A country so vast is bound to have some breathtaking sights, and India has these in droves. The sheer variety is astonishing too. From ancient temples and royal cities to sacred rivers, mountain glaciers and a dizzying array of stunning landscapes in between, there’s plenty to choose from. The colourful, chaotic, spiritual and often surprising country might evoke extreme reactions but there's no denying the beauty of these places.

Read on to see 60 of India's most beautiful places...