Beautiful union territories of India

There are seven beautiful union territories in India, which are administered by the Central government. These Union Territories of India are fast developing into a modern and beautiful belt for Industry and Tourism. Daman and diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli are famous for its excellent beaches, Portuguese churches and forts.

Andaman and Nicobar: 

Andaman and Nicobar are the group of island located in the Indian Ocean. The Andamans and Nicobars are separated by a channel. These Islands are blessed with a unique tropical evergreen forest. The British used this islands as an isolated prison know as “Kala pani” for Indian freedom fighters. Local people of Islands still maintained their separated existence, these Indian Tribes are known as jarwa and Great Andamanese. Port Blair is the largest city and the capital of Island.

View of Andaman and Nicobar inlands from Plane

New Delhi: 

The official name National Capital Territory of Delhi, in 1956 Delhi was converted into a Union territory. Delhi is a largest metro green city by area in India and eighth in the world by population. Delhi also own National Capital Region urban area in which Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are included. The capital of India Delhi is located on banks of yamuna river one of the holy river in India. Delhi has many tourist attraction form all around the world Palika Bazaar , lotus temple, Jama Masjid- one of the largest mosques and The Pride of India “The India Gate”.

India Gate - Delhi , India

Chandigarh: 

Chandigarh is one of the best city in India, it is also known as The Green city of India. Chandigarh, is the capital of state Haryana and Punjab. It is considered as the first well planned city of India. Rock Garden and sukhna lake are good places to visit, a bird sanctuary is also located in the city which is home for a variety of bird species.

Rock Garden in Chandigarh - India

Daman and Diu: 

Daman and Diu is located on western coast of India, Daman city is the capital having an area of 72km. Daman and Diu is the second smallest among the other union territories in India. It has a mix culture of Indian and Portuguese. Daman and Diu is known for its untouched and explorer natural beauty. A trip to the famous beaches, Portuguese churches and forts of Daman and Diu can not be forgettable.

Daman and Diu Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 

Dadra and Nagar Haveli located between Maharashtra and Gujarat and few kilometers from the city of Daman. A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the city. Because of its scenic natural beauty and pleasant climate, Dadra & Nagar Haveli are dream tourist destinations. Silvassa the capital is one of the best place to visit.

Coatline of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Pondicherry: 

Located on the eastern ghat of India. It was a former French colony. Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Beaches and Churches in Puducherry are most popular tourist attraction. It is also one of the educational hubs in southern India.

Beautiful beach in Pondicherry 

Lakshadweep: 

Lakshadweep is the smallest union territories in terms of area as well as in population. Lakshadweep located off of the coast of Kerala in the Laccadive Sea. The total area is 32 km and Kavaratti is the capital with a largest city is Andrott. Lakshadweep is fast becoming India’s one of the best tourism location for its kinds “Adventure sports”. Some of the Island’s are still inhabited and full of natural beauty. Due to its isolate and virgin beaches it become one of the best honeymoon destination in India.

Beautiful inlands of Lakshadweep

Place With Exceptional Scenic Beauty - Kanyakumari

India, known for its rich culture and tradition, also is rich in natural resources. While the Northern side of India is widely covered by Himalayas, the west is covered by Arabian Sea and the east by Bay of Bengal. The southern side is exclusive as both these seas join with the Indian Ocean. The land placed in the tip of India, where the three seas join together is Kanyakumari. 

Kanyakumari is named after the virgin goddess, Kanayakumari Amman. Kanyakumari Temple also known as Kumari Amman temple located at the sea shore is the main featuring spot for the tourists to visit. The temple is dedicated to the virgin goddess Parvati, who self-punished to marry Lord Shiva. 

The main attractions of this place are the enthusiastic sunsets that are visible only from October 15th to March 15th. Though sunrise can be viewed throughout the year, sunrise on full moon day is the serene beauty. But we can have a view of both sunrise and sunset throughout the year from top of a hill called Murugan Kundram which also recommends for a panoramic view of Kanyakumari. Yet another distinctive sight of this spot is, the sunset and moonrise can be viewed almost simultaneously on full moon days. 

Kanyakumari known for its tranquility has very beautiful beaches with sand in multicolor. There are two rocks called as ‘Twin Rocks’ in the middle of the sea, both adding the rich Indian heritage with the Vivekananda Rock Memorial built in 1970 (where Swamy Vivekananda sat in deep meditation) and monument of Saint Thiruvalluvar. This apart, A Gandhi Memorial was built on that spot where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were kept in the vase for public viewing before submersion. 

A few notable festivals celebrated in Kanyakumari are Chaitra Purnima festival celebrated in May 1st week, Navaratri festival celebrated during the month of October and the Holy Annual festival of Roman Catholic Church celebrated in the last week of December. 

The facility of road, rail and air transport is available for tourists to travel. While the nearest airport is located in Trivandrum, Kerala, 87 kms away from Kanyakumari, two railway junctions, one at Kanyakumari and the other at Nagarcoil and three bus terminuses, Central and Express Bus Stand, Christopher Bus Stand and Anna Bus Stand are situated. The tourists may visit the place according to their preference of choice in transport. 

Some Pictures of Kanyakumari

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