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Handpicked 68 Best Places to Visit in India To Explore
Here's a list of the top 68 Best Tourist Places to Visit in India for a perfect holiday. India is a land of a variety of destinations from hill stations to beaches to spiritual places and more. India is the 7th largest country in the world and 2nd largest in terms of population. India is known for its unity in diversity. There are the Himalayas, the highest mountain ranges in the northern part of India, there is a vast coastline in the southern part of India on both sides, making South India a peninsula. On the west, there is the massive Thar Desert in Rajasthan, and there are wildlife, forests, spiritual places, religious places of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians and people from other religions.
1. Leh Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Lying in midst of the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges with superabundance of attractions to visit and phantasmagoric and fabulous landscapes, Ladakh is truly a heaven on Earth.
2. Munnar, Kerala
Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru, Munnar is an idyllic hill station, famous for its tea estates, exotic scenery, abundance of flora and fauna and craggy peaks.
3. Goa
Situated on the Western Coast, Goa is the place associated most with touristy beaches, happening nightlife and old Portuguese architecture.
4. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Nestled at one end of the Kullu Valley, Manali is a hill station with attraction such as the Rohtang pass nearby and is popular among tourists, especially during summers.
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5. Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty, the queen of hill stations and the capital of Nilgiris district, is one of the most popular tourist destination, especially as a honeymoon destination.
6. Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Home to one of the 7 wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, Agra is a sneak peek into the architectural history with other structures such as Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri and hence makes for a must visit for anyone living in or visiting India.
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7. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Probably the most popular hill station in northern India, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh famous for its Mall road, the Ridge, toy train etc. among honeymooners and families alike.
8. Darjeeling, West Bengal
Household name because of its varieties of teas, Darjeeling is a hill station with vast expanses of tea estates and Tibetan influence in their craft, culture and cuisine.
9. Gangtok, Sikkim
Prettily situated on a hillock at an altitude of 1800 meters, Gangtok can be safely said to be one of the most beautiful hill stations in the country.
10. New Delhi, NCR
From historical monuments to crowded shopping malls, from Mughal gardens to Delhi University campus, the capital city has multiple personalities making it 'The good, the bad and the ugly'.
11. Udaipur, Rajasthan
Located in a valley and surrounded by 4 lakes, it is at times referred to as the 'Kashmir of Rajasthan'
12. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
A delightful town situated in the district of Mandla, Kanha National park is the haven of an exceptionally wide variety of wild animals, including the majestic creature tiger.
13. Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
The holy town of Tirupati is one amongst the 8 most scared places of Lord Mahavishnu and is highly revered, glorified and worshiped.
14. Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh
Mcleodganj is a hill station near Dharamshala, popular among trekkers and with a heavy Tibetan culture with British influence.
15. Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft., Mussoorie is a popular hill station famous for its colonial heritage and its religious sites.
16. Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
Located in Trikuta hills 13 Kms from Katra at a height of 1560 m above sea level with shimmering clouds and thinning air, this town is the holy cave temple of Mata Vaishnodevi.
17. Alleppey, Kerala
Famous backwaters of God's own country, Kerela, the city of Alleppey is known for its beaches, temples, boat races and Ayurvedic spa and wellness centers.
18. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal is the most sought after honeymoon destination in South India because of its scenic beauty and it has the attribute to leave any nature lover mesmerized by its charisma.
19. Nainital, Uttarakhand
Nainital with its beautiful lakes, temples and exotic scenery around is the perfect honeymoon paradise nestled in the arms of Kumaon Hills.
20. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
A densely populated metropolitan city with people bustling in and out of cafes, offices, temples and even nowhere, Hyderabad is fast turning into the new York city of South India.
21. Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Dalhousie is a hill station with amazing scenic views and prominent traces of India's British association such as colonial mansions.
22. Pondicherry
Puducherry was the largest French colony in India and the French influence on the city can still be seen.
23. Bangalore, Karnataka
Having evolved gradually from being the Garden city to the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru is India's third largest city, being the most livable city in India.
24. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur, the 'Pink City', is one of the most royal, majestic and colourful cities of India with a very strong historical background and vibrant culture.
25. Chandigarh, Punjab
Designed by the ace architect Le Corbusier consisting of 47 self-contained sectors, India's first planned city is known for its unique blend of urbane architecture and natural bliss.
26. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The fourth largest city of India, Chennai is convoluted with temples, churches and beaches. The roads are always bustling with activity and the nightlife is as every youth dreams of.
27. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Known for its pristine beaches, natural beauty and scenic landscape along with a rich cultural and historical heritage, Visakhapatnam, better known as Vizag is a port city and a gem of South India.
28. Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
A hill town in Western Ghats, apart from its strawberries, Mahabaleshwar is also well known for its numerous rivers, magnificent cascades and majestic peaks.
29. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Situated along the convergence of Ganga and Chandrabhaga, Rishikesh on the foothills of Himalayas is the hub of many ancient temples, popular cafes, yoga ashrams and adventure sports.
30. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Referred to as the city of Nawabs, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is famous for its monuments, food, clothing in all of which it you can see the traces of Mughal reign.
31. Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Situated along the holy Ganges, Haridwar is famous for its temples and ghats where pilgrims bathe to relieve themselves of their sins.
32. Coorg, Karnataka
Located amidst imposing mountains with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers, an affluent hill station in Karnataka.
33. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Lying on the banks of River Jhelum with deep and mesmerizing valleys cascaded in sky scraping mountains and evergreen beauty, Srinagar symbolizes nature, beauty, harmony and romance.
34. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Also known as Amdavad, this is an industrial and commercial city but a nice, popular destination for tourists who want to get the taste of Gujarat.
35. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A group of about 600 islands in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for their scenic beaches, dense forests and adventurous water sports.
36. Mount Abu, Rajasthan
The only hill station of Rajasthan, its cool atmosphere and lush green surroundings make it a major tourist spot
37. Trivandrum, Kerala
The capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram with a tradition that officially dates back to 1000 BC, and located on seven low-hills near the southern tip of India is famous for its pristine beaches, temples and greenery.
38. Kochi, Kerala
Situated on beach-side, Kochi is a bustling commercial port with a trading history that dates back to at least 600 years, and is till today the financial capital of Kerala.
39. Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Aurangabad is an industrial town which also serves as a tourist hub with numerous points of interest such as Bibi ka Maqbara (or Mini Taj Mahal), Ajanta-ellora caves, some of the most famous ones.
40. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Corbett National Park, set amidst the foothills of Himalayas, houses a variety of flora and fauna including rare ones such as tigers and is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
41. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Home to two-thirds of the world's one horned rhinoceros population, this national park has been declared as a World Heritage Site.
42. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places and is located on a beautiful island.
43. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Formerly a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Rewa, this National Park is world-renowned as a tiger reserve.
44. Ranthambore, Rajasthan
This is one of the best tiger reserves of the country, known to have ""friendly"" tigers
45. Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India and was ruled by Pandya kings over most of its history. The city is constructed in the form of a lotus and is known as lotus city too.
46. Hampi, Karnataka
Hampi, the city of ruins is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to the ancient temples, forts, palaces and other monuments here.
47. Almora, Uttarakhand
Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan ranges, the sprawling town of Almora shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station located in Uttarakhand that boasts of a pre-British heritage.
48. Auli, Uttarakhand
Dotted with apple orchards, oaks and deodars; Auli is a popular hill resort in the Himalayan range dating back to 8th Century AD.
49. Shirdi, Maharashtra
The home of great saint Sai Baba, Shirdi is a religious site close to Nasik with various temples apart from the famous Sai Baba temple and a few historical sites.
50. Lakshadweep
Literally meaning a 'hundred thousand islands', Lakshadweep has few of the most beautiful and exotic islands and beaches of India.
51. Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Located at the southernmost part of India, Kanyakumari with its beautiful beaches, Vivekananda Memorial and the perfect sunset is one of the most exotic places to go in India.
52. Amritsar, Punjab
Home to the famous Golden Temple, the historical city of Amritsar is a famous pilgrim centre.
53. Kasol, Himachal Pradesh
A destination that is tinted in the best shades that nature can offer is a small village of Kasol, known for its Israeli inhabitants, Parvati river, trekking base-camp and backpackers and Malana.
54. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho is known around the world for its stunning temples adorned by erotic and sensuous carvings.
55. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Labeled with multiple titles such as 'Financial capital of India', 'The Maximum City', 'Land of Bollywood', 'The dream City' and much more, Mumbai is Maharashtra's capital and India's most populous city which has multiple faces making it all things to all people.
56. Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Believed to be the world's most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center, Bodh Gaya is believed to be the place where Gautam Buddha achieved Enlightenment.
57. Pune, Maharashtra
Pune is popularly known as the college town of India and has a range of great restaurants, happening nightlife and an overall young atmosphere.
58. Kolkata, West Bengal
Labeled as the 'City of Joy', the 'Cultural capital of India', Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) is a city with character and remnants of British Raj visible in its Victorian style architecture, trams and the nomenclature of the place.
59. Puri, Orissa
One of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus (Char-Dham), Puri is a beach city with its most famous attraction as the Jagannath temple and other attractions such as Chilka Lake, Konark sun temple etc.
60. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves, Mahabalipuram also offers beautiful white sand beaches and an exotic shopping experience to the tourists.
61. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Famously known as Banaras or Kashi, the holy city of Varanasi is located on the banks of river Ganga and is considered one of the holiest cities in India owing to its location and the numerous temples in it.
62. Shillong, Meghalaya
Born in the laps of nature, Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and offers every one of its bequeathed element for exploration to the wanderlust.
63. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Situated close to the Pakistan Border, the Golden City is a major tourist spot owing to its proximity to the Thar Desert.
64. Pushkar, Rajasthan
A legend to its origin, a unique temple, a camel festival, a holy lake and fairs and festivity and yet this modest town, Pushkar will give you the laid back and lazy ambience, that might just be the thing you need, with its many cafes and an idle and relaxed culture.
65. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Known as the ""Gateway to Thar"" , it is famous for its forts, temples, sweets and snacks
66. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Supposed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura is a city located on the banks of river Yamuna and draws flocks of Hindu tourists every year looking to visit the numerous temples in the city.
67. Gokarna, Karnataka
With its pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrimage town and a newly found hub for beach lovers and hippies.
68. Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya
The wettest place on the Earth, Cherrapunjee with its clean and pristine surroundings is an excellent place to sit back and unwind.
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