19. Haridwar - The Hindu pilgrimage site that brings in thousands of tourists and devotees during the Kumbh Mela held once in every 12 years. They also visit the temples, Har Ki Pauri and the Brahma Kund. 20. Nainital - Situated in the foothills of the Kumaon range, it is among the top tourist places in India for its serenity and attractions such as the Naina Devi Temple, Naina Peak and the Bhimtal Lake. 21. New Delhi - Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Chandi Chowk, Karol Bagh market and Connaught Place are places of visit in the capital city of India. 22. Dehradun - The beauty of the Doon Valley is what makes Dehradun a popular place of visit in Uttarakhand. You can tour the Malsi Deer Park, Kalanga Monument and the Tapkeshwar Temple. 23. Hampi - Hampi is a historical place and the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagar. The 14th century ruins features around 500 monuments, their planning, public baths and other advancements of the era. 24. Fatehpur Sikri - The 16th century capital of the Mughal Empire, Fatehpur Sikri today is known for its royal palaces, courts and the Jama Masjid. It is a World Heritage Site as well. 25. Golden Temple of Amritsar - The Holy shrine of the Sikhs, the Golden Temple complex includes the Hari Mandir, the Amrit Sarovar, the large dining hall and the Central Sikh Museum. 26. Mumbai - The City of Dreams, Mumbai is in limelight for its cosmopolitan culture. Home to Bollywood, it is the entertainment capital of the country. The Juhu Beach and Marine Drive are prominent places of visit. 27. Mysore - You have quite a number of reasons to visit this place. The Mysore Palace, Mysore paintings, Mysore Pak (sweet) and the silk sarees draw tourists to this city. 28. Bangalore - Though a prominent commercial and educational hub, Bangalore is also home to the Bannerghata National Park, Lal Bagh Garden, Bangalore Palace and the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace. 29. Mahabalipuram - The port city dating to the 7th century, Mahabalipuram has rock cut monuments reflecting the Dravidian architecture. Thirukadalmallai Temple and the Pancha Rathas are important structures here. 30. Chennai - The metropolitan of Chennai has beaches such as the Marina Beach and Cavelong Beach among its main attractions. You can also visit the Guindy National Park and the Parthasarathy Temple. 31. Hyderabad - The capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is a tourist hot spot for its trade in pearls, the authentic Mughal and Arabic cuisine, Char Minar, Chowmalla Palace and the Golconda Fort. 32. Andaman and Nicobar Islands - these two groups of islands has around 300 smaller islands part of its territory. With world-class resorts and adventure spots, these islands are ultimate place for honeymoon couples. 33. Havelock Islands - Part of the Nicobar Islands, Havelock is a popular spot for adventure tourists who indulge in snorkeling and scuba diving. 34. Lakshadweep Islands - Water sports is integral to the tourism of Lakshadweep. There are small tourist huts on the islands of Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy and Kadmat. 35. Assam - A major gateway to northeast India, Assam features beautiful landscape, hills, the Brahmaputra River and the Kamakhya Temple. 36. Meghalaya - A hilly strip in north east India, Meghalaya tour is incomplete without touring Shillong. 37. Coorg - Called the Scotland of India for the large sandalwood forests and tea and coffee plantations, Coorg is a picture-perfect place for holiday. The Iruppu Falls and the Brahmagiri Hill are two other places of interest. 38. Visakhapatnam - The largest city in Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is popular for its virgin beaches, small hills and the Araku valley tour. 39. Kedarnath and Badrinath - Visit to Kedarnath and Badrinath can be part of the Do Dham yatra or pilgrimage in India. These two towns have two Hindu shrines. 40. Tirupati - Another Hindu pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh and the Sri Venkateshwara Temple here is dedicated to Lord Balaji.
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