Tourist Attraction

Jammu and Kashmir is a state in northern India. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Pahalgam, Srinag, Sonamarg and Yusmarg are the main attractions.

Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is known for its trekking, climbing and skiing, and scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh also has a strong Tibetan presence, reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, cuisine heavy on noodles and dumplings, and vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations. Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, The Ridge Simla, Christ Church, Great Himalayan National Park, Jakhoo, Kalka – Shimla Railway, Dhauladhar, Summer Hill-Shimla, Dal Lake, Kangra Valley, Bijli Mahadev, Hidimba Devi Temple, Pin Valley National Park, Rashtrapati Niwas, Bhringu Lake, Chintpurni, Kareri Lake, Kalatop Khajjar Sanctuary, Pandoh Dam, Kinnaur Kailash, Baijnath Temple, Manali Temple, Bhagsunag Falls, St. John in the Wilderness, Triund Hill, Rewalsar Lake, Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Manimahesh Lake, Kasauli Brewery, Rang Mahal, Asan Barrage & Namgyal Monastery are the main attractions.

Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state’s forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife. Nainital Lake, Har ki Pauri, Raja ji National Park, Badrinath temple, Mansa Devi temple Haridwar, Valley of flowers-National Park, Chandi Devi Temple-Haridwar, Chota Char Dham, Naini Peak, Tiffin Top, Maya Devi Temple-Haridwar, Panch Kedar, Neel Kanth Mahadev Temple, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Kedarnath Temple, Hemkund, Sattal, Panch Prayag, Triveni Ghat, Snow View, Nikantha, Bhatta falls, Kumbh Mela, Pt. G B Pant High Attitude Zoo Nainital, Jumpin Heights, Kempty falls, Tapkeshwar Temple, Robbers’ cave India, Bhimtal Lake, Daksheshwara Mahadev Temple, Gurney House, Tehri Dam, Ghorakhal, Kankhal, Malsi Deer Park, Jim Corbett National Park, Naini Devi Temple, Yamunotri Temple, Dhari Devi, Kedarnath Roopkund & Nanda Devi are the main attractions.

Punjab, a state bordering Pakistan, is the heart of India’s Sikh community. Its city of Amritsar, founded in 1577 by Sikh guru Ram Das, is the site of Harmandir Sahib, the holiest gurdwara (Sikh temple). Pilgrims visit its gilded Hari Mandir sanctuary and bathe in the surrounding Pool of Nectar. Also in Amritsar is Durgiana Temple, a Hindu shrine with engraved silver doors. Harminder Sahib, Jalliawala Bagh, Akal Takht, Durgiana Temple, Summer Palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Wagah border Ceremony, Harike Wetland, ChattBir Zoo, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Qila Mubarak, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Bhakra Dam, Nakki Lake, Aravalli range & Dilwara temples are the main attractions.

Rajasthan is a northern Indian state bordering Pakistan. Its palaces and forts are reminders of the many kingdoms that historically vied for the region. In its capital, Jaipur, are the 18th-century City Palace and Hawa Mahal, a former cloister for royal women, fronted by a 5-story sandstone screen. Amer Fort, atop a nearby hill, was built by a Rajput prince in the 1600s.

City Palace –Jaipur, Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace Udaipur, Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jai Mahal, Nahar Garh Fort, Lake Pichola, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Birla Mandir Jaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Lake Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jag Mandir, Juna Garh Fort, Keoladeo National Park, Monsoon Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Rambagh Palace,Jaswant Thada, Jagdish Temple Udaipur, Chittorgarh Fort, Dilwara Temples, Saheliyon ki baari,Pushkart lake, Balsamand Lake, Gangaur, Brahma Temple Pushkar, Pushkar fair, Kalyana Lake,Lalgarh Palace, Raj Mandir Cinema Jaipur, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Nakki Lake,Bada Bagh, Taragarh Fort, Ana Sagar Lake, Kuldhara Abandoned Village, Moti Magri, Deeg Palace, Kalika Mata Temple Chittorgarh Fort, Shiv Niwas Palace, Lake Foy Sagar, Ghanta Ghar,Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Alwar Fort and Mehandipur Balaji Temple are the main attractions.

Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. Its city of Agra is home to the iconic Taj Mahal monument, a colossal, domed, white-marble mausoleum honoring the wife of Mughal ruler Shah Jahan. Named Mumtaz Mahal, she died in childbirth in 1631. Nearby are the 20m-high, red-brick walls of Agra Fort, a Mughal fortress and palace dating to the 16th and 17th centuries.

Taj Mahal, Ganges, Agra Fort, Tomb of Akbar the Great, Khusro Bagh, Manikarnika Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tomb of Mariam Uz Zamani, Jama Masjid-Agra, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Panch Mahal Fateh Pur Sikri, Mehtab Bagh, Dhamek Stupa, Assi Ghat, ram Nagar Fort, Allahbad fort, Prem mandir, Vrindavan, Triveni Sangam, Allahbad Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Allen Forest Zoo, Banke Bihari Temple, Mussaman Burj, Radha Ramana, Aligarh Fort, Alfred Park , Swaraj Bhawan, Gyanvapi Mosque, Chinni ka Rauza, Jam Masjid fateh Pur Sikri, Guru ka Tal, Mankameshwar Temple, Ram Bagh, Sarnath Museum, Moti Masjid, Hanumangarhi, Govardhan Hill, Chandra Prabha Wild Life Sanctuary, Nawab Gunj Bird Santuary, Moti Jheel, Jawahar Planatarium, Ram Janmabhumi, Dikusha Kothi, Krishna Balaram Mandir, Babri Masjid & Someshwar Mahadev Temple are the main attractions.

Gujarat, India’s westernmost state, has varied terrain and numerous sacred sites. In its urban center of Ahmedabad is the Calico Museum of Textiles, displaying antique and modern Indian fabrics. Spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi’s base from 1917-1930 was Sabarmati Ashram, where his living quarters remain on view. The Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), built in the 15th-century, is defined by its courtyard and columned design. Sabarmati Ashram, Gir Forest national park, Laxmi Vilas Palace –Vadodara, Kankaria, EME temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Girnar, Rani ki vav,Jama Masjid Ahmedabad, Calico Museum of Textiles, Sayaji Baug, Teen Darwaja, Baroda Picture and Museum Gallery, Palitana Temples, Sirdar vallabh Bhai Patel National Memorial, Sidi Bashir Mosque, Watson Museum, Dumas Beach, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Khijadiya Bird Centuary, Vastrapur, Pavagarh Hill, Nagina Wadi, Prag Mahal, Nazarbaug Palace, Somnath, Statue of Unity,Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum, Sarkhej, Sakkarbaug Zoological garden, Rani no Hajiro, Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium, Dilwara temples, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir-Bhuj, Nehru Bridge, Ukai Dam, Shri Hanuman Mandir Sarangpur, Nakki Lake, Aravalli Range, Science Centre Suraj, Kirti Stambh, Sanskar Kendra, Ellis Bridge & Sardar Patel Stadium.

Madhya Pradesh, a large state in central India, retains landmarks from eras throughout Indian history. Begun in the 10th century, its Hindu and Jain temples at Khajuraho are renowned for their carvings of erotic scenes, most prominently Kandariya Mahadeva, a temple with more than 800 sculptures. The eastern Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks, noted Bengal tiger sanctuaries, offer guided safaris. Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga, Taj ul Masajid, Van Bihar National Park, Lower lake Bhopal, Lakshamna temple-Khajuraho, kandariya Mahadev temple, Bharat Bhawan, Dhupgarh, Chaturbhuj Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Javari temple, Vamana Temple Khajuraho, Varaha temple, Duladeo Temple, Parvati temple Khajuraho, Maharaj Bada Gwalior, Bhandhavgarh National Park, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Shanti Dham Temple and Bhimbetka Rock shelters are the main attractions.

Maharashtra, a state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It’s also famed for sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and the cave temples at nearby Elephanta Island. To the south is the rustic, beach-lined Konkan coast, and its temple town of Ganpatipule. Gateway of India, Tadoba Andhari Tiger project, Elephanta Caves, Siddhivinayak temple Mumbai, Karla Caves, EsselWorld, Mahalakshmi Temple Mumbai, Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Aga Khan Palace, Mount Mary Church Bandra, parvati Hill, Adlabs Imagica, Haji Ali Dargah, Sinhagad, Sanjay Gandhi national Park, Mahalakshimi temple Kolhapur, Elephanta Island, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, Kanheri caves, Taraporewala aquarium, Bibi ka Maqbara, Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum, Girgaum Chowpatty, Chaturshringi Temple, Shaniwar Wada, Rajin Gandhi Zoological Park, Murud Janjira, Mumbai High Court, Mumba Devi Temple, Huzur Sahib Nanded, Sula Vineyards, Pataleshwar Aurangabad Caves, Pandavleni Caves, Babulnath, Global Vipassana Pagoda, Kamla Nehru Park-Mumbai, Shinde Chhatri, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kalsubai, Lohagad, Banganga Tank, Deekshabhumi, Panchakki, Walkeshwar Temple, Bund Garden Pune, Muktidham, Grishneshwar, Rajabai Clock Tower and Parsi Point are the main attractions.

Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the Nagara-style Mukteswar and the Lingaraj, both built in the 11th century and set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is dedicated to the area’s indigenous history. Jagannath Temple Puri, Konark Sun Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Nandankanan Zoological park, Dhauli, Puri Beach, Rajarani Temple and Chilika Lake are the main attractions.

Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 16th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Our Lady of the immaculate conception church, Shanta Durga Temple, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chapora Beach, Casino Royale Goa, Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Dudhsagar falls, Goa State Museum, Fatorada Stadium and Church of St. Cajetan are the main attractions.

Karnataka is a state in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. The capital, Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), is a high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife. To the southwest, Mysore is home to lavish temples including Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s maharajas. Hampi, once the medieval Vijayanagara empire’s capital, contains ruins of Hindu temples, elephant stables and a stone chariot. Mysore Palace, Mysore zoo, Hoysaleswara Temple, Chennakesava Temple Somanathapura, Badami Cave Temples, Mullayyanagiri, Cubbon Park, Karanji Lake, Lal Bagh, Bangalore Palace, Kadri Manjunath Temple, Bahubali, Iskcone Temple –Bangalore, Ranganathittu Bird Santuary, Lalitha Mahal, Gol Gumbaz, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagara, Bangalore Fort, Bannerghatta National park, Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Kudremukh, Abbey Falls, Jaganmohan Palace, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological museum, Vidhana Soudha, Railway Museum Mysore, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, St. Mary Basilica Bangalore, Mahabaleshwara Temple Gokarna, Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Ulsoor, Baba Budangiri, Kukke Subramanya Temple, Kodachadri, Tannirbhavi Beach, Nisargadhama, Hal Aerospace Museum, Mangla Devi Temple, Thottikallu, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Hebbe falls, Regional Museum of Natural history, Bugle Rock, Mahakuta group of temples, Arkavati, Hebbal Lake and St. Aloysius Chapel are the main attractions.

Andhra Pradesh is a state bordering India’s southeastern coast. Tropical forests, rivers, hills and caves make it a popular ecotourism destination. Beaches line the Bay of Bengal, offering spots for swimming and surfing. Major cultural landmarks include Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, an ornate hilltop shrine to Hindu’s Vishnu, in the southern part of the state. It’s visited by tens of millions of pilgrims annually.

Charminar, Golkonda, Venkateshwar temple-Tirumala, Hussain Sagar, Qutb Shahi tombs, Makkah Masjid-Hyderabad, Salar Jung Museum, Birla Mandir, Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City, Falaknuma Palace,Kanaka Durga temple, Chowmahalla palace, Undavelli Caves, Kailasa Giri, Simhachalam temple, Nehru Zoological park, Osman Sagar, Chilkur balaji temple, Paigah tombs, Mallikarjuna Swamy, Nizam Museum, Mir Alam tank, Anantagiri Hills, Prasanthi Nilayam, Lumbini Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological park, Birla Science Museum, A p State Archeological Museum, Bhavani Island Vijaywada, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, NTR Gardens, Durgam Cheruvu, Taramat Baradari, kasu Brahamananda Reddy National park, Mrugavani national park, Srilakahasti National park, Shamirpet Lake, Himayat Sagar, Snow World,

Sanjeevaiah Park, Visakha Museum, Natural Arch Tirumala hills, Shamirpet Lake, Suryalanka Beach, Medak Cathedral, Ravindra Bharathi, Gnana Saraswati Temple Basar, Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi, Kondaveedu Fort, Bhadrachalam Temple and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam are the main attractions.

Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It’s known for its palm-lined beaches and its backwaters, a network of canals popular for cruises. Its many upscale seaside resorts include specialists in Ayurvedic treatments. Inland are the Western Ghats, a mountain range whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as abundant native wildlife. Thekaddy, Vembanad, Mattancheery Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, Guruvayur Temple, Ambalappuzha Sh. Krishna Temple, Attukal temple, Earnakulam Shiva Temple, Kumarakom Bird Santuary, Cherai beach, Vadakkunnathan Temple, Hill Palace Triniputhura, Padmanabhasway temple, St. Francis Church Kochi, Nehru Trophy Boat race, Eravikulam National park, Chembra Peak, Alappuzha Beach, Veegaland, Anamudu, Muzhappilangad Beach, Mattupetty Dam, Devikulam, Pathiramanal, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Boothathankettu, Thiruvambadi Shri Krishna Temple, Napier Museum, Shakthan Thampuran Palace, Vaikom Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Edakkal Caves, Ettumanoor Mahadevar temple, Koodalmanikyam Temple, St.Thomas SyroMalabar-Catholic Church, Palayur, Aranmula Parthasarathy temple, Terricherry fort, Mammiyoor temple, Krishnapuram palace, Payambalam Beach, Thiruvanthapuram Zoo, Pallipuram fort, Vismaya, Rajarajeshwara temple, Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple, Thirunelli temple, Cheraman Juma Masjid and Periyar National park are the main attractions.

Tamil Nadu, a south-east Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high gopurams (tower gateways) ornamented with colourful figures. Rameswaram temple, on Pamban Island, is a pilgrimage site, and Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises. Chennai, the capital, is known for its beaches and landmarks including circa-1640 colonial Fort St. George. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Marina Beach, Edward Elliot’s beach. Neelgiri Mountains railways, Guindy National park, Shore temple, Descent of the Ganges, Covelong, Great living Chola Temples, Dhyanalinga, Kapaleeshwarar temple, Kodaikanal Lake, Airavateswara Temple, Fort St. George India, Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangam, Arunchala, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Doddabetta, San Thome Basilica, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Suruli Falls, Ooty Lake, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kiliyur falls, Parthasarathy Temple Triplicane, Pancha Rathas, Government Botanical Gardens Ooty, Pamban bridge, Government museum Chennai, Rose Garden-Ooty, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Ucchi Pilayar Temple Rock Fort, Thanumalayan Temple, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Valluvar kottam, Stone House Ooty, Golden Beach Chennai, Thai Pongal, Avalanche lake Ooty, Kerala backwaters and Emerald lake Ooty are the main attractions.

The Andaman Islands are an archipelago in India’s Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and rainforested interiors. Surrounded with coral reefs that support marine life including sharks and rays, they’re destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling. They’re also popular for water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. Oceanside camping and hiking is possible on some islands. Radhanagar Beach, Jolly Buoy Island, Scuba and Snorkeling, Cellular Jail, Ross island, Neil Island, Water sports, Elephanta Beach, Makruzz, Kala Pathar Beach, Fishing charters and Tours, Laxmanpur beach, Chidiya tapu, Bharatpur Beach, Ross and Smith Island, Wandoor beach, North Bay Island Andaman, Samudrika Marine Museaum, bars & Clubs, Andaman Water Sports Complex, Sitapur Beach, Corbyn’s cove, Murugan temple, Anthopological Museum, Kayaking and canoeing, Chathan Saw Mill, Limes stone Caves, Jogger’s park, Inglis Island and Howrah Bridge are the main attractions.