10 Best Places to Retire in India

[prasad1]

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Retire To India: 10 Best Places to Retire in India

I used the following guidelines to select places for this list:
Good location with interesting local activities and places to explore.
Good infrastructure, including medical facilities. A significant retiree population is a plus. This eliminates some of the more exotic locations.
Not excessively crowded. This rules out most of the bigger cities in India.
Safe, with a cosmopolitan outlook and open to outsiders. A sizable expatriate population is a plus.
Here's my list of best places for retirees in India, in alphabetical order:

1. Chandigarh
Chandigarh today is a booming town with the country's highest per capita income, and is favored by Indian yuppies and medical tourists alike.
2. Coimbatore
The city is surrounded by mountains including the Nilgiris and is close to the popular hill station of Ooty. The city is also known for good hospitals.
3. Dehradun
It offers beautiful scenery and a moderate climate in summer. The town also serves as a convenient base for visiting the area's many tourist sites.
4. Goa
Located on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan coast, Goa is home to a growing number of Europeans and Indian expats from abroad.
5. Himachal Pradesh
The state also offers much for those looking to settle down.


Popular cities and towns include Shimla, the state capital; Dalhousie, a charming resort town; Dharamsala, the exiled home of the Dalai Lama; and Manali, a ski resort.
6. Kerala
Besides the two bigger cities of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and Kochi (Cochin), there are many other popular towns including Kozhikode (Calicut), Munnar and Varkala.
7. Mangalore
A growing city with a diverse population, Mangalore is known for its beaches and temples, and a landscape dotted with coconut palms along rolling hills and rivers.
8. Mysore
Mysore has a reputation for being a quiet and sleepy city, but in recent years it has become an active location for IT companies employing large number of young people, while still remaining attractive for older people.
9. Pondicherry
Pondicherry is known for its spiritual connections (Auroville is a popular destination), good infrastructure and medical facilities.
10. Pune
With a population of over 4 million, it is the largest city in this list. It is now home to many software and IT companies, and has a diverse population.

 

[mkrishna100]

[h=2]10 Best Places to Retire in India [/h]

Old age home is not in that list

 

[prasad1]

Old age home is not in that list

I got it.
But to choose a retirement home you need to select the city first.

 

[praveen]

Surprised to see Goa as a retirement option.

 

[vgane]

Nainital in Uttarakhand is my favorite...A beautiful lake in the midst of town...Less crowded Hill station ...Very good people...Excellent ambience

 

[Raji Ram]

Surprised to see Goa as a retirement option.

May be for a 'type' of oldies!! :lol:

 

[praveen]

May be for a 'type' of oldies!! :lol:

Must be...

 

[renuka]

Surprised to see Goa as a retirement option.

Dear Praveen,

Why are you surprised? Goa is Sun,Sand and Babes..good for the eyes of the aging male~LOL

 

[praveen]

Dear Praveen,

Why are you surprised? Goa is Sun,Sand and Babes..good for the eyes of the aging male~LOL

lol...

 

[Raji Ram]

.... Why are you surprised? Goa is Sun,Sand and Babes..good for the eyes of the aging male~LOL

These are the ones I mentioned as 'a type of oldies'!

 

[vgane]

These are the ones I mentioned as 'a type of oldies'!

Why do you see that angle...
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Goa has a coastal climate, fresh air, good beach, friendly people, European (Portugese) architecture in Indian style...Go and enjoy!