Visit The Sacred and Beautiful India

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By vydyulashashi

Welcome To India
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Welcome To India

Tourism in India is the biggest group of service in India. About 500,000 people visit India from other countries while about 560 million visit from within India itself.

World tourism and counsel stated that India is the new emerging hot spot in the world. According to reports in 2007, India was ranked 6th in tourism in the world.

Sacred places, temples, forests, lakes, beautiful locations are the main centers of tourism in India, Taj Mahal being the most popular(8th wonder of the world). Every year about 3 million tourists visit Taj Mahal. Tamil nadu is the most visited state in India by foreigners.

Hyderabad
Hyderabad
The Golden Temple of Tirupati
The Golden Temple of Tirupati
Ramakrishna Beach-Vishakapatnam
Ramakrishna Beach-Vishakapatnam

ANDHRA PRADESH

With different cultures of dance, mountain ranges, beaches, forests Andhra Pradesh is enriched with elite heritage.

Hyderabad, called as City of Nizam or City of Pearls has a wide variety of places to visit.

Sacred places like Tirupati- Temple of Lord Venkateshwara is the Largest pilgrim center of the world and it is the most visited place in the world. Every day around 50,000 to 100,000 people visit Tirupati.

Other famous places include Srisailam, Pancharama, Yadagiri Gutta, the 1000 pillar temple in Warangal, Amaravathi, Nagarjuna hill, Bhattiprolu, Ghantasala, Paavuraala konda etc.

Vishaka Gold Beach, Borra caves, Araku valley, Horsley hills, Paapi Kondalu etc attract with their natural beauty

Temple of Sabarimala
Temple of Sabarimala
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam Beach

KERALA

This land is popular as God's Place. People believe God's lived here. The world's second largest pilgrim center Sabarimala is located here.

Hill stations like Munnar is also very popular. Kochi, Alleppey are most popular in Kerela. The beautiful Kovalam Beach is also very popular for its beauty.

Tawang Buddhist Monastery
Tawang Buddhist Monastery
Sela Lake
Sela Lake

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

It attracts most of the tourists form other countries. Tawang Buddhist Monastery is most popular.

Ziro, Namdapha Tiger project, The hanging bridge over Sela lake are very famous.

Arunachal Pradesh is also famous for its cultural festivals.

The sacred places include Rukmini nagar(known as the place where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's wife is born here), Parasuram kund(known to wash away all sins of human) etc

Golden Temple of Amritsar
Golden Temple of Amritsar
Wagah Border
Wagah Border

PUNJAB

Punjab is famous for wide variety of foods, cultures and history.

Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana are famous cities. The Golden City of Amritsar and Wagah Border are famous places. Villages and towns of Punjab will be like green carpets with lots of plantations and trees.

Majuli island
Majuli island
Siva sagar
Siva sagar

ASSAM

The middle state in eastern India also popular as the gate way to "seven sister states"

Khaziranga National park and Manas National park are famous for wild life which are under UNESCO world heritage. Majuli island in river, historical Siva sagar are in kingdom of Assam. Assam is also famous for tea plantations and is the largest producer of tea in India

Kesaria Stupa
Kesaria Stupa
Nalanda University-Oldest University of the World
Nalanda University-Oldest University of the World

BIHAR

Bihar has history of 3000 years. It is famous for oldest constructions and monuments.

It is related to Aryabhatta, King Ashoka and Chanakya. Buddha gaya, the place where Lord Buddha enlightened, known as Bodhimandala is located in Bihar.

The capital city Patna is known for Royal architecture. The worlds biggest stupa of Lord Buddha is located in Kesariya.

The world's oldest university, The Nalanda University is located in Bihar

Vagator Beach-Goa
Vagator Beach-Goa

GOA

Beaches- is what Goa famous for. It is also famous for Portuguese Churches. The Goa Carnival celebrated once in every year for three days is world wide famous

Meenakshi Temple
Meenakshi Temple
Ooty
Ooty

TAMILNADU

Nilagiri mountains, also known as Blue mountains is a UNESCO world heritage area. It is the state which attracts most of the tourists from other countries. It is the biggest shopping center. Known for medical tourism.

Tamilnadu has more then 34,000 temples and is famous for silk sarees. Meenakshi temple, Tanjore Brihadeeshwar temple, Sri rangam Ramaswamy Temple are sacred.Kanyakumari( which stands on three seas) is the place where Indian ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea meet.

Yercaud, Kodaikanal and Ooty are famous hill stations.

Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid

DELHI

There are many things present that attract tourists to Delhi. Since many kings and rulers have ruled Delhi, they have left their architectural style.

Lotus temple is the main attraction.

Tughlaqabad for, Qutub minra, Lodhi gardens, Jama Masjid, India gate, Humayun tomb, Lakshminarayan temple, Aksharatham are Delhi's major attractions.

Amarnath Temple
Amarnath Temple
Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Jammu and Kashmir is known for its natural beauty, old temples, gardens and forts. The Amarnath temple is visited by about 400,000 people every year.

Jammu is famous for historical constructions which depict the Islam-Hindu architectural style combination.

Kashmir is called as "Heaven on Earth". Dal lake, Gulmarg, Yusmurg, Moghal gardens are famous.

In months of April, May and June, every year 700,000 tourists visit Jammu and Kashmir

Konark Temple
Konark Temple
Puri Jagannadh Temple
Puri Jagannadh Temple

ORISSA

Sacred, devoted, religious, cultural mixture is what shows up in Orissa.

The world famous temples are Puri Jagannath Templa and Konark Temple

Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz
Jog Falls
Jog Falls

KARNATAKA

The Gol gumbaz dome in Bijapur, Karnataka is the world's second largest pre-modern dome. Karnataka ranks 4th in India's tourism centers. Kadamba's, western gangas. Chalukyas, Hoysala's were the major rulers of Karnataka. They constructed magnificient monuments and temples of Buddhism and Jainism. This state is also famous for water falls. Jog falls is the highest waterfall in India. It is unique in its fall, since it does not stream on to rocks and falls directly(untiered).

There are 21 wild life sanctuaries. 5 national parks, more than 500 bird houses, several beaches and rock climbs.

Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake
Govindaji temple
Govindaji temple

MANIPUR

Manipur is famous for martial arts, dance, sculptures and theaters. The weather will be awesome and soon will get you into the natural pleasantness.

Loktak lake and Govindaji temple are famous

Khajuraho group of monuments
Khajuraho group of monuments
Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort

MADHYA PRADESH

Called as heart of India. Present in UNESCO's world heritage. Khajuraho is worldwide famous. Gwalior fort is also popular. The number of tigers in this state are more than any other state, hence known as 'Tiger State'.

In Madhya Pradesh, there will mixture of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism cultures.

Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves
Ellora Caves
Ellora Caves

MAHARASHTRA

Maharashtra ranks 2nd in attracting foreign visitors in India. Every year 200,000 tourists visit from other countries.

Ajantha, Ellora caves and Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminal are in UNESCO's world heritage. Mumbai is center for Bollywood. Elephenta caves, Kolhapuri Maha lakshmi Temple, Shiridi, Nasik, Aurangabad are major attractive.

Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji
Elephant Falls
Elephant Falls

MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya consists of dense forests. Mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, hiking, water sports are major attractions. Cherrapunji was once the most wettest place on the earth, but now it ranks 2nd. 

Elephant falls, Shadthum falls, Veeniya falls, sweet falls are famous

Aravalli Hills
Aravalli Hills

PONDICHERRY

Has four coastal areas. Beautiful buildings , churches, temples are seen in french style.

One must visit Aravalli for sure for its beauty.

Beautiful Darjeeling
Beautiful Darjeeling

SIKKIM

This is called as Happy Land. Trekkers adventure is favorite spot for lovers.

Darjeeling is also a beautiful place

Trail to Kedarnath
Trail to Kedarnath

UTTARAKHAND

Also known as God's Residence.

The famous 'Char Dham' meaning Four abodes or seats, which includes Bhadrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is highly visited pilgrimage center.

Jaislamer Fort
Jaislamer Fort

RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan means Land of Kings. The Thar Desert is largest desert of India.

Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Udaypur are major cities.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal

UTTAR PRADESH

It is the largest state of India. Taj Mahal of Agra is world wide famous.

Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Madhura are famous tourist spots.

CONCLUSION

All these are a few places among many of them. Its a land where you can find beauty in almost every part. This is the land with many cultures and rituals where you can find Unity in Diversity.

So, visit, cherish and enjoy the beauty and history.

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Pamela-anne Level 2 Commenter 11 months ago

I have always wanted to visit India it is such a beautiful country with all the brilliant colors and beautiful palaces and archiecture love your hub pictures are lovely!

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christopheranton Level 7 Commenter 11 months ago

Some really beautiful places there to see. Thank you.

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@Pamela

Thanks for the praise. Jus give me a call when you come to India, I will show the depth of its beauty :)

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@christopher

Thank you for the comment. Hope you will be in India one day to see its beauty and cherish.

Multiman 11 months ago

Great Article, I wish I could visit there today! Unfortunately teleportation is not one of myu skills. Voted up.

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@Multiman

Ha ha ha.. Don't be in hurry and teleport here, plan your tour perfectly and come.

Thanks for vote.

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stars439 Level 7 Commenter 11 months ago

I have always admired the beauty of India, and the wonderful ladies the way they dress with so much intricate wonder, and beauty. Indian women have such lovely, beautiful soft looking skin free of blemishes. Very beautiful culture. My doctors are from India, and Pakistan. They are such serious minded intelligent doctors. God Bless You. Great hub.

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

Thank you Leon for the comment.Hope we will have a tour together in India. God Bless You!

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sunsetofthenight 11 months ago

I visited the North of India...it was such a wonderful experience I'll never forget!...a journey of the soul.

I hope I'll be able to see more of India in the future.

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

Thank you sunsetofthenight

Hope you enjoyed India and will do more in future.

God Bless You!

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LULU SUE1987 11 months ago

India looks absolutely beautiful. I will put it on my bucket list.

lovaza 11 months ago

I've been studying the history, culture, and places of India and it's quite fascinating and what the people had to go through centuries ago. Real nice hub! :)

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@LULU SUE1987

Yeah India is absolutely beautiful and a place where you can feel home.

Thank you for stopping by and adding comment.

God Bless You!

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SUSANJK 11 months ago

This is amazing. I never realized that India was so beautiful.

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@ lovaza

Thank you very much for the comment.I hope you find more about India through your studies. Good Luck and God Bless You!

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 11 months ago

@ SUSANJK

Yeah, India is a very beautiful place.

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sunsetofthenight 11 months ago

I also liked very much that unique feeling of "sacredness" you can breathe there...it was many years ago that I went to India, but I hope it has been able to keep its big heart despite modernization and globalization...and that those special children's smiles are still the same...

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vydyulashashi Hub Author 10 months ago

Yeah, India still keeps that sacredness in her heart despite of modernization!

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theherbivorehippi Level 2 Commenter 9 months ago

Would love to visit India! These pictures are gorgeous!

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htodd 9 months ago

Thanks great post..nice

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MsDora Level 7 Commenter 7 months ago

Great hub and a very picturesque view of India. Thanks!

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