Dec 18, 2025

8 most visited states in India

Aanya Mehta

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh draws visitors with its beaches, historical sites, and spiritual centres like Tirupati. It blends natural beauty with heritage attractions like Araku Valley and Borra Caves.

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Gujarat

Gujarat offers a mix of heritage, wildlife, and culture, featuring Gir National Park, the White Desert of Kutch, Somnath Temple, Dwarka, and the Statue of Unity, now one of India’s biggest tourist attractions.

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Karnataka

Karnataka offers Bengaluru’s cosmopolitan charm, Coorg’s greenery, Hampi’s ancient ruins, and Mysuru’s royal heritage. Its waterfalls, wildlife, and architectural wonders pull in millions.

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Maharashtra

From Mumbai’s urban buzz to hill stations like Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar, and heritage marvels like Ajanta–Ellora, Maharashtra remains a diverse and highly popular travel state.

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Rajasthan

Rajasthan mesmerises travellers with its royal palaces, massive forts, golden deserts, and vibrant folk arts. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur remain top favourites.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu leads Indian tourism with its iconic temples, UNESCO heritage sites, classical arts, and coastal cities like Chennai and Kanyakumari. Its spiritual trails and cultural festivals draw visitors year-round.

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Uttar Pradesh

With the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh is a major hub for heritage and pilgrimage tourism, consistently attracting large domestic and international crowds.

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West Bengal

West Bengal attracts tourists with the colonial charm of Kolkata, the Himalayan beauty of Darjeeling, the Sundarbans mangroves, and cultural traditions like Durga Puja, a UNESCO intangible heritage.

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