Andhra Pradesh
Capital: Amaravati
Official Language: Telugu
Population: 49.6 million (2021)
History: Ancient land of Mauryas, Satavahanas, and Vijayanagara rulers.
- Second longest Indian coastline
- Home to Tirupati temple
- Famous for spicy cuisine
Arunachal Pradesh
Capital: Itanagar
Official Languages: English, Nyishi, Adi
Population: 1.6 million (2021)
History: Historic land of Monpa and Adi tribes.
- Tawang Monastery
- Land of the rising sun
- Dense Himalayan forests
Assam
Capital: Dispur
Official Language: Assamese
Population: 36 million (2021)
History: Ancient land of Ahoms and tea plantations.
- Majuli island
- Assam tea & silk
- Kaziranga rhinos
Bihar
Capital: Patna
Official Languages: Hindi, Urdu
Population: 124 million (2021)
History: Birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism.
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Nalanda university ruins
- Rich cultural heritage
Chhattisgarh
Capital: Raipur
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 30 million (2021)
History: Land of waterfalls and tribal culture.
- Chitrakote Falls
- Kanger Valley Park
- Mineral-rich region
Goa
Capital: Panaji
Official Languages: Konkani, Marathi
Population: 1.6 million (2021)
History: Former Portuguese colony famous for beaches and churches.
- Baga & Calangute beaches
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Nightlife & seafood
Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Official Language: Gujarati
Population: 69 million (2021)
History: Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Indus Valley heritage.
- Statue of Unity
- Gir Lion Sanctuary
- Somnath Temple
Haryana
Capital: Chandigarh
Official Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Population: 29 million (2021)
History: Land of Mahabharata’s Kurukshetra battle.
- Known as India's milk bowl
- Modern cities like Gurugram
- Rich sports heritage
Himachal Pradesh
Capital: Shimla & Dharamshala
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 7.4 million (2021)
History: Famous for British-era towns and Himalayan scenery.
- Shimla, Manali hill stations
- Dharamshala (Dalai Lama’s home)
- Trekking and snow sports
Jharkhand
Capital: Ranchi
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 39 million (2021)
History: Land of mineral wealth and tribal heritage.
- Hundru Falls
- Betla National Park
- Major coal and mineral hub
Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
Official Language: Kannada
Population: 68 million (2021)
History: Ancient Chalukya, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara dynasties.
- Mysore Palace
- Hampi ruins
- India's IT capital Bengaluru
Kerala
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Official Language: Malayalam
Population: 36 million (2021)
History: Ancient spice trade region known for cultural harmony.
- Alleppey backwaters
- Ayurvedic wellness tourism
- Highest literacy rate in India
Madhya Pradesh
Capital: Bhopal
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 84 million (2021)
History: Known for ancient dynasties and stunning heritage.
- Khajuraho temples
- Kanha, Bandhavgarh parks
- Historic Gwalior fort
Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Official Language: Marathi
Population: 124 million (2021)
History: Seat of the Maratha empire, British Bombay Presidency hub.
- Gateway of India, Ajanta caves
- India's financial capital
- Bollywood movie industry
Manipur
Capital: Imphal
Official Language: Meitei (Manipuri)
Population: 3.2 million (2021)
History: Ancient kingdom with rich martial arts and dance heritage.
- Loktak Lake (floating islands)
- Sangai deer sanctuary
- Kangla Fort
Meghalaya
Capital: Shillong
Official Language: English
Population: 3.4 million (2021)
History: 'Abode of Clouds' with ancient Khasi-Garo-Jaintia tribal heritage.
- Living root bridges
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Wettest place on Earth
Mizoram
Capital: Aizawl
Official Language: Mizo, English
Population: 1.2 million (2021)
History: Hill state known for vibrant tribal culture and landscapes.
- Durtlang Hills view points
- Serchhip waterfalls
- Thenzawl golf resort
Nagaland
Capital: Kohima
Official Language: English
Population: 2.1 million (2021)
History: Home of Naga tribes and historic WWII battle of Kohima.
- Hornbill cultural festival
- Dzukou Valley treks
- Kohima War Cemetery
Odisha
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Official Language: Odia
Population: 46 million (2021)
History: Ancient Kalinga kingdom, Ashoka’s conquest, and Puri Jagannath temple.
- Konark Sun Temple
- Puri Rath Yatra
- Chilika Lake flamingos
Punjab
Capital: Chandigarh
Official Language: Punjabi
Population: 30 million (2021)
History: Ancient land of the Indus Valley and Sikhism's birthplace.
- Golden Temple, Amritsar
- Wagah Border ceremony
- Bhangra, tandoori cuisine
Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 82 million (2021)
History: Land of kings with deserts, forts, and palaces.
- Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
- Jaisalmer Fort, Thar desert
- Udaipur lakes and palaces
Sikkim
Capital: Gangtok
Official Languages: Nepali, English
Population: 0.7 million (2021)
History: Himalayan kingdom merged into India in 1975. Known for monasteries and Kanchenjunga.
- Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass
- Rumtek Monastery
- Organic farming pioneer
Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Official Language: Tamil
Population: 78 million (2021)
History: Ancient Dravidian land with Chola, Chera, and Pandya dynasties.
- Meenakshi Temple
- Mahabalipuram sculptures
- Classical music, Bharatanatyam
Telangana
Capital: Hyderabad
Official Languages: Telugu, Urdu
Population: 39 million (2021)
History: Formed in 2014, land of Nizams and Qutb Shahi dynasties.
- Charminar, Golconda Fort
- Hyderabadi biryani
- Cyberabad IT hub
Tripura
Capital: Agartala
Official Languages: Bengali, Kokborok, English
Population: 4 million (2021)
History: Former princely state merged in 1949, known for tribal culture.
- Neermahal Water Palace
- Tripura Sundari Temple
- Bamboo forests
Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Official Languages: Hindi, Urdu
Population: 243 million (2021)
History: India's heartland, ancient centers of Hindu, Buddhist, and Mughal history.
- Taj Mahal, Varanasi Ghats
- Kumbh Mela fair
- Mughlai cuisine, classical arts
Uttarakhand
Capital: Dehradun
Official Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit
Population: 11 million (2021)
History: Himalayan state of sacred rivers, Char Dham, and yoga retreats.
- Kedarnath, Badrinath temples
- Valley of Flowers park
- Jim Corbett National Park
West Bengal
Capital: Kolkata
Official Languages: Bengali, English
Population: 100 million (2021)
History: Cultural hub of India, home to Tagore, colonial Kolkata, and Bengal Renaissance.
- Victoria Memorial, Sundarbans
- Durga Puja festival
- Misti Doi, Sandesh sweets
Union Territories of India
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Capital: Port Blair
Official Languages: Hindi, English
Population: 0.4 million (2021)
- Radhanagar Beach
- Cellular Jail, scuba diving
- Coral reefs and islands
Chandigarh
Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab, Haryana)
Official Language: Hindi
Population: 1.1 million (2021)
- Rock Garden
- Sukhna Lake
- Modern planned city
Dadra, Nagar Haveli & Daman Diu
Capital: Daman
Official Languages: Gujarati, Hindi
Population: 0.8 million (2021)
- Dudhni Lake
- Portuguese churches
- Pristine beaches
Delhi (NCT)
Capital: New Delhi
Official Languages: Hindi, English
Population: 32 million (2021)
- India Gate, Red Fort
- Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple
- Historic bazaars & Mughal legacy
Jammu & Kashmir
Capital: Srinagar (summer), Jammu (winter)
Official Languages: Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi
Population: 13.6 million (2021)
- Dal Lake houseboats
- Gulmarg skiing
- Mughal gardens
Ladakh
Capital: Leh
Official Languages: Ladakhi, Hindi, English
Population: 0.3 million (2021)
- Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley
- Buddhist monasteries
- Adventure treks
Lakshadweep
Capital: Kavaratti
Official Languages: Malayalam, English
Population: 64,000 (2021)
- Coral islands & lagoons
- Marine life & snorkeling
- Islamic cultural heritage
Puducherry
Capital: Puducherry
Official Languages: Tamil, English, French
Population: 1.5 million (2021)
- French colonial heritage
- Seaside promenade
- Aurobindo Ashram