India

Most visited cities in India

New Delhi

New Delhi, the dynamic capital city of India, is a multifaceted travel destination that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modernity. As part of the larger metropolis of Delhi, it serves as the political and administrative heart of the nation, known for its grand government buildings and tree-lined boulevards. At its center lies the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, and the iconic India Gate, a war memorial that stands as a symbol of the country's rich heritage and sacrifice. New Delhi's historical treasures include the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb and the towering Qutub Minar, both exquisite examples of Mughal-era architecture. Delving into the city's rich cultural tapestry, travelers can explore vibrant bazaars, such as Chandni Chowk, where they can sample delectable street food and shop for textiles, jewelry, and spices. New Delhi is also home to world-class museums and art galleries, like the National Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art, which showcase India's diverse artistic heritage. Visitors can savor the flavors of Indian cuisine in atmospheric restaurants and embrace the local way of life by participating in traditional rituals and festivals. With its blend of ancient history and contemporary vitality, New Delhi offers an enriching and immersive travel experience in the heart of India.

Mumbai

Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई, Hindi: मुम्बई), a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighbouring island of Salsette to form Greater Bombay. The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 21 million (2011), making it one of the world's most populous cities.

Agra

Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, some 200 km from Delhi.

Delhi

Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ, Urdu: دلّی) is India's capital and seat of government. It forms the National Capital Territory of Delhi, rather than being part of a state. Delhi is one of India's largest cities, and the core of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 21 million inhabitants. Within India it is a major centre of arts, commerce, education, tourism, and transit. As the capital of several empires over the last 2000 years, Delhi also contains a striking array of well-preserved historic sites for tourists to visit.

Jaipur

Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर), also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, and its largest city. The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors. It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It hosts several attractions including the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple and several massive Rajput forts. It also serves as a stepping stone for those heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

Chennai

Chennai (formerly Madras ; Tamil: சென்னை), is the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanized area is the most populous in southern India and the fourth most populous in India. It is on the east coast of peninsular India.

Bengaluru

Bangalore, now known officially as Bengaluru (Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು), is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nowadays it is a large, cosmopolitan city with a large working population. Bangalore is the major centre of India's information technology (IT) industry, and known worldwide as the "Silicon Valley of India".

Goa

Goa is a coastal state located in southwestern India, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and Portuguese influence. Goa has a rich history of Portuguese colonization, which is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and culture.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు, Urdu: حیدرآباد, Hindi: हैदराबाद) known as the Pearl City, is the capital of Telangana in Southern India. Secunderabad, 8 km away, is its twin city. Though at one point the twins were two different cities, relentless urbanization has meant that they are now conjoined into one metropolis, called Greater Hyderabad.

Udaipur

Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops. It was the setting of many movies, including the 13th James Bond film, Octopussy.

Kochi

Kochi (formerly Cochin ; Malayalam: കൊച്ചി, Hindi: कोच्चि) is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial and commercial capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2 million, the biggest conurbation in the state.

Kolkata

Kolkata (Bengali:কলকাতা, Hindi: कोलकता) (formerly Calcutta ) is the capital of West Bengal and one of the largest urban agglomerations in India. It is the largest city in Eastern India. Kolkata is an 'in your face' city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor. Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the so-called Bengal Renaissance, 'The City of Joy' (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners. If your trip only allows for a visit of one or two of India's metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary. Kolkata is arguably one of the most socially, culturally and politically progressive cities in India. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't forget the 'City of Joy'.

Pune

Pune (formerly spelt Poona) is in Maharashtra, India. It is considered the state's cultural capital and is the second largest city in the state.

Varanasi

Varanasi (Hindi: वाराणसी), once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a city at the banks of the Ganges river in northern India. Being the most sacred city in Hinduism and Jainism, and important in the history of Buddhism, Varanasi is India's most important pilgrimage destination.

Dehli

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines (bright and hot) almost every day of the year.

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad or Amdavad (also spelled Ahmadabad ) (Gujarati: અમદાવાદ, Hindi: अहमदाबाद) is the fifth largest city in India with a population of 6.5 million. Although it is the commercial hub of one of the most prosperous states of India, Gujarat, it's not the state capital, which is its twin city of Gandhinagar, 30 km (19 mi) to the north.

Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjabi: ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ Hindi: अमृतसर) is a city in the state of Punjab, India. It is the holiest city in the Sikh religion. Amritsar is one of the largest cities in the Indian state of Punjab and is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh religion. Sikhs are rightfully very proud of the city and their very beautiful and unique Gurdwara (place of worship), the Golden Temple. Amritsar is today a major pilgrimage centre for Sikhs and a tourism centre for anyone.

Mysuru

Mysore, officially Mysuru, is the second-most populous city of the state of Karnataka after Bangalore. It was the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, and is considered to be the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is among the cleanest and best planned cities in India.