Tourism in west India is top rated in Indian tourism sector. The economy of western India is generated from the secondary based industries, while tourism holds the tertiary position. The western India consists of the states of Goa, known for the beautiful beaches and the night life; Gujarat, known for the Jain temples, Rann of Kutch area and the museums; Maharashtra, known for the sea beaches, hill stations and the city life of Mumbai and Pune; Rajasthan, known for the forts, deserts and palaces while the western part of India also includes the Union territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Geography of Western India
Western Indian states are bounded by the Thar Desert in the northwest, the Vindhya Mountain Range in the north and the Arabian Sea in the west. A major portion of Western India shares the Deccan Plateau with South India.
Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Silvassa is the place for the weekend. It is located in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Other tourist attractions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are Portuguese Church, Tribal Museum
Local Gardens, Madhuban Dam, Lion Safari on way to Khavel and Khanvel Gardens.
Tourism in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has an open canvas showcasing many iconic attractions. There are lazy, palm-fringed beaches, lofty, cool-green mountains, the World Heritage Sites and bustling cosmopolitan cities like Mumbai and Pune. In the far east of the state are some of the most impressive national parks, including the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. Maharashtra also attracts tourists for the cave temples of Ellora and Ajanta. Matheran is a colonial-era hill station served by a toy train, has a certain allure. The romantic Konkan Coast fringing the Arabian Sea is also the attraction of South Maharashtra. The Konkan Coastal part is lined with spectacular, crumbling forts and sandy beaches.
Tourism in Rajasthan
Rajasthan- the desert state attracts global tourists for its historical forts, palaces, Rajputana art and culture. It is the part of Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are among the most favored targets of many tourists.
Tourism in Gujarat
Tourism in Gujarat includes the historical cities like Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Chhota Udaipur, Daman and Diu while one can also get attracted to the pilgrimage cities like Dwaraka, Gandhinagar, Gondal, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mandvi, Modhera, Palitana, Patan and Porbandar. Gujarat is also vibrant with the industrial cities like Rajkot, Somnath, Surat and Vadodara.
Tourism in Goa
Goa is known to world for its beaches and the Portuguese culture. The beaches cover about 125 kilometers of its coastline. These beaches are divided into North and South Goa. Goa has also the nature sites like Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, Mollem National Park, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, which are contributing much to the bio diversity life of Goa.
