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  • 01Adoor, Kerala

    Adoor – An Amalgam Of Traditions

    Located within the district of Pathanamthitta in Kerala, Adoor is a traditional town famed for its culture, temples, festivals and locations. Adoor is situated at a distance of about 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram and about 140 km from Ernakulam; this strategic position makes it a gateway to both......

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    Famous For:
    • Temples, Culture, Parthasarathy Temple, Festivals
    Best Time to Visit Adoor
    • Jan-Dec
  • 02Agartala, Tripura

    Agartala - Land Of Palaces And Temples

    For the northeastern region, after Guwahati, if there is one important city, it is Agartala, the capital of Tripura. It is the second largest city of the region on the basis of the municipal area and population. Located just 2 km from Bangladesh, Agartala is also a cultural hub. It is located in......

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    Famous For:
    • Temples, Parks, Palaces, Museums
    Best Time to Visit Agartala
    • Mid Nov - Mar
  • 03Agra, Uttar Pradesh

    Agra - Beyond The Taj Mahal

    Agra is the city of the iconic Taj Mahal. Located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, at a distance of about 216 km from Delhi, Agra has two more UNESCO World Heritage Sites to its credit apart from the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. The history of Agra begins around the......

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    Famous For:
    • Taj Mahal, Mughal Era Monuments,Soami Bagh And Mehtab Bagh, Botanical Gardens Migratory Birds Such As Spoonbills, Siberian Cranes At Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
    Best Time to Visit Agra
    • Oct-Mar
  • 04Aguada, Goa

    Aguada - Of Forts And Beaches!

    Fort Aguada is unquestionably one of India’s most well-maintained heritage structures. This seventeenth century fort, built by the Portuguese to protect its then territory against the Dutch colonialists and the Marathas, attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. What’s better, Fort Aguada and......

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    Famous For:
    • Beaches, Temples, Churches
    Best Time to Visit Aguada
    • Oct-Dec
  • 05Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    Ahmedabad - The Pulse Of Gujarat

    A city of paradox, Ahmedabad is a juxtaposition of all opposites. On one side we find the Gujaratis who are famous throughout India as master businessmen and on the other, we had Gandhiji with his Satyagraha and non-violence. Materialistic attitude one hand and the spirituality of......

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    Famous For:
    • Mahatma Gandhi, Sabarmati Ashram,Gujarati Thali, SwamiNarayan Temple
    Best Time to Visit Ahmedabad
    • Oct-March
  • 06Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

    Ahmednagar - Where History Beckons...

    Ahmednagar is a city in the Ahmednagar district that comes under the state of Maharashtra. Lying on the west bank of the river Sina, the Ahmednagar district by itself is the largest district in Maharashtra. Ahmednagar is located centrally in Maharashtra and hence is equidistant from Pune and......

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    Famous For:
    • Ahmednagar Fort, Vishal Ganpati Mandir, Chand Bibi Palace, Dargah Daira, Temples Etc
    Best Time to Visit Ahmednagar
    • Oct-Mar
  • 07Aihole, Karnataka

    Aihole - The Cradle Of Rock Architecture

    The rock architecture at Aihole can mesmerise the pious as well as archeological buffs. The town has numerous temples built by the Chalukyas. In fact, the temples of Aihole are often regarded as symbols that stand testimony to the evolving styles of the Chalukya kings in their attempt to bring......

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    Famous For:
    • Temple Complexes-Groups Of Temples
    Best Time to Visit Aihole
    • Oct - May
  • 08Aizawl, Mizoram

    Aizawl - Land Of The Highlanders

    Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, one of the eight states of North-east India. Aizawl is a beautiful city spread over steep ridges, hills and valleys. The century-year-old capital city is situated 1132 m above sea level and is flanked by the majestic peaks of Durtlang on the north. Adding to the......

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    Famous For:
    • Waterfalls, Peak
    Best Time to Visit Aizawl
    • Oct-Mar
  • 09Ajanta, Maharashtra

    Ajanta – A World Heritage Site

    Dating back to as far as the 2nd century BC, the Ajanta Caves is a testimony to the prevalent religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism that were initiated back then. Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Ajanta Caves, alongside the Ellora Caves are an extremely important historic......

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    Famous For:
    • Caves, Paintings & Sculptures Of Buddhism, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Best Time to Visit Ajanta
    • Jul - Nov
  • 10Ajmer, Rajasthan

    Ajmer - A Gem In The Lap Of Aravali

    Ajmer, located in the Ajmer District of Rajasthan is the 5th largest city of the state, and is located at a distance of 135 km from the capital city of Jaipur. It was formerly known as Ajmere or Ajaymeru. The city is flanked by the Aravalli Ranges. One of the oldest hill forts of the country,......

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    Famous For:
    • Sufi Shrine, Museums And Lakes
    Best Time to Visit Ajmer
    • Nov-Mar
  • 11Alibag, Maharashtra

    Alibag - The Small And Pretty Town

    A small town along the western coast of Maharashtra, Alibag lies in the Konkan region and belongs to the district of Raigad. It is close to the famous metro of Mumbai. Alibag is named after the Garden of Ali. Stories say that Ali planted a lot of mango and coconut trees.  The origin of the place......

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    Famous For:
    • Alibagh Beach, Alibag Fort, Heritage
    Best Time to Visit Alibag
    • Feb-Nov
  • 12Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

    Aligarh - Trace The History Of Locks In Aligarh

    Aligarh is a city located in the Aligarh district of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh. The city is a significant learning centre and has many educational institutions to its credit including the famous Aligarh Muslim University. Aligarh has a long history and it is here that the battle......

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    Famous For:
    • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Fort, Brass Products, Lock Maunfacturing Industry
    Best Time to Visit Aligarh
    • Oct-Mar
  • 13Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

    Allahabad - The Sacred Land Of The Sangam

    Allahabad, one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh is a city of many dimensions. Apart from being a major pilgrimage centre for the Hindus, Allahabad has played an important role in shaping the destiny of modern India. Formerly known as Prayag, the city finds mention in Indian scriptures, such......

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    Famous For:
    • Sangam, Kumbh Mela, Maha Kumbh, Allahabad Sweets, Magh Mela
    Best Time to Visit Allahabad
    • Nov-Feb
  • 14Alleppey, Kerala

    Alleppey – The Venice Of The East

    Alleppey, the land of lagoons, leisure and tranquility, is appropriately named the ‘Venice of the East’. Its enchanting backwaters and the lush carpet of green amidst the many crisscrossing canals curtained by palm trees, will excite the romanticist in you and soar your imagination to new......

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    Famous For:
    • Beaches, Backwaters
    Best Time to Visit Alleppey
    • Sep - Mar
  • 15Almora, Uttarakhand

    Almora - For A Blissful Time Out

    Almora, perched on a horse saddle-shaped ridge is a popular hill station of the Kumaon region. The 5 km long ridge is located between the river Suyal and the river Kosi. The hill town, located at an elevation of 1651 m above sea level, is surrounded by beautiful green forests. The Chand Dynasty......

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    Famous For:
    • Temple, Wildlife Sanctuary And Shopping
    Best Time to Visit Almora
    • Apr-Jul
  • 16Aluva, Kerala

    Aluva - By The Periyar River

    Aluva is a destination famous for its Mahasivarathri festival held annually at the Shiva Temple. People from all over the state gather here for the same. Aluva is well connected from other major towns, and it is 12kms away from Kochi. Mahasivarathri is a six day long festival. Tourist Places In......

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    Best Time to Visit Aluva
    • Jan-Dec
  • 17Alwar, Rajasthan

    Alwar - A Medley Of Marvels

    Alwar is a hilly region located amidst the craggy rocks of the Aravalli Ranges in the state of Rajasthan. This place serves as the administrative headquarters of the Alwar District. According to mythology, the region was known as Matsya Desh where the Pandavas are believed to have spent the 13th......

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    Famous For:
    • Cenotaphs, Forts And Lakes
    Best Time to Visit Alwar
    • Sept-Mar
  • 18Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravathi - A Memorable Walk Through History

    Amaravathi, a small town that was established on the banks of the river Krishna, lies in the Guntur district of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The place has gathered attention from all over the world because of the Amareswara Temple that is situated here. Amaravathi is also famous for......

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    Famous For:
    • Amaravathi Stupa , Religious, River, History
    Best Time to Visit Amaravathi
    • Oct-Feb
  • 19Amboli, Maharashtra

    Amboli - A Pretty Little Hillstation

    Amboli is a pretty little hill station situated at an altitude of about 700 m in the state of Maharashtra. This tourist hot spot lies in the Sahayadri Ranges and comes under the Sindhudurg District. Amboli - Of Historic Significance The city of Amboli was used as a staging post during the......

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    Famous For:
    • Waterfalls During Monsoon, Shiva Temples
    Best Time to Visit Amboli
    • Feb-Dec
  • 20Amravati, Maharashtra

    Amravati – The Birth Place Of Leaders

    A growing industrial centre, Amravati is a distinctly significant part of Maharashtra in terms of culture and literature. Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar and Suresh Bhat are some famous personalities from this area. Bhagat Singh, the iconic revolutionary fighter, is said to have hid in Amravati for 3......

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    Famous For:
    • Ambadevi Temple, Temples, Heritage
    Best Time to Visit Amravati
    • Oct - March
  • 21Amritsar, Punjab

    Amritsar - The Cradle Of The Golden Temple

    One of the largest cities in the state of Punjab in northwest India, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh community. Named after the holy tank of Amrit Sarovar, the city of Amritsar was founded in the 16th century by the 4th Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji. His successor Guru......

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    Famous For:
    • Golden Temple, Temples,forts
    Best Time to Visit Amritsar
    • Oct-May
  • 22Anand, Gujarat

    Anand - A Town 'Utterly, Butterly Yummilicious'!

    Anand is famous because of the dairy co-operative movement of India under the brand name of AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited). Anand was the centre of the White Revolution. This revolution has ultimately been able to make India one of the largest producers of milk and milk products. Tourist Places......

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    Famous For:
    • Milk Capital Of India, Pilgrimage
    Best Time to Visit Anand
    • Sep - Nov
  • 23Anthargange, Karnataka

    Anthargange - The Ultimate Adventure Destination

    Anthargange is a destination that will surely please the adventure buffs. The name Anthargange actually refers to a perennial spring, which lies on the hills to the East of Kolar district in Karnataka. The spring gushes its ways through some massive rock formations that come together to form a......

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    Famous For:
    • Trekking, Rock Climbing, Temple
    Best Time to Visit Anthargange
    • Oct - Mar
  • 24Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

    Araku Valley - The Hill Station Of Andhra Pradesh

    Araku Valley is a famous hill station that lies in the Visakhapatnam district in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is situated amidst beautiful locales of the Eastern Ghats and has a rich cultural as well as traditional past. The place is perhaps the most beautiful hill station......

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    Famous For:
    • Museum, Tyda, Borra Caves, Falls And Padmapuram Botanical Gardens.
    Best Time to Visit Araku Valley
    • Oct-Feb
  • 25Aritar, Sikkim

    Aritar - For That Unlimited Indulgence

    Aritar is a part of east Sikkim, known for its natural beauty and rich history. This is an ideal destination for those who are looking out to enjoying in the lap of nature. With a picturesque portrayal of serene lakes, lush forests and hills with thick paddy fields, you are going to feel like......

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    Famous For:
    • Lakes,temples, Waterfalls
    Best Time to Visit Aritar
    • Jan-Dec
  • 26Arki, Himachal Pradesh

    Arki - Of Caves And Temples

    Arki is a major tourist destination located in the district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The smallest town of the district, it provides the travellers an opportunity to visit some of the most exotic tourist destinations of the region. Historically, this town was the former capital of the ancient......

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    Famous For:
    • Arki Fort And Palace, Temples And Sair Fair
    Best Time to Visit Arki
    • Jul-Aug
  • 27Aurangabad, Maharashtra

    Aurangabad - History Revived

    Named after the great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is a popular city in Maharashtra. The word Aurangabad literally means, built by the throne. Aurangabad city is located in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra, in the western region of India. Placed by the Kham river, Aurangabad......

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    Famous For:
    • Heritage, Ajanta Ellora, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Himroo Textiles, Paithani Silk Sarees, State Tourism Capital
    Best Time to Visit Aurangabad
    • Oct - Mar
  • 28Aurangabad-Bihar, Bihar

    Aurangabad - The Charismatic City Of Bihar

    Aurangabad is of the most supremely charming cities of Bihar. The city of Aurangabad is seeped to the core in the legacy of elaborate historical events. It is from its vibrant past that the city derives its aura and charisma that can cast a spell on the mind of a visitor. The city is also widely......

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    Famous For:
    • Heritage
    Best Time to Visit Aurangabad-Bihar
    • Oct-Mar
  • 29Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

    Ayodhya - Trace The Footprints Of Lord Rama

    Located on the banks of the Sarayu river, Ayodhya is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. The town is closely associated with Lord Rama, who is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the epic Ramayana, the ancient city of Ayodhya was the capital of the Surya......

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    Famous For:
    • Ram Janambhoomi Temple, River Saryu Ghats, Negeshwar Nath Temple, Hanuman Garhi
    Best Time to Visit Ayodhya
    • Nov-Mar
  • 30Badami, Karnataka

    Badami Or Vatapi - The Capital Of The Chalukya Dynasty

    Badami is an ancient town located in northern Karnataka in the Bagalkot district. This town, known as Vatapi, was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty from the 6th to the 8th centuries. The History Behind Badami Or Vatapi Badami served as the capital of the eastern or early Chalukyas for more......

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    Famous For:
    • Cave Temples, Badami Fort
    Best Time to Visit Badami
    • Oct - Mar