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Tourism in India is economically important and ever-growing. The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹14.02 lakh crore (US$170 billion) or 9.6% of the nation's GDP in 2016 and supported 40.343 million jobs, 9.3% of its total employment. The sector is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6.8% to ₹28.49 lakh crore (US$340 billion) by 2027 (10% of GDP).^[1]

Tourism is the major revenue generating industry in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. According to official estimates, the flow of tourists in the Andamans more than tripled in 2016–17 to 430,000 from 130,000 in 2008–09.

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an archipelago of over 570 tropical islands, of which only 36 are inhabited.^[2][3]
• Radhanagar beach at Havelock Island was bestowed with the title of ‘Asia’s Best Beach’ in 2004 by TIME magazine. It is also listed as world's 7th most spectacular beach in the world on Time's list.^[4][5]
• Barren Island which is about 135 km (84 mi) north-east of the territory's capital, Port Blair, is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.^[6]
• Historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair was used by the British to exile political prisoners during the struggle for India's independence to the remote archipelago. Presently, the jail complex serves as a national memorial monument.^[7]

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  Havelock Island
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  Historic Cellular Jail in Port Blair
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  One view of Ross Island (Andaman)
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  Narcondam Island, a volcanic island

A study in 2014 published by The Economic Times said that undivided Andhra Pradesh had emerged as the "most-preferred" tourist destination for domestic travellers with about 20 per cent share in the total domestic tourist visits across India in 2012.

Andhra Pradesh is the home of many religious pilgrim centres:

• Tirumala Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, is the second richest and most visited religious centre (of any faith) in the world. This temple is also one among the 108divyadesam dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Brahmotsavam (Brahma's Utsavam) is a nine day long festival held every year in the month of October and as many as 5,00,000 devotees will throng to the hill for seeking blessings of the lord.
• Kanaka Durga Temple of goddess Durga is situated on the Indrakeeladri hill in the city of Vijayawada on the banks of Krishna River. A large number of pilgrims attend the colourful celebrations of Tepotsavam and for holy dip in the Krishna River during the festival of Dusshera.^[8]
• Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam temple situated at Srisailam in the Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district,^[9] is the abode of lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India. Lord Rama himself installed the Sahasralinga, while the Pandavas lodged the Panchapandava lingas in the temple courtyard.
• The Kodandarama temple, Vontimitta, Kadapa district is a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Sri Rama is of great significance in the history of Andhra Pradesh.
• The five ancient Hindu temples of Lord Shiva, known as Pancharama Kshetras, are located at – Amararama (Amaravathi), Draksharama, Somarama (Bhimavaram), Ksheerarama (Palakollu) and Kumararama (Samalkota).
• Srikalahasteeswara temple located on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi, Srikalahasti, Chittoor district is one among the panchabhoota lingas which represents Vaayu, henceforth the Linga is also called Vaayu linga. The rest four lingas are present in Tamil Nadu.
• There are nine temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha. Eight temples are located in Andhra Pradesh, they are Simhachalam, Antarvedi, Vedadri, Mangalagiri, Penchalakona, Ahobilam, Yaganti and Kadiri. Ahobilam is one among the 108divyadesams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mangalagiri is one of the eight swayambhu kshetras of lord Vishnu. The other one is Yadagirigutta, also known as Yadadri of Telangana state.
• As per the astadasha shakti peetha sloka, three shakti peethas are situated in Andhra Pradesh state. They are Draksharamam (originally known as Daksharamam), Pithapuram and Srisailam.
• The lord Veerabhadra swamy temple, right in the middle of Godavari river near to Pattiseema village is a famous temple referred in puranas.^{[citation needed]} Legend says that, Lord Veerabhadra washed his blooded sword after destructing NiShiva yaga held at Draksharamam by king Daksha, father of Uma Devi.
• Lord Hanuman temple at Ponnur, Guntur district is a famous temple.^{[citation needed]} The height of Hanuman statue is more than 23 metres and also there is a temple for Garuda right opposite to Hanuman's temple in the same premises.
• Ainavilli, located at a distance of 12 km from Amalapuram and Kanipakam, Chittoor district are known for lord Vighneshwara temples.
• Trikutaparvatam, well known as Kotappakonda, is a sacred pilgrim place near Narasaraopet of Guntur district. Maha Shivaratri is a festival done here. Approximately 7 - 8 lakhs of devotees throng to the temple for Lord almighty's blessings.
• Other religious places include, Raghavendra Swami Mutt in Mantralayam of Kurnool district, Lord Venkateswara temple in Dwaraka Tirumala of West Godavari District, Annavaram temple in East Godavari and Arasavalli Surya temple, srikurmam and Srimukhalingam temples of Srikakulam District etc., are also religious places for divine worships in the state.

For other important temples see List of Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh.

Buddhist centres:

• Amaravathi – Guntur District
• Nagarjuna Konda – Guntur District
• Bhattiprolu – Guntur District
• Ghantasala – Krishna District
• Sankaram – Visakhapatnam District
• Bavikonda – Visakhapatnam District
• Thotlakonda – Visakhapatnam District
• Ramatheertham – Vizianagaram District
• Salihundam – Srikakulam District
• Lingapalem – West Godavari District

Others are Pavurallakonda, Chandavaram, Guntupalli, Adurru, Kummarilova, Kotturu Dhanadibbalu, Karukonda, kapavaram, Nandalu

Attractions:

• Araku Valley – Known as Andhra's Ooty near to Vizag City known for its coffee planation.
• Undavalli Caves - A four-storied monolithic cave those were carved out from a hill during 4th century A.D.
• Gandikota Fort - Built on the banks of river Penna comprises Madhavaraya and Ranganatha temples. This area resembles the Grand Canyon of Arizona state, so also called as Grand Canyon of India.
• The Hanuman temple at Kanchikacherla village of Krishna district is a tourist destination. The height of the statue is 135 metres. This is located on the Vijayawada - Hyderabad highway.
• Thimmamma Marrimanu – The world's largest banyan tree and "Marrimanu" was recorded as the biggest tree in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1989. Its branches spread over nearly 5 acres (2.1 ha). Located about 35 km from Kadiri, and a 100 km from Anantapur.
• Lepakshi – It is the largest monolithic Nandi (a bull, the mount of Shiva) in the world, (length 27 feet, height 15 feet), It is 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Hindupur, and 105 km from Anantapur, and about 120 km (75 mi) north of Bangalore. The temple has a hanging pillar which shows the greatest piece of work by Vijayanagara empire.
• Prakasam Barrage – A bridge which was constructed by the British Government in the remembrance of Tanguturi Prakasam, is the best tourist spot to visit in Vijayawada
• Kolleru Lake – A lake situated between Krishna and West Godavari District.
• Pulicat Lake is located at the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Pulicat Lake covers an area of 500 km². It is a brackish water lagoon, the second-largest in India, and is situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal. The lake encompasses the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary which attracts many migratory birds, it also is a feeding & nesting ground for aquatic and terrestrial birds such as flamingos and pelicans.
• Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary is a reserved Bird sanctuary at Uppalapadu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh . It witnesses approximately 8,000 types of birds from the around the world. The birds from different countries migrate to this place mainly during the months of October to January.
• Ethipothala Falls is located in Macherla mandal, Guntur district on the river Chandravanka, also known as Ethipothala river, one of the tributaries of river Krishna. The waterfall is situated at a distance of 11 km from Nagarjuna Sagar.
• The Borra Caves in the Anatagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats, near Visakhapatnam at an altitude of about 800 to 1300 metres are known for million-year-old stalactite and stalagmite formations. They were discovered by British geologist William King George in 1807. The caves got the name from a formation inside the caves that looks like the human brain, which in Telugu language is known as burra.
• The Belum Caves in Kurnool District have a length of 3,229 metres (10,594 ft), making them the second largest natural caves on the Indian subcontinent. The Belum Caves derive their name from Bilum, the Sanskrit word for caves. The caves have long passages, spacious chambers, freshwater galleries, and siphons. The caves deepest point is 120 feet (37 m) from the entrance and is known as Patalganaga.
• The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is a zoo situated in the reserved forests of Visakhapatnam.
• Sri Venkateswara National Park situated at the reserved forests of Tirumala hills, Chittoor district. This area comprises many waterfalls such as Talakona, Gundalakona and Gunjana.
• Horsely hills is a group of mountains of ecological importance situated in Madanapalle of Chittoor district.
• Suryalanka beach is a resort developed by APTDC situated at a distance of 8 km from Bapatla, Guntur district.
• Rajahmundry often referred to as cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the hub for Engineering and Architectural monuments such as Godavari Bridge (World's second-largest Road cum Railway Bridge), Iskon Temple, Tantikonda, Sir Arthur Cotton Museum, Pushkar Ghat, Gowthami Ghat. A festival called Pushkaram is celebrated along the Godavari River for every 12 years and Rajahmundry attracts 4–5 crore people during the tenure of the festival.
• The golden beaches at Visakhapatnam and the city is home to many tourist attractions such as the INS Karasura Submarine museum, Yarada Beach, VUDA Park. The weather in Andhra Pradesh is mostly tropical and the best time to visit is in November through to January. The monsoon season commences in June and ends in September, so travel would not be advisable during this period.

Arunachal Pradesh finds mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and Mahabharata. This place is supposed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. It was here that sage Parashuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. The widely scattered archaeological remains at different places in Arunachal bears testimony to its rich cultural heritage.

There are places of worship and pilgrimage such as the Parasuramkund and the 400‑year‑old Tawang Monastery, or the sites of archaeological excavations like Malinithan and Itanagar, the natural environment of lakes such as Ganga lake or Sela lake or the numerous variations of the snow-clad silver mountain peaks and green meadows where thousands of species of flora and fauna prosper. In addition, the state provides abundant scope for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks with rare animals, birds and plants.

The climate varies from hot and humid to heavy rainfall in the Shivalik range. It becomes progressively cold as one moves northwards to higher altitudes. Trees of great size, plentiful climbers and abundance of cane and bamboo make Arunachal evergreen. Arunachal Pradesh is home to more than six hundred species of orchids, occurring in varying elevations and climatic conditions throughout the state.

Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. Assam has a number of wildlife preserves – the Kaziranga National Park, which is home to the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, the Manas National Park, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Nameri National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (These first two parks are UNESCO World Heritage Site); the largest river island Majuli,^[10] known for its Vaishnavite Sattras; historic Sivasagar, known for the ancient monuments of Ahom Kingdom; the city of eternal romance, Tezpur and the scenic tea-estates dating back to time of British Raj. The weather is mostly sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months (Mid October to first half of April) are the best time to visit. The heritage of Madan Kamdev is same as Khajuraho which is located just 30 km away from Guwahati. Along with the Madan Kamdev tourist can visit a very ancient temple Gopeswar Mandir situated in a village Deuduar near to Guwahati. Basudev Than is a more than 300-year-old Satra in Assam.

Assam has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Kingdom, which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation. Other notable features include the Brahmaputra River, the mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga, numerous temples including Kamakhya Temple of Tantric sect. 'Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur also known as Damdama Sahib at Dhubri' – This Gurudwara is situated in the heart of the Dhubri Town on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra river in far north-east India. Guru Teg Bahadur the holy Sikh Guru visited this place in 1505 and met Srimanta Sankardeva (the founder of the Mahapuruxiya Dharma) as the Guru travelled from Dhaka to Assam, ruins of palaces, etc. Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, boasts many bazaars, temples, and wildlife sanctuaries. The government is taking many initiatives to promote tourism in Assam.

Bihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world with history of 3000 years. The rich culture and heritage of Bihar is evident from the innumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This is the place of Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara, Aryabhata, Great Ashoka, Chanakya, Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Gobind Singh, Chandragupta Maurya, Vātsyāyana, Sher Shah Suri, Maa Tara Chandi Temple, and many other great historical figures.

On an average, 20 million domestic tourists and 1 million foreign tourists visit Bihar annually.^[11]

Attractions:

• Patna – The capital of Bihar, known for its rich history and royal architecture
• Gaya – Known for Bodh Gaya the place at which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. It is also Hindu Pilgrimage VishnuPad Temple where tourist worship Foot of Lord Vishnu. Manglagauri Temple located in here which is one of MahaShaktipeetha.
• Muzaffarpur – Known for its education Garibnath Mandir, Sikandarpur mann, Devi Mandir, Banglamukhi Mandir, Jai Mata Di Mandir, Jubba Sahani park ^{[citation needed]}
• Darbhanga – It is among the oldest cities of Bihar. Famous for the Maharaja forts and Kali Mandir.
• Nalanda – Location of one of the world's oldest university
• Kesariya – Location of the world's largest Buddhist Stupa
• Sasaram – Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, the great emperor of medieval India
• Sonepur Cattle Fair – The Sonepur cattle fair or Sonepur Mela, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from fifteen days to one month
• Takht Sri Patna Sahib – A Sikh pilgrimage known as the birthplace of Sikh's Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
• Munger – Home to the only Yoga University in the world, Bihar School of Yoga. Religious places such as Shakti Peethas.
• Deoghar – A Hindu pilgrimage known for the Satsang Ashram of Sri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra situated at Satsang Nagar
• Vaishali – Lord Mahavir was born on the outskirts of this ancient city, and lived in Vaishali until he was 22
• Champapuri - It is one of the most sacred places of Jainism. Lord Vasupujya, the 12th Jain Tirthankara was born in Champapuri and it is the place where all the five kalyanaks of Lord Vasupujya took place. Location of 31 feet monolithic statue, the tallest statue of Lord Vasupujya. Sitamarhi: It is a native place of Devi Sita Mata.
• Rajgir - It is sacred to Buddhism and Jainism. The place has temples belonging to Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The ancient site also has Son Bhandar Caves.
• Pawapuri - Mahavira, the last of the twenty-four Tirthankara attained Nirvana or moksha (liberation). He was cremated at Pawapuri. There was a great rush to collect his ashes, with the result that so much soil was removed from the place of his cremation that a pond was created.^[12]

Chandigarh is a city located on the foothills of Himalayas and is the capital of two states – Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is also called "City Beautiful" with various tourist attractions such as Nek Chand Rock Garden, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Sukhna lake, and Open Hand Monument. This place was recorded as the Cleanest city of India by Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. A majestic view of the Shivalik Hills including Kasauli is visible from here. Chandigarh is a well planned city and is also one of the earliest planned cities.

Chhattisgarh is a new state but with an ancient civilisation, which can be felt by visiting the historical remains in the state. The state is blessed by nature with magnificent water falls, mountains, forests and wildlife. The Green State of Chhattisgarh has 41.33% of its area under forests and is one of the richest bio-diversity areas in the country. There are many tourist attractions worth seeing. It is India's tenth-largest state and situated in the heart of India, is endowed with a rich cultural heritage and attractive natural diversity. The state has many ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, water falls, caves, rock paintings and hill plateaus. Most of these sites are untouched and unexplored and offer a unique and alternate experience to tourists, compared to traditional destinations which have become overcrowded.

Main attractions of Chhattisgarh are Chitrakot Waterfalls, Kutumsar Caves, Ramgarh and Sita Bengra, Bhoramdeo temple, Arang temples, Sirpur, Rajim, Ratanpur and Malhar. Kakotal is also famous for its waterfall.

Delhi is the capital union territory of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern, the new gen Delhi is almost very popular among the other states. It is a metropolitan city comprising more than 10% of India's population. There are many sources available in Delhi which made kings in ancient times to capitalise this state, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures and religions. Old Delhi has been the capital of numerous empires that ruled India, making it rich in history. New Delhi, on the other hand, is a modern city designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The various rulers left behind their trademark architectural styles. Delhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, and Safdarjung's Tomb. Modern monuments include Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Laxminarayan Temple, Lotus Temple, Lal Mandir and Akshardham Temple.

New Delhi is famous for its British colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree-lined boulevards. Delhi is home to numerous political landmarks, national museums, Islamic shrines, Hindu temples, green parks, and trendy malls.

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  Red Fort
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  India Gate
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  Akshardham Temple
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  Rashtrapati Bhavan
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  Lotus Temple

Goa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India. A former colony of Portugal, Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, amazing nightlife, Yogas, spas and massage, flea markets and shopping, water sports activities like cruising, Portuguese churches, Hindu temples, and wildlife sanctuaries. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Basilica of Se Cathedral, Mangueshi Temple, Dudhsagar Falls, Shantadurga, Anjuna Beach, Aguada Fort, and Chapora Fort are famous attractions in Goa. Recently a Wax Museum (Wax World) has also opened in Old Goa housing a number of wax personalities of Indian history, culture and heritage.

The Goa Carnival is a world-famous event, with colourful masks and floats, drums and reverberating music, and dance performances.

Gujarat, the seventh largest state in India, located in the western part of India with a coastline of 1600 km (longest in India). It is the tenth most popular state in the country for tourists with annual footfall of 18.9 million tourists.^[13] Gujarat's natural environment varies from the Great Rann of Kutch to the hills of Saputara. Gujarat is the sole home of the pure Asiatic lions and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia. Ancient Dholavira, archaeological site in Kutch District and Lothal,^[14] archaeological site in Ahmedabad district contains ruins of ancient Indus Valley civilization city, ruins of Dholavira is one of the largest Harappan archaeological sites.^[15]

During the Sultanate reign, Hindu craftsmanship mix with Islamic architecture, giving rise to the Indo-Saracenic style. Many structures in the state are built in this fashion. It is also the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the great iconic figures during India's Independence movement. Gujarat offers business tourism, archaeological and heritage tourism, cultural tourism, religious tourism, wildlife tourism, and medical tourism. Amitabh Bachchan is currently the brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism. Ahmedabad is considered an ideal hub to cover all the destinations across Gujarat. In the year 2018 the famous Statue of Unity which is 597 ft. tall statue in honour of Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) is also located in Gujarat.

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  Rani ki vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Jama Mosque, part of World Heritage Site Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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  Dholavira, archaeological site contains ruins of an ancient Indus Valley civilization city
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  The cluster of Jain temples on Girnar mountain near Junagadh
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  Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka
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  Somnath Temple in Gujarat
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  Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara
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  Asiatic lions are found only in Gir Forest National Park

The pilgrim places of Haryana are thronged by devotees all over the year, who visit the important religious places to seek divine blessings and eternal happiness.

The state of Haryana has a long historical and cultural tradition which is manifested in the numerous religious places which fills the tourist with an intense sense of satisfaction. Some of the notable "Pilgrim Destinations" of Haryana are:

Kurukshetra- The historical place of "Kurukshetra" is the cradle of Hindu civilisation. The battle field of the holy land of "Kurukhshetra" is a witness to the discourse between the mighty and valiant ruler "Arjuna" and his divine charioteer "Lord Krishna".

Jyotisar- The ancient place of "Jyotisar" is the nurturing ground of the values and principles that guide the oldest religion of the world, the "Hindu" religion. The significance of the place lies in the fact that the holy religious text of the "Hindus", the "Bhagwad Gita" was compiled in this sacred place

Thanesar- The sacred place of "Thanesar" has two important religious temples of the "Sthanesvar Mahadev Temple" and the "Ma Bhadra Kali Temple" that draws several devotees throughout the year

Pehowa- The holy land of "Pehowa" is an important religious place among the Hindus, who pray to the deceased member of their family and offer "Pind Daan" to release them from the cycle of birth and rebirth

Khatushyam The holy place from the time of Mahabharata.

Panchkula- Panchkula has numerous places of religious and historical importance, including "Morni hills" and "Tikkar Taal".

Dhosi Hill – A hill near Narnaul, having Vedic period Rishi, Chaywan's Ashram. Famous for preparation of Chyawanprash, and other herbal preparations.

Pharal- Phalgu Tirth is an Indian pilgrimage site, where pilgrimages are undertaken by the Hindus during the Shraadhs. It is located in Pharal village in the Pundri sub-tehsil of Kaithal district in Haryana state. Pharal village is located between Pundri and Dhand in Kaithal district 24 kilometres (15 mi) away from district headquarter Kaithal and is 34 kilometres (21 mi) to Kurukshetra city

Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Tourism is the state contributes a major part in its economy and growth. Outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.^[16]

Shimla, the state capital, is very popular hill station among tourists. One can reach Shimla by road, train and by air. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a narrow gage mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other popular hill stations include Manali, Dalhousie and Kasauli.

Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is known for its Tibetan monasteries and Buddhist temples. Many trekking expeditions also begin here. It is located in the Kangra valley at the foot of the Dhauladhar mountains. Manali is famous for skiing, snowboarding and other adventure sports such as white water rafting. Bir is known for paragliding. The Spiti valley is well known for its unique landscapes and culture.

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  Kalka–Shimla Railway is a mountain railway in Himachal Pradesh.
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  The Ridge, Shimla
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  Skiing in Manali
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  Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh

KASHMIR is noted for its scenic landscape, ancient temples and mosques, Hindu and Muslim shrines, castles, gardens and forts. The Hindu holy shrines of Amarnath in Kashmir Valley attracts about .4 million Hindu devotees every year. Vaishno Devi also attract millions of Hindu devotees every year. Jammu's historic monuments feature a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture styles.

Tourism forms an integral part of the Kashmiri economy. Often dubbed "Paradise on Earth", Kashmir's mountainous landscape has attracted tourists for centuries. Notable places are Dal Lake, Srinagar Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yeusmarg, Mughal Gardens, etc. Kashmir's natural landscape has made it one of the popular destinations for adventure tourism in South Asia.

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  Amarnath Temple near Pahalgam is open only during summer months
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  Gulmarg Gondola- The second highest cable car in the world
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  Vaishno Devi Temple near Jammu, attracts millions of pilgrims annually
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  Beautiful Dal Lake in middle of Srinagar

Jonha Falls near Ranchi

Hundru Falls near Ranchi

Jal Mandir at Shikharji

Jharkhand is the eastern state of India formed in 2000. It is known for its forest cover and mine reserves. One of the biggest tourist attraction in Jharkhand is Vaidyanath jyotirlinga situated in Deoghar district.

Shikharji located on Parasnath hill, the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand, is the most important Jain Tirtha (pilgrimage site), believed to be the place where twenty of the twenty-four Jain tirthankaras along with many other monks attained Moksha.^[17][18]

Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand is famous for its multiple waterfalls in its outskirts of the city.

Baidyanath Temple at Deoghar, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva, during month of Shraavana, Shravani Mela is an important festival here.^[19]

Densely covered in forest, the state has many wildlife sanctuaries including Topchanchi wildlife sanctuary^[20] and Palamu wildlife sanctuary.^[21]

Karnataka has been ranked as fourth most popular destination for tourism among states of India.^[22] It has the highest number of national protected monuments in India, at 507.

Kannada dynasties like Kadambas, Western Gangas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagaras and the Kingdom of Mysore ruled from what is today Karnataka.^[23][24] They built great monuments to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. These monuments are preserved at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Hampi, Lakshmeshwar, Sudi, Hooli, Mahadeva Temple (Itagi), Dambal, Lakkundi, Gadag, Hangal, Halasi, Galaganatha, Chaudayyadanapura, Banavasi, Belur, Halebidu, Sringeri, Shravanabelagola, Sannati, Nanjangud, Mysore, Nandi Hills, Kolar, Mudabidri, Gokarna, Bagali, Kuruvatti and many more. Notable Islamic monuments are present at Bijapur, Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur and other part of the state. Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia. Karnataka has two World Heritage Sites, at Hampi and Pattadakal. Bellary one of the historical place, we can see the forts which were built by Tipu Sultan for protection.

Karnataka state has several palaces such as Bangalore Palace, Mysore Palace (also known as Ambavilas Palace), Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nalknad Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Jaganmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal, Rajendra Vilas, Cheluvamba Mansion, Shivappa Nayaka Palace and Daria Daulat Bagh. Karnataka is famous for Jog falls of Shimoga District, the second-highest waterfalls in Asia. Karnataka has many beaches at Malpe, Kaup, Marvanthe, Karwar, Gokarna, Murdeshwara, Surathkal. Karnataka is a rock climbers paradise. Yana in Uttara Kannada, Fort in Chitradurga, Ramnagara near Bengaluru district, Shivagange in Tumkur district and tekal in Kolar district are a rock climbers heaven.^[25] Utsav Rock Garden in Shiggaon, Uttar Kannada.

Hill stations in Karnataka are generally unexplored and more pristine than better known ones in South India. Major hill stations in the state are Agumbe and Kodachadri in Shimoga District; Baba Budangiri, Kemmangundi, Kudremukh in Chikkamangaluru District; Biligiriranga Hills in Chamarajanagar District and Kodagu district (also known as Coorg).^{[citation needed]} Other hilly town and regions are Mullayanagiri, Pushpagiri (or Kumara Parvatha), Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur district, Kundadri, Tadiandamol, Talakaveri, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Ambaragudda, Antara Gange, Savandurga, Kurinja, Yedakumeri, Siddara Betta, Bananthimari Betta, Skandagiri, Devarayanadurga and Madhugiri.^{[citation needed]}

Wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and tiger reserves: Karnataka is the state which has the highest population of tigers and elephants in India. It is also the state which has the third highest leopard population in India therefore Karnataka's wildlife makes it the premier wildlife state of India. Karnataka has several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks such as, Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Anshi-Dandeli Tiger Reserve, BRT Tiger Reserve Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli; Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary; Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary; Peacock sanctuary in Bankapura; Ranebennur blackbuck sanctuary, Haveri district; Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary, near Hampi; Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, near Hubli-Dharwad, Uttara Kannada; Anshi National Park, Uttara Kannada; Magadi Bird Sanctuary, Shirahatti; Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary;^[26] Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary;^[27] Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary ;^[28] Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary; Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary; Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary; Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary; Melukote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary ;^[29] in Mandya district; Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary; Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary; Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary; Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary; Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary; Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary; Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary; Gudavi Bird Sanctuary; Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary; Kaggaladu Heronry; Kokkare Bellur; Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary and Bonal Bird Sanctuary

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  Vijayanagara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Jain Narayana temple inside Pattadakal complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Gommateshwara statue, Shravanabelagola
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  Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur
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  Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
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  Mysore Palace
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  Bangalore Palace

Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India. Nicknamed as one of the "10 paradises of the world" by National Geographic,^[30] Kerala is famous especially for its Eco-tourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry significantly contributes to the state's economy. Kerala is known for its tropical backwaters and pristine beaches in Trivandrum such as Kovalam and Varkala. However, the western part of Idukki district, including Thodupuzha do not receive many visitors from other states.

From the green scapes of Idukki to the buzzing cities like Trivandrum and Kochi, Kerala has its vivid collection of tourist spots. Popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Kappad, Muzhappilangad, Cherai and Varkala; the hill stations of Munnar, Thekkady, Ramakkalmedu Nelliampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad; forts like the Bekal Fort in Kanhangad and St. Angelo's Fort in Kannur and the National Parks/ Wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam. The "backwaters" region—an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as East Fort, Kuthira Malika, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace are also famous. Cities such as Trivandrum, Cochin, Trichur, Calicut and Quilon are popular centres for shopping and traditional theatrical performance.

The Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF) claimed to be Asia's largest shopping festival and began in 2007.^[31] Since then it has been conducted in December and January. During this period stores and shops registered under the GKSF offer a wide range of discounts, vat refunds etc. Along with the guaranteed shopping experience, shoppers are provided with gift coupons for a fixed value of purchase entering them into weekly and mega lucky draws. As compared to shopping festivals being held in other countries, this Festival converts the entire state of Kerala into a giant shopping mall, and includes both large and small businesses.

The state's tourism agenda promotes ecologically sustained tourism, which focuses on the local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering and personal growth of the local population. Efforts are taken to minimise the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and enhance the cultural integrity of local people.

Madhya Pradesh is called the "Heart of India" because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the state.

The temples of Khajuraho are world-famous for their aphrodisiac sculptures, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gwalior is famous for its fort, Jai Vilas Palace, the Tomb of Rani Lakshmibai, Md. Ghaus and Tansen.

Famous national parks like Kanha National Park, Bandhavgadh, Madhav National Park, Shivpuri, Pench are located in Madhya Pradesh. Kuno Palpur national park is getting African cheetahs and is expected to become only reserve having four species of big cats (lion, tiger, leopard and cheetah). Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings. Madhya pradesh is very much known for Narmada river, is the oldest known holiest and worshiped as a river goddess in Hindu religion. Narmada originates from Amarkantak, a wild reserve and pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Another great tourist destination is Bhedaghat Falls in Jabalpur. The river Narmada takes the form of massive falls here. The place is surrounded by marble of various colours. The sight is a visual treat in itself. The prime attraction includes boating in the river with amusing commentary by the rower.

Attractions include

♦Wildlife – Kanha National Park,^[32] Bandhavgarh National Park(website), Pench Tiger Reserve

♦Heritage – Khajuraho Temple Group, Orchha, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Caves

♦Worship – Ujjain,^[33][34] Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, Sanchi

♦Water Bodies / Lakes/ Dams – Bhojtal "Upper Lake- Bhopal", Gandhi Sagar Dam, Indirasagar Dam, Pipliyapala,^[35] Tawa Reservoir, Bhedaghat

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  Sanchi Stupa
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  Orchha Palace
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  Gwalior Fort in Gwalior city
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  Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Ancient temples of Amarkantak
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  Marble Cliffs near the city of Jabalpur
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  Bandhavgarh National Park have highest known density of the tiger population

Maharashtra is one of the most visited states in India by foreign tourists,^[22] with over 4.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2014. Maharashtra boasts of a large number of popular and revered religious venues that are heavily frequented by locals as well as out-of-state visitors. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.^[36][37]

Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus are the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra and are credited for the development of Tourism in the state.^[38]

Mumbai, its capital, is the most popular cosmopolitan city in India, and a great place to experience modern India. Mumbai is famous for Bollywood, the world's largest film industry. In addition, Mumbai is famous for its clubs, shopping, and upscale gastronomy. The city is known for its architecture, from the ancient Elephanta Caves, to the Islamic Haji Ali Mosque, to the colonial architecture of Bombay High Court and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Maharashtra also has numerous adventure tourism destinations, including paragliding, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Maharashtra also has several national parks and reserves, including Tadoba with accommodation and safari experiences besides little known by wildlife destinations like Koyna, Nagzira, Melghat (disturbed with massive mining truck movement), Dajipur, Radhanagari and of course the only national park within metropolis city limits in the world – Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Bibi Ka Maqbara at Aurangabad, the Mahalakshmi temple at Kolhapur, the cities of Nashik, Trimbak famous for religious importance, the city of Pune which was the seat of the Prime Minister of the Maratha Empire and the joyous Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations together contribute for the Tourism sector of Maharashtra. Mangi Tungi in Nashik is a very important pilgrimage of the Jain community. The 108 ft tall Statue of Ahimsa at Mangi Tungi, the tallest Jain Statue in the world is attracting Jain devotees from around the world. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain idol.^[39] Famous temples of Lord Ganesha, Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir, Mumbai and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune are located in Maharashtra.

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  Kailasha temple(r. 756-773 CE), sculpted in a whole basalt rock cliff from the top down.
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  Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
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  Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
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  Trimurti statue in Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  Shaniwar Wada in Pune was capital seat of Maratha Empire
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  Sahyadri:One of the most Biodiverse regions in the world.^[40]
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  Tadoba
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  Khandoba Jejuri temple
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