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Move through 36 chapters — 28 states and 8 union territories — each with its own light, food, festivals, and people.
State · 1 of 36
Andhra Pradesh
Land of temples and coastline
Andhra Pradesh stretches from the Eastern Ghats to a long Bay of Bengal shore. Temple towns, Telugu cinema, and spicy coastal kitchens define its rhythm.
Capital
Amaravati
Languages
Telugu, English
Population
~49.5 million
Famous food
Pesarattu · Gongura
Festivals
Ugadi · Sankranti
See
Tirupati · Araku Valley
Capital note · Designated capital · Vizag hosts some executive offices
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · S. P. Balasubrahmanyam · N. T. Rama Rao
State · 2 of 36
Arunachal Pradesh
Land of the dawn-lit mountains
India’s easternmost state rises into misty ridges and tribal cultures. Monasteries, orchid forests, and frontier towns shape a quiet, powerful north-east.
Capital
Itanagar
Languages
English, Hindi, Nyishi, Adi
Population
~1.4 million
Famous food
Thukpa · Bamboo shoot dishes
Festivals
Losar · Solung
See
Tawang Monastery · Ziro Valley
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Donggin Sona · Gegong Apang
State · 3 of 36
Assam
Tea gardens and living rivers
Assam is braided by the Brahmaputra — tea estates, one-horned rhinos, and Bihu rhythms. A green heart of the Northeast with deep cultural roots.
Capital
Dispur
Languages
Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, English
Population
~31 million
Famous food
Assam tea · Masor tenga
Festivals
Bihu · Raas Mahotsav
See
Kaziranga · Majuli
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Bhupen Hazarika · Zubeen Garg
State · 4 of 36
Bihar
Cradle of ideas and empires
From Nalanda’s learning halls to Bodh Gaya’s stillness, Bihar carries ancient India’s intellectual fire. Festivals, folk arts, and resilient cities keep it vivid today.
Capital
Patna
Languages
Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi
Population
~104 million
Famous food
Litti chokha · Sattu
Festivals
Chhath Puja · Sonepur Mela
See
Bodh Gaya · Nalanda
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Ashoka · Chanakya · Rajendra Prasad
State · 5 of 36
Chhattisgarh
Forests, falls, and tribal craft
Chhattisgarh is a land of waterfalls, dense forests, and living tribal traditions. Quiet temples and rice plains meet a strong sense of place.
Capital
Raipur
Languages
Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
Population
~29 million
Famous food
Faraa · Chila
Festivals
Bastar Dussehra · Hareli
See
Chitrakote Falls · Barnawapara
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Habib Tanvir · Teejan Bai
State · 6 of 36
Goa
Sun, sand, and susegad
Goa blends Portuguese heritage with Konkani warmth — beaches, spice, music, and an easy pace that still feels unmistakably Indian.
Capital
Panaji
Languages
Konkani, English, Marathi, Hindi
Population
~1.5 million
Famous food
Fish curry rice · Bebinca
Festivals
Carnival · Shigmo
See
Old Goa churches · Palolem
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Remo Fernandes · Mario Miranda
State · 7 of 36
Gujarat
Trade winds and living heritage
Gujarat is entrepreneurial and festive — white desert horizons, lion country, and a kitchen famous for farsan and festive sweets.
Capital
Gandhinagar
Languages
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Population
~60 million
Famous food
Dhokla · Thepla
Festivals
Navratri · Uttarayan
See
Rann of Kutch · Gir
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Mahatma Gandhi · Sardar Patel
State · 8 of 36
Haryana
Fields, sports, and NCR pulse
Haryana sits between farmlands and the capital’s edge — wrestling arenas, mustard fields, and a direct, energetic culture.
Capital
Chandigarh
Languages
Hindi, Haryanvi, Punjabi
Population
~25 million
Famous food
Bajra khichdi · Kadhi pakora
Festivals
Teej · Gugga Naumi
See
Kurukshetra · Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Capital note · Shared with Punjab & the UT of Chandigarh
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Neeraj Chopra · Sakshi Malik · Phogat sisters
State · 9 of 36
Himachal Pradesh
Apple orchards and alpine air
Himachal is hill stations, cedar forests, and mountain temples. Slow mornings, sharp horizons, and a calm that travellers chase year-round.
Capital
Shimla
Languages
Hindi, Pahari
Population
~7 million
Famous food
Siddu · Madra
Festivals
Kullu Dussehra · Lohri
See
Manali · Spiti
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Dalai Lama · Anupam Kher
State · 10 of 36
Jharkhand
Forests, falls, and mineral earth
Jharkhand’s plateaus hold waterfalls, tribal arts, and mining towns. Green cover and living craft traditions give it a grounded identity.
Capital
Ranchi
Languages
Hindi, Santali, Ho
Population
~33 million
Famous food
Dhuska · Rugra
Festivals
Sarhul · Karma
See
Dassam Falls · Netarhat
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Birsa Munda · Jaipal Singh Munda
State · 11 of 36
Karnataka
Code, coffee, and Deccan stone
Karnataka spans Bengaluru’s tech corridors, Coorg’s coffee hills, and Hampi’s ruins. Kannada culture meets a cosmopolitan future.
Capital
Bengaluru
Languages
Kannada, English, Tulu, Kodava
Population
~61 million
Famous food
Bisi bele bath · Ragi mudde
Festivals
Dasara · Ugadi
See
Hampi · Coorg
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · R. K. Narayan · Dr. Rajkumar
State · 12 of 36
Kerala
God's Own Country
Kerala is known for peaceful backwaters, lush greenery, Ayurveda, rich traditions, and beautiful beaches — a green coastline of calm and culture.
Capital
Thiruvananthapuram
Languages
Malayalam, English
Population
~33 million
Famous food
Appam & stew · Puttu
Festivals
Onam · Thrissur Pooram
See
Alleppey backwaters · Munnar
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sree Narayana Guru · Arundhati Roy
State · 13 of 36
Madhya Pradesh
Heart of India
Madhya Pradesh holds tiger reserves, temple towns, and the Narmada’s bend. A central crossroads of wildlife, stone, and folk song.
Capital
Bhopal
Languages
Hindi
Population
~72 million
Famous food
Poha jalebi · Bhutte ka kees
Festivals
Khajuraho Dance Festival · Lokrang
See
Khajuraho · Bandhavgarh
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Tansen · Kishore Kumar
State · 14 of 36
Maharashtra
Maximum city, mountain forts
Maharashtra runs from Mumbai’s skyline to Sahyadri forts and vineyard plains. Cinema, industry, and Marathi pride share one restless state.
Capital
Mumbai
Languages
Marathi, Hindi, English
Population
~112 million
Famous food
Vada pav · Puran poli
Festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi · Gudi Padwa
See
Gateway of India · Ajanta & Ellora
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Shivaji Maharaj · Sachin Tendulkar
State · 15 of 36
Manipur
Jewel of the East
Manipur is lakes, classical dance, and sporting brilliance. Imphal’s markets and Loktak’s floating islands feel worlds apart — and wholly Indian.
Capital
Imphal
Languages
Meitei, English
Population
~2.9 million
Famous food
Eromba · Chamthong
Festivals
Yaoshang · Lai Haraoba
See
Loktak Lake · Kangla Fort
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Mary Kom · Ratan Thiyam
State · 16 of 36
Meghalaya
Abode of clouds
Meghalaya lives in rain and living-root bridges. Khasi and Garo hills, caves, and cloud towns make it one of India’s softest, greenest escapes.
Capital
Shillong
Languages
English, Khasi, Garo
Population
~3 million
Famous food
Jadoh · Tungrymbai
Festivals
Wangala · Nongkrem
See
Living root bridges · Cherrapunji
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Patricia Mukhim · Lou Majaw
State · 17 of 36
Mizoram
Hills of song and bamboo
Mizoram’s ridgelines hold close-knit towns, bamboo craft, and choral music. Clean air, church spires, and rolling green define the state.
Capital
Aizawl
Languages
Mizo, English
Population
~1.1 million
Famous food
Bai · Vawksa rep
Festivals
Chapchar Kut · Mim Kut
See
Aizawl viewpoints · Reiek
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Laldenga · Buangi Sailo
State · 18 of 36
Nagaland
Hornbill hills
Nagaland is warrior heritage turned into festival colour — tribal diversity, highland villages, and the famed Hornbill gathering.
Capital
Kohima
Languages
English, Nagamese
Population
~2 million
Famous food
Smoked pork · Axone
Festivals
Hornbill Festival · Sekrenyi
See
Kohima War Cemetery · Dzükou Valley
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Neiphiu Rio · Easterine Kire
State · 19 of 36
Odisha
Temple shores and classical grace
Odisha faces the Bay with Puri’s waves and Konark’s stone sun. Classical dance, temple towns, and tribal arts share the coast.
Capital
Bhubaneswar
Languages
Odia, English, Hindi
Population
~42 million
Famous food
Dalma · Chhena poda
Festivals
Rath Yatra · Konark Dance Festival
See
Konark · Puri
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sudarsan Pattnaik · Kelucharan Mohapatra
State · 20 of 36
Punjab
Golden fields and open hearts
Punjab is wheat, bhangra, and the Golden Temple’s calm. Farmland energy meets a culture of generosity that travels the world.
Capital
Chandigarh
Languages
Punjabi, Hindi
Population
~28 million
Famous food
Makki di roti · Sarson da saag
Festivals
Baisakhi · Lohri
See
Golden Temple · Wagah Border
Capital note · Shared with Haryana & the UT of Chandigarh
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Bhagat Singh · Guru Nanak
State · 21 of 36
Rajasthan
Desert kingdoms and colour
Rajasthan is forts, dunes, and festival colour — a warm desert palette of hospitality, craft, and royal stories under wide skies.
Capital
Jaipur
Languages
Hindi, Rajasthani
Population
~68 million
Famous food
Dal baati churma · Laal maas
Festivals
Pushkar Fair · Teej
See
Jaipur · Udaipur
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Maharana Pratap · Meera Bai
State · 22 of 36
Sikkim
Mountain mist and monasteries
Sikkim rises into Kanchenjunga’s shadow — prayer flags, organic farms, and Himalayan quiet. Small in size, vast in presence.
Capital
Gangtok
Languages
Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, English
Population
~0.6 million
Famous food
Momos · Thukpa
Festivals
Losar · Pang Lhabsol
See
Tsomgo Lake · Nathula
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Baichung Bhutia · Pawan Chamling
State · 23 of 36
Tamil Nadu
Classical stone and living language
Tamil Nadu is gopurams, Carnatic music, and a language with millennia of continuity. Chennai’s coast meets temple towns inland.
Capital
Chennai
Languages
Tamil, English
Population
~72 million
Famous food
Idli sambar · Chettinad cuisine
Festivals
Pongal · Thai Poosam
See
Meenakshi Temple · Mahabalipuram
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · A. P. J. Abdul Kalam · A. R. Rahman
State · 24 of 36
Telangana
Pearl City and Deccan grit
Telangana centres on Hyderabad’s mix of tech, biryani, and Charminar heritage — a Deccan state with youthful energy.
Capital
Hyderabad
Languages
Telugu, Urdu, English
Population
~35 million
Famous food
Hyderabadi biryani · Irani chai
Festivals
Bathukamma · Bonalu
See
Charminar · Golconda
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sarojini Naidu · P. V. Narasimha Rao
State · 25 of 36
Tripura
Palaces at the edge of the hills
Tripura blends Bengali and tribal cultures — royal palaces, bamboo craft, and green borders with a gentle Northeast pace.
Capital
Agartala
Languages
Bengali, Kokborok, English
Population
~3.7 million
Famous food
Mui borok · Chakhwi
Festivals
Kharchi Puja · Garia
See
Ujjayanta Palace · Neermahal
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sachin Debbarma · Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl
State · 26 of 36
Uttar Pradesh
Ghats, Ganga, and living faith
Uttar Pradesh holds Varanasi’s ghats, Lucknow’s tehzeeb, and the Taj’s marble. Dense with people, story, and pilgrimage.
Capital
Lucknow
Languages
Hindi, Urdu
Population
~200 million
Famous food
Tunday kabab · Petha
Festivals
Kumbh Mela · Dev Deepawali
See
Taj Mahal · Varanasi ghats
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Kabir · Rani Lakshmibai
State · 27 of 36
Uttarakhand
Devbhoomi — land of the gods
Uttarakhand is Himalayan pilgrimage and alpine meadows. From Rishikesh’s quiet to Char Dham trails, faith and nature share the heights.
Capital
Dehradun
Languages
Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni
Population
~10 million
Famous food
Aloo ke gutke · Kafuli
Festivals
Kumbh · Nanda Devi Raj Jat
See
Rishikesh · Valley of Flowers
Capital note · Winter capital · Gairsain (Bhararisain) in summer
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Bachendri Pal · Govind Ballabh Pant
State · 28 of 36
West Bengal
Adda, art, and Durga’s city
West Bengal runs from Kolkata’s adda culture to Darjeeling’s ridges and Sundarbans’ tides — intellectual, festive, and fiercely literary.
Capital
Kolkata
Languages
Bengali, English, Hindi
Population
~91 million
Famous food
Rosogolla · Fish curry
Festivals
Durga Puja · Poila Boishakh
See
Victoria Memorial · Sundarbans
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Rabindranath Tagore · Satyajit Ray
Union Territory · 29 of 36
Andaman & Nicobar
Island blues and coral quiet
These islands are turquoise water, colonial history, and rainforest. A remote Indian ocean chapter of beaches and biodiversity.
Capital
Port Blair
Languages
Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil
Population
~0.4 million
Famous food
Seafood thali · Coconut curries
Festivals
Island Tourism Festival
See
Havelock · Cellular Jail
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Veer Savarkar (Cellular Jail legacy)
Union Territory · 30 of 36
Chandigarh
Planned city, garden calm
Chandigarh is Le Corbusier’s grid of gardens, open hand sculpture, and clean avenues — a shared capital with modernist soul.
Capital
Chandigarh
Languages
Hindi, Punjabi, English
Population
~1.1 million
Famous food
Chole bhature · Butter chicken
Festivals
Rose Festival · Carnival of Chandigarh
See
Rock Garden · Sukhna Lake
Capital note · Union Territory · shared capital of Punjab & Haryana
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Le Corbusier · Nek Chand
Union Territory · 31 of 36
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Coastal forts and quiet towns
This combined UT holds Portuguese coastal memory, quiet beaches, and inland green. Small places with layered history.
Capital
Daman
Languages
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Population
~0.6 million
Famous food
Seafood · Gujarati snacks
Festivals
Diwali · Christmas
See
Daman Fort · Diu
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Local freedom fighters of Daman
Union Territory · 32 of 36
Delhi
Capital of layers
Delhi stacks empires — Mughal tombs, Lutyens avenues, and a restless metro of languages. India’s political and cultural crossroads.
Capital
New Delhi
Languages
Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu
Population
~16 million
Famous food
Chole bhature · Butter chicken
Festivals
Republic Day · Diwali
See
India Gate · Qutub Minar
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Amir Khusrau · Mirza Ghalib
Union Territory · 33 of 36
Jammu & Kashmir
Valleys of light and snow
Jammu & Kashmir holds Dal Lake’s stillness, Himalayan meadows, and houseboat culture — beauty that has shaped poetry for centuries.
Capital
Srinagar (summer) · Jammu (winter)
Languages
Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu
Population
~12 million
Famous food
Rogan josh · Kahwa
Festivals
Tulip Festival · Eid
See
Dal Lake · Gulmarg
Capital note · Dual capitals by season
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Lal Ded · Sheikh Abdullah
Union Territory · 34 of 36
Ladakh
High desert under endless sky
Ladakh is moonscape passes, monasteries, and thin air. Buddhist culture and stark beauty make it feel like another world within India.
Capital
Leh
Languages
Ladakhi, Hindi, English
Population
~0.3 million
Famous food
Thukpa · Skyu
Festivals
Hemis Festival · Losar
See
Pangong Lake · Nubra Valley
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sonam Wangchuk · Tsering Landol
Union Territory · 35 of 36
Lakshadweep
Coral atolls of the Arabian Sea
Lakshadweep is lagoon blues and coconut shade — India’s smallest UT, precious for coral reefs and island quiet.
Capital
Kavaratti
Languages
Malayalam, English
Population
~64 thousand
Famous food
Tuna dishes · Coconut-based curries
Festivals
Eid · Milad-un-Nabi
See
Bangaram · Agatti
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Island navigators & fishing communities
Union Territory · 36 of 36
Puducherry
French Quarter by the sea
Puducherry mixes Tamil life with pastel French streets and Auroville’s experiment. A coastal UT with unusual calm.
Capital
Puducherry
Languages
Tamil, French, English
Population
~1.2 million
Famous food
Creole seafood · Filter coffee
Festivals
Bastille Day · Pongal
See
Promenade Beach · Auroville
Populations are approximate (Census & recent estimates).
People · Sri Aurobindo · The Mother
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