India Travel Tourism.co.inTourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 60.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. India witnesses more than 5 million annual foreign tourist arrivals and 562 million domestic tourism visits. The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual growth rate. The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the development and promotion of tourism in India and maintains the "Incredible India" campaign.  The Main Tourist Attraction Cities/Places /Monuments/States are as follows : Delhi : Delhi is the capital city of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures, religions. Delhi has been the capital of numerous empires that ruled India, making it rich in history. The rulers left behind their trademark architectural styles. Delhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, and Safdarjung's Tomb. Modern monuments include Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Laxminarayan Temple, Lotus temple and Akshardham Temple. New Delhi is famous for its British colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree-lined boulevards. Delhi is home to numerous political landmarks, national museums, Islamic shrines, Hindu temples, green parks, and trendy malls. The list of main tourist attraction in Delhi are : India Gate : The 42 metre high, free standing arch, popularly known as India Gate, was designed by Luytens and built in 1911. Qutub Minar : This magnificent structure in the southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King, Kutab-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD. A part of it which could not be finished by completed by another Muslim King, Iltutmish. Red Fort : Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the masterpiece of Red Fort has the distinction of being chosen as a site from where the prime minister of India addresses the nation on the Independence Day. Akshardham Temple : Representing the Hindu mythology and the Indian culture, the Akshardham Temple stands on the banks of river Yamuna, covering an area of 100 acres. This modern-day wonder boasts 234 embellished pillars, 20,000 statues and a number of arches. Rashtrapati Bhawan : The official residence of the President of the country, the building was also designed by Luytens. It was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India. With 340 rooms and an area of about 330 acres. The Mughal Gardens within the complex are a treat for the eyes and are open to public during certain periods of the year. Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Temple) : It was built by the industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. The temple is an important prayer centre and contains idols of several deities. Interestingly, Mahatma Gandhi, who inaugurated the temple, was also a regular visitor to it. Lotus Temple : Lying to the east of Siri is this building shaped like a lotus flower. Built between 1980 and 1986, it is set amongst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate, according to own religion and faith. jantar Mantar : Within Connaught Place is the Jantar Mantar Observatory built by the Rajput King of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. It was believed to have been built with masonry instruments for observing the movements of the stars and planets. Old fort (Old fort) : the ruins of the fort are located on a small hill which once stood on the banks of the river Yamuna. Legend has it that the fort marked the site of Indraprastha,, the magnificent capital of the Pandavas, though the construction was carried out by Sher Shah Suri sometime between 1538 to 1545 AD.  Rajasthan Rajasthan, one of the North Indian state is the largest state in terms of area. The geographically diversified land of Rajasthan is famous for its Thar Desert. The Aravalli hill ranges in the state is one of the oldest mountains of the world. Mount Abu is only hill station of the state, which is situated in Aravalli ranges. The state referred as the land of Kings, is known for its royal grandeur. The palaces and forts narrates the tales of the Maharajas of the Rajasthan. Rajasthan is renowned for its arts, crafts, temples, camels, elephants, bird sanctuaries, festivals and fairs, luxury trains, folk dance and music etc. The Major tourist attraction in Rajasthan are : Ajmer : Ajmer is famous for the 13th century tomb of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The shrine is visited by millions of pilgrims throughout the year. People from different religions reach Ajmer to attend the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin. Another attractions of the city are Taragarh Pahari (hill), Mughal styled buildings and local handicrafts. Jaipur : The capital city of Rajasthan is also called as the Pink city of India. Jaipur is major tourist destination of Rajasthan. The city is home to royal forts, palaces and serene lakes. The main attraction of the city is the City palace. The beautiful palace houses a museum, which has the collection arts, crafts carpets, enamelware and weapons. Other attractions are Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Government Central Museum and Gardens, The Amer Fort and the Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Wind). Udaipur : The city also called as the 'White City' is famous for its beautiful lakes, surrounded by the lush Aravalli hills. Udaipur was named after its founder, the Sisiodia King, Maharana Udai Singh. The city is home to royal palaces, temples, lakes and gardens. The major attractions in Udaipur include the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir, The Suraj Gokhada, Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of the maids of Honour), Fateh Sagar, Pichhola Lake, Pratap Memorial, Sajjan Garh and Gulab Bagh etc. Jodhpur : Jodhpur the second largest city of the state is the gateway to Rajasthan. The city situated on the eastern bank of the Thar Desert, narrates the stories of royal grandeur. The native place of the Rathores, Jodhpur houses several palaces, forts and temples. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the major attractions of the city. Other attractions include the Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum, Jaswant Thada, Girikot and Sardar Market etc. Jaisalmer : Jaisalmer also referred as the city of towers or golden city, is famous for its golden fort. The fort built of sandstone is perhaps the only fort in world, where medieval pattern of life still prevails. In addition to the Jaisalmer fort other attractions of the city are Desert Festival, Camel races, Folk music and dance and Desert ballads etc Ranthambore National Park : Situated 132 Kms away from Jaipur, Ranthambore is famous for its National Park. The park located close to Sawai Madhopur, falls in the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. Once the hunting ground of Maharajas, Ranthambore declared a sanctuary in 1955. Ranthambore became a Project Tiger Reserve in 1986. In addition to the Tigers, the park provide shelter to Panthers, Hyenas, Jackals, Jungle cats, Crocodiles, Sambar, Sloth bears, Nilgai, Chital, Wild boars and Chinkara etc. The park is open between October To March : 6.00 am - 9.00 am & 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm and between April To June : 6.30 am - to 9.30 am & 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary : The town situated in the backdrop of Aravali hills, is known for its National Park. Sariska became a sanctuary in the year 1955, later in 1979 it became a tiger reserve and a national park in 1982. The park is home to tigers and several other animals and flora. Pushkar : The city located close at a distance of 11 Kms Ajmer is famous for Pushkar Camel festival. Pushkar camel and cattle fair held annually in November, is one of largest in the country. The camel merchants, camel buyers and sellers, cultural artists and tourists throng the city during the festival. The city is also famous for its temples including the Brahma temple. Bikaner : Bikaner is located on the northern part of Rajasthan. The city with scores of sand dunes keeps its medieval grandeur. Bikaner also called as the camel country, is famous for its temples, forts and palaces etc. The major attraction of the city are Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and Karni Mata Temple etc.  Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.[8] Shimla , the state capital, is very popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a Mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include Manali and Kasauli. Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is known for its Tibetan monasteries and Buddhist temples. Many trekking expeditions also begin here. The Famous Hill Stations tourist places in around Shimla are : Dalhousie Dehradun Dharamshala Manali Mussoorie Nainital Shimla  Kerala : Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. Nicknamed as one of the "10 paradises of the world" by National Geographic, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry significantly contributes to the state's economy. Kerala is known for its tropical backwaters and pristine beaches such as Kovalam. Major Attraction of Kerala : Alleppey : The town also called the 'Venice of the East' is a famous tourist destination. Allepey is popular for its coir factories, fish and lakes. The Snake boat races are the most important event that take place in the months of August and October. The major attractions of Alleppey inculde Mullackal Bhagavathi Temple, Alleppey beach, Nehru Trophy boat race. Thiruvananthapuram : The capital city of Kerala, is also known as the Trivandrum. Once referred to as the 'Ever Green City of India' the city houses many tourists attractions. Trivandrum is renowned all over the world for its serene beaches, historic monuments and backwater stretches. The main attractions of the city are Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, The Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Agastyarkoodam Peak etc. Kollam: The small village, situated 13 Kms away from Trivandrum, is famous worldwide for Kovalam Beaches. The Ayurvedic salons and recuperation resorts along the beaches are major attractions here. For More Information Just Go through Our Partner Sites Given Below. If You have any Enquiry or any type of suggestions or if you have your own day by day tour itenarary then please let us know. we are also providing tailor made tour packages... |
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