India is a Tourist's Paradise: We Have Made the Ultimate Travel Bucket List of Places in India That You Must Visit in 2019

If we make a list of the famous tourist places in India state wise then it will be really difficult to pick just one place from each state. However, you should definitely try visiting them all as it will help you understand our country in a really special way. The diversity in India that we always talk about, will be in front of your eyes when you will visit its different states.

The best part about India is that each of its state has something unique about them. Even if you are visiting only the Northern region, the states are quite different from one another. For example, Rajasthan has its heritage palaces while Goa has its beaches. The same goes for each and every state and hence we get to see a completely different site out there.

India has an incredible range of tourist spots. And that's the main reason that India attracts so many international tourists. The diversity in culture and traditions is simply amazing. While Gujarati people love their Garba and amazing food, Bengal is all about their vibrant Durga Puja. Despite so much of difference in cultures, people in India still stand together.

Located in the suburbs of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, McLeod Ganj is also known as Little Lhasa.The place is all about visiting a heaven in the mountains. You are going to love visiting places like Bhagsu Falls, Namgyal Monastery and various lakes around this place. Only a few km from this place, you can go for trekking to Triund which is going to be one amazing experience especially with your friends.Apart from this small town, you can also visit nearby places like Dharamshala, Manali, Shimla and Dalhousie. All of them are far away from the hustle bustle of urban areas and great for a peaceful experience.

One of the most important Buddhist Pilgrimage in the world, Bodh Gaya in Bihar is amongst the most famous tourist places in India state wise. This is where Buddha became enlightened and hence you can find dozens of Buddhist Monasteries here in this town.The most popular places to visit in Bodh Gaya are Bodhi tree, Great Buddha Statue, Mahabodhi temple etc. Apart from these religious sites, you can also visit Muchalinda Lake and Dungeswari hills too.Apart from Bodh Gaya, the other places you can visit in Bihar are the ruins of Nalanda University, Stupa in Rajgir, Sasaram and many more. This state is mostly about the religious sites and hence it will be great to visit for the history lovers.

Currently known as Swaraj Island, Havelock Island is comprised of the chain of various small islands. The place is simply gorgeous and people usually choose it to experience marine life from a closer look.
The most popular activities to be done here are jungle treks, camping and of course various water sports. Havelock island is home to some of the best beaches in Andaman which are Radhanagar beach, elephant beach, kalapathar beach etc.Other spots to check out here are Barren island, Neil island, Guitar Island beach etc. Apart from Havelock Island, the other places you can visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Chidiya tapu, Cellular jail, Museum circuit etc.

Kutch is a district in Gujarat which is popular for its shallow wetland called Rann of Kutch. The place remains submerge in water in rainy season and becomes completely dry afterwards and make salt flats. This is the major tourist attraction here.Kutch is definitely a surreal place to visit all thanks to the white salt flats spread across a huge area. The most popular places to visit in this district are Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Kutch Museum, Dholavira, Mandvi Beach etc.In addition to these places in Kutch you can also visit other places in Gujarat. Some of them are Bhuj, Gir National Park, World’s Tallest statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Sabarmati Ashram etc.

It is quite a difficult task to pick specific famous tourist places in India state wise. But we would definitely recommend you to visit the popular Ramoji Film City when you are in Telangana. This is the largest studio complex in the world and definitely worth a visit with your entire family.The place is more like a recreation center which has so many elements to entertain people. Some of the best things to do here are try adventure sports, a complete studio tour, enjoy time in bird park, watch live shows and many more.Apart from this one amazing place, you have more places to visit in Telangana like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung in Hyderabad.

Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra river in Assam and it is also known as the World’s Largest River Island too. The place is culturally rich and inhabited by various tribes. Majuli looks absolutely dreamy and breathtaking and hence visiting this place is a completely different experience. The best things to do here are to enjoy ferry rides, spend some time on Brahmaputra's White Sand beaches, spend a day or two in bamboo huts like the locals, visit the monasteries here etc. This place is quite far away from the concrete jungles and hence it will be a calming experience to be here. Other places you can visit in Assam are Kamakhya Temple, Kaziranga National Park, Guwahati etc.

Someone who wants to enjoy the true bliss of being in Kerala should definitely go to Alleppey. Quite popular for its houseboats and backwaters, Alleppey is no less than a heaven for nature lovers. Apart from spending a day in houseboats, other things you can do here are to visit Alleppey beach, Ambalapuzha temple, Kuttanad, Marari beach etc. This place mostly consists of religious places and lush greenery. You can also visit some of the famous ayurvedic spas here which are quite popular for their natural therapy. Make sure to plan your trip to Alleppey of at least 3-4 days. Apart from Alleppey, other popular places to visit in Kerala are Munnar, Kovalam, Kochi, Thekkady etc. and they all are quite near Alleppey.

Uttarakhand is the land of god and landscapes. Valley of Flowers is basically a national park which is also counted amongst the most beautiful places in India. This place in Chamoli is popular for the vast variety of flora and beautiful alpine flowers spread in a valley here. This place is best for visiting from May to September as the flowers bloom at this time. Other attractions to visit around this valley are Hemkund Sahib, Ghangariya, Vasudhara falls, Bheem pul etc. You should also visit the Nanda Devi National Park here to see Himalayan snow leopard out there. Other places you can visit in Uttarakhand apart from Valley of Flowers are Nainital, Rishikesh and definitely Haridwar.

Darjeeling is definitely the best place to visit in West Bengal undoubtedly. The place is popular for its tea plantations and of course World’s third highest mountain, Kanchanjangha. Also popular for being UNESCO World Heritage Site, if you want to explore Darjeeling then you should definitely opt for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway here. When in Darjeeling, you can go for Sandakphu trek, Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace Pagoda etc. All these places are situated amongst Himalayan Mountain range and you are going to love the view from here. Do not forget to go for the tea tour in Darjeeling. As opposite to Darjeeling, the capital city of Kolkata is quite an urban area to visit in West Bengal. You can also visit Siliguri, and Sundarbans here.

Hampi is quite an ancient village to visit in Karnataka. However, tourists mostly come here to adore the great ruins of architecturally unique temples that used to exist in Vijayanagara Empire. You can find more than 500 ancient monuments here and some of them are Virupaksha temple, Elephant stables, Hampi Bazaar etc.However, if you are not that much into historical sites then you are going to love paying a visit to Matunga hills and Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary etc. You can also shop from the local markets here and click some amazing pictures of the ruins.Apart from the beautiful and historic city of Hampi, other places you can visit in Karnataka are Bengaluru, Wayanad district, Mysore, coorg etc.

Gulmarg is a popular town and skiing destination in the Baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir. This hill station is beautiful beyond words. While winters are all about skiing here, Gulmarg is mostly visited in summers for the pleasant weather and to see gorgeous landscapes and blooming flowers here.If you want to make most of Gulmarg then you should definitely visit places like Gondola Life, gorgeous ski area, Alpathar lake, Nagin Valley etc. Gulmarg is going to leave you with such beautiful memories of this place that you won’t be able to stop thinking about it.Other places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir are Spituk Monastery, Srinagar, Udhampur etc. Also, visit Dal Lake here but in summers.

One of the most famous tourist places in India state wise in Punjab is the beautiful Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib. Located in Amritsar city of Punjab, this is the most popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs. The entire temple is covered in pure gold coating on its domes and upper floors.The place is definitely worth a visit for everyone around the world. It serves food to lakhs of people every single day and that too for free. There is something about this place which provides peace and calmness to people and hence you can always spot a huge crowd here all the time.Other places you can visit around Golden Temple are Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, Harike Wetland and many more.

Also known as the Golden City, Jaisalmer is home to stunning yellow sandstone architecture. Especially the Jaisalmer Fort, which shines like real gold in the sunlight. The best time to visit Jaisalmer is between September and Mid-March when the heat is quite controlled.Apart from the gorgeous Jaisalmer Fort, there are a bunch of amazing places to see in Jaisalmer for a wanderlust soul. Some of them are Jain temples, Patwon ki Haweliyan, sand dunes and desert national park and more others.More places that you can visit in Rajasthan are Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Beautiful lakes in Udaipur, stunning forts in Jodhpur etc.

This is definitely sound impossible to finalize the tourist places in India as the country is so big and it has so much to offer. So, we found some ideas which are going to be helpful for you especially when you are visiting different states.

Quora is a wonderful question-answer platform and you just can’t afford to miss out its help while finalizing a place. You can ask questions on this platform and people are going to come up with some amazing answers and ideas for you. This is how you can easily decide as what to visit in a particular state.

While so many suggestions pouring on, you might get confused about your own preferences and choices. This is why you should always listen to your heart first. Start with the kind of places you like the most. For example, some like beaches while some like hills. It will help you in deciding your next destination easily.

As we said earlier, you can’t decide only a few famous tourist places in India state wise as there are so many of them. So, if you are planning to visit only a few states and want to make most out of your trip then find a city with most number of attractions. In this way, you won’t regret visiting only a single city in a state.