India Cities

• India comprises 29 states and seven union territories. Although India is a fast-developing nation and has nearly 300 cities, its majority of the population resides in rural areas.
• Delhi, the national capital, is the largest city by area and population in North India.
• Mumbai, the financial capital, is the most populous and also the wealthiest city in India.
• Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, and Chennai, formerly known as Madras, are the largest cities in South India.
• Kolkata, the cultural capital, and Guwahati are the largest cities in East and Northeast India respectively.

Following is the list of famous and most visited cities in India:

Name of City	Description
Mumbai	1. Mumbai is the largest city and also regarded as the business capital of India. 2. This city is full of life and is known for its well-known visitor’s places, beaches, Bollywood Movies, etc. 3. State: Maharashtra 4. Area: 600 km2 5. Places to visit: Gateway of India, Hotel Taj, Hanging garden, etc.
Delhi	1. Delhi is fondly known as the ‘City of Cities’. The capital of India. 2. It is well-connected internationally as well as domestically. 3. State: Delhi NCR 4. Area: 1484 km2 5. Places to visit: Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, Red fort, Kutub Minar.
Bangalore	1. A delightful city of Bangalore is perfectly brightened with parks, enclosures, lakes and wellsprings. 2. State: Karnataka 3. Area: 709 km2 4. Places to visit: Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, banner ghattta biological park.
Kolkata	1. The ‘City of Joy’ Kolkata is one of the most popular places to visit in India. 2. The capital of the East Indian state of West Bengal is seen as the land of the intellectuals. 3. State: West Bengal 4. Area: 205 km2 5. Places to visit: Howrah bridge, Indian Museum, Fort William.
Jaipur	1. Jaipur, the Pink City with expanded construction modelling that serves as a brilliant indication of their royal heritage. 2. State: Rajasthan 3. Area: 484.6 km2 4. Places to visit: Hawa mahal, City palace, Jantar mantar.
Chennai	1. Chennai is a fascinating city for a traveller heading out to South India. 2. State: Tamil nadu 3. Area: 426 km2 4. Places to visit: Marina beach, Kapaleeshwarar temple, Government museum
Pune	1. Pune has a superb history and it was the core of force of the Maratha Kingdom and all the encompassing places that reflects the glory of Marathas. 2. State: Maharashtra 3. Area: 331.26 km2 4. Places to visit: Shaniwar Wada, Sinhgadfort, Raja dinkar Kelkar museum.
Hyderabad	1. Hyderabad is a perfect destination as it gives enriching experience with enchanting structural masterpieces and rich social legacy. 2. State: Telangana 3. Area: 650 km2 4. Places to visit: Charminar, Golconda fort, Salar Jung museum.
Surat	1. Surat regarded as Silk City & Diamond is acclaimed for its material and precious stone businesses. 2. State: Gujarat 3. Area:327 km2 4. Places to visit:Dumas beach, Amaazia Water park, Gopi talav
Port Blair	1. Port Blair is capital and biggest city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. State: Andaman & Nicobar Islands 3. Area: 16.64 km2 4. Places to visit: Cellular Jail, Ross island, Viper island
Panaji	1. Panaji is the capital city of Goa. It is the charming small travel centre for the voyagers coming to Goa. 2. The town has protected its Portuguese legacy considerably well. 3. State: Goa 4. Area: 21.01 km2 5. Places to visit: Miramar beach, Deltin royale casino, fort aguada.
Pondicherry	1. Pondicherry is famous for its sunny shores and churches is a standout amongst the most visited traveller spots in India. 2. Pondicherry was the biggest French settlement in India. 3. State: Tamil Nadu 4. Area: 19.54 km2 5. Places to visit:Promenade Beach, Serenity Beach, Aurobindo Ashram.

Interesting Facts:

• The national capital of our country was, originally, a walled city! Delhi had 14 gates of which only 5 are remaining namely Turkman Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi Gate, Lahori Gate, and Kashmiri Gate.
• Kolkata is one of the few rail tram cities in the world.
• Bangalore has many labels like ‘The Silicon Valley of India’, ‘The Garden City of India’ etc.
• Chennai is the ‘hottest’ city (worth visiting, and worth living in for long term) to live in, according to BBC.
• Chennai is a home to one of the longest beaches in the world – Marina! National Geographic ranked Chennai’s food as second best in the world.
• Hyderabad, also known as the city of pearls, is home to the world-famous Biriyani.
• Hyderabad also has world’s biggest monolithic Buddha statue, film studio and snow themed park, and the rarest of rare – Kohinoor diamond.