| State | Tourist places |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh |
Taj Mahal (Agra)- A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in white marble. India’s most visited tourist monument. Varanasi- One of the oldest living cities in the world. Located on the banks of River Ganga. Major spiritual and pilgrimage center. Ayodhya- Birthplace of Lord Rama. An important Hindu pilgrimage site. Known for temples and religious history. |
Rajasthan |
Jaipur - The Pink City known for forts, palaces, and royal heritage. Udaipur - The City of Lakes famous for palaces and scenic beauty. Jaisalmer - The Golden City known for desert safaris and historic forts. |
Goa |
Baga Beach - Popular beach known for nightlife and water sports. Calangute Beach - The Queen of Beaches and a major tourist hub. Basilica of Bom Jesus - UNESCO site famous for Portuguese architecture. |
Kerala |
Munnar - Hill station with tea plantations and cool climate. Alleppey - Famous for backwaters and houseboat tourism. Kochi - Historic port city with strong colonial influence. |
Himachal Pradesh |
Manali - Hill station famous for snow, adventure sports, and valleys. Shimla - Former British summer capital with colonial architecture. Dharamshala - Home of the Dalai Lama and center of Tibetan culture. |
Maharashtra |
Mumbai - Financial capital of India and home of Bollywood. Ajanta and Ellora - Ancient rock-cut caves and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lonavala - Hill station known for waterfalls and greenery. |
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai - Capital city famous for Marina Beach and culture. Madurai - Temple city known for Meenakshi Amman Temple. Ooty - Hill station famous for tea gardens and pleasant climate. |
Karnataka |
Mysuru - Heritage city famous for Mysore Palace and Dasara festival. Hampi - UNESCO site with ancient ruins and temples. Bengaluru - IT capital known for technology parks and gardens. |
Uttarakhand |
Rishikesh - Yoga Capital of the World located on River Ganga. Haridwar - Holy city famous for Ganga Aarti and pilgrimages. Nainital - Hill station famous for Naini Lake. |
West Bengal |
Kolkata - Cultural capital known for literature, art, and history. Darjeeling - Hill station famous for tea gardens and toy train. Sundarbans - Largest mangrove forest and home of Royal Bengal Tiger. |
Himachal Pradesh |
Manali – Famous for snowfall, adventure sports, and scenic valleys. Shimla – Popular hill station with colonial charm and winter snow. Spiti Valley – Cold desert region with monasteries and snow-covered mountains. |
Jammu and Kashmir |
Gulmarg – One of India’s top snow and skiing destinations. Pahalgam – Scenic valley with snowy landscapes and rivers. Sonamarg – Meadow of gold known for glaciers and snowfall. |
Sikkim |
Gangtok – Capital city with snow views and monasteries. Tsomgo Lake – High-altitude lake that freezes in winter. Nathula Pass – Snow-covered mountain pass on the Indo-China border. |
| Andgra Pradesh |
Tirupati- Famous for the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. One of the richest and most visited temples in the world. A major pilgrimage site. Visakhapatnam- A coastal city with beautiful beaches and hills. Known for RK Beach and submarine museum. Araku Valley- A scenic hill station with coffee plantations. Popular for waterfalls and tribal culture. |