Assam

 

Assam

 

Assam is the main and oldest state in the North-East Region of India and as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The land of red river and blue hills, Assam comprises three main geographical areas: the Brahmaputra Valley which stretching along the length of the Brahmaputra river, the Barak Valley extending like a tail, and the intervening Karbi Plateau and North Cachar Hills. Assam shares its border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and there are National Highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh and is very close to Myanmar. In ancient times Assam was known as Pragjyotisha or Pragjyotishpura, and Kamarupa.

Kamakhya Temple
One of the key urban centres of Assam and the biggest city in North-East India, Brahmaputra, Shankardev Kalakshetra, Umananda Temple, Assam State Zoo, Shilpagram etc. Chandubi Lake, Sonapur, Madan Kamdev, Chandrapur and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are other famous spots outskirts the city. While visiting Madan Kamdev, tourists also visit the ancient temple Gopeswar Mandir situated in the village Deuduar.

Majuli

 

 

The largest freshwater island[2] in South Asia on the Brahmaputra River. Majuli is famous for its Vaishnavite Satras such as Kamalabari Satra, Dakhinpat Satra, Garamurh Satra, Auniati Satra, Bengenaati Satra and Samaguri Satra.

Kaziranga National Park

This protected area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as one of the last remaining habitat of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Also check out Manas National Park and Orang National Park.

Dima Hasao

Dima Hasao is a hill district of Assam with full of natural beauties. The headquarters of Dima Hasao Haflong is a beautiful hilly town and the only hill station of Assam. The village of Jatinga is famous for mysterious suicides of birds. Some of the notable tourism places are Umrangso, Panimur Falls, Maibang, Tumjang Trek at Selkal Peak etc.

 

Sonitpur

Protected areas to see in the district are Nameri National Park, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary and a part of Orang National Park. Bhalukpong is also an important tourist place. Tezpur is a small town steeped in history and culture. Some of these are Agnigarh, Mahabhairav Temple, Chitralekha Udyan, Bamuni Hills, Usha Pahar etc. Biswanath Chariali town is 75 km away from Tezpur, is famous for the Biswanath Ghat, also called popularly as "Gupta Kashi".

Jorhat

A fastly growing urban centre, the last capital of Ahom kingdom and the cultural capital of Assam, Jorhat known for many historical monuments of Ahom era and heritage places built in and around the city during British Raj like Raja Maidam, Lachit Borphukon Maidam, Jorhat Gymkhana Club, Bura Sahib's Bungalow of Kaziranga Golf Resort, Thengal Bhawan etc. Pilgrimage sites like Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar, which was built by saint Madhavdeva and Borbheti are also the places to visit. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary (home of Hoolock gibbon), man-made Molai forest, Sui-ka-pha Samanway Kshetra, Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium, Tocklai Tea Research Institute are the other attractions here.

Sivasagar

 

Rang Ghar

As Sivasagar was the seat of the Ahom Kingdom, it is surrounded by many ancient monuments of Ahom era. Those are Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Sivadol, Gola Ghar, Kareng Ghar of Garhgaon, Joy Dol, Sivasagar Tank (Borpukhuri), Joysagar Lake, Gourisagar Lake, Joymati Maydam, Vishnu Dol, Devi Dol, Gourisagar Dol, Charaideo, Namdang Stone Bridge etc. Tai Museum and Uttaran Museum which exhibits the history of Ahom. Panidihing Bird Sanctuary, the abode of more than 250 species of birds.

Hajo 

Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre for the religions Hinduism and Buddhism. Some of famous temples in hajo are Shree Hayagriv Madhavdev temple, Shree Kedar nath temple, Shree Kameshwar temple, Shree Ganesh temple & Shree Kamaleswar temple.

Tinsukia

Many prominent shopping malls are there in Tinsukia. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, one of the biggest national parks in India are situated in Tinsukia. This national park is considered to be a biological hotspot. The Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple) is a well-known temple situated in the outskirts of Tinsukia city. Digboi Refinery, Asia's oldest refinery is situated here. A railway park is recent addition to the city. Dehing Patkai Festival are annual festival held at Lekhapani in Tinsukia district. India's only coal museum is situated at Margherita town in Tinsukia district. Tribal communities in Tinsukia district have taken initiatives to promote ecotourism in the region. The Singpho Eco Tourist lodge in Margherita-Pengari road and the Faneng Village at Lekhapani are two such initiatives by the local tribal communities.

Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh is called the tea capital of the world. The town is situated on the edge of the Brahmaputra River. Set amidst extensive tea estates, Dibrugarh offers tourists the opportunity to experience a life in a tea estate. Recently, tea tourism has started becoming popular, with travel companies such as Greener Pastures and Purvi Discovery offering tea tours. Tipam is a famous tourist spot of Dibrugarh. Tipam is an ethnic village which is famous for its historical places. Besides Tipam, Dehing Patkai National Park is the other attraction. Presently the city has the biggest railway station in Assam with 18 Lines opened in 2009. Rajdhani Express Train Originate from Dibrugarh and Dibrugarh Town.

 

Udalguri

Other than the multitude of culture and tradition of the various ethnic communities, the district has several tourist places. Some of the important ones are Bathou Temple and Research centre, Namghars, Hanuman Temple, Bhairabkunda Picnic Spot, Gethsemane Man-made Forest (Bhairabkunda) and Bogamati.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maharashtra

 

Maharashtra

Maharashtra attracts tourists from other Indian states and foreign countries. It was the second most visited Indian state by foreigners and fifth most visited state by domestic tourists in the country in 2021. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra has a number of places that attract national and international tourists. The most popular or well known are the state capital, Mumbai, Ajanta, the Ellora Caves, and the Nature reserves in the state. Ajanta–Ellora are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mumbai, being the biggest and the most cosmopolitan city in India, attracts tourists from all over the world for its many attractions, including colonial architecture, beaches, Bollywood, shopping, and an active nightlife. The city attracts three million foreign and forty million domestic tourists annually. The state wants to increase the numbers by allowing retailers and entertainment venues to be open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
The city of Pune, in association with MTDC, organises many cultural events during Pune festival which coincides with the Hindu Ganeshotsav festival. Hill stations built during the British rule are popular tourist destinations, especially during the summer months. These include Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, and Matheran in Western Maharashtra, and Chikhaldara in the Vidarbha region. The mountainous districts of Western Maharashtra are dotted with the ruins of hundreds of mountain forts from the Deccan Sultanates and the Maratha Empire eras. These forts and the surrounding hills are popular among people interested in trekking, and hiking, and heritage tourism related to Shivaji. Notable forts popular with tourists include Shivaneri, Rajgad, Sinhagad, Raigad, and Pratapgad.

A number of temples such as Trimbakeshwar, Bhavani of Tuljapur, Shani Shingnapur, Jyotiba Temple, Ashtavinayaka Ganapati temples, Lord Pandurang temple at Pandharpur attract a huge number of Hindu devotees every year. Khandoba temple of God Khandoba at Jejuri in the Pune district attract pilgrims from all over the Maharashtra where worshippers shower each other with Bhandar (turmeric powder). Saibaba temple at Shirdi is visited by an average of 25,000 pilgrims a day and during religious festivals, this number can reach up to 300,000. The places associated with the Warkari sect such as Pandharpur, Dehu, and Alandi remain popular throughout the year, and attract huge number of people from all over the state during religious observations. Situated in Nanded, Sikh Gurudwara of Hazur Sahib, also known as Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, is one of the five takhts in Sikhism. The area around the city of Aurangabad has many ancient and medieval sites including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Daulatabad Fort, and the Bibi Ka Maqbara.
The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has numerous nature reserve parks. These include Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district, Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagpur district, the Nagzira wildlife sanctuary, and Navegaon National Park (bird sanctuary) of Gondia District.
According to a survey by the government of Maharashtra, in 2009–10, domestic tourists accounted for 98% of the total number of visitors to Maharashtra and the remaining were foreign. Visitors from the US, UK, Germany, and UAE each form a significant percentage of the foreign tourists. The state government has established the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for the systematic development and promotion of tourism in the state. MTDC owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centres.

Mumbai
The city is the eastern equivalent of New York City and Los Angeles, the financial capital and entertainment (Bollywood) capital of the country. Places of interest include: Gateway of India, The Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a humongous architectural stone structure built by the British more than 200 years ago, Downtown Mumbai - reminiscent of the 19th century British architecture. Girgaon Chowpatty beach, Madh Island beach and other beaches towards the south of Mumbai. Elephanta Caves, carved out of a giant stone on an island are a short ferry away into the Arabian Sea. Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai is one of the most popular temple of Ganesha in Mumbai. Along with being a religious place, it is a great attraction for tourists.

Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is an arch-monument, completed in 1924, on the waterfront of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V of the United Kingdom for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain. He was the first British monarch to visit India.
The foundation stone was laid in March 1913 for a monument built in the Indo-Saracenic style, inspired by elements of 16th-century Gujarati architecture. The final design of the monument by architect George Wittet was sanctioned only in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924. The structure is a memorial arch made of basalt, which is 26 metres (85 feet) high, with an architectural resemblance to a triumphial arch as well as Gujarati architecture of the time.

Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir
The Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha. It is located in Prabhadevi neighbourhood of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Mumbai.
The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak ("Ganesha who grants your wish"). The wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayaka (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra). The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha. In the periphery, there is a Hanuman temple as well. The exterior of the temple consists of a dome which is lit up with multiple colors in the evenings and they keep changing every few hours. The statue of Shri Ganesha is located exactly under the dome. The pillars are carved out with the images of the Ashtavinayaka.

Global Vipassana Pagoda
The primary destination referred to as the "pagoda" in Mumbai is the Global Vipassana Pagoda. Declared as one of the "Seven Wonders of Maharashtra", it is the world's largest hollow stone masonry structure containing relics of Gautama Buddha and features a pillarless meditation hall that seats 8,000 people.

Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah is a Sufi shrine and the monument of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, Which is located on an islet off the coast of Worli in southern Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
An example of Indo-Islamic architecture, associated with legends about doomed lovers, the dargah contains the tomb of Haji Ali Shah Bukhari. Bukhari was a Sufi saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan..Located near the heart of the city, the dargah is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Mumbai.

Shirdi
The Shri Saibaba Temple, Shirdi, also known as Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, is a prominent Hindu temple complex located in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India. Dedicated to the 19th-century saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, it is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually from India and abroad.

Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy until 1818. The fort itself was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structures are now maintained as a tourist site.

Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar (pronunciation) is a small town and a municipal council in Satara district, Maharashtra, India. It is a place of pilgrimage because the Krishna River, which considered sacred by Hindus, has its origin here along with five of its tributaries. The British colonial rulers developed the town as a hill station, and it served as the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during the colonial rule.

Mahalakshmi Temple Kolhapur
Mahalakshmi Temple (also known as Ambabai Mandir) is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. According to Hindu beliefs, Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Maha Vishnu, it is customary among Vaishnavas to visit Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and Padmavathi Temple as a yatra (pilgrimage). It is believed by Hindus that visiting these temples as a pilgrimage helps achieve moksha (salvation). It is believed by Hindus that Mahalakshmi had appeared here to kill demon Kolhasur. It is considered one of the three and a half Shaktipeetha's in the Shakta tradition.

Odisha

 Odisha

Tourism in Odisha is one of the main contributors to the economy of Odisha, India, with a 500 km (310 mi) long coastline, mountains, lakes, natural biodiversity and rivers. Odisha is a major tourist destination in India, with various tourist attractions, including wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals. Other than wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, a public sector undertaking of the Government of Odisha, is also developing the tourism sector of Odisha and India.

Puri: Home to the sacred Sri Jagannath Temple and long sandy beaches, it is one of the key holy sites in India.
The ancient city and its history are intertwined with Lord Jagannath. The city is one of the Char Dham’s (Four sacred places) of India. The Char Dham’s were established by Adi Shankaracharya. Besides the cult of Lord Jagannath & the mysticism attached with Puri, It’s one of the few destinations where one can combine spiritual salvation with fun & adventure. The city is dotted with many old shrines and Matha’s (Ashram’s) each having its own little story which weaves itself in the larger canvas attached with Lord Jagannath.
The variety of options for tourists that Puri offers, makes it a wholesome tourist destination.

Konark: Famous for the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped like a giant stone chariot. Famous in the entire world for its magnificent Sun Temple, Konark is a significant tourist destination in Orissa situated at a distance of nearly 65 km from Bhubaneswar. Renowned for its architectural wonders and apart from several temples; Konark Beach is another major attraction of the city. Surrounded by dense forests, Konark is a vivid place that is full of colors that reflect in the delicate handcrafted items sold in its market. Everything about this place is simply breathtaking. One side, calmness of its beach completely rejuvenates your body, mind and soul, other side, great shopping options in Konark allows you having fun. You can purchase a number of items overstated sculptures portraying different Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The city becomes energetic with fun-filled activities during festivals. One of the most visited destinations of Orissa; Konark is mainly known for its Sun Temple, but there other attractions that can’t be missed during your visit to the city. Here below is more information about the places you can visit while a trip of Konark city of India.
The top place to visit in Konark is the Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped like a giant sun god chariot.

Bhubaneswar: Known as the "Temple City," it features historic landmarks like the Lingaraj Temple and the rock-cut Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves.

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is known as the Temple City of India for its hundreds of historic Hindu temples.

Bhubaneswar is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. It is located in the Khordha district. The suburban region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as Chakra Khetra and Ekamra Khetra (Area adorned with a mango tree). Bhubaneswar is dubbed the "Temple City", a nickname earned because of many temples which are standing there. In contemporary times, the city is a hub of sports, tourism and IT in the country. Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established in 1948, the history of the areas in and around the present-day city can be traced to the 1st century BCE. It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage and includes several Kalingan temples, many of them from 6th–13th century CE. With Puri and Konark, it forms the "Swarna Tribhuja" (lit. 'Golden Triangle'), one of Eastern India's most visited destinations.

Chilika Lake: Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, ideal for spotting migratory birds and playful Irrawaddy dolphins at Satapada.

Chilika Lake in Odisha is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and a top destination for wildlife viewing and boat rides.

Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon with estuarine characteristics along the east coast of Indian sub-continent in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, its area ranges from about 900 to 11,165 sq km during summers and monsoon respectively. It is spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

 

Similipal National Park: A dense forest reserve perfect for wildlife safaris, waterfalls, and spotting tigers.

Similipal National Park in the Mayurbhanj district is one of the best places to visit in Odisha for wildlife and nature lovers.

The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and chausingha. Its tiger population has a notably high occurrence of pseudo-melanism as a result of inbreeding, making it the subject of genetic study and conservation efforts.

This protected area is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.

 

Punjab

 

Punjab

 The state of Punjab is renowned for its cuisine, culture, and history. Punjab has a vast public transportation and communication network.

Punjab receives many religious tourists, as the state is home to some of the holiest places in Sikhism, including the Harmandir Sahib and three of the five Panj Takht.

Gobindgarh Fort
Gobindgarh Fort of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Amritsar has been developed as a museum and theme park, serving as a repository of the History of Punjab. It showcases the Zamzama cannon and a replica of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, alongside programs such as the Whispering Walls Laser Show , a 7D show, and night cultural performances .

Khatkar Kalan

Khatkar Kalan is a village located between the towns of Banga and Nawanshar in the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district of the Indian state of Punjab. This is the ancestral home of S. Bhagat Singh, the well-known freedom fighter of India. The district is named after him , Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Neighboring villages sharing a boundary with Khatkar Kalan include Thandian, Dosanjh Khurd, Manguwal, Karnana, Kahma, Bhootan, Bhukhari, and the town of Banga.

Durgiana Temple
The Durgiana Temple, also known as Durga Tirath and Sitla Mandir, is a major Hindu temple in Punjab (India) situated in the city of Amritsar. Though it is a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to that of the Golden Temple of the Sikh religion. It is named after the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess deified and worshipped here.

Harike Wetland
Harike Bird Sanctuary, also known as Hari-ke-Pattan, is a wetland where lakhs of birds arrive from Siberia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other cold regions . They begin arriving in mid-October and stay until March.

Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh is a garden situated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab. This monument signifies the nation. It was established in 1951. Jallianwala Bagh is well known due to the massacre that occurred at this site . The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in which thousands of Indians lost their lives as General Dyer ordered his army to fire on innocent civilians.

Golden Tample

 

The Golden Temple is a gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.It is the pre-eminent spiritual site of Sikhism and its holiest site.The gurdwara complex is a collection of buildings around the sanctum sanctorum and the sarovar (holy pool), known as the Amrit Sarovar.  One of these is Akal Takht, part of the Panj Takht (five seats of authority in Sikhism) and the chief centre of religious authority of Sikhism.  Additional buildings include a clock tower, the offices of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, a museum and a langar—a free Sikh community-run kitchen that offers a vegetarian meal to all visitors without discrimination.  Over 150,000 people visit the shrine every day for worship, being one of the most visited religious sites in the world.The gurdwara complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.