5. Gujarat
Gujarat is usually referred to as the Land of the Lions and Legends. It's well known for vibrant art and culture, along with the ever adorable Gujarati people.
The home state of Mahatma Gandhi also has the most vegan people among the 29 Indian states. Speaking of food, in Gujarat, you'll find one of the largest salt deserts in the world, as well as probably the sweetest recipes in the world.
Gujarati recipes revolve around sugar to make a complete dish. But it's not all about sugar and spices. Gujaratis are also known for their business skill. The top five wealthiest people in India are from Gujarat.
4. Punjab
Punjab is known for its unique culture and tradition and is famous for its cuisine, festivals, Golden Temple, gurudwaras, and more.
In the late 15 tg century, Guru Nanak Dev laid the foundation of Sikhism in this region. Nowadays, Punjab is the largest state of the Sikh population.
There is absolutely no doubt that Punjab offers India's most mouth-watering dishes like Lassi and Chole Bathurst. But Punjabis are not only talented in the kitchen. The region also gave India countless singers and rappers, comedians, athletes, and scientists. Punjabi is also known for their hospitality and for the fact that they celebrate their festivals enthusiastically.
3. Maharashtra
Maharashtra is India's financial, commercial, and entertainment hub, home to some of the most developed cities, such as Mumbai and Pune, and the most sophisticated state in India.
The main attractions Maharashtra is famous for are its spectacular caves, living example of ancient culture, beautiful beaches, and, of course, Bollywood!
A visit to the city will not leave you without a vivid experience of the cinema. Chances are, if you go far an early morning walk at the Juhu beach, you will run into various celebrities!
But don't be too quick to think that the state is filled with glass skyscrapers and apartment buildings. Shani Shingnapur, for example, is not only known for its colorful houses but also for the fact that these houses don't have doors. That's right! The people here believe whoever tries to steal anything will face the wrath of God Shani Maharaj.
Another unusual place in Maharashtra is Shetpal, where each house in the village has a resting place for live cobras in the rafters of their ceilings.
2. Tamil Nadu
The state is home to some of the oldest living traditions, arts, and culture, glimpses of which can be traced in contemporary dance, music, and literature. Although Tamil Nadu is home to rapidly modernizing Chennai, the state also has pristine and isolated beaches.
In Tamil Nadu, you'll find 17% of the Indian factories, a higher percentage than any other state, making it the second-largest contributor to India's GDP!
If you live in a cold area, there's a high chance the sweater you're wearing was made in Tamil Nadu.90% of India's knitwear exports come from this region!
The state is also the tenth-largest in the world in terms of wind power capacity and has the most significant telecom bandwidth and highest teledensity in India. It's also the only state with four international airports, handling over 13.5 million passengers every year.
1. Kerala
Kerala known as God's own country, Kerala basks in the lap of nature. The state offers the most breathtaking landscapes with a network of 44 rivers and turquoise blue backwaters, exotic wildlife, herbs, emerald green hill stations, and the crystal-clear Arabian Sea along its coast.
The richest Hindu temple in the world, Padmanabha Swamy, known for being built out of pure gold and precious stones, is also located in Kerala. Last but not least, the state is known for its pioneer in medication using Ayurveda as its treatment method. It is also home to Somatheeram, the world's first Ayurvedic resort.
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