Chennai - Madras - Gateway to the South India

ATTRACTIONS OF CHENNAI

Popularly called the "Gateway to South India", the culture of Chennai is distinct from that of any other Indian city.

Famous as the biggest cultural and economic center down south, Chennai was earlier known as Madras. The city houses several Hindu temples, churches, and museums. From its white-sand beaches to mouth-watering seafood, Chennai has everything for travelers.

Armenian and Portuguese traders were living in the San Thome area of what is now present-day Chennai before the arrival of the British in 1639. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. At that time, the weaving of cotton fabrics was a local industry, and the English invited the weavers and native merchants to settle near the fort. By 1652 the factory of Fort St. George was recognized as a presidency (an administrative unit governed by a president), and between 1668 and 1749 the company expanded its control. About 1801, by which time the last of the local rulers had been shorn of his powers, the English had become masters of southern India, and Madras had become their administrative and commercial capital. The government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.

Andhra Pradesh - 1st Linguistic State

 

ATTRACTIONS OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Andhra Pradesh is a state in India. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is a state government agency that promotes tourism in Andhra Pradesh, describing the state as the Koh-i-Noor of India. Andhra Pradesh has a variety of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, caves, wildlife, forests, and temples.

The State of Andhra Pradesh is well promoted by its tourism department and is well known for its rich natural resources, temples, and rivers. The rich cultural heritage, ancient architecture, and historical importance have made Andhra Pradesh one of the top tourist destinations in India.

Andhra Pradesh, state of India, is located in the southeastern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded by the Indian states of Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the southwest and west, Telangana to the northwest and north, and Odisha to the northeast. The eastern boundary is a 600-mile (970-km) coastline along the Bay of Bengal. Telangana was a region within Andhra Pradesh for almost six decades, but in 2014 it was carved off to form a separate state. The capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is Hyderabad, in west-central Telangana.

Hyderabad - Baghnagar - City of Gardens - City of Pearls

ATTRACTIONS OF HYDERABAD

Hyderabad is known as The City of Pearls, as once it was the only global centre for trade of large diamonds, emeralds, and natural pearls. Many traditional and historical bazaars are located around the city.

Be it Charminar, Golconda Fort, the Mosques, or even streets with common homes, every place surely has the Nizami effect. That is why this city is given the title of 'City of Nizams'. This is among the most interesting nicknames of Indian cities.

Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana. It is a historic city noted for its many monuments, temples, mosques, and bazaars. A multitude of influences has shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years.

The city of Hyderabad was founded by the Qutb Shahi Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 CE. It was built around the Charminar, which formed the centerpiece of the city. Hyderabad became an important trading center for diamonds and pearls and a center for culture.

After a brief period of Mughal rule, the first Nizam of Hyderabad conquered the city in 1724. The Nizams later signed a subsidiary alliance with the British, and their territory became Hyderabad State, the largest princely state in British India with the city of Hyderabad as its capital. During this period, industry, railways, modern education, and airways developed in Hyderabad.

Bangalore - Bengaluru - Silicon Valley of India - Science City of India - Garden City of India

 

ATTRACTIONS OF BANGALORE

Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state Karnataka. The city was known as the "Garden City of India".

Bengaluru was one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka state. The central business district of Bengaluru consists of places MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Vidhana Soudha, etc. Bengaluru had many lakes and parks. BMTC offers special buses for sightseeing in Bengaluru, including Cauveri - a double-decker open-roof bus.

Bangalore city is rightly called the Garden City with a wide array of parks and gardens which are spread all over the city increasing the beauty of the city. Not just this, the city has been adorned with many interesting yet suitable names. Pub City, Shopper's Hot Spot, Silicon Valley, Shopper's Paradise, Pub Hopper's Paradise, Gourmet's Delight, Air-conditioned City, etc are a few other names which Bangalore has been awarded.

A tour of the city of Bangalore will show you the relevance of each of its names! Bangalore city tour from Bangalore Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA presents you with a wide range of entertaining choices which range from lively nightlife to fun-filled amusement parks; from beautiful lakes to glittery buildings and captivating monuments and temples.

Often called the air-conditioned city, Bangalore boasts of pleasant weather throughout the year and thus you can plan a Bangalore tour at any time of the year. Be it summer or winter, you can visit this city whenever you want without having to worry about the climatic conditions.

Mumbai - Bombay - The City Of Dreams

ATTRACTIONS OF MUMBAI

Mumbai, previously known as Bombay is one of the most populous and biggest cities of Maharashtra. Also the biggest metropolis of this state, Mumbai is also popular as the entertainment and financial capital. It is the largest city in India and is fondly called the city of dreams. It is a place filled with dreamers and people who work hard day and night to achieve their dreams. From struggling actors, laborers, Bollywood stars to gangsters, Mumbai has a lot. A lot that can be written about and talked about! Mumbai is also home to one of the biggest slum areas as well as home to the richest and thus it is only fair to describe Mumbai as a city for all. The majority of spoken language is definitely Hindi, but this city has welcomed people from all faiths and religions warmly. If you want to know and experience diversity, visit Mumbai. This city also has its very own language that is Bambaiiya Hindi. Known to be a city filled with warm and friendly people, we believe that anything written about Mumbai is never enough.

Also the biggest metropolis of this state, Mumbai is also popular as the entertainment and financial capital. It is the largest city in India and is fondly called the city of dreams. It is a place filled with dreamers and people who work hard day and night to achieve their dreams.

If you are all about visiting the iconic places Mumbai is known for, make sure that you do not miss the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, and Juhu Beach.

Madhya Pradesh - Central Provinces and Berar - Heart of India

 

ATTRACTIONS OF MADHYA PRADESH

Madhya Pradesh is known as the “Heart of India” because of the lot many things that it has to offer. It has been home to the cultural and spiritual heritage of almost all religions. Innumerable monuments, intricately carved temples, stupas, forts, and palaces are dotted all over the State.

The area covered by the present-day Madhya Pradesh includes the area of the ancient Avanti Mahajanapada, whose capital Ujjain (also known as Avantika) arose as a major city during the second wave of Indian urbanization in the sixth century BCE.

Madhya Pradesh is particularly famous for its Khajuraho temples which exhibit erotic sculptures depicting the ancient India Kama Sutra text. The great Sanchi Stupa constructed during King Ashoka's reign is situated here in Bhopal.

Situated in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is a multifaceted paradise for tourists. From natural wonders like waterfalls, lakes, forests, and caves to man-made wonders such as temples, forts, and dams, the state has a plethora of places to explore.

For the tourists, however, it is best when visited during the winter (October - march) and monsoon (July - September) season as the temperature remains pleasant through the day (with mostly moderate rainfall during monsoons) allowing them to explore the tourist attractions to their satisfaction.

West Bengal - Paschim Banga

ATTRACTIONS OF WEST BENGAL

West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. The state capital is Kolkata. The state encompasses two broad natural regions: the Gangetic Plain in the south and the sub-Himalayan and Himalayan area in the north. Tourism in West Bengal is maintained by WBTDCL, a state government-owned enterprise.

West Bengal, located on the eastern bottleneck of India stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south, presents some marvelous landscape features and natural scenic beauty. Some of India's most preferred travel destinations like; the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region in the northern extreme of the state, the highest peak of the state Sandakphu (3,636 m or 11,929 ft), and the Sundarbans mangrove forests in the extreme south.

There are many hill stations in North West Bengal, of which Darjeeling is world-famous. Others are Kurseong, Kalimpong, Rimbick, Lava and Loleygaon, Mirik and Sandakfu. Barramundi is also famous among tourists, it's situated in the Southern Part of West Bengal. West Bengal has 3.26% of its geographical area under protected areas comprising 15 wildlife sanctuaries and 5 national parks — Sundarbans National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara National Park, Neora Valley National Park, Singalila National Park, and Jaldapara National Park. West Bengal also has wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries like Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary and Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary.

Rajasthan - Rajputana - The Land of Kings

 

ATTRACTIONS OF RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan, The land of Kings is the largest state of India located in north western India. The Land of Royalty was ruled by Rajputs for a long time even today they are regarded in very high esteem. The Royal Rajputs of Rajasthan were the descendants of the Kshatriyas or warriors of vedic India. One of the world’s first and oldest civilizations, The Indus Valley Civilization was located in Rajasthan. Prime attractions of Rajasthan are its unique culture, Thar desert, great forts, palaces, temples, and big fairs & festivals.

Rajasthan host one of the major desert area of the world known as the Great Thar Desert of India. Apart from the big mountains, blue sea, green forest, and white land of Kashmir, Thar desert “Ocean of Sand” is one of the major tourist attractions in India. The royal state also hosts one of the biggest desert fairs, a camel safari, and a wide range of desert wild animals. The best way to explore the royal Rajasthan is only by the luxurious trains like Place on Wheel and Royal Rajasthan on Wheel.

Gujarat - Pratichya and Varuna

 

ATTRACTIONS OF GUJARAT

The state of Gujarat is in the Western India region of India. Lothal, near Ahmedabad and Dholavira. Near Kutch are sites of the Harappan (Indus) civilization, which is over 4000 years old. Gujarat is known for the Stepped Wells, Jain Temples, Asiatic Lion, and its business-oriented people.

Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi) – most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula – and a population of 60.4 million. It is the fifth-largest Indian state by area and the ninth-largest state by population. Gujarat is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the south, Maharashtra to the southeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea and the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad. The Gujarati people of India are indigenous to the state, and their language Gujarati is the state's official language. The economy of Gujarat is the fifth-largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of ₹16.48 trillion (US$220 billion) and has the country's 11th-highest GSDP per capita of ₹216,000 (US$2,900). Gujarat ranks 21st among Indian states in the human development index. The state traditionally has low unemployment and is widely considered one of the most industrially developed states of India and a manufacturing hub.

Uttar Pradesh - United Province of Agra and Oudh - Rainbow Land

 

ATTRACTIONS OF UTTAR PRADESH

Uttar Pradesh is the rainbow land where the multi-hued Indian Culture has blossomed from times immemorial.

Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich culture and tradition. It is home to Ayodhya and Mathura birthplace of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, and Bhagwan Parshuram respectively. Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Agra is also located in Uttar Pradesh.

WHEN DOES THE SEARCH BEGIN? A few days after Independence a debate started in the legislature over the question of a “suitable name” of the newly born province that had been known as United Province of Agra and Oudh since 1902 and was shortened to United Province (UP) in 1937.

There are different places one can visit in Uttar Pradesh. Agra, Faizabad, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Lucknow are historical cities famous for their monuments. Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Allahabad are holy cities for Hindus, and Kushinagar and Sarnath are important Buddhist places among the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha. Noida is the most developed urban city of Uttar Pradesh.

To boost tourism in the state from within the country and other parts of the world, the Government of Uttar Pradesh established an Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc' covering the cities of Agra, Lucknow, and Varanasi.