Where do foreign tourists gather most in India?

India is an incredible, geographically vast, and culturally diverse country. Crores of foreign tourists reach here every year. Tourism is the major revenue-generating industry in India. According to the 2016 Ministry of Tourism Statistics, let's study through this article that which state and place of India attract the most foreign tourists and what is the ranking of those states.

10. Punjab

Foreign tourists: 6,59,736

Ranking: 10

Punjab, which is called the 'Land of Five Rivers', is located in the northwestern part of India. This fertile land is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its iconic diversity because many religious movements took place here. Due to the beautiful landscape, rich history, and famous religious sites, a large number of tourists come every year.

Some famous places in Punjab are as follows:

• Amritsar (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, etc.)

• Chandigarh (rock garden etc.)

• Ludhiana (Lodhi Fort, Tiger Zoo, etc.)

• Patiala (Moti Bagh Mahal, Fort Mubarak Complex, etc.)

• Pathankot (Mukteshwar Temple etc.)

• Patiala (Sheesh Mahal) etc.

9. Goa

Foreign tourists: 6,80,683

Ranking: 9

Goa is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India by a large number of foreign tourists. There are about 51 maritime beaches from its coastline, Goa is also considered the party capital of India. The state is famous for its excellent beaches, Bom Jesus, Goa Carnival, churches and convents of Goa, Hindu temples, and the best floating casinos in India. The nightlife here is another popular aspect, with some famous and favorite pubs like Tito and Montego Bay. Also, there are many trekking trails on the hills around Goa. Finally, Goa also offers several new types of cuisine with its own unique identity, made by a carefree blend of Konkani, Catholic, Portuguese and Muslim cuisine.

Some of the famous places of Goa are as follows:

• Calangute Beach

• Baga Beach

• Basilica Of Bom Jesus

• Aguada Fort

• Vagator Beach

• Sri Mangushi Temple / Mangeshi Temple

• Se Cathedral

• Dudhsagar waterfall

• Latin Quarter and Portuguese Mansions

• Wildlife Sanctuary etc.

8. Bihar

Foreign tourists: 10,10,531

Ranking: 8

The name Bihar is derived from Vihar, which means 'Math'. For the first time in the world, a democracy called Lichhavi was established in this state. The earliest universities of the world were established here. The state is famous for various monastries, ancient monuments, rich history, and royal architecture. The Ganges river enriches the plains of the underground state and contributes to the fertility of the land along the Kosi and Gandhik rivers.

Some famous places of Bihar are as follows:

• Bodh Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple

• Gaya (Vishnupad Temple)

• Nalanda University

• Patna Museum

• Rajgir

• Vaishali

• Sonpur Fair

• Sasaram etc

7. Kerala

Foreign tourists: 10,38,419

Ranking: 7

Kerala is called 'God's Own Country' and is a very beautiful tourist destination to further focus the attention of tourists. It is quite famous for beautiful hill stations, backwaters, commercial cities, villages, initiatives for eco-tourism, Hindu temples and wildlife sanctuaries, etc. The rich culture and tradition of Kerala attract more nature lovers from all over the world.

Some of the famous places in Kerala are as follows:

• Alleppey - Backwater Hot Spot

• Munnar hill station, Palakkad

• Kochi (Cultural and Economic Capital of Kerala)

• Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)

• Guruvayur - a spiritual place

• Kuttanad - rice bowl of Kerala

• Bekal - nothing less than heaven on earth

• Kozhikode - For authentic Malabar cuisine

• Kasaragod - a coastal paradise in Kerala etc. 

6. Rajasthan

Foreign tourists: 15,13,729

Ranking: 6

The rich culture of Royal Rajasthan attracts millions of foreign tourists from all over the world. Rajasthan, which is known from the Rajputana culture or king's land, is the largest state in the Republic of India. The Thar Desert, Kilns, and magnificent palaces of Rajasthan are quite popular. Choose a Taxi Service in Jodhpur & other rajasthani places for affordable prices with Rajasthan best cab service JCR CAB.

Some famous places of Rajasthan are as follows:

• Ajmer - for the Dargah

• Jaipur - Pink City

• Jodhpur - Blue City

• Jaisalmer - Famously known as Golden City

• Udaipur - City of Lakes

• Sawai Madhopur - For Tigers

• Mount Abu

• Pushkar - For the largest camel fair in India

• Chittorgarh - Birthplace of Maharana Pratap etc.

5. West Bengal

Foreign tourists: 15,28,700

Ranking: 5

West Bengal, in the eastern state of India, is known for its amazing landscape, natural beauty, and India's most preferred travel destination. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, was the capital of British India during 1700–1912. Famous attractions for tourist attractions in West Bengal include various structures, British colonial architecture of Murshidabad and Cooch Behar, Singalila National Park, and the famous Sundarbans, etc.

 4. Delhi

Foreign tourists: 25,20,083

Ranking: 4

Delhi is the national capital and union territory of India. It is famous for many political sites, British colonial architecture, and Mughal monuments like Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Purana Qila, etc.

Some of the famous places in Delhi are as follows:

• Red Fort

• JAMA Masjid

• Chandni Chowk

• Swaminarayan Akshardham

• Humayun's Tomb

• Lodhi Garden

• Qutub Minar

• Gandhi Smriti and Raj Ghat

• India Gate

• Lotus Temple etc. 

3. Uttar Pradesh

Foreign tourists: 31,56,812

Ranking: 3

Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India in terms of population. Uttar Pradesh is the birthplace of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. It is most popular in its tourist places, historical monuments like the Taj Mahal, Fort of Agra and important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, etc.

Some famous places of Uttar Pradesh are as follows:

• Agra - Capital of Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

• Ayodhya - Ram Janmabhoomi

• Mathura - Krishna Janmabhoomi

• Fatehpur Sikri - Tomb of Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Salim Chisht, and Panch Mahal

• Varanasi - Religious Capital of India

• Allahabad - Lord Brahmaka Pilgrimage Center, Allahabad Fort

• Kushinagar - Buddhist pilgrimage center

• Kanpur, Vrindavan, Jhansi, Sarnath, Meerut, etc.

2. Maharashtra

Foreign tourists: 46,70,048

Ranking: 2

Maharashtra is the second most visited state in India by foreign tourists and is famous for a large number of popular monuments, Bollywood and colonial architecture. It is also the fastest-growing industrial state of India. Aurangabad is the tourism capital of Maharashtra and a tourist center for historical monuments and heritage sites. Tourist attractions in Mumbai and Maharashtra include ancient Elephanta Caves, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, Mahalaxmi Temple, and many religious and adventure tourist spots.

Some of the famous places in Maharashtra are as follows:

• Pune - Capital of Maharashtra

• Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves

• Lonavala

• Mahabaleshwar

• Mumbai

• Shirdi - Pilgrimage Center

• Nashik - Trimbakeshwar and Mukti Dham Temple

• Tadoba National Park

• Chandoli National Park

• Panchgani, Ratnagiri, etc. 

1. Tamil Nadu

Foreign tourists: 47,21,978

Ranking: 1

Tamil Nadu is the most visited tourist destination by both India and international tourists. It is a remarkable state with a good number of spiritual places. The state is the most popular medical tourism destination in India with Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Chennai, Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Yerkod hill stations, biodiversity hotspots. Chola Temple, Mahabalipuram, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Airavateswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and Arunachaleswara Temple are famous for tourism in Tamil Nadu.

Some famous places in Tamil Nadu are:

• Chennai - Cultural Capital of India

• Hogenakkal - Waterfall

• Kanchipuram - Famous pilgrimage site

• Kodaikanal - Princess of Hill Stations

• Mahabalipuram - UNESCO World Heritage Site was the second capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram.

• Ooty - Queen of Hill Stations

• Kanyakumari - also known as Cape Comorin

• Chidambaram, Madurai, Rameswaram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, etc.

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So these were the 10 famous places in India where foreign tourists come most.

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