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Tourism in India

Every year, more than 3 million tourists visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.3! to the national

"#$ and %.&%! of the total em'loyment in India. India witnesses more than ( million annualforeign tourist arrivals and (6 million domestic tourism visits.)*+ The tourism industry in Indiagenerated about -*// billion in //% and that is e0'ected to increase to -&(.( billionby /*% at a 1.2! annual growth rate.)+ The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for thedevelo'ment and 'romotion of tourism in India and maintains the Incredible Indiacam'aign.

According to World Travel and Tourism Council , India will be a tourism hots'ot from //14/*%,)3+ having the highest */5year growth 'otential.)2+The Travel & Tourism CompetitivenessReport 2007 raned tourism in India 6th in terms of 'rice com'etitiveness and 31th in termsof safety and security.)(+ #es'ite short5 and medium5term setbacs, such as shortage of hotelrooms,)6+ tourism revenues are e0'ected to surge by 2! from //& to /*&. )&+

India has a growing medical tourism sector . The /*/ 7ommonwealth "ames in #elhi aree0'ected to significantly boost tourism in India.

Tourism by state

Andhra Pradesh

Further information: Tourist attractions in Hyderabad

7harminar in 8yderabad

Andhra $radesh has a rich cultural heritage and a variety of tourist attractions. The state of Andhra $radesh com'rises scenic hills, forests, beaches and tem'les. Also nown as The

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City of i!ams and The City of "earls, 8yderabad is today one of the most develo'ed citiesin the country and a modern hub of information technology, ITE-, and biotechnology.8yderabad is nown for its rich history, culture and architecture re'resenting its uni9uecharacter as a meeting 'oint for :orth and -outh India, and also its multilingual culture, bothgeogra'hically and culturally.

Andhra $radesh is the home of many religious 'ilgrim centres. Tiru'ati, the abode of ;ord in theworld. -risailam, the abode of -ri Malliarjuna, is one of twelve ?yothirlingalu in India, Amaravati@s -iva tem'le is one of the $ancharamams, and adagirigutta, the abode of anavatara of are the best time to visit.

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Assam has a rich cultural heritage going bac to the Ahom ingdom which governed theregion for many centuries before the Dritish occu'ation. Gther notable features includethe Drahma'utra Biver , the mystery of the bird suicides in ?atinga, numerous tem'lesincludingamahya of Tantric sect, ruins of 'alaces, etc. "uwahati, the ca'ital city of Assam,boasts many baHaars, tem'les, and wildlife sanctuaries.

#ee $lso: $ssam %fficial Tourism Website

Bihar

ain article: Tourism in 'ihar

Mahabodhi Tem'le is a :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite

Dihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited 'laces in the world with history of 3///years. The rich culture and heritage of Dihar is evident from theinnumerable ancient monuments that are dotted all over this state in eastern India. This isthe $lace of Aryabhatta, "reat Ashoa, 7hanaya and many more.

Attractions

$atna 5 The ca'ital of Dihar, famous for its rich history and royal architecture.

also have IIT=indian institite Technology>.

"aya 5 nown for Dudhism,where "autam Duddh got nowledge.Attraction of?a'aness,7hiness

Darauni 5 $etrochemical wor for national lavel.

MuHaffar'ur 5 Jamous for its education.

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-asaram 5 Tomb of -her sah -uri,the great Em'eror between Mughalage anddefeted 8umaun

-on'ur 5 The -one'ur 7attle Jair or -one'ur Mela,it is the biggest cattle fair of Asiaand stretches on from fifteen days to one month.

Dihar is one of the most sacred 'laces of various religions suchas 8induism, Duddhism, ?ainism, -ihism K Islam. Jamous Attraction includes MahabodhiTem'le, a Duddhist shrine and :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite is also situatedin Dihar , Darabar 7aves the oldest roccut caves in India, huda Dahsh Griental ;ibrary theGldest ;ibrary of India.

#ee $lso: 'ihar %fficial Tourism Website

Delhi

;otus Tem'le

ain article: Tourism in (elhi

#elhi is the ca'ital city of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern, #elhi is a

melting 'ot of cultures, religions. #elhi has been the ca'ital of numerous em'ires that ruledIndia, maing it rich in history. The rulers left behind their trademar architectural styles.#elhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmars such asthe Tughla9abad fort, Lutub Minar , $urana Luila, ;odhi "ardens,?ama Masjid, 8umayun@stomb, Bed Jort, and -afdarjung@s Tomb. Modern monuments include ?antar Mantar , India"ate, Bashtra'ati Dhavan,;a0minarayan Tem'le, ;otus tem'le and Ashardham Tem'le.

:ew #elhi is famous for its Dritish colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree5linedboulevards. #elhi is home to numerous 'olitical landmars, national museums, Islamicshrines, 8indu tem'les, green 'ars, and trendy malls.

#ee $lso: (elhi Tourism %fficial Website

Goa

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erala, nicnamed as )od-s o.n country/ is famous for its houseboats.

ain article: Tourism in +erala

erala is a state on the tro'ical Malabar 7oast of southwestern India. :icnamed as one ofthe 0 paradises of the .orld by :ational "eogra'hic, erala is famous es'ecially for itsecotourism initiatives. Its uni9ue culture and traditions, cou'led with its varied demogra'hy,has made it one of the most 'o'ular tourist destinations in India. "rowing at a rate of*3.3*!, the tourism industry significantly contributes to the state@s economy.

erala is nown for its tro'ical bacwaters and 'ristine beaches such as ovalam.

#ee $lso: +erala Tourism %fficial Website

Madhya Pradesh

ain article: Tourism in adhya "radesh

The tem'les of hajuraho are famous for their erotic scul'tures. The hajuraho grou' ofmonuments are a :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite.

Madhya $radesh is called the Heart of 1ndia because of its location in the centre of thecountry. It has been home to the cultural heritageof 8induism, Islam, Duddhism, -ihism, ?ainism. Innumerable monuments, e09uisitely

carved tem'les, stu'as, forts and 'alaces are dotted all over the -tate.The tem'les of hajuraho are world5famous for their erotic scul'tures, and are a :E-7GCorld 8eritage -ite. "walior is famous for its forts, the Tomb of Bani ;ashmibai, and the$alace of Tansen.

Madhya $radesh is also nown as Tier #tate because of the tiger 'o'ulation. Jamousnational 'ars lie anha, Dandhavgadh, -hiv'uri, -anjay, $ench are located in M$.-'ectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forestsoffering a uni9ue and e0citing 'anorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.

#ee $lso: adhya "radesh %fficial tourism .ebsite

Maharashtra

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Mumbai is the most cosmo'olitan city in India, famous for its architecture, sho''ing,gastronomy, and Dollywood. Maharashtra accounts for second largest foreign touristsarrivals in India.)**+

ain article: Tourism in aharashtra

#ee also: Tourist $ttractions in umbai and Tourist attractions in $uranabad district

Maharashtra is the second most visited state in India by foreign tourists, )**+ with more than million foreign tourists arrivals annually.Maharashtra boasts of a large number of 'o'ular andrevered religious venues that are heavily fre9uented by locals as well as out5of5state visitors.

Ajanta 7aves, Ellora 7aves and , Melghat =disturbed with massive mining truc movement>, #aji'ur, Badhanagariand of course the only national 'ar within metro'olic city limits in the world 5 -anjay "andhi:ational $ar. The Dibi a Ma9bara at Aurangabad the Mahalashmi tem'le at olha'ur ,the cities of :ashi, Trimba famous for religious im'ortance and the city of $une the seat of the Maratha Em'ire and the fantastic "anesh 7haturthi celebrations together contribute forthe Tourism sector of Mahrashtra.

#ee $lso: aharashtra Tourism %fficial Website

Orissa

onar -un Tem'le built by the Eastern "anga dynasty is a :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite.

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Grissa has been a 'referred destination from ancient days for 'eo'le who have an interest ins'irituality, religion, culture, art and natural beauty. Ancient and medieval architecture,'ristine sea beaches, the classical and ethnic dance forms and a variety of festivals. Grissahas e't the religion of Duddhism alive. Boc5edicts that have challenged time stand hugeand over5'owering by the bans of the river #aya. The torch of Duddhism is still ablaHe inthe sublime triangle at dayagiri and handagiri 7aves, on the bans of river Diru'a.$recious fragments of a glorious 'ast come alive in the sha'e of stu'as, roc5cut caves,roc5edicts, e0cavated monasteries, viharas, chaityas and sacred relics in casets and theBoc5edicts of Ashoa. Grissa is also famous for its well5'reserved 8indu Tem'les,es'ecially the onar -un Tem'le.)*+

Grissa is the home for various tribal communities who have contributed uni9uely to themulticultural and multilingual character of the state. Their handicrafts, different dance forms, jungle 'roducts and their uni9ue life style blended with their healing 'ractices have got worldwide attention.

#ee $lso: %rissa Tourism %fficial Website

Puducherry

ain article: Tourism in "uducherry

The Matrimandir, a golden metallic s'here in auroville, $uducherry

The nion Territory of $uducherry com'rises four coastal regions viH5 $uducherry, araial,Mahe and anam. $uducherry is the 7a'ital of this nion Territory and one of the most'o'ular tourist destinations in -outh India. $uducherry has been described by :ational"eogra'hic as a glowing highlight of subcontinental sojourn. The city has many beautifulcolonial buildings, churches, tem'les, and statues, which, combined with the systematictown 'lanning and the well 'lanned Jrench style avenues, still 'reserve much of the colonialambience.

Punjab

ain article: Tourism in "un3ab 41ndia5

8arimandir -ahib or The Golden Temple

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$unjab is one of India@s most beautiful states. The state of $unjab is renowned for itscuisine, culture and history. $unjab has a vast 'ublic trans'ortation and communicationnetwor. -ome of the main cities in $unjab are Amritsar , 7handigarh, and ;udhiana. $unjabalso has a rich religious history incor'orating -ihism and 8induism. Tourism in $unjab is'rinci'ally suited for the tourists interested in culture, ancient civiliHation, s'irituality and e'ichistory. -ome of the villages in $unjab are also a must see for the 'erson who wants to seethe true $unjab, with their beautiful traditional Indian homes, farms and tem'les, this is amust see for any visitor that goes to $unjab.

ajasthan

maid Dhawan $alace

ain article: Tourism in Ra3asthan

Bajasthan, literally meaning 6and of the +ins, is one of the most attractive touristdestinations in :orthern India. The vast sand dunes of the Thar #esert attract millions oftourists from around the globe every year.

Attractions

?ai'ur 5 The ca'ital of Bajasthan, famous for its rich history and royal architecture.

?odh'ur 5 Jortress5city at the edge of the Thar #esert, famous for its blue homes andarchitecture.

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!ikkim

angchenjunga at -iim is the thirdhighest mountain in the world.

Griginally nown as -u58eem, which in the local language means 'eacefulhome, -iim was an inde'endent ingdom till the year *1&2, when it became a 'art of theBe'ublic of India. The ca'ital of -iim is "angto, located a''ro0imately *%( ilometersfrom :ew ?al'aiguri, the nearest railway station to -iim. Although, an air'ort is underconstruction at #eiling in East -iim, the nearest air'ort to -iim would be Dagdogra.-iim is considered as the land of Grchids and mystic cultures and colorful traditions.-iim is well nown among treers and adventure lovers, as Cest -iim has a lot to givethem.

$laces near -iim include #arjeeling also nown as the Lueen of hills and alim'ong.#arjeeling, other than its world famous #arjeeling tea is also famous for its refined $re'schools founded during the Dritish Baj. alim'ong is also famous for its flora cultivation andis home to many internationally nown :urseries.

#ee $lso: #i,,im Tourism %fficial Website

Tamil "adu

ain article: Tourism in Tamil adu

The -hore Tem'le in Mahabali'uram is an ancient tem'le on the Indian Gcean, anda:E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite.

Tamil :adu is the third most visited state in India by foreign tourists, with more than millionforeign tourists arrivals annually. Tamil :adu lies in the southern Indian 'eninsula, on theshores of the Day of Dengal. It@s ca'ital is 7hennai, a coastal city, 'reviously the ca'itol ofthe Madras $residency under the Dritish Baj. Tamil :adu is nown for traditional classicalarts such as 7arnatic music and Dharata :atyam dance. Many great rulers includingthe 7holas, $allavas, $andyas and the at Thanjavur are the best e0am'les of Tamil :adu@s tem'le

architecture. anyaumari is the southernmost ti' of India where both sunset and sunshinecan be seen over the ocean.

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Attractions include Mahabali'uram, famous for its -hore Tem'le, utralam falls =nearTirunelveli>, Auroville, an International to'ian city,Mudumalai Cildlife-anctuary, Goty and odaianal, two famous hill stations. The :ilgiri Mountain Bailway isa nesco Corld 8eritage -ite.

#ee $lso: Tamil adu Tourism %fficial Website

#ttarakhand

The alley of Flo.ers and :anda #evi :ational $ars are :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ites.

ttaranchal is the &th state of the Be'ublic of India. It contains glaciers, snow5cladmountains, valley of flowers, siing slo'es and dense forests, and many shrines and 'lacesof 'ilgrimage. Char8dhams, the four most sacred and revered 8indutem'les Dadrinath, edarnath,"angotri and amunotri are nestled in the8imalayas. 8aridwar which means )ate.ay to )od is the only 'lace on the 'lains.

It holds the watershed for "angetic Biver -ystem s'anning 3// m from -atluj in the west toali river in the east. :anda #evi =(62/ Jt> is the second highest 'ea in Indiaafter anchenjunga =%*6/ Jt>. #unagiri, :eelanth, 7hauhamba, $anchachuli, Trisul areother 'eas above 3/// Jt. It is considered the abode of (evtas/ 9a,ashyas, +inners,

Jairies and -ages.)citation needed + It boasts of some old hill5stations develo'ed during Dritish eralie Mussoorie, Almora and :ainital.

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-ituated in the northern 'art of India, ttar $radesh is im'ortant with its wealth ofmonuments and religious fervour. "eogra'hically, ttar $radesh is very diverse, with8imalayan foothills in the e0treme north, the "angetic $lain in the centre, and the


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#ee $lso: Tourism %fficial Website

8istoric monuments

The Taj Mahal is one of India@s best5nown sites and one of the best architecturalachievements in India. ;ocated in Agra, it was built between *63* and *6(3 byEm'eror -hah ?ahanin honor of his wife, Arjumand Danu, more 'o'ularly nown as MumtaHMahal. The Taj Mahal serves as her tomb.

The Mahabodhi Tem'le A /// year old tem'le dedicated to "autam Duddha in Dodh"aya. It is a #"*!+O $orld Herita(e !ite.

The "alanda .

Cestern "hats

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8ill -tations

Cildlife reserves

#eserts

$ildli%e in Indiaain article: Fauna of 1ndia

Boyal Dengal Tiger in -undarbans. The world@s largest mangrove forest as well asa :E-7G Corld 8eritage -ite.

India is home to several well nown large mammals including the Asian Ele'hant, DengalTiger , Asiatic ;ion, ;eo'ard and Indian Bhinoceros, often engrained culturally and religiouslyoften being associated with deities. Gther well nown large Indian mammals includeungulates such as the domestic Asian Cater buffalo, wild Asian Caterbuffalo, :ilgai, "aur and several s'ecies of deer and antelo'e. -ome members of the dogfamily such as the Indian Colf , Dengal Jo0, "olden ?acal and the #hole or Cild #ogs arealso widely distributed. It is also home to the-tri'ed8yaena, Maca9ues, ;angurs and Mongoose s'ecies. India also has a large variety of

'rotected wildlife. The country@s 'rotected wilderness consists of &( :ational 'ars ofIndia and 2* -anctuaries, of which *1 fall under the 'urview of $roject Tiger . Its climaticand geogra'hic diversity maes it the home of over 3(/ mammals and *// bird s'ecies,many of which are uni9ue to the subcontinent.

-ome well nown national wildlife sanctuariesinclude Dharat'ur , 7orbett, anha, aHiranga, $eriyar ,Banthambore and -arisa. Theworld@s largest mangrove forest -undarbans is located in southern Cest Dengal.The #undarbans and +eoladev ational "ar,in Ra3asthan is;#C% World Heritae #ite<

Hill stations

A summer view of hajjiar , a hill station in8imachal $radesh.

ain article: 6ist of 1ndian hill stations

-everal hill stations served as summer ca'itals of Indian 'rovinces, 'rincely states, or, in thecase of -himla, of Dritish India itself. -ince Indian Inde'endence, the role of these hill

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stations as summer ca'itals has largely ended, but many hill stations remain 'o'ularsummer resorts. Most famous hill stations are

Mount Abu, Bajasthan

$achmarhi, Madhya $radesh 5 It is also nown as The 2ueen o% !at'ura.

Arau, Andhra $radesh

"ulmarg, -rinagar and ;addah in ?ammu and ashmir

#arjeeling in Cest Dengal

Munnar in erala

Goty and odaianal in Tamil :adu

-hillong in Meghalaya

-himla, ullu in 8imachal $radesh

:ainital in ttarahand

"angto in -iim

Mussoorie in ttarahand

In addition to the bustling hill stations and summer ca'itals of yore, there are several sereneand 'eaceful nature retreats and 'laces of interest to visit for a nature lover. These rangefrom the stunning moonsca'es of ;eh and ;adha, to small, e0clusive nature retreats suchas #unagiri, Dinsar , Muteshwar in the 8imalayas, to rolling vistas of Cestern "hats tonumerous 'rivate retreats in the rolling hills of erala.

Beaches

ain article: 6ist of beaches in 1ndia

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Ele'hants and camels rides are common on Indian beaches. -hown here is 8avelocIsland, 'art of the Andaman and :icobar Islands

India offers a wide range of tro'ical beaches with silvergolden sand to coral beachesof ;ashadwee'. -tates lie erala and "oa have e0'loited the 'otential of beaches to thefullest. 8owever, there are a lot many une0'loited beaches in the states of Andhra

$radesh, "ujarat,Maharastra, Tamil :adu and arnataa. These states have very high'otential to be develo' them as future destinations for 'ros'ective tourists. -ome of thefamous tourist beaches are

Deaches of


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Doat racing in Dho'al

$aragliding in Maharashtra
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