Things to Do in India

There are 698 attractions in India. Taj Mahal, white marble mausoleum and mughal-era tomb, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal
White marble mausoleum and Mughal-era tomb
Tomb
Golden Temple
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Golden Temple
Sikh gurdwara in Amritsar with gold-plated sanctum
Temple
Red Fort
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Red Fort
Mughal-era fortress complex in Delhi, historic ceremonies held
Fort
Meenakshi Temple
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Meenakshi Temple
Dravidian Hindu temple complex in Madurai, ornate gopurams
Temple
Amber Fort
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Amber Fort
Hilltop Rajput fortress with ornate palaces and ramparts
Historical Site
Qutb Minar
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Qutb Minar
Tall medieval minaret complex showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture
Monument
Hawa Mahal
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Hawa Mahal
Ornate pink sandstone palace with lattice windows
Palace
Gateway of India
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Gateway of India
Monumental arch commemorating colonial-era royal visit
Monument
Lotus Temple
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Lotus Temple
Bahá'í House of Worship noted for lotus design
Temple
Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's Tomb
Mughal-era garden tomb influencing later architecture
Tomb
Ellora Caves
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Ellora Caves
Rock-cut temples and monasteries spanning Hindu, Buddhist, Jain
Archaeological Site
Ajanta Caves
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Ajanta Caves
Ancient Buddhist cave paintings and vaulted chaitya halls
Temple
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Medieval Hindu and Jain temples famed for sculptures
Historical Site
Mysore Palace
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Mysore Palace
Royal palace with ornate Indo-Saracenic architecture
Palace
India Gate
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India Gate
Triumphal arch war memorial on New Delhi ceremonial boulevard
Monument
Hampi
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Hampi
Ruined Vijayanagara city with vast stone temples
Archaeological Site
Sun Temple, Konârak
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Sun Temple, Konârak
13th-century Hindu temple with chariot-shaped architecture
Historical Site
Fatehpur Sikri
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Fatehpur Sikri
Abandoned Mughal city with red sandstone palaces
Historical Site
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
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Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Large marble museum and memorial in Kolkata
Tomb
Prahadisvarar Temple
20
Prahadisvarar Temple
Historic Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu
Tower
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
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Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Astronomical observatory with large masonry instruments
Monument
Charminar
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Charminar
Iconic 16th-century monument and mosque in Hyderabad
Monument
National Museum
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National Museum
India's flagship museum displaying art and antiquities
Museum
Salar Jung Museum
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Salar Jung Museum
Large Hyderabad museum with vast decorative arts collection
Museum
Patna Museum
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Patna Museum
State museum exhibiting Bihar's history and artefacts
Museum
Markha Valley Trek
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Markha Valley Trek
Trail
Chadar Trek
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Chadar Trek
Trail
Sabarmati Ashram
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Sabarmati Ashram
Gandhi's residence turned museum and independence hub
Museum
Jim Corbett National Park
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Jim Corbett National Park
India's oldest national park protecting Bengal tigers
National Park
Virasat-e-Khalsa
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Virasat-e-Khalsa
Sikh heritage museum celebrating Khalsa history and culture
Museum
Western Ghats
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Western Ghats
Biodiverse mountain range along India's western coast
Mountains
Andaman Islands
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Andaman Islands
Tropical Indian Ocean archipelago with indigenous communities
Islands
Deccan Plateau
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Deccan Plateau
Large volcanic plateau covering much of southern India
Plateau
Kaziranga National Park
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Kaziranga National Park
Protected park known for one-horned rhinoceros population
National Park
Roopkund
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Roopkund
Trail
Goecha La
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Goecha La
Trail
Nalanda mahavihara
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Nalanda mahavihara
Ancient Buddhist monastic university complex in Bihar
Archaeological Site
Statue of Unity
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Statue of Unity
World's tallest statue commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Monument
Nicobar Islands
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Nicobar Islands
Indian island chain in Bay of Bengal, biodiverse
Islands
Adam's Bridge
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Adam's Bridge
Chain of limestone shoals linking India and Sri Lanka
Tomb
North Sentinel Island
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North Sentinel Island
Isolated island home to uncontacted Sentinelese people
Island
Kaveri
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Kaveri
Major South Indian river flowing through Tamil Nadu
Stream
Jama Masjid, Delhi
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Jama Masjid, Delhi
Massive 17th-century mosque in Old Delhi
Mosque
Nanda Devi
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Nanda Devi
Second-highest Indian peak and protected Himalayan massif
Mountain
Bhimbetka rock shelters
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Bhimbetka rock shelters
Ancient rock shelters with prehistoric cave paintings
Archaeological Site
Sundarbans National Park
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Sundarbans National Park
Largest mangrove forest, habitat of Bengal tigers
Park
Keoladeo National Park
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Keoladeo National Park
Seasonal wetland reserve internationally important for migratory birds
National Park
Kashmir Valley
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Kashmir Valley
Fertile Himalayan valley known for scenic landscapes
Valley
Aravalli Range
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Aravalli Range
Ancient Indian mountain range running through Rajasthan
Mountains
Babri Masjid
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Babri Masjid
Former 16th-century mosque site with major historical dispute
Religious Site
Manas National Park
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Manas National Park
Biosphere reserve in Assam protecting tigers and rhinoceros
National Park
Vindhya Range
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Vindhya Range
Major central Indian hill range influencing regional climate
Mountains
Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Rashtrapati Bhavan
Official residence of India's President in New Delhi
Palace
Lothal
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Lothal
Indus Valley archaeological site with ancient dockyard
Archaeological Site
Pattadakal
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Pattadakal
UNESCO temple complex in Karnataka showcasing Chalukya architecture
Archaeological Site
Valley of Flowers National Park
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Valley of Flowers National Park
Alpine valley in Uttarakhand famed for endemic wildflowers
National Park
Dholavira
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Dholavira
Ancient Harappan archaeological city in Gujarat
Archaeological Site
Pangong Tso
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Pangong Tso
High-altitude lake in Himalaya, spans contested border
Lake
Pataliputra
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Pataliputra
Ancient Indian city; Mauryan and Gupta-era capital
Archaeological Site
Gir National Park
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Gir National Park
Last refuge of the Asiatic lion in India
National Park
Dal Lake
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Dal Lake
Urban lake in Srinagar famous for houseboats
Lake
Iron pillar of Delhi
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Iron pillar of Delhi
Ancient iron pillar notable for corrosion-resistant metallurgy
Archaeological Site
Ram Mandir
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Ram Mandir
Major Hindu temple in Ayodhya with disputed history
Religious Site
Vaishali (ancient city)
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Vaishali (ancient city)
Ancient Indian city associated with early republic and Buddhism
Historical Site
Golconda
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Golconda
Historic fortress near Hyderabad, famed for diamond trade
Archaeological Site
Jog Falls
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Jog Falls
Tall segmented waterfall in Karnataka, seasonal torrents
Waterfall
Khangchendzonga National Park
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Khangchendzonga National Park
UNESCO biosphere park encompassing Kangchenjunga, alpine biodiversity
National Park
Somnath temple
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Somnath temple
Ancient Hindu temple complex and important pilgrimage site
Temple
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Heritage narrow-gauge railway in Darjeeling, scenic mountain route
Museum
Great Himalayan National Park
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Great Himalayan National Park
High-altitude Indian park famed for Himalayan biodiversity
National Park
Satpura Range
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Satpura Range
Central Indian hill range with dense forests
Mountains
Kamet
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Kamet
Prominent Kumaon Himalaya peak, significant high-altitude climbing objective
Mountain
Sriharikota
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Sriharikota
Indian spaceport island hosting ISRO launch complexes
Island
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Major Hindu temple in Varanasi dedicated to Shiva
Religious Site
Ranthambore National Park
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Ranthambore National Park
Wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan famed for Bengal tigers
National Park
Salsette Island
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Salsette Island
Island in Maharashtra containing most of Mumbai metropolis
Island
Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi)
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Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi)
Hindu temple complex in Delhi showcasing intricate stone carvings
Temple
Chilika Lake
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Chilika Lake
Largest Indian brackish lagoon, important migratory bird habitat
Lake
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
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Kailasa Temple, Ellora
Monolithic rock-cut Hindu temple at Ellora caves
Building
Nanda Devi National Park
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Nanda Devi National Park
High Himalayan UNESCO park protecting Nanda Devi massif
National Park
Amarnath Temple
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Amarnath Temple
Hindu cave shrine in Kashmir and major pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Narendra Modi Stadium
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Narendra Modi Stadium
World's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad
Stadium
Roopkund
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Roopkund
High-altitude Indian lake with ancient human skeletons
Lake
Car Nicobar
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Car Nicobar
Northernmost Nicobar island with indigenous communities
Island
Chota Nagpur Plateau
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Chota Nagpur Plateau
Fertile mineral-rich plateau in eastern India
Plateau
Jagannath Temple
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Jagannath Temple
Major Hindu temple in Puri, central to Rath Yatra
Religious Site
Pir Panjal Range
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Pir Panjal Range
Mountain range in northern India, part of the Himalayas
Mountains
Salt Lake Stadium
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Salt Lake Stadium
Massive football and athletics stadium in Kolkata
Stadium
Shravasti
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Shravasti
Ancient Buddhist city with archaeological monastic ruins
Archaeological Site
Bandipur National Park
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Bandipur National Park
National park and wildlife reserve with elephants and tigers
National Park
Kanha Tiger Reserve
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Kanha Tiger Reserve
Large Madhya Pradesh reserve protecting Bengal tigers
National Park
South Andaman Island
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South Andaman Island
Andaman Island with beaches, forests, and indigenous communities
Island
Barren Island (Andaman Islands)
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Barren Island (Andaman Islands)
India's only active volcano in the Andaman Sea
Island
Gol Gumbaz
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Gol Gumbaz
16th-century mausoleum with massive dome and whispering gallery
Monument
Great Nicobar Island
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Great Nicobar Island
India's southernmost Nicobar island with rich biodiversity
Island
Kalka–Shimla Railway
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Kalka–Shimla Railway
Historic mountain railway in Himachal Pradesh, UNESCO-listed
Museum
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Heritage mountain railway famous for scenic rack-and-pinion sections
Museum
Anamudi
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Anamudi
South India's highest peak in Kerala's Western Ghats
Mountain
Bandhavgarh National Park
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Bandhavgarh National Park
Indian national park known for high tiger density
Park
Majuli
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Majuli
World's largest river island, Assam cultural center
Island