India is huge, diverse, and packed with places worth exploring — from snow-capped mountains to golden deserts, ancient temples to buzzing modern cities. Here’s a breakdown of must-visit destinations across different regions so you can get a complete taste of the country:
1. Jammu & Kashmir
Must-visit: Srinagar (Dal Lake), Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Leh-Ladakh
Hidden gems: Yusmarg meadows, Turtuk village, Gurez Valley
Best season:
Summer (Apr–Jun) – Pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing
Winter (Dec–Feb) – Snow sports in Gulmarg
2. Himachal Pradesh
Must-visit: Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala, Spiti Valley
Hidden gems: Tirthan Valley, Jibhi, Kalpa, Chitkul (last village of India)
Best season:
Summer (Apr–Jun) – Hill station escapes
Winter (Nov–Feb) – Snow-covered landscapes
3. Punjab
Must-visit: Golden Temple (Amritsar), Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh
Hidden gems: Harike Wetland, Anandpur Sahib, Amritsar food trails
Best season: Oct–Mar
4. Rajasthan
Must-visit: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur
Hidden gems: Bundi (step wells), Kumbhalgarh Fort, Mandawa (painted havelis)
Best season: Oct–Mar
5. Uttar Pradesh
Must-visit: Agra (Taj Mahal), Varanasi, Mathura–Vrindavan
Hidden gems: Dudhwa National Park, Bateshwar temples, Chunar Fort
Best season: Oct–Mar
6. Uttarakhand
Must-visit: Rishikesh, Haridwar, Nainital, Jim Corbett National Park
Hidden gems: Auli (skiing), Chopta (mini Switzerland), Munsiyari
Best season:
Summer for trekking
Winter for snow adventures
7. Delhi
Must-visit: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple
Hidden gems: Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Majnu ka Tila (Tibetan colony)
Best season: Oct–Mar
8. Gujarat
Must-visit: Gir National Park, Somnath Temple, Rann of Kutch
Hidden gems: Modhera Sun Temple, Dholavira (Harappan site)
Best season: Nov–Feb (especially Rann Utsav)
9. Maharashtra
Must-visit: Mumbai, Ajanta & Ellora caves, Mahabaleshwar
Hidden gems: Tarkarli (beach & scuba diving), Bhandardara, Kaas Plateau
Best season: Oct–Feb
10. Goa
Must-visit: Baga, Calangute, Old Goa churches
Hidden gems: Galgibaga Beach, Tambdi Surla Temple, Divar Island
Best season: Nov–Feb
11. Kerala
Must-visit: Alleppey backwaters, Munnar, Wayanad
Hidden gems: Vagamon, Marari Beach, Silent Valley National Park
Best season: Sep–Mar
12. Tamil Nadu
Must-visit: Chennai, Madurai, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mahabalipuram
Hidden gems: Chettinad (heritage mansions), Rameswaram–Dhanushkodi
Best season: Nov–Mar
13. Karnataka
Must-visit: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hampi, Coorg
Hidden gems: Gokarna (beaches), Chikmagalur (coffee plantations)
Best season: Oct–Mar
14. Andhra Pradesh
Must-visit: Tirupati, Araku Valley, Vizag beaches
Hidden gems: Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India), Lambasingi (snow in winter)
Best season: Nov–Feb
15. Telangana
Must-visit: Hyderabad (Charminar, Golconda Fort), Ramoji Film City
Hidden gems: Pochampally (weaving village), Bhongir Fort
Best season: Oct–Feb
16. West Bengal
Must-visit: Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sundarbans
Hidden gems: Shantiniketan, Murshidabad, Digha beach
Best season: Oct–Mar
17. Odisha
Must-visit: Puri (Jagannath Temple), Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake
Hidden gems: Daringbadi (hill station), Bhitarkanika National Park
Best season: Nov–Feb
18. Assam
Must-visit: Kaziranga National Park, Majuli Island, Guwahati
Hidden gems: Haflong, Manas National Park
Best season: Nov–Apr
19. Meghalaya
Must-visit: Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Dawki River
Hidden gems: Mawlynnong, Nongriat double-decker root bridge
Best season: Oct–Apr
20. Arunachal Pradesh
Must-visit: Tawang Monastery, Ziro Valley, Bomdila
Hidden gems: Mechuka, Sangti Valley
Best season: Oct–Apr
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