Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh — 40.8%(01 of10)
Open Image ModalBuilt by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal, this mid-sixteenth century monument took 22 years to complete. The Taj Mahal receives over 3 million visitors every year, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. (credit:Getty Images)
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan — 20.1%(02 of10)
Open Image ModalNamed after Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king who founded the city in 1156 AD, Jaisalmer was a part of the silk route that connected India to the Middle East and Western Asia. It’s nicknamed ‘The Golden City’ due to the yellow sandstone used in the architecture of the city’s most famous landmarks. (credit:bijendra via Getty Images)
Malabar Coast, Kerala — 16.4%(03 of10)
Open Image ModalFed by 38 rivers and spanning 900 kilometres of waterways, the Kerala's house boats cruises through its backwaters have earned it the sobriquet 'Venice of the east'. (credit:helovi via Getty Images)
Darjeeling, West Bengal — 10.3%(04 of10)
Open Image ModalRenowned for its tea and its toy trains, the town once served as a summer retreat for the British in India. Nestled in the Himalayan range, Darjeeling provides a view of Mount Kanchenjunga, and Mount Everest, the world’s third-highest and highest peaks. (credit:Jane Sweeney via Getty Images)
Palolem Beach, Goa(05 of10)
Open Image ModalLocated in Cancona, South Goa, Palolem is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa. The waters are shallow and ideal for swimming. The ‘Money stone’ built by American conceptual artist Jacek Tylicki is a popular destination. (credit:Getty Images)
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan – 2.7%(06 of10)
Open Image ModalLocated at the center of Lake Pichola, in Udaipur, this luxury hotel renovated a former palace belonging to the royal family of Mewar. The Taj Lake Palace is said to offer splendid sunrise views. (credit:Jelle Drok, Flickr)
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, Karnataka – 2.3%(07 of10)
Open Image ModalLocated in Hampi, the Virupaksha temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has its its origins in the 7th century AD and is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. (credit:Dimos_istock via Getty Images)
Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab – 2.1%(08 of10)
Open Image ModalThe Harmandir Sahib, which translates to the House of God is a central place of worship for the Sikhs. The temple houses the Guru Granth Sahib, the holiest text of Sikhism, and runs one of the largest free kitchens in the world. (credit:Iryna Rasko via Getty Images)
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh – 1.1%(09 of10)
Open Image ModalStretching over an area of 940 km², it's the largest national park in Central India. Tourists flock to the park to catch a glimpse of the wildlife here, which includes the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Hard Ground Barasingha. (credit:Wolfgang Kaehler via Getty Images)
Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra — 0.7%(10 of10)
Open Image ModalComprising of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date back to 2nd century BC, the caves include paintings and sculptures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. (credit:CRSHELARE via Getty Images)