India is a country of diversity. In this country of 28 states and 8 union territories, different types of beautiful scenes can be seen based on geography. From snowy mountains to sandy plains, from forests to lakes and waterfalls, from rivers flowing across the country to the roar of sea waves, every natural scene can be seen in India. Here there are ancient and wonderful temples, there are historical and grand mosques, there are churches built in Portuguese and Roman styles and there are also huge Gurudwaras. India is not only rich in religious places, it also has historical and political places.
To promote these tourist destinations of India, National Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 25 January. There are hundreds of tourist destinations in the country from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south. According to a report, the maximum number of passengers reached Hyderabad in the year 2023. In terms of cities, the highest number of hotel bookings took place in Hyderabad, then Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata. Among the states, a maximum number of tourists reach Uttar Pradesh. In 2023, after Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra was in second place, and Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were in fourth place.
Although almost every state and city has something special and the places that tell stories can thrill you, if you want to visit the most popular tourist places of the entire country, then here you will find the most famous and favorite places of tourists from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Is being told about. Let us know the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Jaipur and Udaipur
Most of the tourists in the entire country like to visit Jaipur and Udaipur. Both these cities attract travelers to enjoy the traditional royal splendor of India. Apart from this, lakhs of people come to visit Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, and City Palace, Lake Palace in Udaipur.
Varanasi
Most of the tourists can be seen at pilgrimage sites in India. There are a lot of crowds at religious places throughout the year. Varanasi is also very popular among tourists. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the country, is situated on the banks of Ganga. Where Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Ramnagar Fort, Sarnath, Manikarnika Ghat attract tourists.
Kashmir
By the way, Kashmir is also very popular among Indian tourists. People from all over India come to spend their holidays amidst the cold valleys of Kashmir. Boat trips in Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Nagin Lake, Srinagar, Pari Mahal, Shankaracharya Shrine, and Pahalgam are the main attractions.
Kanyakumari
What makes Kanyakumari special is the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. Tourists come here especially to enjoy the horizon and view the sunset. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Bhagwati Amman Temple, Kanyakumari Beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace, and Thirupparapu Waterfall, etc. located in Kanyakumari can be visited.
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