10 Most Happening Places in India

Apr 25, 2025, 23:29 IST

Wion Web Desk

Goa: It is about 250 miles (400 km) south of Mumbai (Bombay). One of India's smallest states, Goa is a well-liked beach destination in India that is well-known for its exciting nightlife, lovely beaches, and water sports.

Mumbai (also known as Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial and entertainment centre of India. It has a thriving nightlife, well-known attractions like the Gateway of India, and a diverse food and cultural scene.

Delhi: India's capital, Delhi, is a well-liked travel destination thanks to its busy street markets, major attractions like the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, and rich history.

Jaipur: Founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the Pink City. It is a well-liked travel destination because of its stunning palaces, lively marketplaces, and vibrant culture.

Agra: It is a city offering a discovery of the beautiful era. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is also a must-see location for its extensive Mughal heritage and architecture.

Udaipur: A lovely city in Rajasthan, is well-known for its magnificent lakes, palaces, and extensive cultural history. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Shimla: In 1864, Shimla became the summer capital of India. Shimla is a well-liked hill town in northern India. It is renowned for its natural splendour, colonial buildings, and snow-capped mountains.

Varanasi: A sacred city in India, Varanasi is home to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Ganges Ghats, and other famous spiritual and cultural landmarks. 

Ladakh: India's Ladakh is a well-liked travel destination because of its breathtaking natural beauty, snow-capped mountains, and distinctive cultural heritage. Its natural features consist mainly of high plains and deep valleys.

Kerala: Kerala is a southwestern coastal state of India. It is a small state, constituting only about one per cent of the country's total area of the country. Southern India's Kerala state is renowned for its beautiful backwaters, lush green forests, and diverse culture and cuisine.