Famous Tourist Attractions in India

Explore the 100 best tourist attractions in India that every traveler must visit. This list covers a wide range of attractions including hill stations, temples, monuments, and much more — so there's something for every kind of traveler.

Alappuzha Lighthouse
Tourist Spot in Alappuzha
The wind hits you first — warm, salt-laced, carrying the faint rhythm of waves crashing somewhere below. Then you look up, and there it is: the Alappuzha Lighthouse, its bold red and white stripes cutting against a sky so blue it almost hurts. Standing sentinel along the golden shoreline of Alappuzha Beach, this 19th-century beacon has guided ships through the Arabian Sea for generations — and today, it pulls travelers upward through 140 spiraling steps toward one of Kerala's most breathtakin...
Amarnath Cave Temple
Temple in Sonamarg
At roughly 12,756 feet above sea level, inside a limestone cave in the western Himalayas, a stalagmite of ice forms each summer. It grows from the cave floor, fed by water dripping through the rock above, and reaches heights of up to six feet before slowly receding. Hindus worship this ice formation as a natural Shiva Lingam — a manifestation of Lord Shiva himself. No sculptor shaped it. No priest ordained it. The mountain simply produces it, year after year, and millions consider it among th...
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Temple in Alappuzha
The first thing you notice isn't the temple itself — it's the aroma. Sweet, milky, impossibly rich, the scent of slow-cooked Palpayasam drifts through the morning air like a whispered invitation. Follow it past the ancient compound walls, through the eastern gopuram, and into one of Kerala's most beloved sacred spaces: the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple. Nestled in the Alappuzha district, this temple dedicated to Lord Krishna has drawn devoted pilgrims and wide-eyed travelers for...
Anamudi
Mountain in Munnar
At 2,695 metres, Anamudi Peak doesn't just dominate the Western Ghats — it dominates the entire landmass south of the Himalayas. Let that register. Every ridge and summit across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka stands shorter than this single point in the Eravikulam National Park outside Munnar. And yet, unlike so many famous peaks, Anamudi doesn't announce itself with jagged drama or snow-dusted grandeur. It's a rounded, grassy dome — elephantine in shape, which is fitting, since its name t...
Anguri Bagh
Garden in Agra
Most visitors to Agra Fort rush past the Anguri Bagh with barely a downward glance, eyes fixed on the marble pavilions and imperial chambers that line its edges. That's a mistake. This geometric garden — its name translates to "Grape Garden" — is one of the most deliberately designed outdoor spaces in Mughal India, a living grid of stone pathways and sunken flowerbeds that once held grapevines imported at enormous expense. The grapes are long gone. The geometry remains, sharp as the day it wa...
Anjani Mahadev Temple
Temple in Manali
Hidden within the rolling hills of Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh, the Anjani Mahadev Temple stands as a humble symbol of Hinduism. Because it's open year-round, this landmark is popular for religious followers and curious travelers. To get the most out of your visit, learn more about the spiritual and natural highlights at the Anjani Mahadev Temple today. Visiting During the Spring and Summer With daytime temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius, visiting the Anjani Maha...
Arjun Gufa
Ancient Cave in Manali
Less than an hour away from Manali is Arjun Gufa or Arjuna's Cave. This rocky outcrop resides on the left side of the Beas River, which makes it a moderate challenge to hike for passionate trekkers. If you're interested in exploring this ancient cave, discover the state of Himachal Pradesh on your next vacation. Understanding the Cultural Significance The cave is named after Arjun, who was a warrior found in an ancient Sanskrit text called Mahabharata. Legends tell a story of ho...
Aru Valley
Valley in Pahalgam
Eleven kilometers from Pahalgam, where the tourist buses thin out and the road narrows to something barely wider than a suggestion, Aru Valley opens up like a secret someone forgot to keep. At roughly 2,400 meters above sea level, the air carries a sharpness that wakes you in a way coffee never could. Pine and birch forests frame meadows so green they look digitally enhanced, though nothing here has been touched by anything more sophisticated than snowmelt and sheep hooves. This is Kashmir's...
Ashapuri Mata Temple
Temple in Kangra
The scent of incense curls through the mountain air, mingling with the distant echo of temple bells and the rustle of deodar pines. Somewhere above, the snow-draped Dhauladhar peaks catch the morning light. Below, nestled in the folds of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra Valley, the Ashapuri Mata Temple has been quietly answering prayers for centuries. Its very name — "the one who fulfills desires" — carries the weight of countless whispered hopes. Whether you arrive as a pilgrim or a curious wandere...
Attukad Waterfalls
Waterfall in Munnar
Between the fifth and sixth hairpin bends on the road from Munnar to Pallivasal, the tea plantations simply stop. The road pinches tight, the hillside splits open, and a column of white water hammers down through a rocky gorge with enough force to vibrate in your sternum before your eyes even find it. This is Attukad Waterfalls. It doesn't ease you in. During monsoon, the cascade swells into something almost hostile — a churning, single-minded torrent that throws mist clear across the tarmac...
Bagh E Bahu
Tourist Spot in Jammu
Overlooking the city of Jammu is a symmetrically designed garden called Bagh-e-Bahu. Initially, visitors might notice it's different than other gardens around the world. As a Mughal garden, Bagh-e-Bahu reflects its historical significance and beauty with intricately designed walkways, water features and more. For a relaxing time along the Tawi River, visit Bagh-e-Bahu on your next trip to Northern India. Discovering the Classic Mughal-Style Garden Dating back to the 17th and 18t...
Baglamukhi Mata Temple
Temple in Kangra
The first thing that hits you isn't the sight of the temple — it's the scent. Turmeric, marigolds, and burning incense swirl together in the mountain air as you approach the Baglamukhi Mata Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi — one of the ten powerful Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition — this striking yellow-drenched shrine pulses with an energy that's hard to find at the region's bigger, busier pilgrimage sites. Here, ancient tantric rituals aren't behind glass or...
Bahu Fort
Fort in Jammu
With a history dating back 3,000 years, the Bahu Fort is a testament to the founder's respect for this region. Remarkably, the city of Jammu and the Bahu Fort are forever linked in time because they were constructed almost simultaneously. During your Northern India vacation, stroll through the Bahu Fort as you immerse yourself in the local legends and history. Learning About the Legend Long ago, Raja Jambu Lochan visited this area on a hunting journey. Along the Tawi River, this...
Baijnath Temple
Temple in Kangra
Built in the early 1200s, the Baijnath Temple stands tall today as a place of meditation and worship. Remarkably, this landmark is known as a rare location for worshiping the Demon King Ravan and Lord Shiva. On your next trip to Himachal Pradesh, India, discover the Baijnath Temple and its fascinating background. Learning About the Temple's Legend According to ancient tales, this temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. In Sanskrit, this term translates to radiant sig...
Baisaran Hills
Tourist Spot in Pahalgam
About five kilometers from Pahalgam's cluttered main bazaar, the pine forest thins and the ground opens into a wide alpine meadow that looks improbably green against the dark surrounding ridgeline. This is Baisaran, sometimes called Mini Switzerland by Indian travel brochures — a comparison that does it no favors and misses the point entirely. Baisaran doesn't need to be Switzerland. It's a high Kashmiri meadow at roughly 2,500 metres, where the grass grows thick between deodar cedars and the...
Bajreshwari Devi Temple
Temple in Kangra
With a white and ornate exterior, the Bajreshwari Devi Temple resembles a fort with its tall architecture and strong walls creating a perimeter. As a Hindu religious site, many followers flock to this temple for prayers and enlightenment. Located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, discover the secrets behind the Bajreshwari Devi Temple with a look at its history and mythology. Fascinating Mythology According to Hindu legend, this temple is part of the 51 Shakti Pithas. After the Godde...
Banjar Valley
Valley in Kullu
Most valleys in Himachal Pradesh announce themselves. Kullu has its rafting brochures and Manali its honeymoon crowds. Banjar Valley, by contrast, simply exists — a long, unhurried corridor of deodar forests and slate-roofed villages along the Tirthan and Jiwa Nal rivers, south of Kullu town. The air here carries the sharp resin scent of cedar and, in autumn, the faint sweetness of apples drying on rooftops. What makes Banjar unusual isn't spectacle but restraint. The valley doesn't compete f...
Beas Kund
Lake in Manali
The first thing that hits you isn't the altitude — it's the silence. At 12,500 feet in the Pir Panjal range, standing at the edge of Beas Kund, the world feels impossibly still. Wind hums across the glacial surface, and the water before you shifts between deep sapphire and molten emerald, as if the lake can't decide which shade of beautiful to wear today. This is the legendary source of the Beas River — a high-altitude glacial lake cradled by snow-dusted giants, reached by a 14-kilometer trai...
Beatles Ashram
Ashram in Rishikesh
Forty-eight songs. Six weeks. One quiet ashram perched above the Ganges. When John, Paul, George, and Ringo traded the chaos of Beatlemania for the forested stillness of Rishikesh in 1968, they didn't just find inner peace — they wrote nearly an entire double album that would reshape rock and roll. The Beatles Ashram, formally known as Chaurasi Kutia, sits on 18 acres of jungle-draped hillside where Maharishi Mahesh Yogi once guided the world's most famous band through Transcendental Meditati...
Betaab Valley
Valley in Pahalgam
The valley got its name from a 1983 Sunny Deol movie, and somehow that single fact tells you everything about India's relationship with landscape. A glacial valley carved by the Aru and Lidder rivers, shaped by ice over millennia, and the name that survived came from a Bollywood romance. But walk through it, and the absurdity dissolves quickly. The Lidder River tears across the valley floor with such force you'll have to shout at its banks, and the surrounding Pir Panjal peaks hold their snow...
Bhagsunag Temple
Temple in Mcleod Ganj
A narrow stone path climbs from the main road of Mcleod Ganj, slick with water that seems to come from everywhere — dripping off moss-covered walls, trickling across flagstones, pooling in shallow basins where devotees pause to wash their hands. This is how Bhagsunag Temple announces itself: not with a towering spire or gilded dome, but with water. The entire complex is built around natural springs that cascade down the hillside, feeding sacred pools that have drawn Hindu pilgrims and Garhwal...
Bhimtal Lake
Lake in Nainital
About twenty kilometers southeast of Nainital, a larger and considerably quieter lake spreads across a valley floor that most tourists drive straight past. Bhimtal Lake covers roughly 47 hectares — the biggest lake in the Kumaon region — yet it draws a fraction of the crowds that swarm its famous neighbor. This is precisely its appeal. The water sits at about 1,370 meters, cool enough to blunt a North Indian summer but low enough to remain accessible year-round. At its center, a small island...
Bhrigu Lake
Lake in Manali
At 14,100 feet, the air bites your lungs with each breath — and you couldn't care less. Not when that impossible sheet of turquoise water lies before you, cradled by snow-dusted peaks that seem close enough to touch. This is Bhrigu Lake, a glacial jewel tucked into the mountains of Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, and one of the most rewarding treks you'll find anywhere near Manali. Named after the revered Hindu sage Rishi Bhrigu, this sacred alpine lake carries thousands of years of...
Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal
Historic Building in West Delhi
Most of Delhi's monuments come with plaques, ticket counters, and the heavy hand of official history. Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal has none of it. A crumbling 14th-century hunting lodge in the scrubby Ridge Forest of west Delhi, it charges no admission, posts no guard, offers no explanatory signage at its entrance. The name translates roughly to "the palace of the forgotten innkeeper" — a title so perfectly enigmatic that even historians can't fully agree on where it came from. What's left is a r...
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Temple in Kullu
Perched on a mountaintop about 7,500 feet above sea level, the Bijli Mahadev Temple is a humble structure with a remarkable history. As an ancient landmark, Hindus regularly pilgrimage to this site between Parvati and Kullu Valleys. Learn more about this "God of Lightning" temple on your next visit to Himachal Pradesh. Hearing the Legend This temple was built and dedicated to Lord Shiva who stopped a demon from flooding the Kullu Valley with water from the Beas River long ago. A...

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