Here’s a state-wise breakdown of the best tourist destinations in India. Each state has unique attractions that reflect its culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
North India
1. Jammu & Kashmir
- Srinagar: Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens
- Gulmarg: Skiing, Gondola rides
- Leh-Ladakh: Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley
2. Himachal Pradesh
- Manali: Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley
- Shimla: Mall Road, Kufri
- Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj, Namgyal Monastery
3. Uttarakhand
- Rishikesh: Yoga, River rafting
- Nainital: Naini Lake, Snow View Point
- Jim Corbett National Park: Wildlife safaris
4. Punjab
- Amritsar: Golden Temple, Wagah Border
- Anandpur Sahib: Historical Gurudwara
5. Haryana
- Kurukshetra: Historical and spiritual sites
- Sultanpur National Park: Birdwatching
6. Delhi (Union Territory)
- India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar
7. Rajasthan
- Jaipur: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal
- Udaipur: Lake Pichola, City Palace
- Jaisalmer: Desert Safari, Jaisalmer Fort
8. Uttar Pradesh
- Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort
- Varanasi: Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Lucknow: Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza
West India
9. Rajasthan
- Covered above.
10. Gujarat
- Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake
- Gir National Park: Asiatic lions
- Rann of Kutch: White Desert, Rann Utsav
11. Maharashtra
- Mumbai: Gateway of India, Marine Drive
- Aurangabad: Ajanta & Ellora Caves
- Lonavala: Scenic hills, Bushi Dam
12. Goa
- North Goa: Baga Beach, Fort Aguada
- South Goa: Palolem Beach, Dudhsagar Waterfalls
South India
13. Karnataka
- Bengaluru: Lalbagh, Cubbon Park
- Hampi: Historical ruins
- Coorg: Coffee plantations, Abbey Falls
14. Kerala
- Munnar: Tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park
- Alleppey: Backwaters, Houseboats
- Kochi: Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets
15. Tamil Nadu
- Chennai: Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Madurai: Meenakshi Temple
- Ooty: Botanical Gardens, Nilgiri Train
16. Andhra Pradesh
- Tirupati: Venkateswara Temple
- Araku Valley: Coffee plantations, caves
- Vishakhapatnam: Beaches, Kailasagiri Hill
17. Telangana
- Hyderabad: Charminar, Golconda Fort
- Warangal: Thousand Pillar Temple
East India
18. West Bengal
- Darjeeling: Tea Gardens, Tiger Hill
- Kolkata: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge
- Sundarbans: Royal Bengal Tigers
19. Odisha
- Bhubaneswar: Lingaraja Temple
- Puri: Jagannath Temple, Puri Beach
- Konark: Sun Temple
20. Bihar
- Bodh Gaya: Mahabodhi Temple
- Nalanda: Ancient University ruins
21. Jharkhand
- Ranchi: Dassam Falls, Rock Garden
- Deoghar: Baidyanath Temple
North-East India
22. Assam
- Kaziranga National Park: One-horned Rhinoceros
- Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra River
23. Meghalaya
- Shillong: Waterfalls, Umiam Lake
- Cherrapunji: Living Root Bridges, Nohkalikai Falls
24. Arunachal Pradesh
- Tawang: Tawang Monastery, Sela Pass
- Ziro Valley: Scenic beauty, festivals
25. Nagaland
- Kohima: Hornbill Festival
- Dzukou Valley: Trekking, lush greenery
26. Manipur
- Imphal: Loktak Lake, Kangla Fort
- Moirang: Keibul Lamjao National Park
27. Mizoram
- Aizawl: Scenic landscapes, Tam Dil
- Champhai: Blue Mountains
28. Tripura
- Agartala: Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal
- Unakoti: Ancient rock carvings
29. Sikkim
- Gangtok: Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La Pass
- Yumthang Valley: Valley of Flowers
Central India
30. Madhya Pradesh
- Khajuraho: Erotic carvings, temples
- Bandhavgarh National Park: Tigers
- Bhopal: Sanchi Stupa, Upper Lake
31. Chhattisgarh
- Jagdalpur: Chitrakoot Falls
- Bastar: Tribal culture, caves
Union Territories
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Radhanagar Beach, Cellular Jail
33. Chandigarh
- Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake
34. Ladakh
- Covered under Jammu & Kashmir
35. Lakshadweep
- Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island
36. Puducherry
- Auroville, French Quarter
37. Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
- Beaches, Portuguese architecture