Tourist Places in India

Hello guys during this blog we are talking about top 10 tourist places in India. India is the country of south-Asia. It is second most populous country in whole world after China and also it is seventh largest country by area wise.

 India is bounded by Indian Ocean on the south direction, Arabian Sea on the southwest direction and Bay of Bengal on the southeast direction. It also shares its local boundaries with Pakistan to west, China, Nepal & Bhutan to north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to east. It is country of Hindus.

In India, Tourism is very important economically and it is also growing rapidly. According to world tourism council, in India tourism generates 14.02 lakh crore rupees. 9.3 % of its total employment supported 40.343 million jobs. India is myriad landscapes, great heritage and culture, varied flora and fauna. India is a country which is the most preferred tourist destinations for tourist from whole world. During this blog, we are introducing to you top 10 tourist places in India.

Top 10 Tourist Places in India

10. Darjeeling – Darjeeling is a quaint hill station in the west Bengal state. The most valuable attraction of it is a majestic Kanchenjunga which is the third highest peak in the world. The word “Darjeeling” comes from Tibetan words, ‘Dorje’ means thunderbolt and ‘ling means land. The name of Darjeeling is referred as land of the thunderbolt. It is also known as Queen of hills. In 1835, it was a part of Sikkim and Nepal for a while. In Darjeeling per year, 50,000 foreign and 50,000 domestic tourists are came to saw the attractions. The tourism rate of Darjeeling is increasing year by year continuously. The food speciality of Darjeeling are Sel Roti, Chang and Thomba, Tibetan Tea, Momos, Sha Phaley, Thukpa, etc. The main attractions of Darjeeling must be visit by tourists are Bagdogra, Batasia Loop, Bengal natural history museum, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Bokar Ngedon Chokor ling Monastery, Chalsa, Coronation Bridge, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Tibetan refugee self-help centre etc.

9. Mysore – Mysore is a city in southern part in Karnataka. It is located in the foothills of Chamudi Hills about 145.2 km towards the southwest of Bangalore. It is known as city of palaces.  It is an ideal destination for modern day traveller. Last year, 1.4 million tourists visit Mysore which included 43000 foreigners. Besides, it is a city of yoga and wellness centres. Bandipur national park and Madumali National park which are sanctuaries for gaur, chital, elephants, tigers, leopards, etc. The main attractions of Mysore must be visit by tourists are The Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas), Gumbaz, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Srirangapatna, Talakadu, Tipu Summer Palace, Wellesley Palace, etc. The food speciality of Mysore are Vada, Upma, Rasma, Papad, Mysore Pak, Idli, Dosa, etc.

8. Ladakh – Ladakh is a region administrated by India as a union territory and constituting a part of larger region of Kashmir. Until 2019, it is a region of Jammu and Kashmir. On 31^st October 2019, it became union territory. Ladakh is a word means “land of high passes”. It is composed by two districts Leh and Kargil. Leh is 2^nd largest district of India. Ladakh is situated at the height of 11400 feet. It is bordered by Karakoram mountain ranges to north and Himalayan range to south direction. Its extreme weather, blue waters, rugged landscapes and gorgeous views attracts the tourists from all around the world. It is a largest of the provinces of Jammu and Kashmir. The main attractions of Ladakh must be visit by tourists are Alchi monastery, Bactrian camel ride, Chang la paas, Changthang wildlife sanctuary, Zanskar Valley, Leh palace, Stok palace, Hall of fame etc. The food speciality of Ladakh are Tapu, Paba, Chutagi, Momos, Thukpa, Skyu, Chhang, Butter Tea, etc.

7. Jaipur – It is a capital of Rajasthan. It is known as Pink City due to dominant colours of buildings. It is located 268 km from national capital New Delhi. In 2008, according to survey 7^th best place to visit in whole Asia. In 2015, Jaipur ranked at no.1 position in the best Indian destinations. It is known as Pink City. It is also known as the city of forts and palaces. Whole Jaipur is a grandeur of Rajput kings. Jaipur is the gateway to the royal heritage of India. It is founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1727 AD. The signature slogan of Jaipur is “Padharo Mhare Desh”. The main attractions of Jaipur must be visit by tourists are Amber fort, City palace, Gaitore, Abhaneri, Albert hall museum, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jai mahal, Mandawa fort, Ramgarh Lake, Sambhar lake, etc. The food speciality of Jaipur are Kachori, Ghevar, Safed maas, Gatte ki sabji, Ker sangri, Lal maas, Kadhi, Gujiya, Dal Bati Churma, etc.

6. Alleppey – It gains 6^th position in the list of top 10 tourist places in India. Alleppey is also called as Alpapuzha. It is situated in Kerala. It is a criss-crossed by waterways and dotted with thousand boats. It is known for its glorious beaches, backwaters, boat races and sea food. Green and graceful paradise Alleppey is a popular tourist destination in India. It is known as Venice of the East. Its natural beauty attracts millions of domestic and international tourists. The main attractions of Alleppey must be visit by tourists are Alleppey backwaters, Ambalapuzha sree Krishna temple, Revi Karunakaran museum, Alappuzha beach, St. Andrew Basilica arthunkal, Marari beach, Vembanad lake, International Coir Museum, etc.

5. Ooty – It is a district of Tamil Nadu. Its economy is based on tourism and agriculture along with manufacture of medicines and photographic films. It is located 128 km south of Mysore and 86 km north of Coimbatore. It is called by locality as the name of queen of hills. It is known as “Switzerland of India”. The Blue skies, green hills, verdant valley and pleasant weather make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is a best tourist place for nature lovers. The main attractions of Ooty must be visit by tourists are Avalanche Lake, Coonoor, Doddabetta, Glenmorgan, Needle rock, Ooty Lake, Sims Park, Rajbhavan etc. The food speciality of Ooty are Pastries and Tea, Kebabs, Avial, Dosa, Idli and Vada with Sambhar, etc.

4. Shimla – Shimla gains 4^th position in the list of top 10 tourist places in India. It is one of the most popular hill station in north India. It is famous for pleasant walking on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. It is blissfully surrounded by green hills with snow caped peaks. From mid-July to mid-September, it is covered by snow blankets. It is a capital and largest district of Himachal Pradesh. It is heartbeat of Himachal Pradesh. The things to do here are camping, fishing, ice skating, paragliding, golf course, recreational activities, skiing and trekking. The main attractions of Shimla must be visit by tourists are Fagu, Hatu peak, Jakhu hill, Kotgarh, Naldehra, Summer hill, The mall, the ridge, Annandale, Chail, Prospect hill, Elysium hill, Christ church, Sankat mochan temple, Jakhu temple, etc. The food speciality of Shimla are Sidh or Sidku, Patande, Chand Madra, etc.

3. Amritsar – Amritsar gains 3^rd position in the list of top 10 tourist places in India. Amritsar derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, it is holy tank that surrounds the Golden temple. The fourth guru of Sikhism guru Ramdas founded Amritsar in 1579. He also constructed a pool on land and called it Amritsar. It is a holy city of Punjab. It is also known as “land of five rivers”. It is located in Majha region of Punjab. Amritsar is an attractive destination for tourists. It is 2^nd largest city and district of the Punjab. Major destinations are Golden temple, Heritage street, Punjab state war heroes memorial and museum, Bhagwan valmiki trithal sthal, Gobindgarh fort, Ram bagh palace, Maharaja Ranjit Singh museum, Wagah border, Partition museum, Jallianwala bagh, Jang-e-Azad memorial etc. It is also a birth place of Luv and Kush son of Lord Rama. The food speciality of Amritsar are Amritsari fish, Bhuna Gosht, Butter Chicken, Varian, Sarson da Saag, Shahi Paneer, etc.

2. Goa – Goa gains 2^nd position in the list of top 10 tourist places in India. It is situated on the west coast of India. It is one of the most delightful states of India. It is endowed with a variety of attractions including palm fringed beaches, miles of golden sands, lush green country side, cultural heritage, etc. It is also known as “beach capital of India”. Goa is treasure trove of culture, music, dances and art forms. It is tourist destination for all season. The main attractions of Goa must be visit by tourists are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Miramar beach, Panaji, Benalium beach, Mahadev temple at Tambdi Surla, Reis Magos Church, Se cathedral, Arambol beach, Baga beach, Arjuna beach, Sinquerim beach, Vagator beach, Calangute beach, Palolem beach, Mahalaxmi temple, Aguda fort, Dudhsagar waterfalls, Colva Beach, Manguesh temple, etc. The food of Goa are Arroz Doce, Balchao, Bebik, Canja de Galinha, Kismur, Sanna, Solachi kadi, Uddamethi, Vindaloo, Xacuti, etc.

1. Agra – In the list of top 10 tourist places in India, Agra gains 1^st position. Agra is India’s most popular tourist destination. It is ancient city is dotted with monuments, architectural wonders and beautifully landscaped gardens, which is rements of Mughal reign’s majestic legacy. It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It finds mention in Mahabharata, but gained importance from Mughal Empire. Agra has many other famous archaeological sites and is famous for its marble inhaly work and its leather industry. Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings. Agra is like a storybook city that unravels the history of the Mughal Empire as you visit one archaeological wonder after another. The main attractions of Agra must be visit by tourists are Fatehpur sikri, Taj mahal, Firzobad, Keetham lake, Ram bagh, Chini ka Rauza, Radhasoami Samadhi, Agra fort, Jama masjid, Sikandra, etc. The food speciality of Agra are Dal moth, Mughlai food, Petha, etc.

So, guys these are top 10 tourist places in India which of these places are visited by you comment in the comment section.