- Tamil Nadu – With over 14 crore domestic visitors in 2021, Tamil Nadu was the most popular travel destination for both Indian and Foreign tourists, according to the union Ministry of Tourism . This south Indian state is well known for its beautiful hill stations , magnificent heritage monuments , and holy temple cities.
The top tourists destinations in Tamil Nadu are Chennai, Madurai , kanchipuram , Mahabalipuram ,Trichy , Chidambaram , Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, the Great living chola temples , Ooty and kodaikanal. Tamil Nadu is also home to a vibrant folk art music , and dance history . Additionally this south Indian state did pretty well in the ranking of states with the highest number of international tourist arrivals, trailing only Maharashtra with 12,2 lakh tourist.
- Uttar Pradesh – According to the India Tourism statics 2021, Uttar Pradesh has 8.6 crore more domestic visitors than Tamil Nadu , making it the second – most visited state overall. The Taj Mahal , a timeless symbol of love constructed by Mughal Emperor shah- Jahan in honour of his adored wife Mumtaj Begum , is the state main draw .In Addition , Uttar Pradesh India largest state , is home to numerous historical and religious sites.
India, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and Jhansi Additionally , it boasts thriving cultural and gastronom.The top tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh are Varanasi, the holiest city in ic history. The Awadh , Mughlai and Kumauni cuisines of Uttar Pradesh are well – known in both India and overseas
- Karnataka – with 7.7 crore domestic visitors, Karnataka takes third place out of the top five states in domestic tourist arrivals , passing Andhra Pradesh ,Telangana, Maharashtra and west Bengal. Karnataka known as the “cradle of stone Architecture ’’ is endowed with historic buildings, world heritage sites, virgin forest, incredible fauna breathtaking waterfalls, and unspoiled hill town.
Some of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka are Hampi , pattadaka, Belur ,Halbeedu , somanathpur , srirangapatna, Shravanbelagola, Gokarna , Udupi, Badami, Aihole, Bidar , Gulbarga , Coorg, chikmagalur , Nagarhole and jog falls. In addition as part of Karnataka travel packages , one can visit a number of palaces, including Banglore palace , Mysore palace , Jaganmohan palace, Jayalakshmi vilas and Cheluvamba Mansion Some of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka are Hampi , pattadaka, Belur ,Halbeedu , somanathpur , srirangapatna, Shravanbelagola, Gokarna , Udupi, Badami, Aihole, Bidar , Gulbarga , Coorg, chikmagalur , Nagarhole and jog falls. In addition as part of Karnataka travel packages , one can visit a number of palaces, including Banglore palace , Mysore palace , Jaganmohan palace, Jayalakshmi vilas and Cheluvamba. -
- Andhra Pradesh – With around 70.83 million domestic tourists annually , Andhra Pradesh ranks fourth out of all Indian states and union territories. The states which is frequently referred to as the Kohi-Noor of India , features everything from tranquil lakes to sun- kissed beaches, rolling hills to incredible incredible wildlife, and natural caverns to historical sites.
As the location of the iconic Tirupati Balaji temple the state is well known for its religious travel. The temple is the secondAs the location of the iconic Tirupati Balaji temple the state is well known for its religious travel. The temple is the second – richest busiest place of worship in the entire globe . The biggest tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh are Tirumala ,vijaywada, Srisailam, pancharama kshetras ,vizag, and Araku valley. Andhara pradesh is famous for its rich cultural heritage ,stunning temple and picturesque landscape . The state is re-owned for the Tirumala Venkateswara temple in the tirupati . The beautiful beaches of the vishakhapatnam ,the ancient buddhist sites of amarvati and the scenic beauty of Aarku Valley.
- Telangana – One of India’s 29 states, Telangana is placed fifth on the list of the top Indian states for domestic tourism. Telangana saw about 40 million domestic travellers in 2021, according to India Tourism Statistics. This state is India’s 29th and is highly recognised for its numerous historical sites, magnificent waterfalls, untainted forests, and revered temples. In Telangana, Hyderabad, the state’s capital, receives the most tourists. Hyderabad travel packages include Golconda Fort, Yadagirigutta, Ramoji Film City, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Hussain Sagar, etc., a region that astounds tourists with its beautiful structure, the Charminar. In addition, some of the prominent tourist destinations in Telangana include Warangal, Basara, Alampur, Bhadrachalam, and Ramappa Templa.Telangana, by virtue of its unique location in the heart of Deccan Plateau enjoys unique climatic conditions. This is considered conducive for the thriving flora and fauna. There are renowned wildlife sanctuaries all over the region. Kawal is a dense forest region, which is home to endangered tigers.
Telangana State has long been a meeting place for diverse languages and cultures. It is known as “South of North and North of South”. It is also known for its Ganga-Jamuna Tehzeeb and the capital Hyderabad is an epicenter of oriental culture making it first Heritage city of India.The history of Telangana, located on the high Deccan Plateau, includes its being ruled by the Satavahana Dynasty (230 BCE to 220 CE), the Kakatiya Dynasty (1083–1323), the Musunuri Nayaks (1326–1356), the Delhi Sultanate, the Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1512), Golconda Sultanate (1512–1687) and Asaf Jahi dynasty (1724–1950).
- Maharashtra – With around 39.23 million domestic visitor visits in 2022.Maharashtra is one of the most popular tourism destinations in In India . Its boasts a significant number of well – known and renowned holy locations , including as Nashik, Shirdi, and Kolhapur, which are widely visited by domestic tourists. The entryway to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, two of Maharashtra most important historical sites, makes Aurangabad the state tourism hub. The main tourists destinations in Maharashtra are Mumbai, Pune, Lonavala , khandala , Mahabaleshwar , satara , Matheran and is during the monsoon season.The state is divided into 6 divisions and 36 districts, Mumbai, is the capital of Maharashtra due to its historical significance as a major trading port and its status as India’s financial hub, housing key institutions and a diverse economy.
The Godavari and Krishna are the state’s two major rivers, and forests cover 16.47% of the state’s geographical area. The state is home to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai and the Western Ghats, a heritage site made up of 39 individual properties of which 4 are in Maharashtra.Maharashtra is one of the most industrialised states in India. The state’s capital, Mumbai, is India’s financial and commercial capital.. The Bombay Stock Exchange, India’s largest stock exchange and the oldest in Asia, is located in the city, as is the National Stock Exchange, which is the second-largest stock exchange in India and one of world’s largest derivatives exchanges. The state has played a significant role in the country’s social and political life and is widely considered a leader in terms of agricultural and industrial production, trade and transport, and education.[26] Maharashtra is the ninth-highest ranking among Indian states in the human development index. - West Bengal – west Bengal is one of the most popular tourists destinations. In India because of its stunning natural surroundings and rich history . “Paschimbanga” redirects here. For other uses, see Bangla (disambiguation) and Bengal (disambiguation). This article is about the Indian State in Eastern India created in 1947. For the Indian Province that existed between 1905 and 1911, see Western Bengal Province.
Around 29 million tourists visits west Bengal each year because of its stunning scenery, which includes hypnotic vistas, snow – capped mountains, gushing seas, blossoming tea gardens , vast deltas , lush green forests, abundant animals , historic temples, and majestic British monuments . some of the prominent tourist destinations in west Bengal include Kolkata, Darjeeling , the Sundarbans , Sandakphu, Kalimpong , and Bishnupur.
