1. Tamil Nadu – 4,684,707
Tamil Nadu is India's most popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors. Along with the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Hill stations, and major biodiversity regions, the state is India's most popular medical tourism destination.
Great Living Chola Temples, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, and Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple are among the temples in Tamil Nadu.
2. Maharashtra – 4,408,916
Maharashtra is India's second most popular tourist destination, with a plethora of popular sites, Bollywood, and colonial architecture. Aurangabad is Maharashtra's tourism center and a major tourist destination for historical monuments and heritage attractions.
Ancient Elephanta Caves, Shivaji Terminus, Aurangabad, temple, and various religious and adventure tourism places are among the tourist attractions in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
3. Uttar Pradesh – 3,104,062
The Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi, and key Buddhist pilgrimage sites are all found in Uttar Pradesh, India's most popular tourist destination. Historical monuments, religious sites, and Heritage Arc cities of Agra and Lucknow are among popular tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh.
4. Delhi – 2,379,169
The National Capital Territory of Delhi, which is home to many ancient landmarks and Mughal monuments, was ranked top in India by foreign visitors in 2015. Qutub Minar, Tomb, and Purana Qila are among the many political landmarks, British colonial architecture, and Mughal monuments in New Delhi.
5. Rajasthan – 1,489,500
The royal state of Rajasthan attracts millions of foreign visitors from all over the world. Rajasthan's the Thar Desert, largest living forts, and exquisite palaces are among the most popular tourist destinations in India for international visitors.
6. West Bengal – 1,475,311
West Bengal is located in eastern India and is noted for its beautiful terrain and natural beauty. It is also India's most popular tourism destination. Several heritage sites, British colonial architecture at Coochbehar, Kolkata City of Joy, National Park, and the famous Sunderbans are among West Bengal's tourist attractions.
7. Kerala – 977,479
Kerala is known for its backwater tourism, which has been named one of National Geographic's top ten paradises on the planet. Beautiful backwaters, Kerala's eco-tourism projects, Hindu temples, and wildlife reserves like Periyar are all part of the state's tourism.
8. Bihar – 923,737
Bihar is known for its rich history and regal architecture and is peppered with a long list of ancient monuments. Mahabodhi temple, the Oldest university, Sopur cattle festival, and pillar are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Bihar.
9. Karnataka – 636,502
In comparison to other Indian states, Karnataka is one of the most popular tourist destinations. At Hampi, Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal, the state possesses the second biggest number of nationally protected monuments, thousands of forts, Hoysala architecture temples, and world heritage sites.
10. Goa – 541,480
A high number of foreign tourists visit Goa, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The state is known for its beautiful beaches, Bom Jesus, the Goa Carnival, Goa's churches and convents, Hindu temples, and India's best floating casino.
Medical tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and film tourism are all popular types of tourism in India.India, which was ruled by several dynasties and kingdoms until becoming a republic in the twentieth century, offers thousands of tourist sites and seven World Heritage Sites.
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