Tourism in India by state Pradesh is important with its wealth of historical monuments and religious fervour. It is the home of Taj Mahal, and Hinduism's holiest city, Varanasi. The most populous state of the Indian Union also has a rich cultural heritage. Kathak one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance, originated from Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is known as "The Heartland of India". Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh like Awadhi cuisine, Mughlai cuisine, Kumauni cuisine are very famous in entire India and abroad. Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), is the capital of West Bengal has been nicknamed the "City of Palaces", "City of Joy", etc.
Tourism in India by state half of the elephant population of India. There are 4 Project Tiger reserves and 4 Project Elephant reserves in the state which include Anamalai, Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Kalakkad-Mundanthurai. Other threatened and endangered species found in the region include Grizzled giant squirrel, Grey slender loris, Sloth bear, Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed macaque, and Indian leopard. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of mainland India provides scenic view of sunset and sunshine over the Indian Ocean. Water Falls like Hogenakkal Falls and Wildlife sanctuaries are located across the state. Ooty, Kodaikanal and Yercaud are well-known hill stations. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is