Introduction

States of India exemplify profound historical, cultural, and social diversity, each contributing uniquely to the nation's identity. From the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu to the majestic forts of Rajasthan and the bustling metropolitan life of Maharashtra, these regions reflect centuries of heritage and development. Culturally, they showcase distinct languages, cuisines, and traditions, while festivals like Durga Puja in West Bengal and Onam in Kerala emphasize regional uniqueness. Socially, India's states embody varying lifestyles shaped by geography and history. Tourism thrives on this diversity, attracting visitors to iconic landmarks such as the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh and Goa's pristine beaches.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh, the Indian state, is located in the south-eastern part of India and is popular amongst tourists for its enthralling beaches. Andhra Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India. It was formed due to the States Reorganization Act of 1956 which merged Telugu-Speaking areas of Hyderabad State.

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is located in northeast India that shares its international borders with Tibet, Myanmar and Bhutan. It occupies 32,269 sq miles and its capital is Itanagar.

Assam

Assam is an Indian State which is endowed with tea, petroleum, natural gas, coal, limestone and other minor minerals such as kaolin, clay, feldspar and so on.  It is situated between the great Himalayan foothills to the north and the plateau of Meghalaya to the south.

Bihar

Bihar is an eastern Indian state, flourished with Hindu and Buddhist temples and archaeological sites. This state in ancient India was known for its education system. The name `Bihar` is derived from `Vihara`, meaning monastery.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a young state that acquired its state hood recently. It is the tenth largest state of India. It is one of the important states that produce electric power and steel.

Goa

Goa is a state situated in Western India that is known for its abundant natural beauty. Goa is one of the smallest states of India. Goa is also known for its world heritage architecture.

Gujarat

Gujarat is located in the western region with neighbouring states as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This state gets its name from the word `Gujaratta` which means the land belonging to the Gurjars.

Haryana

Haryana is situated in Northern India. It is considered as the grainery of India. Initially it was part of Punjab. On its eastern border lies the Yamuna River. The capital of Haryana is Chandigarh.

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh well known as "Snow land" is popular for the Hindu temples and British architectures. Himachal Pradesh is located in the western part Himalayas.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand, one of the eastern Indian states, is dominated by the tribal people of India and this state has many popular tourist destinations. Jharkhand occupies 28833 sq meters and its capital is Ranchi.

Karnataka

Karnataka, an Indian state of southern India, is described as the lofty land with long coastline and waving, palm groves which add to its natural beauty. Bengaluru is the capital of the state.

Kerala

Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of South India. It is also known as God’s own country. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala. The name Kerala is derived from the Sanskrit word "Keralam", which means "the land added on".

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is the Central Province of India which is often called the heart of the country. Madhya Pradesh is now the second largest Indian state. The capital of this state is Bhopal.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is an Indian state which is dotted with forts, caves, hill stations, shrines and is known for the Hindi film industry. It is the second most populous state as well as the richest state in India.

Manipur

Manipur is a North East Indian state and it is the home of many North East Indian tribes like Kuki Tribe, Naga Tribe, and Pangal Tribe. Manipur was once the Princely State and here the culture is depicted in their dance formations, sports and religion.

Meghalaya

The north eastern state of Meghalaya is one of the smallest states in the country and is a popular tourist hub because of its impressive waterfalls, caves and national parks. The state capital of Meghalaya is the hill station of Shillong.

Mizoram

Mizoram is a gorgeous land of hills, rivers and lakes and has the most multi-coloured topography among all hilly areas in the country. Encircled by the Indian states of Manipur, Assam and Tripura and countries such as Myanmar and Bangladesh, this state has a diverse culture and tranquility.

Nagaland

Nagaland is a mountainous state that is rich in flora and fauna. It is known as "The most Baptist state in the world". The capital of Nagaland is Kohima. It shares its border with Myanmar, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

Odisha

Odisha is an eastern Indian state dotted with many pristine sea beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and temples. This Indian State is also popular for festivals, cuisines and handloom artworks.

Punjab

Punjab is a state in Northern India that has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Punjab is bordered by Pakistan and the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan symbolizes royalty, gallantry, resplendence, festivals and who can forget the wide, barren yet the striking Thar Desert. Its culture, festivals, customs are deeply associated with the ancient Indian culture.

Sikkim

Sikkim is bordered with the snowcapped mountains, hill stations, mountain forests, lakes and mountain passes. It lies just to the south of Tibet, sandwiched between Nepal to the west and Bhutan to the east.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is amongst the 28 states in India. Tamil Nadu covers an area of 50,216 sq mi and its capital is Chennai. It is the eleventh largest state in the country in terms of area. Tamil Nadu ranks seventh among the most populated states in India.

Telangana

Telangana is a land-locked state in South India. Telangana came into existence after the disintegration of Andhra Pradesh and makes it as the twelfth largest state in India. The word "Telangana" is thought to have been derived from the word "Telugu", which is the land of Telugu-speaking people.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is India`s fourth largest and the most populated state in India. Uttar Pradesh is bordered by Nepal and the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttaranchal and Delhi.

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is known as the Land of Gods or Dev Bhoomi, as it is the land of enormous beauty and spiritual bliss. It is believed that the peaks and valleys of this state were abodes of gods and goddesses.

West Bengal

West Bengal is a state that is located in eastern region of the country. It is the fourth most populous state. West Bengal is the place of rich cultural history, which is reflecting in daily lifestyle of Bengali people.

Delhi

Delhi is officially referred to as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). It is the capital city of India. Delhi is the largest metropolis in terms of area and the second largest in population in India.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, nestled in the Bay of Bengal, form a tropical paradise of 572 islands known for their rich biodiversity, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. With unique flora and fauna, this archipelago also stands as a significant historical landmark of the country.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the richest city and an early planned city located in the northern part of India. This city is known for modern Indian art and architectures. The urban designs of the building will allure the eyes most.

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a union territory of western Indian and this place is dotted with a number of tourism destinations which are easily accessible from Gujarat and Maharashtra. The capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is Silvassa.

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is known as the Paradise of the World and it is disputed region in the northern part of India and Pakistan. This Indian union territory is blessed with stunning natural beauty. Jammu and Kashmir has two capitals, Srinagar being the summer capital and Jammu as its winter capital.

Ladakh

Ladakh is popular in the tourism map of India for the monasteries, mountain ranges and mountain passes. Here mountain biking and other adventurous activities are dominant along with the silence of long history of politics and religion.

Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is one of the Indian union territories and the only coral island in India that has a rich flora and fauna, to its credit. The capital of Lakshadweep islands is Kavaratti.

Puducherry

Puducherry is an Indian union territory, noted for French architectures and rocky sea beaches. This place is dotted with many tourist attractions.  It is described as Window of French culture.