India is a vast country filled with beautiful places , people and culture. Filled with deep history , art and nature there are some places in India which you would enjoy to visit if it’s your first timing visiting the country.
1.Kashmir
Dal lake :
A popular spot for Shikara boat rides and shopping . A beautiful and calm scenery to enjoy a boat ride .
Apharwat Peak :
If you are a fan of mountains and especially mountains covered in snow this is the place for you . It is a peak at 14,000 feet above sea level .
Sonamarg Hill Station :
A beautiful hill station to enjoy your stay and feel at peace .
Ladakh :
If you are a motorcyclist it is the best place to experience the beautiful scenery of Leh Ladakh . Going on a ride in between the mountains on your bike would be the best experience and memory for you .
2.Himachal Pradesh
Manali :
Manali is a magical hill station at the northern end of Kullu valley in Himachal .
Shimla :
It is the capital of Himachal and a popular hill-station among Indian families and honeymooners. So if you are a couple and want to visit India for your honeymoon , you know where to go.
Khajjiar :
Khajjiar is also called the ‘mini-Switzerland’ of India know for it’s perfect glossy grass is a small town located close to Dalhousie and is great for an overnight or a day trip .
3.Punjab
Amritsar :
Known for being the capital the Golden temple – It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism. It is one of the holiest sites in Sikhism , alongside the Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Katarpur.
Ludhiana :
Another one of the most visited places in Punjab , it is a beautiful city with many places to visit .
4.Uttarakhand
Dehradun :
Being the capital of the state , it is a popular city by the Himalayan foothills , home to Ghanta Ghar clock tower .
Rishikesh :
This is the most famous place for foreigners who are yoga and meditation enthusiasts . It is a base for Himalayan trekking and rafting on the Ganges River .
Nainital :
It is an another beautiful British Raj-era mountain resort town with Nainital Lake boating , scenic viewpoints and hiking .
Kedarnath :
It is the most sacred pilgrimage of Lord Shiva and is situated at the altitude of 3586 mts in the lap of the mountain peaks and near the head of river Mandakini.
5.Haryana
Panipat :
It is an Industrial planned city , located in Haryana. You can visit-
Kabuli Bagh Masjid
Panipat Museum
6.Rajasthan
Jaipur :
It is also known as the ‘Pink-City’ for coloured places and other 18th century structures , including an observatory . It is famous for the Hawa Mehal and more .
If you want to take traditional pictures filled with colourful buildings with old architecture , this is the place for you.
Udaipur :
It is known for lavish places , Jagdish Temple and artificial lakes including lake Pichola .
If you want to know more about the lavish lifestyles of the past rulers who lived there , this is the place for you .
7.Gujarat
Ahmedabad :
Ahmedabad is one of the most popular and important cities in Gujarat. It is the former capital of Gujarat and it’s colourful culture is making it a fast growing tourist destination.
Dwarka :
Dwarka is believed to be the city of Lord Krishna’s kingdom. If you are a ‘ Krishn Bhakt’ it is the best place to visit to get Lord Krishna’s temple and take blessings.
GandhiNagar :
It is the capital city of Gujarat and is one of India’s few planned cities encompasses Akshardham Temple , one of the country’s most beautiful temple.
8.Uttar Pradesh
Agra :
It is a city with Mughal Empire landmarks like the Taj Mahal which is one of the 7 wonders of the world and an extremely popular place to visit for tourists and red walled Agra fort.
Varanasi :
It is a city with sacred Ganges River with some 2000 Hindu temples and Ramnagar Fort .
Mathura :
This city is known as Sree Krishna’s birthplace filled with Hindu Temples . If you are a Krishn Bhakt , this is another one of the important places for you to visit.
9.New Delhi
It’s the capital city of the country . There are many places to visit and enjoy .
India Gate:
Lotus Temple :
Red Fort :
Akshardham :
Qutab Minar :
Agrasen ki Boli :
10.Bihar
Bodh Gaya :
It is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Gaya district of Bihar .
Patna :
Patna also the capital of Bihar , boasts of a dominating presence in history and enjoys the distinction of being one of the oldest cities in the world.
11.Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior :
It is a city with imence history and is popular because of the hilltop fort . It is full of places and glorious temples giving this city a majestic charm .
Pachmari :
It is the only hill station and is the highest point in Madhya Pradesh .
12.Jharkhand
Netarhat:
It is also known as queen of Chotanagpur. It is also best known for sunrise and sunset views especially during summers.
Betla National Park :
It is a beautiful national park which is spread over hilly terrain in the west of Ranci. Wild elephants wander amidst the forest and the flora and fauna are enough to mesmerise any visitor.
13.West Bengal
Kolkata :
It is the capital home to Mother Teresa’s tomb, British-colonial architecture like the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and art galleries.
Darjeeling:
It is a beautiful hilly town for tea plantations, Himalayan views and toy train narrow gauge railway. It is another one of the famous honeymoon spots and is pretty popular.
Mirik :
It is knows for it’s lakes, music, gardens , orchard and monastery.
Kurseong :
It is known for it’s garden , forest and also a honeymoon spot.
14.Sikkim
Sikkim is one of the beautiful part of the seven sisters.
There are numerous places to visit including lakes , monasteries , valleys and mountain passes .
It was also declared as the organic state.
Tsomgo Lake :
A body of water in Gantok , the capital where you can take a yak ride around the lake .
Nathula Pass :
A high altitude mountain pass with views of Indo-China border.
Rumek Monastery :
A popular monastery in Gangtok.
Yumthang Valley :
Also known as the valley of flowers , this valley has hot springs and is filled with natural beauty.
15.Assam
Kaziranga National Park :
It is one of India’s national treasures in terms of flora and fauna. It is home to the largest population of the one-horned rhino on earth.
Dispur :
It is the beautiful capital of Assam packed with panoramic views , unique traditions and rich tribal culture.
16.Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang :
It is a high altitude town located in the lap of the Himalayas. It is a paradise for any mountain lover looking for high altitude places to visit in India .
Sela Pass :
It is a mountain pass which enjoys an elevation of 13,700 feet. Snow covers this pass all year long and it remains opens for tourists during all seasons . This path is considered sacred by Buddhists and it is believed that there are 101 lakes around it.
Madhuri Lake :
It is a beautiful example of Nature’s artistry. The lake lies on the way to Bum La Pass from Tawang near Indo-China Border.
17.Meghalaya
Nohkhalikai Waterfalls :
It is the tallest waterfall in India. Standing under 1115 feel tall , this spectacular waterfall is a wonder of nature.
18.Manipur
Loktak Lake :
It is a lake with a floating national park.
Impal :
It is the capital city of Manipur with Kangla Fort , Shri Shri Govindaji Temple and Manipur State Museum.
19.Mizoram
Aizawl :
It is the capital city of Mizoram and primarily dominated by Mizo Tribe .
Dampa Tiger Reserve :
20.Tripura
Unakoti :
It is a placed filled with history , sculpture and a temple .
Agartala :
It is a city with Ujjayanta Palaca , Jagannath Bari temple .
21.Odisha
Bhubaneswar :
It is a city with Lingaraja Temple on Bindu Sagar Lake .
Puri Beach :
It is one of the popular and beautiful beach in Odisha.
Konark Sun Temple :
It is a 13th century temple , also known as the Black Pagoda . It is a Hindu structure dedicated to the sun God or Surya .
22.Karnataka
Bengaluru :
It is a tech hub known for parks , nightlife , Banglore Place and Lalbagh Botanical Garden .
Mysuru :
It is a city with ornate Wodeyar palaces like Mysore Palace and Hindu temples .
Hampi :
It is a historical site with ruins and immense history.
23.Maharashtra
Mumbai :
It is a massive city and home to Bollywood , grand colonial buildings packed with antiques and textiles. Any concert of a foreign artist is mostly held in this city . It is also one of the most developed cities of India.
Pune :
Known for it’s Hindu temples , Maratha Empire landmarks and Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes it is a big city in Maharashtra .
Lonavla :
It is a hill station known for Buddhist shrines at the Karla and Bhaja caves .
Ellora Caves :
It is a historical Indian rock-cut architecture . One of the temples is even known for carving it from a stone from the top instead of building it from the bottom .
24.Telangana
Hyderabad :
It is known for Charminar , Golconda Fort and of course Biryani . It is also one of the most developed cities in India .
Warangal :
It is an ancient city home to Warangal Fort , Bhadrakali Temple and Thousand Pillars Temple.
25.Andhra Pradesh
Araku Valley :
It is a comparatively unexplored hill station visited by the locals as a weekend getaway.
Vizag :
It is known for it’s beaches and serene landscape.
Amaravathi :
It is the capital and is a planned city on the banks of the River Krishna. It is renowned for being a Buddhist Stupa.
26.Goa
It is the most popular state to visit in India with over 450,000 international tourists in 2023.
Beaches :
There are about 35 to 45 beaches in this state . The most popular ones are
Baga Beach :
Agonda Beach :
Baina Beach :
Candolim Beach :
Vagator Beach :
Calangute Beach :
Churches :
This state is also very popular for it’s beautiful churches .
Basilica of Bom Jesus :
Se Cathedral :
Immaculate Conception Church :
Fontainhas :
It is a herritage colonial quarter in the centre of Panjim , where Portugese rulers lived.
27.Tamil Nadu
Chennai :
It is the capital of the state and is known for Tamil classical music and dance which is also one of the oldest languages in the world.
Ooty :
It is a former British Raj mountain resort with the Government rose garden and a steam train.
Madurai :
It is known for Dravidian temples plus palaces and festivals.
28.Kerala
It is also known as “God’s own country” filled with nature and greenery.
Alleppey:
It is known for it’s network for canals and lagoons with beautiful backwaters and the houseboats offering night stays.
Kochi :
It is a port city with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years.
29.Andaman and Nicobar
Beaches :
Radhanagar Beach :
Elephant Beach :
Kala Panther Beach:
Islands :
Havelock Island :
Neil Island :
Rutland island :
30.Lakshadweep
Andretti :
Agatti :
Minicoy :
Author : Yashika Apoorva