Bookmark These Top 5 Oldest Living Yet Absolute Charming Cities in India For a Bewitching Experience

India is a country predominantly known for its rich history and vibrant culture. But do you know it’s also the land of the oldest living cities? Yeah, you heard it right! Some of the cities in India like Banaras and Ayodhya are amongst the ones that are even older than time.

So, here we’ve narrowed down a list of the top 5 oldest living, highly populated yet bewitchingly charming cities in India. Read on!

1) Banaras – Banaras, also known as Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world and probably it’s even older than time & history. Nestled along the banks of river Ganga, Banaras is quite a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus. Also, many people flock to this holy city to perform the last rites of their ancestors as it is believed that getting your body cremated in Banaras is nothing short of a blessing and helps free your soul from the sufferings of the mortal world.

2) Pushkar – Pushkar ranks among one of the sacred spots for Hindu pilgrimage and is also one of the ancient cities in India. It’s renowned for its annual camel fair and temple of Lord Brahma.

3) Ayodhya – Shri Ram’s birthplace Ayodhya is also considered to be one of the ancient cities in India. It is also believed to be a highly sacred city and attracts tourists from around the world, near and far.

4) Madurai – Madurai on our list ranks number 4 when it comes to listing ancient cities of India. Also, it is considered the second-largest city in Tamil Nadu and has a plethora of historical spots to explore. The Meenakshi Amman temple is quite a renowned one and attracts pilgrims from all parts of the country.

5) Kannauj – Known as the perfume city of India, Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh was once home to a few of the most powerful dynasties who ruled the country. The age-old process of creating hand-made fragrances by distillation of mere rose petals and water is still practiced in the region which attracts a lot of international travellers and makes this place worth checking out.

So, which of the cities would you like to visit for a bewitching experience? Let us know in the comments.

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