India’s Most Popular Destinations

Below we have provided for you a brief indication of some of the sights and attractions in many of the main centers of tourism in India. There are, of course, many additional sights scattered throughout the country which are worthy of a visit, unfortunately there are far too many to list in this brochure.

This list may be of use in making connections with specific interest destinations, or as links between other places of interest. In India, however there is always something that catches the imagination around every corner.

Agra

Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), Agra Fort, Jehangir Palace, Dayal Bagh Temple, Kinari Bazaar (Market Place), nearby places to visit are Fatehpur Sikri, Solim Chisti’s Tomb,
Itmad-Ud-Daulla, Sikandra, Mathura, Vrindavan.

Ahmedabad

The Manchester of India:- the cotton centre. The old city, Jami Masjid, Citodel, Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi’s Home, shaking Minarets, coloco Museum, Shreyas Folk Museum. Nearby: Modhera , Bhavnagar Port, lothal, archealogical site of the 2nd Millennium B.C city.

Aurangabad

Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Panchakki, Daulatabad, Grishneswar, Khuldabad, Paithan.

Bandhavegarh

A National Park that is Famous for its stable and healthy tiger population.

Bangalore

Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Botanical Garden, Whitefield Ashram,
Nrityagram, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Nandi Hills, Ulsoor Lake, Coorg/Mercarairruppa Falls,
Madikeri Fort, Vidhana Soudha, High Court, Bangerghatta National Park (21 Kms).

Bodhgaya

The Mahabodhi Temple, The Bodhi Tree, Shaivite Monastery, The Buddha Archeological Museum, and The Jagannath Temple.

Chandigarh

Rock Gardens, Pinjore , Rode Garden – Biggest in Asia ,Sukhera an artificial Lake.

Chennai ( Madras)

Kapaleeshwar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Fort St. George , Sriparthasarthi Temple, Mary’s Church, Snake Park, Kalalshetra, Marina Beach ,Museum.
Around Chernnai: Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram , Triupati.

Darjeeling

(Also known as The Queen of Himalyas)
Toy Train, Places to visit nearby are: Sunrise on Tiger Hill, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Kureseong, Sandakphu, Jaldpara Wild Life Sanctuary, Kalimpong, the Ghoom Monastery ,Mirrik.

Delhi

Red fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Bahai Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate , Rajghat, Shanti Van, shankar’s International Doll Museum ,National Gallery of Modern Art, jama Masjid, Laxminarayan Temple, Parliament House, Rashtrapathi Bhavan.

Dharamsala

The home of Dalai Lama, dhoulodhor Range of Himalyas, Mcleodgunj and Buddhist Monasteries, Nupur – Famouse for Pashmina shawls, Jwolomukhi-Eternal flames emrge from rocks, kangra valley, Kinnour, Sarahan, Thanedor- The apple Belt, chinmaya Tapovan –a modern Ashram by Swami Chinmayanada.

Gangtok

Capital of Sikkim, Monasteries, mountains and Scenic beauty.

Gir

A National Park and Wild Life Sanctuary and the last stronghold of the Loin Population outside Africa. It also Supports a large number of Panthers, Hyenas, Deer, the worlds only 4-horned Antelope, Blue Bull, Marsh crocodile and the wild bear.

Goa

Beaches, churches, Fort Aguada, Dudhsagar water falls, Kesarval Spring, mayem Lake, Wildlife sanctuaries, Museums and Art Galleries, River Cruises, Shri Mangesh Temple, Flea Market, Se-Cathedral, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Gwalior

Mansingh Palace, Jain Sculpture, Teli Ka Mandir, Gurjari Mahal , Jai Vilas Palace and Museum, Gwalior Fort , Vivaswan Temple.

Hyderbad

Chat Minar, Mecco Masjid, Birla Mandir, Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda fort, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmohalla Palace, Purana Haveli, Tank Bund, Salar Jung Museum.

Jaipur

Amber fort, Hawa Mahal, Maharaja sawai mansingh II Museum, Sisodia Rani Garden, Jantar Manter, Gaitor( Cenotophs), Tiger Fort, Samode, Jahari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, City palace

Jaisalmer

The Thar Desert Forts, Havelis, Godi Sagar Tank and Museum Akal. Places to visit nearby are: The trasitional villages of Amarsagar, Sam, Khuri.]


Jodhpur

Meherangarh Fort, Umoid Bhawan Palace museum, Old City Markets Nearby: Bishnoi Tribal Villages, Sardar Samond, Rohet Garh.

Kanha

National Park- Famous Tiger Reserve with heavy population of tiger. This Area, “ Kipling Country”, is where all the jungle books of Rudyard Kipling ere conceived.

Khajuraho

Thousand year old carved stone temple.

Kochi ( Cochin)

Dutch Palace, Koonam kurishu Shirne, Jewish synagogue, Gundu Island, Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing Nets, Willingdon Isliand, Bolgotty Island, Shiva Temple, Porikshith Thanpuran Museum, Museum of Kerla History, Hill Palace Museum, kumarakom Alleppey.

Kolkata

St. Paul’s Cathedrol, Eden Garden, Victoria Memorial, Biral Planetorium, Koli Temple, Hawrah Bridge, Belur Math, Ramkrishna Mission, Jain Temple, Batonical Garden, Marble Palce,

Kanarak

Sun Temple, Also known as the black pagoda.

Lakshadweep Islands

Coral Islands - Bangaram- resort for international tourists and diving. Kavarotti - the administrative capital. Agatto has beautiful Lagoons.

Leh ( Ladakh)

Mountainscape, Manasteroes, Khardugla Pass, Lamayuru, Rafting, Trekking

Madurai

Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalainayakar Mahal, the termple Art Museum, koodal Alogar Temple, Gandhi Museum, Mariammon- Teppakkulam- Tank Around Madurai Rameshwaram.

Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple, Arjuna’s penance, Rathas, Krishana Mandopan.

Mumbai (Bombay)

Gateway of India. Hanging Garden, Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Juhu Beach, Prince og Bales Museum, Hojo Ali Tomb, Mahalakshmi Temple, Mani Bhavan, chowpatty Beach, Malabar Hill- an exclusive residential area, Victoria Terminus, Crowford Market. Around Mumbai: Elephanta Island, Konheri Caves, Essel world, Matheran .

Mysore

Mysore Palace, Rajendra Vilas Palace, Mysore Fort, Chamund Hills, Brindavan Garden, Big statue of Nandi, St. Philomenia’s Church, Nasa, Somnathpur, Srinagopatnom.

Patna

Gateway to visit of Buddist importance, such as Vaishali, Nalonda Rajgir, Gaya and Bhodgaya, Gorakhpur, pawapuri and Shikarji.

Pondicherry

Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville township, Pondicherry marine Drive, Museum.

Sawai Madhopur/ Ranthambore

A Game Reserve which persents one of the best opportunities in India to see the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Shimla

Toy Train, Chadwick Falls, The Mall Road , Jakhu Temple, Nearby: Kufri, chail, Solan, Kasouli, Naldehra, Fagu, Scenic Mountain.

Srinagar

Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Mugal Gardens, Dal Lake.

Thekkady/ Periyar

Admist Cardamon Hills, Tea Gardens, Coffee and pepper growing plantation, Rubber Estates, Lake Periyar and the wild life sanctuary.

Thriuvanathapuram ( Trivandrum)

Sri padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Musuem, Sri chitra Art Gallery, Obervatory Hill and Zoo. Around Trivandrum. Cape comorin.

Udaipur

Lake Pichala, Lake Palce Hotel, Jagmandri Island, Fatehsgar. Soheliyon ki Nari, Shilpgam- a must if you are interested in traditional Rajasthni handicrafts, city palace, jogdih Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum.

Undhagamandalam ( Ooty)

Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta, Kothgiri, Kalahatti Falls, Sim’s Park, Loz Falls, Mukurthi Peak and Mukurthi Nationakl Park, Ketty Vally View, Pykara, Glenmorgon, Avalanchi, Mountain Railway.

Varanasi

Ganga Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath- Buddhist Architecture, Banaras Hindu University, Bharatmata Temple, Durga Temple, Brocade Slik Sarees Bazaar.