India is a country in South Asia that owns diverse geography, religion, culture, tradition and ethnicity. And this diversity makes the country a place to see for travellers. India is said to be the most heterogeneous country in the world. Moreover, it is a mystical and spiritual place. The desert regions, the green valleys, the rain forests, beaches and the wild sanctuaries of the country and aspects of each city attracts every traveller.

Each territory of India has a unique history and culture. New Delhi is the capital of India. The city as Delhi offers interesting attractions. In Old Delhi, there are Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana. In New Delhi, there are the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the India Gate, the Laxminarayan Temple, the Humayun's Tomb, the Purana Quila, Tughlaqabad, Qutab Minar and Baha'i Temple.

Mumbai / Bombay known as the City of Bollywood, is a fascinating city. The places to see in Mumbai are Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery, Juhu Beach, Chowpati Beach, Haji Ali Mosque, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Chor Bazaar, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Flora Fountain, Colaba Area, Chowpatty Beach, Malabar Hill, Hanging Gardens, Kalbadevi, Essel World, Film City and Juhu beach.

Bangalore is the seventh largest city in India and one of the fastest growing city. Bangalore sightseeing are Cubbon Park, Lal bagh Gardens, Vidhana Soudha, Jawahar Bala Bhavan, The Fort, Tippu's Palace, Government Aquarium, Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore Palace, Shiva Statue.

Goa is known as 'the pearl of the east'. The places to see in Goa can be named as Margao, Mapusa, Velha Goa, Ponda, Panaji, Vasco-da-Gama . Goa's best-known feature is its golden beaches. Also, there are famous churches such as Se Cathedral. Goa is marvellous place for relaxation. Sun, sea and beaches are the major attractions for travellers.

Hyderabad is very famous for its attractions. It has many of the most visited tourist places. Among the tourist spots there are Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, Mecca Masjid, Ramoji Film City, Hussain Sagar Lake, Paigah Tombs, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Salar Jung Museum, Gandhipet Lake, Shamirpet Lake, Lumbini Park, Nehru Zoological Park, Indira Park, Chote Hazrat ki Dargah, Sathya Sai Ashram, Birla Mandir.

India's some of the other notable cities are Chennai, Cochin, Agra, Ooty, Jaipur, Kolkata, Shimla and Varanasi. India houses many must-see places such as Rajasthan, Kashmir, Kerela. India is an ancient country and has lots of monuments. They are important touristic spots for travellers which gives authentic architectural and historical details. Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Konark Temple, Agra Fort,Ajanta caves are among these popular monuments. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

There are so many tombs and mosques, caves, doors and gates, forts and palaces, heritage palaces, temples in India which have always attracted people and have been among popular tourist destinations. India is also a home to some of the most famous National Parks and Sanctuaries in the world. Furthermore, India is the land of different religions. Pilgrimage tourism is extremely popular in India, too.

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