
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Source: Thinkstock
Yes, you might have been there before, but when it's all lit up in the cold, you'll get the true taste of India.
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