India is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country stretching from the high mountains of the Himalayas to the tropical greenery of Kerala, and from the sacred Ganges to the sands of the Thar Desert.
It is the birthplace of numerous cultures and religions making it one of the famous tourist destinations in the world. Here are the 10 most popular tourist attractions in India.
Goa
Goa is India’s smallest state located in the Konkan region and is one of the most popular tourist places in India. The Indian epic Mahabharata refers to the Goa as Goparashtra or Govarashtra, which means ”a nation of Cowherds”. Tourism is Goa’s primary industry it handles 12% of all foreign tourist arrivals in India.
Goa has two main tourist seasons winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists from abroad come to Goa to enjoy the climate. In the summer time, tourists from across India come to spend the holidays. Baga Beach, Colva Beach, Calangute Beach, Anjuna Beach, Vagator Beach, Dudhsagar Falls, Se Cathedral, Chapora Fort, Aguada Fort, and Sri Mangueshi Temple are the popular Goa tourist places to visit as part of Goa 3 day tour and Goa 4 day trip.
Agra
Agra is famous for Taj Mahal, is situated on the banks of River Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the World and also one of the best heritage sites in India. Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Jaipur.
Apart from the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Tomb-Sikandra, Swami Bagh Samadhi, Jama Masjid and Ram Bagh are the other important tourist attractions in Agra to visit as part of Agra 2 day trip and Agra 3 day trip.
Shimla
Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This lovely hill station was developed by the British and served as their summer capital. Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal and also one of the famous tourist places in India.
The Kalka and Shimla toy train was built in 1924 and it is also one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Fagu Resort, and Narkanda that operate between January and March during snow fall season.
Delhi
Delhi is India’s 2nd most populous metropolis after Mumbai and is one of the quickest growing towns within the world. Historically, the city become known as Indraprastha or Hastinapura, the famend capital of the legendary Pandavas, which has overwhelming records and rich cultural history.
Lodi Gardens, Dargah Hazrath Nizamuddin, Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapathi Bhavan, Akshardham Temple, ISKON Temple, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat and National Museum are the top places to visit in Delhi.
Jaipur
Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan in Northern India. It is the 10th most populous city in India. Jaipur attracts numerous visitors from all over the world due to its rich heritage and culture. Amber Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace etc.
are the important places to visit in Jaipur. The major festivals include Kite Festival, Camel Festival, Teej, Gangaur and Elephant Festival. The city witnesses large number of tourists during these festivals. The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March.
Munnar
Munnar is a fascinating hill station located in Idukki district of Kerala. It is one of the best summer getaways in India and also the most popular hill stations in Kerala. This is also one of the best weekend getaways from Kochi, Coimbatore & Madurai and also among the most visited places as part of Kerala.
Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Kundala Lake, Top Station, Anamudi peak, Devikulam, Nyayamkad falls, Thoovanam falls, Eravikulam National Park and Attukal Waterfalls, are the top places to visit in Munnar.
Mumbai
Mumbai, the entertainment capital and India’s financial powerhouse, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is more affectionately known as the city of dreams. It is one of the top places of sightseeing in India and also one of the best tourist places to visit in Maharashtra.
Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Haji Ali Dargah, Siddivinayaka Temple, Juhu Beach, Marve Beach, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Film City, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Babulnath Temple and Mount Mary Church are some of the popular places to visit in Mumbai city.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of the top pilgrimage places to visit in India and among the best tourist places in Uttarakhand. It is also a popular weekend getaway around Delhi city. Neel Kanth Mahadev Temple, Kailash Niketan Temple and Bharat Mandir are the important pilgrimage sites in Rishikesh.
It also offers several activities like mountain biking, bungee jumping and white water rafting. Rishikesh is also base for several trekking trails in Uttarakhand.
Ooty
Ooty is popularly known as ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, Ooty is a charming hill station in Tamilnadu and also one of the fascinating tourist destination in South India. Ooty or Udhagamandalam is also one of the famous honeymoon destinations in India. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous.
Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, Wenlock Downs, Pykara Falls and Pykara Dam are the popular places to visit in Ooty.
Mysore
Mysore is the 2nd biggest City in Karnataka and additionally the erstwhile capital of the Mysore Maharajas. Mysore nonetheless keeps its old international appeal with its palaces, historical past buildings, traditions and temples. Known because the City of Palaces, Mysore is one of the top locations of Karnataka Tourism and also one of the well-known tourist locations to visit in India.
Srirangapatna, Brindavan Gardens, Shivanasamudra and Somnathpur are major attractions close to Mysore that are covered as part of Mysore. Mysore is also famous for Dussera celebrations. Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill Temple, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Jagan Mohan Palace, St.
Philomena’s Cathedral, Mysore Zoo are the most famous <a website to visit in Mysore. Mysore has pleasant weather throughout the year, though October to March is the best season to visit.
It usually takes about 2 full days to visit the important places in Mysore.
