Indian Tourist Destinations
India has one of the most ancient civilizations of the world. Its unique
civilization and ethnicity, united with its varied demography, has made it
one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. Its amazing
geographical, cultural diversity and astounding contradictions has attracted
visitors from all over the world. India, this name invokes images of a dream
land. It is a vast multihued canvas steeped in vivid and myriad shades of
passion, and love and attitude. Convention and modernity have blended so
well here that it has become a visitor's heaven. This living paradise is
waiting to be felt and cherished.
Full of visual spectacles, Rajasthan is one of
the most admired tourist destinations in India. With royal forts and
invincible palaces and iridescent lakes, Rajasthan captures the essence of
India.
This is the land of cherry blossoms, saffron
fields, sparkling rivers, serene lakes, stunning gardens and stately chinar
trees. This part of northern India is considered as the heaven on earth.
Uttar Pradesh is usually the traveler's first
target, as it is home to the celebrated Taj Mahal. Literally, the backbone
of Hinduism, UP holds four of the seven sacred Hindu cities.
Lying south of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh is a place of great innate exquisiteness and divinity. There are
lush green valleys surrounded by lofty snow-clad peaks.
- Dharamshala
- Manali
- Chamba
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Uttaranchal is a perfect destination for
adventure sport enthusiasts, nature lovers, pilgrims and cultural tourists.
Major destinations include Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie,
Chardham etc.
Maharashtra's history goes back nearly 2,500
years. Numerous Buddhist and Hindu rock caves lie scattered across the land.
In the international tourist map, immediately after the Taj Mahal comes
Ajanta and Ellora.
Kerala invites tourists by its lovely locales,
exotic islands, luxuriant game reserves, hillsides, beaches, and backwaters.
It satisfies wildlife lovers, adventure enthusiasts, culture seekers and
pilgrims equally.
Karnataka is a lovely blend of the modern and
traditional culture. Its amazing versatility practically can satisfy
wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs, intrepid traveller etc.
Temples and worship are the dominant
characteristics of Tamil Nadu. This state is stuffed with temples - each
more famed than the other and all of them imprinted with the finest
sculptures.
Gujarat is rich with an astonishing beauty that
can be witnessed in the areas of Katch and Bhuj. The temples of Gujarat and
the Gir Forest are major attractions for visitors here.
- Ahmadabad
- Junagadh
- Gandhinagar
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As Hawaii is to the world so is Goa to India.
It needs no introduction itself. Blessed with the best beaches and natural
beauty, Goa's charm is still untouched by the fast pace of modern life.
India's epicentre of power, Delhi offers
travellers a heady blend of the classic and the contemporary. The city has
world renowned places of worship, historical places and political monuments.
- Red Fort
- Jama Masjid
- Lotus Temple
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- Chandni Chowk
- Bahai Temple
- Qutub Minar
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- Rastrapati Bhavan
- India Gate
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West Bengal
It is the state that boasts Kolkata, the City
of Joy, where the holy river Ganga meets the ocean. Culture, religion,
music, literature, football, sweets, crickets traditions all these things
equally excite them.
Madhya Pradesh
It is a land of contrasts - rolling plains
interspersed with hills of the Vindhya Range, tributary gorges, deep jungles
and in the north- west, the black cotton soil enclosed Malwa Plateau.
Bangaram Island is an isolated dreamland. In
this place of breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise
blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms the only
residents are the resort staffs.