10 Indian States Most Visited By Foreigners

22 AUG, 2023 Dristi Sharma

cultural hub

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1. Gujarat

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2. Maharashtra

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3. WEST BENGAL

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4. Delhi

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5. Uttar Pradesh

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6. Tamil Nadu

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7, Rajasthan

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8. Kerala

[{"selector":"#anim-691bd0ba-97ab-4bd5-8a16-0b961a8526dc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac1d8c83-1328-4be9-bb4c-f26884019b52","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d4fcf067-5e48-4321-905e-9c7e7e6a3c26","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 100.50091%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9e2ed538-c3a9-4a74-adba-c27560e96fcd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0af09c11-f761-4079-86b5-37ecaa690954","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -934.79056%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09f79b4a-596f-461a-abc2-1c331df08d4b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-56578eac-dfdb-4046-b5f2-34329562b208","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-838b1be5-1716-47a3-bd0c-803a4b814f67","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 153.12796%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-90d7a3d0-3c8d-4c3b-a81c-da57edc7a066","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1a7a735-8505-4460-ab20-5c3b5aed0983","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 819.34204%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Photo: Unsplash This state's serene backwaters, lush landscapes, and unique culture makes it a popular choice among foreign travellers seeking relaxation and natural beauty (3.5 lakh).

9. Punjab

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10. Madhya Pradesh

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