India Tour Guide 2020

India Tour Guide – Have you explored every nook and cranny of India? India is a diverse nation with a wealth of wonders such as mountains, deserts, coasts, wildlife sanctuaries, sacred temples with history, dispersed from one end of its soil to the other. Thus, executing a trip in India requires extensive research to experience an amazing aura of exotic places.

There are just several distinct things to do and see around; it’s tempting to want to squeeze as much into one tour as imaginable. Planning to travel in India, though, can be exhausting, especially with the culture shock to withstand as well, and several people look for more time to chill and get used to it. It is the primary reason why travelers end up spending a few or more months exploring the country, as it intrigues them.

Every zone features a plethora of attractions which makes it a one-stop destination for every traveler. In case, if you left out any places and you wish to visit again then, we FirstFlyTravel have created an India Tour Guide for you to see, if you have visited every corner or not.

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The nation comprises of 29 states and 7 Union territories with vast landscapes, varied cultures, exotic monuments, innumerable cuisine, and endless places to visit. The visitors revere the tradition and its roots of the country, which always astonishes with its breathtaking views and generosity of the people in India.

The below we have curated a list of places, which will take you through innumerable tourist attractions that will never stop you to awe and enchant. Follow this India Tour Guide to get an idea, that have you really visited or seen everything in India?

 

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Jammu & Kashmir

The real gem of the country renowned as the “Paradise on Earth” is popular due to its scenic serenity, ornate the snow-capped mountains, opulent wildlife, exquisite monuments, humble local and their handmade handicrafts. It is one of the northernmost states of India and shares borders with its neighboring countries and states. Have you visited its beauties or planned to see it?

Lakes & Dams

 

Dudipatsar Lake	Dal Lake
Pangong Tso	Wular Lake
Baba Demb	Manasbal Lake
Nigeen Lake	Mansar Lake
Tso Moriri	Gangabal
Tarsar Lake	Ranjit Sagar Dam lake
Anchar Lake	Nund Kol
Vishansar Lake	Khusal Sar
Gadsar Lake	Sewa II Dam
Krishansar Lake	Marsar Lake
Satsar Lake	Sheshnag
Tulian Lake	Renwari Dam
Tso Kar	Sanasar Lake
Chitta Katha Lake	Baghsar Lake
Suraj Tal	Banjosa Lake
Maharana Pratap Sagar	Chandra Taal
Ansoo Lake

Mountains & Hills

Sengge-La	Harmukh Peak
Sunset Peak	Mount Kolahoi
Afarwat	Zoji La
Brammah	Tatakooti Peak
Machoi Peak	Pinnacle Peak
Amaranth Peak	Sirbal Peak
Kazinag Peak

Top popular places in Jammu & Kashmir

Pangong Lake	Srinagar
Leh	Jammu City
Rajouri	Gulmarg
Udhampur	Kathua
Kupwara	Badgam
Kargil	Sonmarg
Pulwama	Pahalgam
Doda	Poonch
Anantnag	Baramulla
Katra	Patnitop
Hemis in Ladakh	Kishtwar
Nubra Valley	Drass
Zanskar

Wildlife & Forests:

Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary	Hemis National Park
Dachigam National Park	Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Overa Wildlife Sanctuary	Surinsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary	Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Foods you should try

Rogan Josh	Modur Pulao	Dum Olav
Yakhni lamb Curry	Goshtaba	Kahva
Shab Deg	Aab Gosht	Lyader Tschaman
Kashmiri Muji Gaad	Kashmiri Baingan	Khambir

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a Himalayan Northern Indian state. Scenic mountain towns and resorts like Dalhousie are home to this state. Home to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh holds a special influence of Tibet. This is expressed in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, and its colorful New Year celebrations in Tibetan style. The place is also well known for its areas of trekking, hiking, and skiing.

Lakes and Dams

Parashar Lake	Chandra Taal
Suraj Tal	Renuka Lake
Nako lake	Bhrigu Lake
Rewalsar Lake	Manimahesh Lake
Gobind Sagar	Kareri Lake
Maharana Pratap Sagar	Khajjiar Lake
Dal Lake	Seruvalsar Lake
Lama Dal  and Chander Naun Lake	Macchial Lake
Dhankar Lake	Ghadhasaru Lake
Dashair Lake	Dehnasar Lake
Mahakali Lake	Shri Rukmani Kund

Mountains

Kinnaur Kailash	Shilla
Rohtang La	Hanuman Tibba
Deo Tibba	Reo Purgyil
Manimahesh Kailash Peak	Indrasan Mountains
Manirang Mountains	Menthosa Mountains
Chau Chau Kang Nilda	Kangla Tarbo
Ramabang	Mulkila
Papsura	Shikar Beh
Rangrik Rang	Kulu Pumori
Baihali Jot	Jorkanden
Gyagar	Parvati Parvat
Dharamsura	Sanakdeik Jot
Gang Chua	Mount Gya
Mountain Mahindra	Shigri Parbat
Parilungbi	Phabrang
Phawararang

Popular places in Himachal Pradesh

Rohtang La	Spiti Valley
Solang Nala	Hidimba Devi Temple
The Great Himalayan National Park	Mall Road
Pin Valley National Park	Parashar Lake
Triund	Rashtrapati Niwas
Kangra Valley	Baralacha La Pass
Manu Temple	Beas Kund
Key Monastery	Pin Parbati Pass
Kunzum Pass	Kangra Fort
St. John Wilderness	Bijli Mahadev
Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple	Maa Chintpurni Temple

Wild Life and Sanctuaries

Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary	Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary	Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary	Chail Sanctuary
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary	Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalesar Wild Life Sanctuary	Simbalwada Wildlife Sanctuary
Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary	The Great Himalayan National Park
Inderkilla National Park	Manali wild life sanctuary
Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary	Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary
Manali Nature Park	Khirganga National Park
Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary	Himalayan Nature Park

Popular foods

Madra	Dhaam
Tudkiya Bhath	Spicy Lotus stems (Bhey)
Chha Gosht	Siddu
Babru	Aktori
Kullu Trout Fish	Thupka
Mittha

Punjab

Punjab is symbolic of abundant things, gleaning its name from five massive-bodied rivers–Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum, and Chenab–that flow via its fertile plains. Based on India’s northwestern hand, it is one of the country’s smaller, but affluent, states, and home to a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse people.

Top places in Punjab

Harmandir Sahib	Jallianwala Bagh
M.C. Zoological Park	Durgiana Temple
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum	Akal Takht
Qila Mubarak Gurudwara Sahib	Bahia Fort

Popular Foods

Sarson Da Saag and Makkai ki Roti	Butter Chicken
Chole Bhatura	Dal makhani
Aloo Gobi	Karah  Prasad
Lassi

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, a region framed by the Himalayas in northern India, is notable for its Hindu religious sites. Rishikesh, a significant yoga research hub, was popularised by the visit of the Beatles in 1968. The town organizes Ganga Aarti at evening, a spiritual event on the holiest Ganges River. Jim Corbett National Park forested by the state homes Bengal tigers as well as other native wildlife.

Mountains

Trisul Peak	Chaukhamba Peak
Nanda Devi Peak	Panchchuli Peak
Swargarohini Peak	Nilkantha Peak
Kamet Peak	Shivling Peak
Bandarpunch Peak	Kedarnath
Abi Gamin Peak	Nanda Ghunti Peak
Nanda Kot Peak	Adi Kailash Peak
Thalay Sagar Peak	Changabang Peak
Haathi Parvat Peak	Meru Peak
Chandrashila Peak	Hardeol Peak
Kedarkantha Peak	Tirsuli Peak
OM Parvat Peak	Gauri Parbat Peak
Kalanag Peak	Nag Tibba Peak
Dunagiri Peak	Nanda Peak
Chiring We Peak	Chaudhara Peak
Mukut Parvat Peak	Rishi Pahar Peak

Lakes

Nainital Lake	Sattal Lake
Dodital Lake	Roop Kund Lake
Kedartal Lake	Satopanth Tal Lake
Deoria Taal lake	Bhimtal Lake
Garur Tal Lake	Hemkund Lake
Bhullatal Lake	Parvati Sarovar

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary	Govind Pashu Vihar national Park and Sanctuary
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajaji National Park
Nanda Devi  National Park	Gangotri National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park	Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Jim Corbett National Park	Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

Top places in Uttarakhand

Valley of Flowers National Park	Yamunotri
Rajaji National Park	Nainital Lake
Lakshman Jhula	Roop Kund
Har Ki Pauri Ghat	Badrinath Temple
Chandrashila	Tungnath
Ram Jhula	Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nag Tibba	Kedarnath Temple
Robber’s Cave	Naini Peak
Kempty Falls	Corbett Falls

Popular Foods

Kafuli	Bhang Ki Chutney	Garhwal ka Fannah
Phaanu	Baadi	Kandalee Ka Saag
Chainsoo	Kumaoni Raita	Dubuk
Gulgula	Jhangora Ki Kheer	Arsa

Delhi

Delhi, the capital city of India, is a huge metropolitan region in the Northern part of the country. The formidable Mughal-era Red Fort, a landmark of India, and the vast Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people, stands in Old Delhi, a neighbourhood dating back to the 1600s.

Places you can visit

Red Fort	India Gate	Purana Qila
Qutub Minar	Iron Pillar	Jama Masjid
Humayun’s Tomb	Jantar Mantar	Laxminarayan Temple
Akshardham Temple	Lotus Temple	ISKCON Temple
Raj Ghat	The Secretariat	Rajpath
Vijay Chowk	Safdarjung’s Tomb	Mughal Garden
Lal Bangla	Mutiny Memorial	Sunehri Masjid
Jahaz Mahal	Iron Pillar

Best foods

Paranthas	Chaats
Kebabs	Niharis
Kulfi	Jalebi

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is one of India’s widely renowned and developed tourist destinations for Indians as well as foreigners, respectively. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state includes many religiously significant historical structures and sites. Uttar Pradesh is unique geographically, with Himalayan foothills in the absolute north and Gangetic Plain in the south.

Popular places

Taj Mahal	Kashi Vishwanath Temple	Jama Masjid
Jim Corbett national Park	Lucknow	Sarnath
Mathura	Vrindavan	Prayagraj
Jhansi	Kanpur	Ayodhya
Kushinagar	Dudhwa National Park	Barsana
Govardhan	Gokul	Hastinapur

Popular Cuisine

Batti Chokha	Bedhai
Pedha	Petha
Tehri	Baigan Ki Longe
Galaouti Kebabs	Bhindi Ka Salan
Malpua	Dum Aloo
Chaat	Aloo Puri
Bedmi	Revari
Kebab Parantha	Gujiya

Bihar

Bihar is a State sharing the border with Nepal in East India. It’s also split by the Ganges River which waters its lush plains. Touristic attractions of Buddhist pilgrimage such as Bodhi Tree in the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodhgaya, under which the Buddha ostensibly meditated. Mahavir Mandir shrine is worshipped by Hindus in the state’s capital Patna, while Sikhs revere at their Gurudwara Takht Sri Harmandir’s Sahib Ji’s domed near the riverside.

Popular places

Mahabodhi Temple	Gol Ghar	Chandani Radmade Sope
Barabar Caves	Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan	Giant Buddha
Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji  Patna Sahib	Mahatma Gandhi Setu	Chitwan National Park
Buddha Smriti Park	Kanwar lake Bird Sanctuary	Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
Saptaparni Cave	Son Bhandar Caves	Sita Kund
Telhar	Harahi Lake	Vishwa Shanti Stupa

Popular Foods in Bihar

Litti Chokha	Naivedyam	Chandrakala
Chana Ghugni	Khaja	Kesar Peda
Laung-Latika	Dal Peetha	Thekua
Malpua	Kadhi Badi	Rasia
Kala Jamun	Khurma and Laktho	Balusahi
Parwal ki Mitthai	Gur Anarsa	Laai

Sikkim

Sikkim is a State encircled by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal in northeast India. Member of the Himalayas, the region seems to have breathtaking scenery that encompasses the highest mountain in India, Kangchenjunga 8,586 m. Also, Sikkim is home to glaciers, alpine meadows and tons of wildflowers. Scarped tracks guide you to hilltop Buddhist monasteries like Pemayangtse, dating back to the early 1700’s.

Mountains

Kangchenjunga	Mount Pandim
Siniolchu	Kabru Peak
Kokthang	Jongsong Peak
Pauhunri	Simvo
Talung	Gimmigela Chuli
Kirat Chuli	Phalut
Paohanli Peak	Langpo Peak
Khangchengyao	Sandakphu
Chombu	Gurudongmar

Lakes

Gurudongmar Lake	Tsongmo Lake
Tso Lhamo Lake	Khecheopalri Lake
Lake  Menmecho	Samiti Lake

Wildlife

Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary	Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary	Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Khangchendzonga National Park	Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary	Kitam Bird Sanctuary
Forest Environment and Wildlife Management Department	Chapramari Wildlife Forest	Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary	Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary	Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary

Popular places in Sikkim

Gangtok	Pelling	Lachung
Yumthang	Yuksom	Lachen
Ravangla	Namchi	Singalila National Park
Zuluk	Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary	Aritar
Rinchenpong	Mangan	Geyzing
Chungthang	Nathang Valley	Temi River
Katao	Uttarey	Jorethang
Kaluk	Rumtek	Singhik
Rangpo	Pakyong	Darap
Tshoka	Upper Dzongu Forest Block	Zemu Glacier
Reshi	Phodong	Legship
Hee Burmoik	Okhrey	Melli
Tashiding	Gnathang	Lingtam

Popular Foods in Sikkim

Dhindo	Thukpa
Phagshapa	Momo
Thenthuk	Sha Phaley
Sael Roti	Chang
Gya Kho	Kodo ko Roti
Masuarya Curry

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is India’s most Northeastern state, and the capital city of this state is Itanagar. The state ties Assam and Nagaland states towards the south. It holds political boundaries with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east, and China in the north, the McMahon line is the border with. 

Mountains

Kangto	Gori Chen
Nyegyi Kansang	Dapha Bum
Namcha Madin	Kanggardo Rize

Wildlife and Flower Sanctuaries

Namdapha National Park	Mouling National Park
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary	Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary
Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary	Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
Nehru Van Udayan	Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary

Popular places in Arunachal Pradesh

Parshuram Kund	Mayudia Pass
Mehao Lake	Golden Pagoda
Pangsau Pass	Namsai Buddhist Temple

Popular Food

Apong (Rice Beer)	Pehak
Pika Pila	Momo

Assam

Assam is a region known for its serene wildlife, historical sites and tea plantations, in the northern part of India. Guwahati, Assam’s biggest city, showcases silk bazaars in the west, and Kamakhya Temple in the hilltop. Umananda Temple stands on the Brahmaputra River on Peacock Island. Dispur, the capital of the state, is a suburb of Guwahati. Hajo and Madan Kamdev’s ancient pilgrimage site, the remnants of a temple complex are there nearby.

Wildlife Conservations

Kaziranga National Park	Manas National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	Nameri National Park
Orang National Park	Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Popular places in Assam

Kamakhya Temple	Dibru Saikhowa Sanctuary
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden	Assam State Museum
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra	Chandubi Lake
Chitralekha Udyan	Peacock Island
Pakke Tiger Reserve	Mathanguri
Panimur Waterfalls	Madan Kamdev
Talatal Ghar	Kareng Ghar

Popular Foods in Assam

Khaar	Duck Meat curry
Maasor Tenga	Aloo Pitika
Ou Khatta	Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (Chicken with Bamboo shoot)
Pitha

Nagaland

Nagaland is a hilly state bordering Myanmar, in northeastern India. The state is home to various native tribes, with cultural events and markets celebrating the cultures of the different tribes. In World War II, its capital Kohima endured intense fighting, venerated by gravestones at the Kohima War Cemetery.

Popular Places

Ntangki National Park	Kohima War Cemetery
Nagaland State Museum	Naga Heritage Village
Naga Hills	Shilloi Lake
Kachari Ruins	Dzukou Valley Trek
Triple Falls	Saramati Peak

Popular Food

Bamboo shoot	Axone
Anishi	Fermented dry fish
Samathu	Bushmeat
Fish Cooked in Bamboo	Zutho

Manipur

Manipur is a northeastern state, with Imphal as its capital. It is anchored to the north by the Nagaland Indian state, to the south by Mizoram, and to the west by Assam; Myanmar lies to the east. With verdant meadows, hills, gritty streams, waterfalls and fragrant tea estates, Manipur is a stunning offbeat holiday destination in India.

Popular Places to see

Keibul Lamjao National Park	Kangla Palace
Shri Govindaji Temple	Shirui Kashong
Manipur State Museum	Karang Island
Pheidinga Park	Iputhou Pakhangba Laishang

Popular Food

Chamthong or Kangshoi	Eromba
Morok Metpa	Singju
Paaknam	Chak-hao Kheer
Alu Kangmet	Nga-Thongba

Mizoram

Mizoram state is colloquially known as India’s songbird and is among the country’s smallest states. The name Mizoram reflects the highlanders ‘ land of Lushai. It is situated in Northeast India’s southern corner nestled primarily near Myanmar and Bangladesh, but also extends some of its borders with its nearby states of Assam, Manipur, and Tripura.

Mountains

Vantawng Falls	Reiek
Tam Dil	Dampa Tiger Reserve
Murlen National Park	Phawngpui National Park
Mizoram State Museum	Solomon’s Temple
Lushai Hills	Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary	Palak Wildlife Sanctuary

Popular Foods in Mizoram

Bai	Koat Pitha
Vawksa Rep	Bamboo Shoot Fry
Panch Phoran Tadka	Chhum Han
Misa Mach Pora

Tripura

Tripura a northeastern Indian State and country’s third-smallest state is surrounded by the north, south, and west by Bangladesh (East Bengal), and to the east by the Assam and Mizoram Indian states. The Tripuri people who speak Kokborok are the primary group of 19 tribes and many subtribes. The magnificent Ujjayanta Palace is located within Mughal gardens in the capital Agartala, and the Mosque of Gedu Mia has white marble dome and towers. South of the city, in the center of Lake Rudrasagar, Neermahal Summer Palace combines Hindu and Islamic architectural features.

Popular places

Neer Mahal	Tripureshwari Temple
Unakoti	Rudrasagar Lake
Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary	Dumboor
Tripura Government Museum	Heritage Park
Fourteen Garden Temple	Debtamura Hills
Rajkandi Reserve forest

Popular Foods

Mui Borok	Mosdeng Serma
Wahan Mosdeng	Muitru
Bangui Rice and Fish Stew	Meat Roasts

Meghalaya

Meghalaya is a mountainous state in the northeast part of India. The name in Sanskrit means “abode of clouds” Nestled in east sub-Himalayan hills in Meghalaya, one of the nation’s most beautiful states. Nature has endowed the state with bountiful rainfall, sunshine, lushly forests, elevated plateaus, stunning waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers, meandering streamlets and, above all, robust, thoughtful and hospitable humans.

Popular Places

Shillong	Guwahati	Cherrapunji
Mawlynnog	Dawki	Mawsynram
Nongriat	Mawphlang	Umiam Lake
Balphakram National Park	Nokrek National Park	Tura
Laitlum	Shnongpdeng	Nartiang
Nongpoh	Jowai	Mawsmai
Nongstoin	Tyrna	Baghmara
Laitumkhrah	Mawkdok	Riwai
Jakrem A	Umden	Wahkhen

Popular Foods

Jadoh	Nakham Bitchi
Dohkhlieh	Pumaloi
Bamboo Shoots	Momo
Doh Jem	Tung Rymbai
Do’o Kappa	Minil Songa
Wak Jo. Krapa	Herbed Pork and Apples

West Bengal

West Bengal is a province between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, in the eastern part of India. The capital city, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), preserves the architecture and cultural traces of its history as a trading post and British Raj assets of the East India Company. The historical sights of the city include the government buildings around B.B.D. Bagh Square, and the famed Victoria Memorial, belonging to the queen of Britain.

Popular Places

Darjeeling	Victoria Memorial	Tiger Hill
Howrah Bridge	Mirik	Sundarban National Park
Gorumara national Park	Jaldapara National Park	Dakshineshwar Kali Temple
Indian Museum	Ghum Monastery	Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Kalighat	Peace Pagoda	Bux Tiger Reserve
Science City	Marble Palace	Eden Gardens
Maidan	Belur Math	Sumendu Lake
Birla Planetarium	Prinsep Ghat	St. Paul’s Cathedral
Park Street	Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary	Birla Mandir
Rock Garden Darjeeling	Fort Williams	Observatory Hill
Alipore Zoological Gardens	Hazarduari Palace	Jorasanko Palace
Rishyap	Happy Valley Estate	Henry Island
Cooch Behar Palace	Mahakal Temple

Beaches

MandarMani Beach	Digha Beach
Shankarpur	Bakkhali
Tajpur	Henry Island
Sagar Island	Namkhana
Baguran Jalpai

Popular Foods

Aloo Posto	Ilish Macher Jhol
Shukto	Sandesh
Mutton Biriyani	Rasogolla
Chingri Malai Curry	Bengali Lamb Curry
Pathishapta	Fish Kabiraji
Mughlai Paratha	Mishti Doi

Jharkhand

In eastern India, Jharkhand is a province, and it’s renowned for waterfalls, Parasnath Hill’s, beautiful Jain temples, and Betla National Park’s elephants and tigers. Ranchi State Capital is a gateway to the Park. It comprises the Jagannath Temple of the 17th century, a Hindu temple, and the Jharkhand War Memorial. Tagore Hill is a monument which honours author Rabindranath Tagore, who has won the Nobel Prize.

Popular places

Betla National Park	Dassam Falls
Tagore Hill	Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple	Hundru Falls
Tata Steel Zoological Park	Jubilee Park
Parasnath	Lodh Falls
Nakshatra Van	Ranchi Lake
Jagannath Temple	Hirni Falls
Naulakha Temple	Usri Falls
Oxygen Park

Popular Foods

Litti Chokha	Pittha
Handia	Rugra
Chilka Roti	Malpua
Thekua	Dhuska
Aloo Chokha	Til Barfi
Mitha Khaja	Bamboo Shoots

Odisha

Odisha (formerly Orissa), an East Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is noted for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal traditions. Bhubaneswar, the capital, is home to hundreds of temples, most prominently the ornately carved Mukteshvara. The complex of the Lingaraj Temple dating back to the 11th century is set across the holy Lake Bindusagar. The Odisha State Museum focuses on the heritage and surroundings of the city.

Beaches

Golden Beach	Chandipur Beach
Puri Beach	Gopalpur Beach
Paradeep Beach	Balasore Beach
Astaranga Beach	Dagara Beach
Aryapalli Beach	Bichitrapur Beach

Popular Places

Bhubaneswar	Puri
Konark Temple	Similpal National Park
Cuttack	Daringbadi
Sambalpur	Jeypore
Kanger Ghat National Park	Balasore
Rourkela	Taptapani

Popular foods

Khicede	Chungdi Malai
Macha Ghanta	Dalma
Pakhala Bhata	Gupchup
Dahi Vada with Aloo Dum	Chhena Poda
Rasabali	Kanika
Pilaf	Chhena Jhili
Khaja	Gajja

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a densely wooded region known for its temples and waterfalls in central India. Close to the capital Raipur, Sirpur town on the Mahanadi River is home to the red-brick Lakshmana (Laxman) Temple, ornated with mythical Indian carvings. The Sanjay Market is operated on Sundays by the city of Jagdalpur in the south, a buying and selling spot for native tribes. To the north-west lies the massive Chitrakoot Falls.

Wildlife Sanctuary

Indravati National Park	Nandan Van Zoo
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	Nandan van jungle Safari
Jungle Safari	Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden	Guru Ghasidas National Park

Falls

Chitrakote Falls	Teerathgarh Falls
Amrit Dhara Falls	Dalpat Sagar
Chitradhara Waterfall	Siyadevi Balod
Ram Jharna	Charre Marre Water Fall.
Rani Dah Waterfall	Kanger Dhara
Rakasganda Waterfall	Tiger Point

Popular Places

Bhoramdeo Temple	Kotumsar Cave
Maitri Bagh	Danteshwari Temple
Swami Vivekanand Sarovar	Maikal hills
Laxman Temple	Madku Dweep
Jaitkham	Bastar Palace
Bailadila Range	Chaiturgarh
Kailash Cave	Jogimara Caves

Popular Foods

Muthia	Aamat
Bara	Bhajia
Chilla	Sabudana Khichdi
Tilghur	Faraa
Khurma	Bafauri
Dubki Kadi	Dal Ka Dulha
Moong Dal Halwa	Mahuwa Chutney
Kusli	Lavang Lata
Dal Makhani Bhukara	Shikanji

Telangana

Telangana is a state in southern India positioned on the high Deccan plateau, on the centre-south stretch of the Indian peninsula. The Charminar is a 16th-century mosque situated in the heart of Hyderabad, with four arches holding four massive minarets. The landmark overlooks the long-running Laad Bazaar in the town. The massive Golconda Fort, once the Qutub Shahi dynasty palace, is a former diamond-trading site. The centuries-old Warangal Fort in the town of Warangal features crafted stone towers and gates.

Popular Places

Warangal	Secundrabad
Hyderabad	Bhadrachalam
Nizamabad	Ramoji Film City
Laad Bazar	Pakhal Lake
Bhuvanagiri	Shamirpet
Madhapur	Kuntala
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary	Nallamala Forest
Miyapur	Chilkur

Popular Food

Sarva Pindi	Malidalu
Sakinalu	Garijalu
Pachi Pulusu	Golichina Mamsam
Hyderabadi Biryani	Chegodilu

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is an exquisite blend of medieval period beauty and modern cosmopolitan touches. Madhya Pradesh is noted for its unique topography and mix of cultures. Nobody can really return without shopping, because Madhya Pradesh provides some of India’s best shopping choices for their guests.

Wildlife Sanctuary

Ratapani Tiger Reserve	Ghatigaon Sanctuary	Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
Leempani Camp Phen Wildlife Sanctuary	Kheoni wild life Sanctuary	Karera Wildlife Sanctuary
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary	Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary	Bandhavgarh National Park
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary Kartauli Forest Guest House	Kanha Tiger Reserve	Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary
Satpura Tiger Reserve	Ralamandal Sanctuary	Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
Van Vihar National Park	Panna Wildlife Sanctuary	Ken Ghadiyal Sanctuary
Panna National Park	Wildlife Sanctuary Orchha

Popular Places

Bhopal	Indore	Khajuraho
Gwalior	Sanchi	Chanderi
Gyaraspur	Vidisha	Rewa
Rajghar	Ashapuri	Maheva
Gandhavpuri	Kila Kalinzar	Ujjain
Jabalpur	Maheshwar	Bhojpur
Amarkantak	Mandsaur	Nagda
Bhedaghat	Shivpuri	Satna
Pachmarhi	Mitaoli	Pandhavali

Popular Foods

Poha	Daal Bafla
Seekh Kebabs	Bhutte Ka Kees
Bhopali Gosht Korma	Palak Puri
Chakki Ki Shak	Malpua
Jalebi	Mawa Bati

Rajasthan

Rajasthan has also been called Rajputana (the Rajputs land), and it is a tourist destination with several other places of interest and great tourist services. Rajasthan has several gorgeous Nuha artistic and cultural traditions of which reflect the ancient way of life in India.  This great cultural Indian state appeals to tourists and holidaymakers with its vibrant culture, custom, legacy and historic sites.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Ranthambore National Park	Sariska Tiger Reserve
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Keoladeo National Park
Desert National Park	Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Chhapar Sanctuary	Seeta Mata Forest Reserves

Popular Places

Jaipur	Udaipur	Jodhpur
Ranakpur	Chittorgarh	Jaisalmer
Pushkar	Bikaner	Kumbhalgarh
Mount Abu	Bundi	Bhangarh
Deshnok	Ajmer	Nathdwara
Osian	Kota	Alwar
Tanat	Bharatpur	Khatoo
Mandawa	Mehandipur	Deeg
Mandore	Lodurva	Karauli
Ramdevra	Barmer	Abhaneri
Neemrana	Sanganer	Nakoda
Jhunjhunu	Nagaur	Dungarpur
Banswara	Sawai Madhopur	Ghanerao
Deoghar	Bhilwara	Pali
Pokhran	Viratnagar

Popular Foods

Dal Bati Churma	Mohan Thal
Lal Maas	Mawa Kachori
Mirchi Bada	Mohan Maas
Kalakand	Pyaaz Ki Kachori
Gatte	Bajra  Ki Raab
Ghevar	Moong Daal Ki Halwa
Churma Ladoo	Balu Shahi
Ker Sangari	Badam Ka Halwa
Aam Ki Launji	Gujia
Kalmi Vada	Methi Bajra Puri

Gujarat

Gujarat, the western edge region of India, does have different terrain and countless sacred sites. Calico Museum of Textiles is located in its urban area of Ahmedabad, showcasing antique and contemporary Indian fabrics. Sabarmati Ashram was the headquarters of spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi from 1917–1930, where his living quarters remain on display.

The state is best known for its Asiatic Lions, Rann of Kutch’s white desert, colorful handicrafts, festivities, wine, rich culture, and myriad religious places.

Popular Places of Gujarat

Gir National Park	Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga  Temple	Rani Ki Vav
Adalaj Stepwell	Sabarmati Ashram	Shree Dwarkadhish Temple
Lakshmi Villas Palace	Statue of Unity	Champaner Pavagadh Archeological Park
Kankaria Lake	Girnar	Aina Mahal
Modhera Sun Temple	Prag Mahal	Rann of Kutch
Kalo Dungar	Blackbuck National Park	Sayaji Baug
Vijay Vila Palace	Bhadra Fort	Mandvi Beach

Popular Foods of Gujarat

Khandvi	Gujarati Samosa
Aam Shrikhand	Gujarati Kadi
Dhokla	Bardoli ki Khichdi
Methi ka Thepla	Dal Dhokli

Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s literally means the’ Great State’ or’ Great Nation.’ The title was said to have originally derived from’ rathi,’ meaning’ Chariot driver,’ refers to chariot drivers and builders known as’ maharathis’ or’ Fighting Force.’ Maharashtra gets its name wisely, as it is India’s third-largest state, both in terms of area and population.

Beaches in Maharashtra

Alibag	Tarkali
Malvan	Kashid
Ganpatipule	Vasai Virar
Thane	Awas
Redi	Tiracol