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India is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Asia . Bounded by the Himalayan Ranges in the north, and surrounded on three sides by water (the Arabian Sea , Bay Of Bengal , and the Indian Ocean ), with a long history and diverse culture, India offers a wide array of places to see and things to do. In 2004 , foreign tourists visiting India spent 15.4 billion USD - the Ninth Highest In The World . India is also ranked among the top 3 Adventure Tourism destinations. Perhaps India's best-known site is the Taj Mahal , one of the world's greatest architectural achievements. It was built between 1631 and 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, Arjumand Banu, more popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal . The Taj Mahal serves as her tomb. One of the popular tourist circuits is called the Golden Triangle: the cities Delhi ; Agra (site of the Taj Mahal); and Jaipur . Delhi is approximately 200 kilometers away from Agra , and 250 kilometers from Jaipur . India also has a large variety of protected Wildlife . The country's protected wilderness consists of 75 National Parks Of India and 421 Sanctuaries, of which 19 fall under the purview of Project Tiger . Its climatic and geographic diversity makes it the home of over 350 mammals and 1200 bird species, many of which are unique to the subcontinent. Some well known national wildlife sanctuaries include Corbett , Kanha , Sariska , Periyar , Ranthambore , and Bharatpur . RAJASTHAN has a rich history and culture making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Shown here is the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Rajathan.]] Rajasthan, the "Land of the Kings", is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Northern India . The vast sand dunes of the Thar Desert attract millions of tourists from around the globe every year. Major Visitor Attraction s in Rajathan include:
DELHI House Of Worship is one of the most famous landmarks in Delhi.]] See Also: Tourism in Delhi JAMMU AND KASHMIR Tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir include: Other cities of interest in Northern India include Gwalior , Khajuraho , Varanasi , Mathura , and Haridwar . Moving south, many places are a mix of ancient historic sites as well as industrial/technological hubs. Some of these are listed below. KERALA See Also: Tourism in Kerala . Shown here is Munnar , in Kerala.]] Kerala is an evergreen lush state, tucked away in the southern corner of India. It is one of the most haunted visits of tourists in India. The state has its own tourism brand name - "God's Own Country", which has super-brand status. Kerala is famous for its backwaters and lagoons. Kerala is also known for its Ayurveda. The state was nicked as one of the "10 paradises of the world" by the National Geographic traveller. The government of Kerala offers tourism packages related to Ayurveda also. The major attractions in Kerala include:
More information on Kerala can be had from Official Site of the Kerala Tourism Development Board {Link without Title} KARNATAKA The southern state of Karnataka offers:
TAMIL NADU Tamil Nadu has a rich culture and offers a wide selection of temples famed for their architectural beauty. Some of the more popular temple tour destinations include:
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ORISSA Orissa has been a preferred destination from ancient days for people having interest in spirituality, religion, culture, art and beauty of the nature. Ancient and medieval architecture, pristine sea beaches, nature at her beautiful best, the classical and ethnic dance forms and a variety of festivals, all in combine attract tourists from far off places to explore this state to a have a divine exposure of love and hospitality. Orissa has kept alive Buddhism and the Buddha in its ancient womb. The spirit of Buddhism still haunts the very air of Orissa. Rock-edicts that have challenged time stand huge and over-powering by the banks of the river Daya. The silent stones sing out songs of peace and non-violence. The torch of Buddhism is still ablaze in the sublime triangle at Udayagiri, Lalitgiri & Ratanagiri, on the banks of river Birupa. The surrounding hills of Langudi and Kayama stand as mute witness to the quirks and twists of history. Precious fragments of a glorious past come alive in the shape of stupas, rock-cut caves, rock-edicts, excavated monastries, viharas, chaityas and sacred relics in caskets. Rock-edicts of Ashoka are a bonus for your eyes. Orissa is the home for various tribal communities who have contributed uniquely to the multicultural and multilingual character of the state. Their handicrafts, different dance forms, jungle products and their unique life style blended with their healing practices have got world wide attention. GOA attracts millions of tourists every year.]] Goa is another popular destination, famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and temples. NORTH EAST INDIA Another popular tourist destination is the mystic state of Sikkim and its capital Gangtok . Places near Sikkim include Darjeeling and Kalimpong . EXTERNAL LINKS
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