3. Arts, Crafts, & Culture 4.

Cuisine & Culinary

1. History & Pilgrimage (The 2. Nature & Geography 5. Modern & Science Hubs (The
State/UT (The People & Their Trails (The Taste of
Ancient Soul) (The Land) Future)
Hands) the Soil)

Gongura Pickle,
Kalamkari Painting,
Tirupati Balaji Temple, Borra Caves, Araku Valley, Pulihora (Tamarind Visakhapatnam (Port & Naval
Andhra Pradesh Kondapalli Toys,
Amaravati (Buddhist site). Rushikonda Beach. Rice), Coastal Base), ISRO Sriharikota.
Kuchipudi Dance.
Seafood.

Apatani Tribe culture,

Arunachal Tawang Monastery, Golden Sela Pass (Roads), Ziro Thukpa, Apong (Rice
Mask dances, Handloom Itanagar (Administrative).
Pradesh Pagoda. Valley, Namdapha NP. Beer), Smoked Meats.
work.

Khar (Alkaline dish),

Kamakhya Temple, Rang Ghar Kaziranga NP (Rhino), Bihu Dance, Muga Silk Guwahati (Commercial Hub),
Assam Masor Tenga (Sour
(Sivasagar). Majuli Island (River Island). weaving, Satriya Dance. Dibrugarh (Oil/Tea).
Fish Curry), Tea.

Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi

Rajgir Hills, Valmiki National Madhubani Painting, Litti Chokha, Thekua, Patna (Educational/Administrative
Bihar Temple - UNESCO), Nalanda
Park. Bihari Folk Music. Sattu drinks. Center).
Ruins, Patna Sahib Gurudwara.

Tribal Arts Aamat (Vegetable

Chitrakoot Falls, Kanger Raipur/Bhilai (Steel & Aluminum
Chhattisgarh Bhoramdeo Temple, Ratanpur. (Dhokra/Wrought Iron), Stew), Red Ant
Valley NP, Bastar region. Industry).
Pandavani Folk Music. Chutney.

Goan Fish Curry

Portuguese-Indian
Old Goa Churches (UNESCO), Beaches (Palolem, Baga), (Xacuti), Pork Mormugao Port Trust, Tourism &
Goa Architecture, Goa Carnival,
Fort Aguada. Dudhsagar Falls. Vindaloo, Prawn Hospitality Education.
Feni.
Balchão.

Dwarka (Char Dham), Rann of Kutch (White Dhokla, Khandvi, GIFT City (IFSC), Ahmedabad
Bandhani (Tie-Dye),
Gujarat Somnath, Rani ki Vav (Patan), Desert), Gir Forest NP Thepla, Authentic (Education/Pharma), Industrial
Garba/Dandiya Dance.
Ahmedabad (UNESCO City). (Asiatic Lions). Kathiawadi Thali. Hubs.
 3. Arts, Crafts, & Culture 4. Cuisine & Culinary
1. History & Pilgrimage (The 2. Nature & Geography 5. Modern & Science Hubs (The
State/UT (The People & Their Trails (The Taste of
Ancient Soul) (The Land) Future)
Hands) the Soil)

Kurukshetra Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Traditional Haryanvi Ragni Bajre ki Khichdi, Gurugram (IT/Corporate Hub,
Haryana
(Historical/Religious). Morni Hills. Folk Music. Besan Masala Roti. Automobile Sector).

Sidu (Steamed
Himachal Ancient temples of Kullu, Tabo Spiti Valley (Roads), Great Kangra Miniature Painting, Solan (Mushroom City & Pharma
Bread), Madra
Pradesh & Key Monasteries. Himalayan NP, Khajjiar. Kullu Shawls weaving. Hub).
(Chickpea Curry).

Parasnath Hill (Jain

Betla National Park, Tribal Culture (Santhal), Dhuska (Fried Bread), Jamshedpur (Steel Industry),
Jharkhand Pilgrimage), Baidyanath
Hundru Falls, Netarhat. Chhau Dance. Handia (Rice Beer). Dhanbad (Coal Mining).
Jyotirlinga.

Coorg (Coffee Estates), Mysore Silk, Sandalwood Bisi Bele Bath, Neer
Hampi (UNESCO), Mysore Bengaluru (Silicon Valley of India,
Karnataka Bandipur NP, Gokarna Carvings, Yakshagana Dosa, Mangalorean
Palace, Badami Caves. ISRO/HAL), IISc.
Beaches. (Folk Theatre). Cuisine.

Appam & Stew,

Backwaters of Alleppey, Kathakali (Dance), Kochi (IT/Shipbuilding),
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sadya (Feast),
Kerala Munnar (Tea), Varkala Ayurveda (Wellness), Thiruvananthapuram (VSSC-
Fort Kochi. Malabar Biryani, Filter
Beach. Theyyam (Ritual Art). ISRO).
Coffee.

Kanha/Pench (Tiger Bhutte Ka Kees (Corn

Khajuraho (UNESCO), Sanchi Tribal Arts, Maheshwari & Bhopal/Indore (Educational &
Madhya Pradesh Reserves), Bandhavgarh NP, Snack), Dal Bafla,
Stupa, Gwalior Fort. Chanderi Silk. Industrial Hubs).
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka. Indori Namkeens.

Ajanta & Ellora Caves Kaas Plateau (Valley of Vada Pav, Misal Pav,
Warli Painting (Tribal), Mumbai (Financial Capital), Pune
Maharashtra (UNESCO), Shirdi, Elephanta Flowers), Konkan Coast Pav Bhaji, Coastal
Lavani Dance, Bollywood. (IT, Automotive, Education).
Caves. Beaches. Seafood.

Eromba (Fish/Veg
Loktak Lake (Floating NP), Manipuri Dance Imphal
Manipur Kangla Fort, Moirang. Mash), Chak-hao
Dzüko Valley. (Classical), Polo (origin), (Administrative/Education).
(Black Rice).
 3. Arts, Crafts, & Culture 4. Cuisine & Culinary
1. History & Pilgrimage (The 2. Nature & Geography 5. Modern & Science Hubs (The
State/UT (The People & Their Trails (The Taste of
Ancient Soul) (The Land) Future)
Hands) the Soil)

Ima Keithel (all-women

market).

Jadoh (Rice/Pork),
Living Root Bridges,
Khasi Tribe Culture, Dohkhlieh (Salad), Shillong
Meghalaya Mawphlang Sacred Grove. Mawsynram (Wettest Place),
Bamboo and Cane crafts. Bamboo Shoot (Education/Administrative).
Umiam Lake.
pickles.

Phawngpui Blue Mountain Cheraw (Bamboo Dance), Bai (Veg/Meat Stew),

Mizoram N/A Aizawl (Administrative).
NP, Vantawng Falls. Mizo Culture. Mi Sa Bai (Pork).

Hornbill Festival, Smoked Pork, Axone

Dzukou Valley (Trekking), Kohima/Dimapur (Emerging Trade
Nagaland Kohima War Cemetery (WWII). Traditional Basketry, (Fermented Soybean),
Mount Saramati. Hubs).
Warrior Dances. Raja Mircha.

Chilika Lake (Brackish Pattachitra Painting, Chhena Poda

Jagannath Temple (Puri), Sun Bhubaneswar (Smart City),
Odisha Lagoon), Similipal NP, Puri Odissi Dance, Appliqué (Dessert), Dalma,
Temple (Konark - UNESCO). Rourkela (Steel Plant).
Beach. Work. Crab/Prawn Curries.

Makki di Roti &

Golden Temple (Amritsar),
Harike Wetland, Shivalik Bhangra & Giddha, Sarson da Saag, Ludhiana (Hosiery/Industrial
Punjab Anandpur Sahib, Wagah
Hills. Phulkari Embroidery. Amritsari Kulcha, Hub).
Border.
Lassi.

Jaipur (Amber Fort), Udaipur Thar Desert (Sand Dunes), Miniature Paintings, Dal Bati Churma,
Rajasthan (Palaces), Jaisalmer (Fort), Mount Abu, Ranthambore Ghoomar Dance, Bandhini Gatte ki Sabzi, Ker Jaipur (Gems & Jewelry Trade, IT).
Pushkar. NP. (Tie-Dye). Sangri.

Rumtek Monastery, Char Dham Khangchendzonga NP Momos, Thukpa,

Buddhist Wall Paintings,
Sikkim (replica), Kirateshwar Mahadev (UNESCO), Tsomgo Lake, Phagshapa (Pork Gangtok (Administrative).
Lepcha/Bhutia Culture.
Temple. Nathu La Pass (Roads). Curry).
 3. Arts, Crafts, & Culture 4. Cuisine & Culinary
1. History & Pilgrimage (The 2. Nature & Geography 5. Modern & Science Hubs (The
State/UT (The People & Their Trails (The Taste of
Ancient Soul) (The Land) Future)
Hands) the Soil)

Madurai (Meenakshi Temple), Bharatanatyam, Chettinad Cuisine, Chennai (Automotive/Health

Nilgiri Mountains (Ooty),
Tamil Nadu Mahabalipuram (UNESCO), Kanjivaram Silk Sarees, Idli/Dosa, Filter Hub), IIT Madras, Kalpakkam
Kanyakumari, Marina Beach.
Rameswaram. Bronze Sculpture. Coffee. (Nuclear).

Charminar, Golconda Fort Banjara Tribal culture,

Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderabad (Pharmaceutical, IT
Telangana (Hyderabad), Ramappa Temple Nallamala Forest. Hyderabad Pearl & Gem
Sarva Pindi (Snack). Hubs), ISB, DRDO.
(UNESCO). industry.

Chakwi (Rice Dish),

Bamboo & Cane crafts,
Tripura Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary. Mui Borok (Fermented Agartala (Administrative).
Tripuri Folk Dances.
Fish).

Char Dham Yatra (Badrinath, Garhwali & Kumaoni Folk Kafuli (Spinach
Valley of Flowers NP, Jim Pantnagar (Industrial Estate),
Uttarakhand Kedarnath), Dances, Traditional Pahari Curry), Aloo ke Gutke,
Corbett NP, Auli (Skiing). Doon University.
Rishikesh/Haridwar. Cap. Bhang ki Chutney.

Taj Mahal (Agra), Varanasi Lucknowi Chikankari, Lucknowi Biryani,

Noida/Greater Noida (IT & Media
Uttar Pradesh (Kashi Vishwanath), Ayodhya, Dudhwa National Park. Kathak Dance Form, Galouti Kebabs,
Hub), Banaras Hindu University.
Mathura. Ramlila. Varanasi Chaat.

Kolkata (Colonial), Durga Puja (Festival), Rosogolla, Sandesh,

Sundarbans NP (Mangrove Kolkata (Jute/Industry), IIT
West Bengal Santiniketan (UNESCO), Belur Terracotta Art, Rabindra Macher Jhol (Fish
Delta), Darjeeling Hills. Kharagpur.
Math. Sangeet. Curry).

Vaishno Devi Temple, Pashmina Shawls Wazwan (Feast),

Kashmir Valley (Gulmarg, Srinagar/Jammu (Administration
J&K (UT) Shankaracharya Temple, making, Papier-mâché, Rogan Josh, Kashmiri
Pahalgam, Dal Lake). & Education).
Mughal Gardens. Kashmiri Sufiana Music. Chai.

Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri

Buddhist Wall Paintings, Thukpa, Momos, Indian Astronomical Observatory
Ladakh (UT) Monasteries (Thiksey, Hemis). Lakes, Khardung La Pass
Traditional Ladakhi Attire. Butter Tea. (Hanle).
(Roads).
 3. Arts, Crafts, & Culture 4. Cuisine & Culinary
1. History & Pilgrimage (The 2. Nature & Geography 5. Modern & Science Hubs (The
State/UT (The People & Their Trails (The Taste of
Ancient Soul) (The Land) Future)
Hands) the Soil)

Radhanagar Beach Fresh Seafood,

A&N Islands Tribal cultures (requires
Cellular Jail (Historical). (Havelock), Barren Island Coconut-based Port Blair (Logistics/Naval Base).
(UT) non-contact).
(Active Volcano). curries.

Tuna/Seafood,
Lakshadweep Kavaratti Atoll, Bangaram Focus on maritime and
N/A Coconut-based local Limited connectivity.
(UT) Island (Coral Reefs, Scuba). island culture.
dishes.

French Bakeries,
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Promenade Beach, Auroville French-Indian culture,
Puducherry (UT) Creole Cuisine, South Education, Tourism.
Quarter. (Experimental Township). Pottery.
Indian food.

Old Delhi's Silver and Old Delhi's

Red Fort, Qutb Minar, New Delhi (Political Capital), IIT
Delhi (UT) Aravalli Biodiversity Park. Spice markets, Theatre Chaat/Kulfi, Parathe
Humayun’s Tomb (UNESCO). Delhi, AIIMS.
culture. Wali Gali.

Le Corbusier's Capitol
North Indian Dhabas, Planned City Architecture, Major
Chandigarh (UT) N/A Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden. Complex (Modernist
Street food. Educational Hubs.
Architecture).

D&N Haveli &

Portuguese colonial Seafood with a strong
Daman & Diu Diu Fort, Fort Moti Daman. Nagoa Beach (Diu). Port activities.
heritage and culture. Portuguese influence.
(UT)