Ten Indian States with Highest Domestic Tourists

1. Uttar Pradesh

Domestic Tourists Visits: 18.30 Percent

Uttar Pradesh with 18.3 percent leads the domestic tourism visits in India among all States and Union Territories put together in 2011. Uttar Pradesh is the favorite destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. It is a common destination for a quarter of all foreign tourists to India and all domestic tourists within India.

Uttar Pradesh, the land of unending histories and charms has some of the the most famous tourist sites of like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Ghats, Varanasi, Sangam at Prayag (Allahabad), Forts at Allahabad, Jhansi and Bithoor.

2. Andhra Pradesh

Domestic Tourists Visits: 18 Percent

Andhra Pradesh is just marginally behind with 18 percent of domestic tourist visits in 2011. The state offers everything from amazing beaches to serene lakes, dense forests to dynastic forts, delectable seafood to rich biryani, historic places to sanctuaries, and shopping zones to parks.

The most important tourist sites of Andhra Pradesh are Charminar at Hyderabad, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Puttaparthi, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Warangal.

3. Tamil Nadu

Domestic Tourists Visits: 16.20 Percent

Tamil Nadu, with its distinctive ancient Dravidian culture, is a fascinating part of south India. The state draws both tourists and pilgrims alike to its towering, intricately built temples. Beaches and hill stations are popular destinations as well.

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is known as the Gateway to south India. It's a sprawling and busy, yet conservative, city with deep traditions and culture that are yet to give way to the growing foreign influence there. The city's main attractions are its beach, temples, museums and galleries, Old Portuguese style churches, and amusement parks.

Tamil Nadu is known especially for Kanyakumari, blue beaches and sunny skies. The state also has excellent hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Elagiri, Javvadhu Hills, Kolli Hills, Sirumalai Hills, Valparai, Topslip, Parvathamalai Hills and Pachamalai Hills.

4. Karnataka

Domestic Tourists Visits: 9.90 Percent

Karnataka is blessed with ageless monuments, world heritage sites, lush green forests, amazing wildlife, spectacular waterfalls and romantic hill stations. The state is also known as the 'Craddle of stone Architecture'.

The world heritage sites at Hampi and Pattadakal, the temples at Belur, Halebeedu, and Somanathpur are the most popular tourist visit spots. The cave temple at Badami and Aihole and the numerous forts and domes revives the state's history and cultural heritage.

5. Maharashtra

Domestic Tourists Visits: 6.50 Percent

Maharashtra is the third largest state in India by area and second largest by population. It is one of the most wonderful states in Indian subcontinent. With its cultural and geographical diversities it attracts a huge number of tourists. Maharashtra has hill-stations, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries.

Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra is said to be the financial capital of the country also known as "the city that never sleeps". This huge state houses number of beaches such as Juhu and Chowpatti. The cave temples and monasteries are another highly looked for attraction. The Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta and the not-so-well-known Pitalkhora caves are extraordinary in terms of appeal and grandeur.

6. Madhya Pradesh

Domestic Tourists Visits: 5.20 Percent

Madhya Pradesh is known as the Heart of India as it is the central state of the country. The rivers, green mountains, the dense forest and valleys provide the state its natural beauty. If you want to get the taste of the wonderful state-Madhya Pradesh then you should not miss the ancient cultural of Bhopal, the stone age gallery of Bhimbetkar, the living legend of King Bhoj at Bhojpur, the wonder created by River at Jabalpur and unrivalled Tiger Land-Kanha National Park.

7. Rajasthan

Domestic Tourists Visits: 3.20 Percent

Rajasthan, call it the land of kings or the land of colors. It has attraction of heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes, lush forests and wildlife. The desert state is very popular for its rich culture and traditions, a glimpse of which you can see in the music and dances of Rajasthan that charm and soothe your heart.

Rajasthan is a land of romantic palaces and magnificent forts, boasting of tales of courage and sacrifice. Rajasthan is also noted for national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. There are four national parks and wildlife sanctuaries named the Keoladeo national park of Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger reserve of Alwar, Ranthambore national park of Sawai Madhopur and desert national park of Jaisalmer.

8. Uttarakhand

Domestic Tourists Visits: 3 Percent

Uttarakhand - described by many as the land of the Gods, the abode of the towering Himalayas and a treasure house of exotic flora and fauna. It is the holiest of all Hindu pilgrimage centers as the land is home to four great religious sites - Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

The state has a perfect natural exquisiteness, mountains, and romantic glaciers, gurgling hill brooks, flower bedecked valleys and rare wild life.

Nainital, Mussorie, Rishikesh, Almora and Ranikhet are some of the most popular destinations of Uttarakhand. Do not miss visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park in the Gharwal region, Haridwar, Rishikesh and the famous Corbett National Park.

9. West Bengal

Domestic Tourists Visits: 2.60 Percent

West Bengal is a beautiful, complete, exciting and satisfying destination. It is known as The Land of Sweets, Culture and Heritage. With picturesque hill stations like Darjeeling and Kalimpong, imposing Himalayan slopes with sprawling tea gardens, rich forest lands like Sunderbans and thick woods with extraordinary species like wild elephants and one-horn-rhinos.

West Bengal is indisputably a tourist's paradise with alluring beaches, the enchanting Victoria Memorial, the incredible Howrah Bridge, several rare historical monuments as well as notable religious sites like the world renowned Shantiniketan.

10. Gujarat

Domestic Tourists Visits: 2.50 Percent

Gujarat, the birthplace of Mahatman Gandhi, is the only place in the world to see Asiatic lions. It is unique in its geological and topographical landscape. From the volcanic outpourings to fossil fields of indigenous dinosaurs and from the art of the Neolithic cave painter to the stone masterpieces of a civilized architecture, Gujarat has it all.

Gujarat has the 'Tapti' river flowing through its southeastern part. This river meets the Arabian Sea at Surat. Gujarat is home to several architectural marvels, witnesses of its glorious history and pilgrim centers for many faiths. Saputara Hill station is one of the famous attractions in Gujarat.

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