Tourist Attractions and Details of States
Delhi
Area : 1483 Sq.k.m.
Delhi and its cities (from oldest to new)
1.Indra Prastha: Near to Purana Qila, dates back to Mahabharata)
2.Siri built by Ala ud din (near Hauz Khas)
3.Tughlaqabad (
4.Jahanpanah, located near to Qutub Minar (built by Tughlaqs in 14th Century)
5. Firozabad (present Firoz Shah Kotla)
6.Purana Qila (near India Gate founded by Sher Sha)
7.Shajahan’s Delhi (Red Fort)
8. New Delhi (British Delhi from 1911)
Tourist Attractions
Raj Ghat, Birla Temple, India Gate, Red Fort, Qut ub Minar Complex, Nehru Planetarium, Purana Qila, Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple), Akshardham Temple, DilliHut, Jantar Mantar
Chandigarh
Meaning the fortress of Chandi Goddess: The city is ruled by the Govt. of India as it is a Union Territory. it is one of the planned cities in India (by Le Corbusier) . It also serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana.
Main Tourist Attractions
Sukhna Lake, Zakir Hissain Rose Garden, Leisure Valley
Punjab 
Punjab is a state in the north west of India. It was divided in 1966 to create Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Punj mean five and ab means water. Northern part is Shivalik foot Hills and Southern part merges to Thar Desert.
Sikhism is the predominant faith in Punjab, followed by more than 60% of the population. The holiest of Sikh shrines, the Sri Harmandir Sahib (or Golden Temple), is in the city of Amritsar.
Name of Airport: Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport –Amritsar
Major Cities: Kapurthala, Patila, Chandigarh, Ludhiana
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Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir has an international border with China in the north and east, and the Line of Control separates it from the Pakistani-controlled territories of Kashmir andGilgit–Baltistan in the west and northwest.
Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, andJammu is the winter capital. The Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape. Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.
Tourist attractions:
Srinagar: Summer Capital and one of the major city. Dal Lake, Nagin Lake and River Jhelum, Mughal Garden (Shalimar Garden), Nishat Bagh, Pari Mahal and Hari Parbat (Fort of the King). The city also has ancient temple called as Shankara Temple.
Dal Lake is known for the House Boats and the moving boats called as Shikaras.
Pahalgam: Known as Shepherds village, it is one of the beautiful hill stations in south Kashmir. The view points include Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Kolhori Glacier and Chandan Wari the base point of Amarnath Yatra
Gulmarg: Skiing point and known for Gondola Ride
Sonmarg: Known for Valley and Glacier. It is located enroute to Kargil and Baltal is the another base point of Amarnath Yatra.
Patnitop is another hill station with lot of deodar trees and beautiful landscape
Amarnath Yatra attracts lots of Hindu Pilgrims every Year. The Shivlinga (Barfani Baba) formed in the Holy Cave of Amarnath is a major pilgrimage point. Pilgrims have to undertake long trek while facing adverse climatic conditions. But the state and central government facilitate the devotees by offering medical aide and other necessary assistance.
Ladakh is the land of high passes, extends from Karakoram ranges to the Great Hiamalayas. Zanskar, Lahul and Spiti in the south, Aksai chin in the north East, Nubra Valley to the north, over Khardung La in the Ladakh range
Pangong Lake : A major tourist attraction of Ladakh.
The popular places of tourist interest include Leh, Drass valley, Suru valley, Kargil,Zangskar, Zangla, Rangdum, Padum, Phugthal,Sani, Stongdey, Salt Valley and several popular trek routes likeLamayuru - Padum - Darcha, the Nubra valley and the Indus valley.
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Apricots (dry nuts) and Pashmina wool is famous product of this region.
Jammu is known as the temple city. Jammu is the nearby main city to reach Vaishno Devi Temple. Vaishno Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth) is visited by lakhs of pilgrims every year. This temple is located in Trikuta Mountains which is locatred almost 13 k.m. from Katra. Pilgrims walk all the route, or get the help of horses or go by Helicopters to reach the top of the hills to have Darshan. 
Other Attractions of Jammu: Bahu Fort, Raghunath Temple.
Himachal Pradesh
H.P. is situated on the Western Himalayas. Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts
namely, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Una, Chamba, Lahaul
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Spiti, Sirmaur,Kinnaur, Kullu, Solan and Shimla. The state capital
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Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is one of its major contributor to the state economy and growth. State is blessed with variety of landscape and vivid topographic features which attracts tourists from all the parts of the world. The state is also known for its adventure activities which includes Paragliding in Bir-billing and Solang valley, Rafting in Kullu, ice skating in Shimla, Boating in Bilaspur and various other activities like trekking, horse riding, Skiing, fishing etc. 
Main regions: Chamba, Lahual & Spitit Valley, Kangra Valley.
Main tourist attractions: Shimla, Kufri, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang, Solan Valleey, Dalhousie, Dharmasala, Manikaran, Kausani.
Kalka- shimla line (96 km) through the Shivalik hills withnumerous tunnels and arch bridges gives a memorable experience to the tourists. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. 
Himachal Pradesh is also known for adventure tourism activities such as Para Gliding eg.
The Maharana Pratap Sagar (formerly known as Pong Dam ) reservoir in Kangra, offer a variety of activities in close collaboration with the Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. Year-long activities include swimming,water-skiing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing and sailing. Three levels of courses are also conducted - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Similar activities are also available on the waters of the Gobind Sagar near Bilaspur,
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the Chamera Lake near Dalhousie and the Pandoh Lake on the Mandi-Kullu National Highway. Tatta Pania and Naldehra are other prominent spots of river rafting.
Naggar is a rural tourism site in Himachal Pradesh.
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November 2000 as the 27th State of India, was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. Located at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, it is largely a hilly State, having international boundaries with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east. On its north-west lies Himachal Pradesh, while on the south is Uttar Pradesh. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and
Yamunotri are nestled in the mighty mountains. It’s truly God’s Land (Dev
Bhoomi). Dehradun is the Capital of Uttarakhand. The town lies in the Dun Valley, on the watershed of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
Uttarakhand is having two major regions viz. Kumaon and Garhwal.
Uttarakhand's diverse ethnicities have created a rich literary tradition in languages including Hindi, Kumaoni, Garhwali, Jaunsari, and Bhoti
Uttarakhand include the Jim Corbett National Park (the oldest national park of India) at Ramnagar inNainital District, and Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District, which together are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Haridwar, meaning "Gateway to the God", is a prime Hindu destination. Haridwar hosts the Kumbha Mela every twelve years, in which millions of pilgrims take part from all parts of India and the world. Rishikesh near Haridwar is known as the preeminent yoga centre of India.
Mussoorie, Nainital, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Sattal, Almora,KausanI,
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Skiing, IceSkating, Sailing, Para
Sailing Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Yachting, Trekking, Rock
Climbing, Hiking, Para Gliding, Sky Diving and Bungee Jumping also serve as another interesting sport's activity for tourists in Uttarakhand.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the largest state of India is located in the north-western part of the subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and north-east by the states of Punjab
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and Haryana, to the east and south-east by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the south-west by the state of Gujarat, and to the west andnorth-west by Pakistan. The southern part of the state is about 225km from the Gulf of Kutch and about 400 km from the Arabian Sea. Jaipur is the capital city and lies in the east-central part of the state. History: The history of Rajasthan is about 5000 years old and the mythological origin of this gigantic land is related to the famous myth of Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In the ancient period, Rajasthan was a part of different dynasties including the Mauryan Empire . The first batch of Aryans who came to India settled in the region of Dundhmer and the first inhabitants of this area were the Bhils and the Minas. The earliest Rajput dynasty that emerged around 700 AD was the Gurjara and Partiharas and since then Rajasthan was known as Rajputana (the land of the Rajputs). Soon, the Rajput clan gained supremacy and the Rajputs were divided into 36 royal clans and 21 dynasties. The armed conflicts and the struggle for supremacy among the Parmars, Chalukyas, and Chauhans resulted in a lot of bloodshed.
In the medieval era, the major regions of the state such as Nagaur, Ajmer and Ranthambhore became a part of the Mughal empire, which was headed by Akbar. The most famous Rajput warriors of this era were Rana Uday Singh, his son Rana Pratap, Bhappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha and Prithviraj Chauhan. With the end of the Mughal regime in 1707, the Marathas gained supremacy and captured Ajmer in 1775. The Maratha ascendancy ended in the late 17th century with the arrival of British. The present state of Rajasthan was formed in 1956. 
There are two major natural regions. The North West –Arid region including Thar Desert and the South East i.e. extended to Aravalli Ranges.
The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. As a matter of fact, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur and the hill forts of Rajasthan which include Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, Jaisalmer Fort and Amber Fort
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have recently been declared world heritage sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product.
Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputali, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji, parth dance are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture 
Rajasthan has large indigenous populace–The Meo and Minas (Minawati) in Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas. The Banjara are travelling tradesmen and artisans. The Bhils are one of the oldest peoples in India, and inhabit the districts of Bhilwara, Chittaurgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur, and Sirohi and are famous for their skill in archery. The Grasia and nomadic Kathodi live in the Mewar region. Sahariyas are found in the Kota district, and the Rabaris of the Marwar region are cattle breeders. The Oswals hail from Osiyan near Jodhpur are successful traders and are predominately Jains.
Gujarat
The Land of the Legends, stands bordered by Pakistan and Rajasthan in the north east, Madhya Pradesh in the east, and Maharashtra and the Union territories of Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the south. The Arabian Sea borders the state both to the west and the south west. The State took it’s name from the Gujjars, who ruled the area during the 700’s and 800’s. Stone Age settlements around Sabarmati and Mahi rivers indicate the same time as that of the Indus Valley Civilization while Harappan centres are also found at Lothal, Rampur, Amri and other places.
Rock Inscriptions in the Girnar Hills show that the Maurya Emperor Ashoka, extended his domain into Gujarat in about 250 BC. With it’s fall, the control of the region came under the Sakas or Scythians.
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, Jhulta Minara, Queens Tomb
Lothal:
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Jamnagar
Jamnagar, Beaches, Rozi Port and Vedi Port, Bhujio Kotho, Darbar Gadh, Parsi Agiari, Lakhota Palace and Museum, Pratap Vilas Palace, Bohra HAjira, Khijada Temple
Dwarka: Dwaraka Beach, Beyt Dwaraka, Dwarakadish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Shrine of Meerabhai, Rukmini Devi Temple, Ghumli
Marine National Park
Junagadh
Junagadh: Mt. Girnar, Juangarh Palace, Uparkot, Buddhist Caves and Asokan Edicts.
Porbandar: Kirti Mandir, Miyani Beach, Porbandar Beach and Port
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Somnath: Mahadev Temple, Sun Temple, Bhalka Theertha
The Gir National Park:
Kutch
Bhuj: Bhujodi, Dhamadka, Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, Sharad Bhaug Palace, Ram Kund Step well, and Swami Narayan Temple, Kera, The Black Hills-Kalo Dungar
Dholavira: Indus Valley civilization site- The ancient sign board
Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Mandvi - Kutch: Vijay vilas Palace and Ship Building Yard
Northwest Kutch: Lakhpati Temple, Koteshwar, Pingleshwar Beach
Rajkot
Rajkot: Orchard Palace,
Bhavnagar: Mahuva Beach, Brahm Kund, Gurushikhar Lake
Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary, Nilambag Palace, Khodiyar Temple, Palitana Temples, Talaja Hills.
Palitana - Shatrunjaya
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
Surat
Surat: Situatedon Tapi River Side it has carved mosques, Parsi agiaris, European tombs and colonial houses
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
Saputara Hill Station
Vansda National Park
Vadodara / Baroda
Vadodara
Champaner - Pavagadh-Fort, Temples, step well, Brick Tomb and Citadel
Dakor: Bilodra, Galteshwar, Ranchhodrai Dakor Temple, Gomti Lake
Narmada River
North Gujarat (Ahmedabad)
Ambaji: Poshina Traditional village life, life of tribals, Ambaji Temple, Gabbar,
Mehsana: Modhera Sun Temple, Step Well, Sidhpur (Old Capital of Gujarat), Vadnagar Buddhist monastery
Patan: Buddhist Caves, Rani ki Vav (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Jain Temples.
Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest
Shamlaji: Remains of Buddhist Monatery
Taranga Hills
Vadnagar: Hatkeshwar Temple
Wild Ass Sanctuary - Little Rann
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is one of the largest states of India. The Capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the north- east, Chhattisgarh to the south-east, Maharashtrato the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. The area covered by the present-day Madhya Pradesh includes the area of the ancient Avanti mahajanapada, whose
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capitalUjjain (also known as Avanti) arose as a major city during the second wave of Indian urbanisation in the sixth century BCE. Subsequently, the region was ruled
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of Paramara, Chandelas, Bundela, Tomaras, subsequently by the Mughals and later by the Marathas.
Two major valleys: Mandu Valley and Panchmarhi Valley. Panchmarhi is also a hill station. Beda Ghat and Marble Rocks attract lot of tourists. 
Madhya Pradesh home to 11 National Parks, including Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park, Satpura National Park, Sanjay National Park, Madhav National Park,Van Vihar National Park, Mandla Plant Fossils National Park, Panna National Park, and Pench National Park. 
Main Tourist attractions include: Gwalior Fort and Temples, Stupa at Sanchi, Khajuraho (Group of Temples), Ancient Temples in Amarkantak, Lakshmi Temple and chatris at Orhcha, Chusath Yogini Temple, Morena, Bateswar Group of Temples, Morena, Mesolithic Rock Painting at Bhimbetka.
Maharashtra
Ancient and medieval Maharashtra included the empires of the Satavahana
dynasty, Rashtrakuta dynasty, Western Chalukyas,Mughals and Marathas. It is bordered by
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including the popular Hindu places of pilgrimage, Pandharpur, Dehu and Alandi. Places with
wide appeal include Hazur Sahib Nanded at Nanded, and Saibaba shrine at Shirdi. Popular Hill Stations in the state include Mahabaleshwar, Chikhaldara and Panhala. Places
such as Pune, Satara and the surrounding area have many historical places associated with the Maratha Empire to visit. The state is also dotted with caves from ancient Buddhist, Jain
and Hindu times. Some of them such as Elephanta, Ajanta and Ellora caves are
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Maharashtra is the most urbanized state in India, with large
cities besides Mumbai such as Navi
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Thane, Solapur, Amravati, Satara, Sa ngli and Nanded.
In the early 14th century the Yadava dynasty, which ruled most of present-day Maharashtra, was overthrown by the Delhi Sultanate rulerAla-ud-din Khalji. Later, Muhammad bin Tughluq conquered parts of the Deccan, and temporarily shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in Maharashtra.
The Western Ghats better known as Sahyadri, are a hilly range running parallel to the coast, at an average elevation of 1,200 metres (4,000 ft). Kalsubai, a peak in
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the Sahyadris, near Nashik city is the highest elevated point in Maharashtra. To the west of these hills lie theKonkan coastal plains, 50–80 kilometres in width.
Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Lonar lake near Aurangabad, Ellora and Ajanta Caves, Ganapatipule Beach, Sindhu Durg Fort, Daulatabad Fort, etc. are popluar tourist attractions. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, and Nassik, Shirdi etc. are very famous among the pilgrims.
Goa
Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capita two and a half times that of the country as a whole.
Panaji is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The historic city of Margao still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese, who first landed in the early 16th century as merchants and conquered it soon thereafter.
Evidence of Palaeolithic life is seen at Dabolim, Adkon, Shigao, Fatorpa, Arli, Maulinguinim, Diwar, Sanguem, Pilerne, and Aquem-Margaon etc
3rd century Goa was part of Mauryan Empire. In 1312 AD it came under Delhi Sultanate. 1370 it surrendered to Vijayanagaram Empire. 1469 Bhamini Sultans of Gulbarga conquered Goa, and in 1510 Portuguese. In 1961 through operation Vijay, Indian Army annexed Goa, Daman, Diu to Indian Union.
Popular Beaches: Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Miramar in the North and Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim and Palolem in the South
Major rivers - Tiracol, Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, Sal and Talpon
Goa has been emerged as a leisure tourism and wedding destination as well. Se Cathedral, Convents and Churches are the World Heritage Sites of Goa
Uttar Pradesh
It was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces, and was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950. Lucknow is the administrative capital of Uttar Pradesh. On 9 November 2000, a new state, Uttarakhand, was carved out from the Himalayan hill region of Uttar Pradesh.
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Pradesh to the southwest. It is the most populous state in the country as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world.
Uttar Pradesh was home to powerful empires of ancient and medieval India, including Magadha, Nanda, Mauryan, Sunga,Kushan, Gupta, Gurjara, Rashtrakuta, Pala and Mughal which many say was improved by the Nawabs of Awadh. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganga and Yamuna, join at Allahabad and then flow as the Ganga further east. The state has several historical, natural, and religious destinations Varanasi, Piprahwa, Kaushambi, Kanpur, Ballia,Shravasti, Kushinagar, Luck now, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Allahabad, Budaun, Meerut and Mathura.
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smaller Vindhya Range and plateau region is in the south. It is characterised by hard rock strata and a varied topography of hills, plains, valleys and plateaus. The Bhabhartract gives place to the terai area which is covered with tall elephant grass and thick forests interspersed with marshes and swamps.
Agra
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Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikendra, Agra Fort
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Allahabad
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Mathura
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Kakramath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiv located at Madan Sagar
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Jaunpur
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Khusinagar
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Lucknow
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Bihar
It is bounded by Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and by Jharkhand to the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two parts
by the river Ganges which flows from west to east. Bihar was a centre of power, learning
and culture in ancient and classical India. Close to Patna, Nalanda and Vikramshila were centres of learning which were established in the 5th and 8th century respectively in Bihar, and are counted as amongst the oldest international universities of the time.
Major Tourist attractions
Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Vaishali, Pawapuri (Jain Site).
Hindu Pilgrimage Sites
Gaya
Ram Rekha Ghat (Buxur)
Tar (Bhojpur)
Ahirauli (Buxur) 
Kako (Jehanabad)
Pretshila Hills (Gaya)
Phullahar (Madhubani)
Sita Kund (Munger)
Ramchura (Vaishali)
Ahilya Asthan (Darbhanga)
Janki Temple (Sitamarhi)
Janki Temple (Punausa)
Haleshwar Asthan (Sitamarhi)
Jharkhand
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It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand
shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar
Pradeshand Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east. Most of the state lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is the source of the Koel, Damodar, Brahmani, Kharkai, and Subarnarekha rivers, whose upper watersheds lie within Jharkhand.
Attractions
Hundru fall is about 45 kms away from Ranchi Town. The Swarnarekha river falls from a height of 320 feet making a wonderful scene known as Hundru falls. At the base of the fall a beautiful pool is formed which allows visitors to take a good bath, but with precautions. 
Jonha Fall
Betla National Park
Betla National Park is a national park located in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of the Palamu district of the Indian state of Jharkhand, in India. The park boasts a wide variety of wild life. Betla was one of the first national parks in India to become a tiger reserve under Project Tiger. The park is under administration of the forest department. 
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is located 10 km from the city of Jamshedpur in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around the Dalma Hills.
Rock Garden (Ranchi)
Deoghar
Deoghar (also called Baidyanath Dham) is 250 kms from ranchi. It is famous for the most revered of all Jyotirlingams, the Baidyanath (Shiva) Jyotirlingam temple also known as the Kamnalingam Temple.
Rajrappa Temple: About 80 k.m. from Ranchi on Ramgarh Chitrapur Road, Rajrappa is a "Shakti Pith" situated on the confluence of two rivers known as Damodar and Bhairvi (Bhera).The Chinnamastika Temple is a very famous and a popular place of Hindu pilgrimage.
Chhattisgarh
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The state was formed on 1 November 2000
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speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh borders
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northwest, Maharastra in
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the
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southwest Telangana and Andhra
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Pradesh
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in the south, Odisha in
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the
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east, Jharkhand in the northeast and Uttar Pradesh in the north. In ancient times,
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this region was called Dakshin Kosala. The northern and southern parts of the state are hilly, while the central part is a fertile plain. Deciduous forests of the Eastern Highlands Forests cover roughly 44% of the state.
In, the north lies the edge of the great Indo-Gangetic plain. The Rihand River, a tributary of the Ganges, drains this area. The eastern end of the Satpura Range and the western edge of the Chota Nagpur Plateau form an east-west belt of hills that divide the Mahanadi Riverbasin from the Indo-Gangetic plain.
The upper Mahanadi basin is separated from the upper Narmada basin to the west by the Maikal Hills (part of the Satpuras) and from the plains of Odisha to the east by ranges of hills. The southern part of the state lies on the Deccan plateau, in the watershed of the Godavari River and its tributary, the Indravati River. The Mahanadi is the chief river of the state.
Chhattisgarh, situated in the heart of India, is endowed with a rich cultural heritage and attractive natural diversity. The state is full of ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, water falls, caves, rock paintings and hill plateaus. 
Waterfalls: Chitrakoot, Tirathgarh
Hot Water Spring-Taat Pani- Balrampur
Kodumsar Caves: Bastar District.
Kailash Gufa, Ramgarh, Singhanpur Cave.
Sirpur: Temples and Buddhist Remains
Bastar: Tribal Tourism
West Bengal
It is bordered by the countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, and the Indian
states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital
is Kolkata.
Ancient Bengal was the site of several major janapadas. It was also part of large
empires such as the Maurya Empire (second century BC) and Gupta Empire (fourth
century AD); and part of the regional Pala Empire (eighth to 11th century)
and Sena dynasty (11th–12th century). From the 13th century onward, the region
was controlled by the Bengal Sultanate, Hindu kings and Baro-Bhuyan landlords
until the beginning of British rule in the 18th century.
The Darjeeling Himalayan hill region in the northern extreme of the state belongs to the eastern Himalaya. The narrow Terai region separates this region from the plains, which in turn transitions into the Ganges delta towards the south. The Rarh region intervenes between the Ganges delta in the east and the western plateau
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and high lands. A small coastal region is on the
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delta.
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Major rivers: Teesta, Mahananda, Jaldhaka, Torsa, Ganga, Damodar, Kangsabati,
The Baul tradition is a unique heritage of Bengali folk music, which has also been influenced by regional music traditions. Other folk music forms include Gombhira and Bhawaiya. Folk music in West Bengal is often accompanied by the ektara, aone-stringed instrument. West Bengal also has a heritage in North Indian classical music. "Rabindrasangeet", songs composed and set into tune by Rabindranath Tagore and "Nazrul geeti" (by Kazi Nazrul Islam) are popular. 
Attractions
Kolkata: Dakshineshwar Temple, Belur Math, Gadiara (Howrah), Victoria Memorial
Bankura Temple, Mayapur (Nadia), Ayodya Hills (Purulia), Sunderbans, Kulik Bird Sanctury, Darjeeling Hills, Cooch Behar Palace
Odisha
It is surrounded by the Indian states of West Bengal to the north-
east, Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west and north-west and Andhra
Pradesh to the south.Odisha also has approx 480 km of coastline stretched
across Bay of Bengal on its east. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom
of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE
resulting in Kalinga War. Cuttack remained the capital of the state for over eight centuries until 13 April 1948 when Bhubaneswar was officially declared as the new state capital. 
The Chota Nagpur plateau occupies the western and northern portions of the
state, while along the coast are fertile alluvial plains and the valleys of
the Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Baitarani rivers, which fall into the Bay of Bengal. The Simlipal National Park Tiger Reserve is a huge expanse of lush green forest
with waterfalls, inhabited by tigers, elephants, and other wildlife.
The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary has been protecting estuarine crocodiles since
1975.
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Odissi is the oldest surviving dance form in India on the basis of archaeological evidence. The temples of Odisha conform to the Indo Aryan Nagara style of architecture, with distinctive features specific to this region. The best known of these are the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar, Jagannath Temple, Puri and the Konark Sun Temple.
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The Gharial Sanctuary at Tikarpada and the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary.
Odisha beaches: Chandipur Beach, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Konark Beach, Astaranga Beach, Talsari Beach, Pata Sonapur Beach, Satpada Beach, Baleshwar Beach, Paradeep Beach.
Andhra Pradesh
The state has the second longest coastline of 972 km (604 mi) among all the
states of India, second
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the North, Odisha in
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northeast, Karnataka in
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west, Tamil Nadu in the south and the water body of Bay of Bengal in the east. Yanam–administrative region of Puducherry lies in the Godavari Delta in Andhra Pradesh 
The state is endowed with a variety of physio-graphic features ranging
from Eastern Ghats, Nallamala Forest, Coastal plains todeltas of two major rivers of Krishna and Godavari.
Geographically, Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with two mighty river systems of Krishna and GodavariThe Ghats become more pronounced towards the south and extreme north of the coast. Most of the coastal plains are put to intense agricultural use. The Rayalaseema region has semi-arid conditions.
Kalamkari- Art/painting form in textiles.
Kondailli- Wooden Toys
Telangana
Telangana was separated from Andhra Pradesh as a new 29th state of India, with the city of Hyderabad as its capital. Most of it was part of the princely state of Hyderabad (Medak and Warangal Divisions), ruled by the Nizam of Hyderabad during the British Raj, joining the Union of India in 1948.
The name Telangana is thought to have been derived from the word Trilinga, as in theTrilinga Desa, which translates to "the country of the three lingas". Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau. The region is drained by two major rivers, with about 79% of the Godavari River catchment area and about 69% of theKrishna River catchment area, but most of the land is arid.
Tourist Attractions:
Hyderabad: Charminar, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Golkonda Fort, Salarjung Museum, State Archaeology Museum,Yairigutta Temple, 1000 pillar temple, Warrangal,Bhadrachalam-Khammam, Nagarjuna Sagar, Hussain Sagar Lake, and Cyberabad.
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Karnataka
Was known as Mysore state earlier, renamed as Karnataka in 1973. Largest city is Bangalore. bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Goa to the north west, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the North east, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the south east, and Kerala to the south west. Two major river systems are Krishna and Kaveri.
Three geographical divisions include, The coastal area, (Caraveli), Hill Area comprise western Ghats (Malanadu) and the Deccan Plateau. 
Apart
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is home to Tuluvas, Kodavas and Konkanis.
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Minor
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populations of Tibetan
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Buddhists and tribes like the Soligas,
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Yeravas, Todas and Siddhis also live in Karnataka.
Bandipur, Bennerghata and Nagarhole National Parks
Mysore Palace and the Dusshera celebration here are world famous. Monuments include Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, Hampi, Pattadakkal, Aihole etc. The statue of Gomateshwara at Shravana Belagola attract Jain pilgrims and tourists as well.
Bangalore is the IT Capital of India. Most of the IT Companies are located in Electronic City. Chinna Swamy Stadium, Lalbagh(Botanical Park) and Cubbon Park are the land mark of the city.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu[8] lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north, by the Nilgiri, the Anamalai Hills, and Kerala on the west, by the Bay of Bengal in the east, by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait on the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean on the south. It also shares maritime border with the country of Sri Lanka.
The early history of the people and rulers of Tamil Nadu is a topic in Tamil literary sources known as Sangam literature. Numismatic, archaeological and literary sources corroborate that the Sangam period lasted for about six centuries, from 300 BC to AD 300. Three dynasties, namely the Chera, Chola and Pandya, ruled the area ofpresent-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Chola dynasty ruled the northern and central parts of Tamil Nadu from their capital,Uraiyur; and the Pandya dynasty ruled southern Tamil Nadu, from capitals at Korkai and Madurai.
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trade
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relationships
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with
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Rome, Greece, Egypt, Ceylon, Phoenicia, Arabia, Mesopotamia and Persia.
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flourished in commodities such as spices, ivory, pearls, beads and gems. Chera traded extensively from Muziris on the west coast, Chola from Arikamedu and Puhar and Pandya through Korkai port. A Greco-Roman trade
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and travel document, the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (c. AD 60 – 100) gives a description of the Tamil country and its ports.
The western, southern and the north western parts are hilly and rich in vegetation. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats meet at the Nilgiri hills.
The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve established in 1986 is a marine ecosystem with seaweed and sea grass communities, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangrove
forests. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve located
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in
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the Western
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Ghats andNilgiri
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Hills comprises part of adjoining states
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of
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Kerala
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The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve is in the south west of the state bordering Kerala in the Western Ghats. Tamil Nadu is home to five declared National parks located in Anamalai, Mudumalai, Mukurithi, Gulf of Mannar and Guindy located in the centre of Chennai city. 
Puducherry
Tamil meaning of Puducherry is new town. It is also known as "The French Riviera
of the East. The union territory of Puducherry consists of
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four
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unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on
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the
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Bay
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of
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Bengal and Mahé on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal have the largest areas and population, and are both enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahé are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
The city the Puducherry based on the French grid pattern and features perpendicular streets. The town is divided into two sections: the French Quarter (Ville Blanche or 'White town') and the Indian quarter (Ville Noire or 'Black Town'.) Many streets retain French names, and French-style villas are a common sight. In the French quarter, the buildings are typically colonial style with long compounds and stately walls. The Indian quarter consists of houses lined with verandas and with large doors and grilles. These French and Indian style houses are preserved from destruction by an organisation named INTACH. The French language can still be seen and heard in Puducherry.
Puducherry was the home for Sri Aurobindo. Auroville is the meditation centre which attracts Foreigners and Indians’ alike. There are several beaches here. There are several temples,churches,monuments, parks and mosques which attract tourists.
Main language is Tamil.
Kerala
Kerala is located in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. The region was a prominent spice exporter from 3000 BCE to 3rd century. In the 15th century, the lucrative spice trade attracted Portuguese traders to Kerala, and eventually paved the way for the European colonisation of India. It also has the highest literacy rate 93.19%, the highest life expectancy (Almost 77 years) and
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the highest sex ratio among all Indian states. According to Hindu mythology, the
lands of Kerala were recovered from
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the sea by the
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sage Parasurama, 6th avatarof Vishnu.
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The word Kerala is first recorded
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(asKeralaputra) in a
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rock inscription (Rock Edict 2) left by
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the Maurya emperor Ashoka
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In the last centuries BCE the coast became famous among the Greeks and Romans for its spices, especially black pepper. The Cheras had trading links
with China, West Asia, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire. In the foreign-trade circles the region was identified by the name Male or Malabar.The state is wedged between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. 
Kerala's western coastal belt is relatively flat to the eastern region, and is criss- crossed by a network of interconnected brackish canals, lakes, estuaries and rivers known as the Kerala Backwaters. 
Major Tourist attractions
Beaches: Varkala, Kovalam, Marari, Bekal.
Hill Stations: Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi
Heritage : Fort Cochin, Trissur, Trivandrum
Temples: Sri Padbhanabha Swami Temple, Trivandrum, Sri Vadakkumnathan Temple, Trissur, Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur, Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple- Sabarimala 
Spices Products: Black Paper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves, etc.
North Eastern States
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura are called the Seven Sisters or North East India. These states represent almost 7 % of land area of India.
When India was Independent in 1947, there were three mains states in North East India. Manipur and Tripura were princely states and Assam. Its capital was Shillong. In 1963 Nagaland was formed, later, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam
Assam is the gateway to the north-east, a state known for its breath taking scenic beauty, rarest flora and fauna, lofty green hills, vast rolling plain, mighty waterways and a land of fairs and festivals. Known in the ancient lore as the kingdom of Pragjyotisha and Kamrupa, the capital having been Pragjyotishpura situated in or near Guwahati. It originally included in addition to modern Assam,
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parts of modern Bengal and modern Bangladesh. The name Assam is of recent origin. It came into use after the conquest of Assam by the Ahoms. It is also known that “Assam” is derived from the word “Asama” meaning uneven. Assam is almost separated from central India by Bangladesh. Nagaland, Manipur and Myanmar bound it in the east, west by West Bengal, north by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh and south by Meghalaya, Bangladesh, Tripura and Mizoram. It is dominated by the mighty Brahmaputra, one of the great rivers of the world (length: 2900 kms), which not only has a fertile alluvial plain for growing rice, but also is famous for tea. 
The Ahoms, a Buddhist Tai tribe, under Sukapha arrived in 1228 A.D., deposed the ruler and established the kingdom of “Assam” with its capital in Sibsagar. The advent of the Ahoms changed the course of Assam’s history. They later intermixed with immigrant Bengalis and most converted to Hinduism. The Mughals attempted to invade without success, but the Burmese finally invaded Assam at the end of the 18th century and held it continuously until it was ceded to the East India Company at the close of the First Burmese War in 1826. The British administered it in name until 1947. Guwahati are actually two words: Guwa meaning areca nut and Hat meaning market or market for areca nuts.
The ethnic origin of the Assamese varies from Mongoloid tribes to those of directly Indian stock. The earliest inhabitants of Assam were probably of Austric stock.
They are termed as “ proto- Austroloid”, because they are said to have migrated from the Australian and some other islands of the Pacific Ocean to the Asiatic mainland. The Khasis and Jaintias appear to be descendents of the proto- Austroloids of ancient Assam. After the Austrics, the Mongoloids had entered into Assam. Among the Mongoloids, the Bodo tribe appeared and established over the valley of Brahmaputra early. The Kacharis also known as the Bodos were once very powerful people. At a time, they are known to have ruled over the whole of Assam. The other branches of this tribe are- Kacharis, Meches, Garos, Abors, Miris, Mishmis, Rabha, Tipra, Akas, Daflas, Nagas, Kukis, Mikirs and Mizos.
Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga, the world- enowned park lies in Golaghat and Nagaon district. It covers an area of 430 sq kms. It is the home of the great Indian one- horned rhino, breeding place of pelican.
2.Manas National Park: The only Tiger Reserve of Assam. Manas is one of the most magnificent National Parks of India. It is also a world heritage site.
3.Nameri National Park (on the border of Arunachal and Assam).
4.Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. 5. Orang (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park.
6. Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary 7.Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary 8. Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhubri.
Guwahati (gateway to the Assam and N.E. region & principal city of Assam.). Kamakhya & Bhubhaneshwari temples; Basistha Ashram; Navagraha Temple; State Zoo; Museum; Regional Science Centre; Planetorium;
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Sibsagar (seat of Ahom rule in Assam- Shivdol, Vishnudol, Devidol, Rang Ghar, Talatol Ghar, Joysagar, Ahom Museum, Gargaon, Kareng Ghar, Charaideo, etc.); Sualkuchi (famous for Assamese silk-Muga& Pat); Chandubi(a natural lagoon and picnic spot); Barpeta (Vaishnava Monastery, Shrine of Shri Madhab Dev).
Hajo (where three religions meet- Hinduism, Buddhism & Pao-Mecca, a mosque for Islam); Jorhat and Dibrugarh (major tea producing areas); Tezpur (temples,
ancient ruins and monuments-Da Parbatia, Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills, Bhairavi and Mahabhairava temples and the twin tanks of Bar Pukhuri and Padum Pukhuri and Cole Park) 
Digboi ( one of the world’s oldest oil refinery); Majuli (largest river island of the world, centre of Vaishnava culture. There are many satras, which are regarded as the main centres for Assamese art, music, dance, drama, etc.); Jatinga (famous for
the
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near
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Haflong), Haflong (only
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hill
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station
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Assam); Bhalukpong (famous
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spot); Bhairavakunda (a picnic spot at the border of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bhutan); Daranga (famous winter mela held every year); Bordoa (birth place of Shri Sankardev, famous Vaishnavite reformer of Assam).
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh the 24th state of the Indian Union, is bounded by Bhutan to the west, Myanmar to the east, China to the north and north-east and the plains of Assam to the south. Arunachal Pradesh is acknowledged to be one of the most splendid, variegated and multilingual tribal areas of the world. Arunachal is the largest state(area-wise) in the north-east region. The entire region had remained isolated since 1873 when the British stopped free movement. After 1947, Arunachal became part of the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA). Its strategic significance was demonstrated by the Chinese invasion in 1962, and the Indian government subsequently broke up the agency giving statehood to all the territories surrounding Assam.
It is believed that sage Vyasa meditated here and also that the remains of the brick structure, scattered around two villages in the hills north of Roing was the palace of Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna. The sixth Dalai Lama was also born on the soil of Arunachal Pradesh.
Its rivers are ideal for angling, boating and rafting and its terrain is suitable for trekking, hiking and holidaying in a serene atmosphere. The upper reaches offer an ideal landscape for promoting adventure tourism of all kinds and are best suited for the tourist, looking for such opportunities.
Out of about a thousand species of orchids in India, over 500 are to be found in Arunachal alone. Some of the orchids are rare and classified as endangered. The wildlife is equally rich and varied, which includes elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, white gibbon, red pandas, musk and the “Mithun” (Bos Forntails)
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exists both in wild and semi domesticated form). The land is mostly mountainous with the Himalayan range along the northern borders criss-crossed with ranges running north- south. These divide the state into five river valleys: the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap.
Festivals are an essential part of the socio- cultural life of the people. The festivals are usually connected with agriculture and are associated with ritualistic gaiety either to thank God or to pray for bumper harvest. Some of the important festivals are Mopinand Solung of Adis, Lossar of Monpas & Sherdukpens and Boori-Boot of the Hill Miris, Dree of the Apatanis, Si-Donyi of Tagins, Nyokum of Nishing, Reh of
Idu Mishmis, Tamladu of Mishmi, Loku of Nocte, Mol of Tangsa, Sanken of
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Khampti and Singpho, Khan of the Miji, Nechi
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Tourist Attractions
long, Annini, Bhismaknagar (archaeological sites), Bomdila (at a height of 2530 mts provides a panoramic views of the Himalayan landscapes and snow clad ranges),Changlong, Doparijo, Itanagar (capital, with excavated ruins of historical
Ita
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Ganga
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lake
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Sinyi]), Pasighat, Malinithan(archaeological
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district),Parasuramkund (place of pilgrimage), Tawang (at a height of 12,000 ft, 400 year old Buddhist Monastery, associated with the famous Torgva festival, is the largest of its kind in the country and is the birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama.), Ziro, Tipi (orchidarium with over 7500 orchids), Akashiganga ( bird’s eye view of the Brahmaputra), Talley Valley ( eco tourism), Roing and Miao.
Manipur
Manipur means the 'land of gems'. This north-eastern state was described as the land of gold or ‘Suvarnabhu’. Manipur was a princely state under the British rule in
1891. A democratic form of government with Maharaja as the executive head was established in 1947, under the manipur Constitution act. This ruling family gave them a long peaceful era in which they developed their arts and crafts undisturbed. The territory became a full-fledged state with the integration on 21st January 1972. The main population of the people is of Manipuries known as Meities. They claim their descent from Parkhangba who ruled Manipur and had the power of changing his shape into a serpent with a straight tail. The 29 tribes inhabiting Manipur hills may broadly be divided into Nagas and Kuki.
Lai Haraoba festival is very interesting dance drama led by priests (Maibas) and priestesses (Maibis), depicting the creation of life. It is celebrated during March- April for about 10-15 days before the village temples of gods and goddesses. The
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tandava and Lasya aspect of the dance in the Lai Haraoba festival is presented in the Khamba (incarnation of Lord Shiva), Thoibi (incarnation of Parvati) dance with picturesque dresses having restrained and delicate movements.
Collective devotional singing (Sankirtana Cholom) with cymbals in hand, having series of body movements, accompanied by mridanga (drum) is another very popular musical festival popular all over manipur. Pung Cholom or kartal Cholom is a part of sankirtana cholom and is a group performance of males. The drummers clad in dhoti, turbans start this dance with soft and graceful body movements with the rythums of drums and cymbals, and as they gradually gather the momentum, they perform exciting feats along with their drums.
The Rasa Lila, the epitome of Manipuri classical dance is woven through the celestial and eternal love of Radha and Krishna as has been described in the hind scriptures and reveals the sublime and transcendental love of Krishna and Radha and Gopis devotion to the Lord". This seasonal dance-drama, and in strict classical dance style, is performed in the enclosure of the temple during vasant Purnima, Sarat Purnima and Kartika Purnima. 
The largest fresh water lake of northeast India is located in Manipur. It is called the Loktak Lake and Sendra Island. On the western fringe of the loktak, lake is Phubala. The only floating National park in the world is theKeibul Lamjao National park on the Loktak Lake. This is the last natural habitat of Sangai the dancing deer of Manipur.
Meghalaya
Meghalaya, a Sanskrit word meaning "the abode of cloud". The three physical division in the state are Garo (Western), Khasi (Central) and Jaintia (Eastern) hill divisions. 
The Tura range occupies dominantly a middle portion running west to east where the Nokrek peak is located. Khasi -Jaintia ranges are interwined with a curved- alignment. Spurs of ranges in Jaintia hills are shorter in height than the Shillong Plateau; hillbases lie side by side with flat lands, valley and meadows. The interesting birds found in the state include Hornbills, King Vulture, Crested Serpent, Eagle, Partridges, Teals, Snipes, Quails etc
Nongrem Dance festival is famous dance festival in Meghalaya.
Shad Sukmysieum another festival of the Khasis is held at Shillong during the second week of April.
Behdiengkhlam, the most important and colourful festival of the Jaintias is celebrated annually at Jowai in Jaintia hills in July.
22Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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Wangla festival is observed for a week to honour Saljong(Sun-god) of the Garos during October-November. Mawzynram gets highest rain fall in India.
Attractions
Wards Lake-Shillong, Wei tdem-Waterfall, Nartiang-Monoliths, Syndai Caves, Siju Caves.
Mizoram
Mizoram, a mountainous region is sandwiched between Myanmar in the east and the south and Bangladesh and Tripura in the west with its northern frontiers touching Assam and Manipur states. Located in a strategic position, it has an 1100 km international boundary with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Mizoram literally translated means "Land of the Highlanders". The hills are steep with an average height of 900 metres. The highest peak in Mizoram is the Blue Mountain (Phawngpui) with a height of 2210 metres. The tropical forests of Mizoram abound in a wide variety of flora and fauna. The thick bamboo groves strewn with wild plantations dominate the lower altitude, slowly giving way to dense woods festooned with creepers and canes as the hills rise higher. Orchids of various hues, pinkish- white bauthinia, sparkling rhododendrons, yellow sunflowers and many other colourful wild flowers, add a touch of delightful tonal contrasts to the greeneries. Besides being an ornithologist's delight, the jungles are home to tigers, wild boars, leopards, monkeys, barking deers, sambars and elephants.
Historians believe that the Mizos are a part of the great wave of the Mongolian race spilling over the eastern and southern India centuries ago. Their sojourn in western Myanmar, into which they eventually drifted around the 7th century, is estimated to last about 10 centuries. Mizo is not just one tribe as normally presumed but the term represents several tribes taken together. The term Mizo means "the "men who live in the hills"(Mi- men; Zo- hills)
The Mizo code of ethics or dharma moved round "Tlawmngaihna"an untranslatable term meaning on the part of everyone to be hospitable, kind unselfish and helpful to other. 
Constructive social works were executed through voluntary community works known as Hnatlang. Every family was expected to contribute labour for the welfare of the community and participate in Hnatlang. The spirit of Hnatlang combined with Tlawmngaihna makes it mandatory for the Mizos to render all possible help on occasions of marriage, public feast, accident and death.
No class distinction and no discrimination on grounds of sex are not seen in Mizo society.
The Mizos have three main festivals- Mim Kut, Chapchar Kut and Pawl.
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Aizawl (capital; religious and cultural centre of Mizoram); Champhai (beautiful resort on the Indo- Myanmar border, 192 kms away from Aizawl); Lunglei (hill station); Tamdil Lake (natural lake with virgin forest around); Vantawng Waterfalls (near the town of Thenzawl); Saitual (tourist resort);Rengdil (bird sanctuary).
Nagaland
Nagaland is almost entirely inhabited by the Naga tribes except some Kukis, Kacharis, Garos, Mikris, Benglalees, and Assamese etc. in the plains sector. There are several views expressed by scholars regarding the origin of the word Naga. Some believe that the word Naga has evolved from the Sanskrit word Nagna which means naked. 
According to the census report, there are 16 Naga tribes and four non-Naga tribes inhabiting Nagaland. Nagaland is a hilly state. The hills are a continuation of the Burma Arc being joined with the Sub-Himalayan ranges in the north and stretching into the hills of Manipur.
The Nagas are not a composite people. They speak many languages. They differ widely in dress and other cultural traits, as well as in physical features. They belong to Mongoloid stock but yet there are great differences in the details between one tribe and other, as well as between different people of the same tribe. Some are tall, some are short. Some are yellow in complexion and some are even brown.
Four districts of Nagaland have been recently opened up for international visitors. They are Kohima, Dimapur, Wokha and Mokochung. Kohima is the state capital situated at the height of 1495 meters above sea level. It is an enchanting hill station presenting wide panoramic views. The war cemetery is a symbolic memorial raised in honour of the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War II. The epitaphs are moving. There are few mountains and peaks in Nagaland, which are worth seeing. The Japfu peak situated at a height of 3048 mts. above sea level is the second highest peak in Nagaland after Mt. Saramati. Watching sun rise from this peak is memorable. Mt. Tempu is another peak worth visiting. It is at a height of 3000 mts. From this peak, you can have an eye view of the Dzukou valley. The Dzukou valley is at a height of 2433 mts. above sea level. It is a favourite haunt of young trekkers and meditation groups. There are few villages, which can be of interest. The Khonoma village is known for its valour, as its residents had fought a pitched battle against the Britishers who came on an expedition to the Naga Hills in Oct. 1879. Another important village is the Shangnyu village, ruled by the chieftain Angh. It is popular for the wooden monument located in this village, which is believed to have been constructed by the divine angles. Another place, which can be of interest, is Impur. At this place, the early American Baptist Missionaries set up a mission center. It is 18 km from Mokokchung and a pilgrimage center is proposed to be set up here.
24Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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Tripura
Tripura, the ancient home of the Bodos, is the northeastern state of India located by the side of Bangladesh. Tripura is strategically situated between the river valleys of Myanmar and Bangladesh. Encircled almost on the three sides by Bangladesh, it is linked with Assam and Mizoram in the northeast. he highlands are areas of sparse population and the lowlands are densly populated. In Tripura , there are not only people hailing from different regions but also people constituting different ethnic groups. Each ethnic tribe has its own language and distinctive forms of cultural expressions, such as music,dance and festivals. Tripura, for instance, have the Garia dance, Reangs have the Howzagiri and the Chakmas have the Bijhu dance.
There are references of Tripura in the Mahabharat and the Puranas. Tripura, the descendent of King Druya and Bhabru, contemprary of Yudhishtara, was the ruler on whose name Tripura is named. 
Ujjayanta Palace –
It was built by the Radhakishore Manikya Bahadur in1901 in the heart of the city.
Sepahijala Wild life Sanctuary –
Endangered species like spectacle monkey, or Chasma Badar the state boasts of is only found in this sanctuary. Other attractions are zoo, recreation-ground,
botanical garden, etc.
Neer Mahal –
A palace in water, Neer Mahal is 53km away from Agartala looks like a fantasy castle 
Deatamura - A panel of crude images engraved on the face of hills facing the river
Gumati, in Deatamura, a hill range 75km from Agartala.
Jampui Hills –
An orange producing zone, besides the enthralling landscapes, ones eyes and mind will be glued to the lifestyle of aborginals mainly at Lushai with their traditional
customs, 
dance, song and hospitality. Unakoti –
dance, song and hospitality. Unakoti –
There is a profusion of the rock cut images, belonging to the 11-12th centuries A.D. This is as such an open-air gallery. It is also a Shaiva Tirtha. Thousands of people from all over the region visit it particulary, on Ashokasthami Mela in March- April.
25Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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Sikkim
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The mountain chains which run southwards from the main Himalayan range form the natural boundaries of Sikkim; the Chola range dividing it from Tibet in the Northeast and Bhutan in the Southeast, the Singalila range separating it from Nepal in the West with the Greater Himalayan range forming the barrier between Sikkim and Tibet in the North. 
Located between these towering mountain ranges are passes like Nathu-la, Jelep- la, Cho-la and many others which were at one time important corridors of passage between Sikkim and Tibe 
Sikkim is nonetheless geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas; the climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine, and Kangchenjunga, the world'sthird-highest peak, is located on Sikkim's border with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination, owing to its culture, scenery and biodiversity. It also has the only open land border between India and China. According to legend, the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava visited Sikkim in the 8th century AD, introduced Buddhism and foretold the era of the Sikkimese monarchy. he land is unfit for agriculture because of the rocky, precipitous slopes. However, some hill slopes have been converted into terrace farms. Numerous snow-fed streams have carved out river valleys in the west and south of the state. These streams combine into the major Teesta River and its tributary, the Rangeet, which flow through the state from north to south.
The People of Sikkim consist of three ethnic groups, that is, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. Communities of different hues intermingle freely in Sikkim to constitute a homogenous blend. Hindu Temples coexist with Buddhist Monasteries, Churches, Mosque and Gurudwara. The predominant Communities are Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese. These myriad Cultures has produced a quintessential Sikkimese Culture that encompasses all ways and walk of life, but has also managed to preserve their own identity. These can also be seen in the various places of Worship, Festivals and Cultural dances that are celebrated through the year.
26Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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Attractions
Pilgrimages:
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple | Sai Mandir | Solopok | Samdrupste | Buddha Park
Heritage: Dubdi Monastry | Rabdentse | Pemayangste Monastry
Village Tourism
The UNESCO Project for the Development of Cultural Tourism and Ecotourism in the Mountainous Regions of Central and South Asia is sponsored by the Norwegian Government with the support of the Principality of Andorra. The project aims to promote cooperation between local communities, national and international NGOs, and tour agencies in order to involve local populations fully in the employment opportunities and income-generating activities that tourism can bring.
Caves
Buddhist sites:
Pemayangste, Rumtek, Enchay, Tashiding, Phensang, Ralong, Phodang, Tolung Important Lakes
Tsonmgo, Gurudongmar, Kacheopalri, Lampokari, Menmecho, Other Sites.
Lachung, Yumtang, Namchi, Pelling, Yuksom, Nathu La Pass, Ranka Kanchajunga Tourist Village
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have great maritime importance. During the British period political leaders considered dangerous to the interests of the Raj and other dreaded criminals were deported from mainland to the Cellular Jail- the Indian Bastille, situated on the sea coast of Atlanta Point in the North-Eastern part of Port Blair. Thus these islands were infamously known as the 'Black Water Prison' or 'Kala Pani'.
The Andaman & Nicobar are a group of picturesque Islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited, a total of 572 islands, islets and rocks lying in the South Eastern Part of the Bay of Bengal. They lie along an arc in long and narrow broken chain, approximately North-South over a distance nearly 800 kms.
The Andamans are separated by 10 Degree Channel from Nicobar Islands.
The southern most point of India lies at 150 k.m. close to Sumatra, Indonesia, while the northern most point is 190 k.m. from the mouth of Hoogly river, Kolkata.
Tribes
The Andamanese: Once the majority, the numbers have been reduced to few. According to reports, in 1999 the total population of The Andamanse were 41 only.
Onge
Onges are one of the most primitive tribes in India. They belong to the Negrito racial stock and they have been relegated to the reservation at Dugong Creek in Little Andaman Island. They are a semi-nomadic tribe and fully dependent on the food pro vided by nature. 
Jarawas
The Jarawa tribes with an estimated population of 341 inhabit the Western coasts of South & Middle Andaman islands. They are leading their normal life of hunting and gathering.
Sentinelese
The Sentinelese are the inhabitants of North Sentinel Island. The area is about 60
Sq. Kilometers. They are probably the world’s only Paleolithic people surviving today without contact with any other group or community.
Shompens
The habitation of Shompens is the Great Nicobar which is the largest among the Nicobar Group of Islands. Like the Nicobarese, they belong to the Mongoloid race. The Shompens have two divisions, the smaller division being known as Mawa Shompens.
Tour Package
DAY -1 City tour: - Visit Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Mini Zoo, Samudrika Naval Marine Museum,
Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Aquarium, Science Centre, Carbyn's cove Beach & ‘Waves'. Visit
Cellular Jail and watch Sound & Light show in the Evening
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DAY -2: Proceed to Neil Island by boat Visit Bharatpur beach, Lakshmanpur beach, Sitapur beach, watch natural bridge formation.
Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep means ‘a hundred thousand islands’ in Malayalam, the local language. However there are only 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq. kilometers. It is the tiniest Union Territory of India with 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks. Ten Islands are inhabited. They are Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy.
According to legends, small settlements started in the islands of Amini, Kavaratti Andrott and Kalpeni first and later people from these islands moved to other islands of Agatti, Kiltan, Chetlat and Kadma.
Lakshadweep islands form the smallest union territories of India. According to the census report of 2011, the population of the islands were 64,471. The majority of the population speaks Malayalam and belong to Islam.
Water
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sports
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activities
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such
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as scuba
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diving, wind
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surfing, snorkelling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, water
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skiing, sportfishing,
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yachting and
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popular
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activities among
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tourists. Bangaram, Kadmat Islands are very popular for tourism.
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All the islands are endowed with the beauty of coral reef, sandy beaches, unpolluted and clear water and hospitable settings, most of these differ in terms of facilities and services offered. Some islands have been promoted for diving and water sports; still others have been developed so that people enjoy the charm of relaxation and natural enjoyment.
29Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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India stands on 135th position in Human Development Indix according to the reports published by UNDP (July 2014). It was 136 in 2013.
India States by Population
Rank
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State or union territory
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Population (2011 Census)
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Density (per km²)
|
Sex ratio
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01
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
199,581,477
|
828
|
908
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02
|
Maharashtra
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112,372,972
|
365
|
946
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03
|
Bihar
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103,804,637
|
1102
|
916
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04
|
West Bengal
|
91,347,736
|
1029
|
947
| |||||||||
05
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
84,665,533
|
308
|
992
| |||||||||
06
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
72,597,565
|
236
|
930
| |||||||||
07
|
Tamil Nadu
|
72,138,958
|
555
|
995
| |||||||||
08
|
Rajasthan
|
68,621,012
|
201
|
926
| |||||||||
09
|
Karnataka
|
61,130,704
|
319
|
968
| |||||||||
10
|
Gujarat
|
60,383,628
|
308
|
918
| |||||||||
11
|
Odisha
|
41,947,358
|
269
|
978
| |||||||||
12
|
Kerala
|
33,387,677
|
859
|
1,084
| |||||||||
13
|
Jharkhand
|
32,966,238
|
414
|
947
| |||||||||
14
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Assam
|
31,169,272
|
397
|
954
| |||||||||
15
|
Punjab
|
27,704,236
|
550
|
893
| |||||||||
16
|
Haryana
|
25,353,081
|
573
|
877
| |||||||||
17
|
Chhattisgarh
|
25,540,196
|
189
|
991
| |||||||||
18
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
12,548,926
|
56
|
883
| |||||||||
19
|
Uttarakhand
|
10,116,752
|
189
|
963
| |||||||||
20
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
6,856,509
|
123
|
974
| |||||||||
21
|
Tripura
|
3,671,032
|
350
|
961
| |||||||||
22
|
Meghalaya
|
2,964,007
|
132
|
986
| |||||||||
23
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Manipur
|
2,721,756
|
122
|
987
| |||||||||
24
|
Nagaland
|
1,980,602
|
119
|
931
| |||||||||
25
|
Goa
|
1,457,723
|
394
|
968
| |||||||||
30Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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26
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Arunachal Pradesh
|
1,382,611
|
17
|
920
| ||||
27
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Mizoram
|
1,091,014
|
52
|
975
| ||||
28
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Sikkim
|
607,688
|
86
|
889
| ||||
UT1
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Delhi
|
16,753,235
|
9,340
|
866
| ||||
UT2
|
Puducherry
|
1,244,464
|
2,598
|
1,038
| ||||
UT3
|
Chandigarh
|
1,054,686
|
9,252
|
818
| ||||
UT4
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
379,944
|
46
|
878
| ||||
UT5
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli
|
342,853
|
698
|
775
| ||||
UT6
|
Daman and Diu
|
242,911
|
2,169
|
618
| ||||
UT7
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Lakshadweep
|
64,429
|
2,013
|
946
| ||||
Total
|
India
|
1,210,193,422
|
382
|
940
| ||||
According to the Indian census 2011 carried out in districts, the Thane district of Maharashtra displays the highest population with a population figure of 1.11 crore. Dibang valley district of Arunachal Pradesh displays the lowest population in the country with a population of 7,948. When it comes to literacy in Indian districts the Serchhip district in Mizoram shines the brightest with a literacy rate of 98.76%. Koraput district in Orissa shows the least literacy level with a literacy rate of 49.87%. As per the parameter of sex ratio, Mahe district in Puducherry comes up with the maximum sex ratio in the country with 1176 females per 1000 males. The Jhajjar district in Haryana shows the least level of sex ratio: 774 females per 1000 males
31Notes prepared from Lonely Planet-India, Wikipedia, Websites of State Govt. and Dept. of Tourism of different state, Times of India dated 26.07.2014. May use only for basic learning purpose and not for sale.
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