India is a diverse country in terms of traditions, languages, ethnicity, cultures, climate etc. There are several most visited place in India Which is one of the main reason to attracting the tourists domestic as well as foreigners. As per the Ministry of Tourism, In 2017, Foreign Tourist Arrival and Non Residents of India 5.16 mn people were visited in India.
1. TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal was built in 1631-48 in Agra. Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a styles that combines elements from Persian, Indian and Islamic architectural style. It is a symbol of true love because Taj Mahal was commissioned by famous Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.
By Rail: Best way to reach Taj Mahal is by train. The main Railway station is Agra cantonment, there are two more station i.e; Raja-ki-Mandi and Agra Fort. Main Trains connecting Agra with Delhi are Palace on wheels, Shatabadi, Rajdhani And Taj Express.
By Air: Agra has its own Airport that is 7 km from the city.
By Road: There are regular Bus service from Agra to major cities. The main Bus stand is Idgah has a number of buses running for Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur-sikri etc.
Capital City: Lucknow
State: Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Hindi
Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
2. GOA
Goa is a state on the western coast of India, within the region known as the Konkan. On 30th may 1987, Goa was made 25th state of India. Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and world heritage listed architecture.
Places to Visit Places
- Fort Aguada
- Chapora Fort
- Basilica of Bom Jesu
- Pandava caves and Arvalem water fall
- Mangeshi Temple
- Dudhsagar falls
- Mollem National Park
- Fontainhas
- Arpora Night market
By Rail: The major railway station in Goa is located in Margao and known as Madgaon & Vasco-Da-Gama.
By Air: Nearest International airport is Dabolim and it is 29 km far away from Panaji.
By Road: The main Bus stand is Kadamba and it is located in Panaji.
Capital City: Panji
State: Goa
Languages: Konkani
3. JAIPUR
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern state. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Jai Singh, the ruler of Amer. It is also known as Pink City. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites: the Jantar mantarand the Amer Fort.
Places to visit in Jaipur:
- Amer Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- City Palace
- Jal Mahal
- Hawa Mahal
By Rail: The major station is Jaipur and it is most convenient route from Delhi and the distance is 257 km & fare is about Rs. 750.
By Air: Airport name is Jaipur International Airport . The distance from airport to city is 12 km. and fare from Delhi to Jaipur is Rs. 1500-2500 approximately.
By Bus: It is the most cheapest way to reach Jaipur. The Fare is about Rs. 400-1000 approximately.
Capital City: Jaipur
State: Rajasthan
Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani
4. KERALA
Kerala is a state, located on Malabar Coast of India. The state has the highest media exposure in India with newspapers publishing in nine languages, mainly English and Malayalam. Kerala is one of the prominent tourist destinations of India, with backwaters, hill stations, beaches, Ayurvedic Tourism and greenery as its major attractions.
Places to visit in Kerala
- Alleppey
- Munnar
- Kumarakom
- Wayanad
- Thekkady
- Kovalam
- Vagamon
- Bekal
- Kozhikode
- Varkala
By Rail: The major station in Kerala is Trivandrum CNTL. It is the most time taken way to reach Kerala from Delhi. Distance is 2823 km & Time takes 51 hours approximately and fare is about Rs. 900-3500 according to the Seat Birth.
By Air: The airport name is Trivandrum International Airport. It is most convenient and fastest way to reach Kerala from Delhi. The fare is starting from Rs. 4500 approximately and time taken is 3 to 8 hours.
Capital City: Trivandrum
State: Kerala
Languages: Malayalam, English
5. DELHI
The National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a city and a Union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. The capital city is divided into two sections popularly known as Purani Dilli or Old Delhi and Nayi Dilli or New Delhi. Old Delhi is popular for its ancient culture and monuments along with its overcrowd. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan founded Old Delhi in 1639 which was formerly known as Shahjahanabad. Whereas, New Delhi designed by the British architect Edwin Lutyens and was named after him. Akshardham Temple, India Gate and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are some of the major attractions of New Delhi.
Places to visit in Delhi
- India gate
- Red Fort
- Akshardham Temple
- Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
- Hauz Khas Village
- Qutub Minar
- Lotus Temple
- Iskcon Temple
- Birla Mandir
Rail: The Major stations are New Delhi railway station, Old Delhi railway station, Anand vihar railway station, Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station etc.
Air: Airport name is Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bus: The major Bus station are ISBT Kashmiri gate, Anand Vihar Bus Terminal etc.
Capital: New Delhi
Country: India
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English.
6. DARJEELING
Darjeeling is a town, located in West Bengal, India. It is also known for its tea industry. You can have a view of Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and theDarjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town reflects its diverse demographic milieu comprising Lepcha, Khampa,Gorkha,Newar,Sherpa,Bhutia,Bengali and other mainland Indian ethno-linguistic groups.
Places to visit in Darjeeling
- Batasia Loop
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Tiger Hill
- Tea Estate
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
By Rail: It is one of the way to reach Darjeeling is rail. The Distance from Delhi to Darjeeling is 1413 km, time taken is 25 to 35 hours and fare is about Rs. 300- 5000 according to the seat birth. You have to go to New Jalpaiguri then you can take a toy train or taxi to reach Darjeeling.
By Air: It is the fastest way to reach Darjeeling from Delhi. The nearest airport is Bagdogra, then you can take a taxi to reach Darjeeling. Fare is starting from Rs. 3000 approximately from Delhi.
Capital City: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Languages: Bengali and Nepali
7. VARANASI
Varanasi is a city on the banks of the river Ganga in the Uttar Pradesh. This city is famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture.According to the Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major centre for pilgrimage. There are estimated 23,000 temples in Varanasi in which Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Shiva, the sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Durga Temple are the famous.
Places to visit in Varanasi
- Assi Ghat
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Tulsi Manas Temple
- Durga Temple
- Gyan Vapi Well
- Ram Nagar Fort and Museum
- Chunar Fort
- Sarnath
By Rail: The railway station is Varanasi Junction, it is also known as Varanasi Cantonment. The distance from delhi to Varanasi is 676 km., time taken is 14 hours approx. and fare is about Rs. 1400 approx.
By Air: The Airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Time taken of flight from Delhi to Varanasi is 1 hour 30 min. approx. and fare is starting from Rs. 2200.
Capital City: Lucknow
State: Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Hindi
8. KUTCH
Kutch is a district in Gujarat, India.Kutch means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry. The district is also famous for ecologically important Banni Grasslands with their seasonal Marshey wetland which form the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch.
Places to visit in Kutch
- Great Rann of Kutch
- Kutch Desert wildlife Sanctuary
- Dholavira
- Kutch Museum
- Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
- Mandvi Beach, Bhuj
- Aaina Mahal
- Kandla port and Mudra port
By Rail: The Nearest Railway station of Kutch is Bhuj Railway Station and the distance from Delhi to Kutch is 1210 km & from Bhuj To Kutch is 70 km. Time taken from Delhi to Kutch is 19 hours approx. and fare is starting from Rs. 500-2000 approx.
By Air: The Nearest Airport of Kutch is Bhuj Airport.Time taken from Delhi to Kutch is 1 hour 40 min. approx. and fare is starting from Rs. 1600 approx.
Capital City: Gandhi Nagar
State: Gujarat
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi
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