12. Mysore: Mysore, a city of natural beauty, royal aura and quaint charm it never fails to charm its visitors. Mysore is a majestic, mysterious and mesmersing city. Places of interest in Mysore are Ornate City palace, Monolith Nandi Bull, Srirangapatnam, Keshava Temple at Somnathpur, Vrindavan Gardens, St. Philomena's Church, Gol Gumbuz & Ranganathaswamy Temple.

13. Chennai: Chennai (Madras) is one of the most important Industrial cities and is one of the major exporters of Information Technology services in India. The city is probably the most peaceful and green metropolis of India. It was once a group of small villages until the appearance of East India Company to set up a new trade centre in the place. This land was known as Fort St. George during British era. Tourist Interest: Thanjavur - Madurai - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Kovalam – Trivandrum oldest British monuments, including Fort St George & the Garrison Church of St.Mary's, the oldest Anglican Church in India.

15. Kanpur: Situated 80 kms from Lucknow is Kanpur is the most important industrial centre in Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the banks of the Ganga. It is famous for leather and textile goods of fine quality. It is now one of the major industrial cities with aviation, wool and leather industries, cotton, flour and vegetable oil mills, sugar refineries and chemical works. Kanpur has following places of tourist interest:  The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral),  Jain Glass Temple, Jajmau,  Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Phool Bagh (Ganesh Udyan) &  Kamla Retreat. Apart from this fruitful visit to Kanpur Parks & Zoo –  Nana Rao Park ,  Brijendra Swarup Park, Moti Jheel, Green Park & Allen Forest Zoo.

17. Kerala : From beaches to lush green countryside, tea-estates, wild life sanctuaries, majestic  temples and peaceful backwater  cruises & Ayurvedic health tours, these tours have the best offered by Kerala.Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church: built in 1503 by Portuguese, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom: - is an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lines, Alleppey (Houseboat).

19. Hyderabad: Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. It has a Hindu - Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical importance. Tourist Interest: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Mecca Masjid, Legislative Assembly, Osmania University, Birla Mandir, Salar Jung Museum, Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum, The Nizam‘s Silver Jubilee Museum, Birla Planetarium/Birla Science Museum, Chow Mohalla Complex, Nehru Zoological Park, Shilparamam - The Arts & Crafts village, Public Gardens, Ramoji Film City, Hitec City, Lumbini Park, Hyderabad Botanical Gardens, Hussainsagar Lake, Osmansagar Lake, Shamirpet, Mir Alam Tank, Secret Lake (Durgam Cheruvu), KBR National Park, Mrugavani National Park (Chilkur) & Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.

20. Gurgaon: Gurgaon is one of the fast growing cities in Greater Delhi. Gurgaon has blossomed as the nucleus of IT and other new-age businesses. Gurgaon is the most rapidly developing colonnade of Greater Delhi located in the National Capital Region and very near to International and Domestic Airport Gurgaon has emerged as the hub of IT and other new-age businesses. Tourist Interest: Sheetala Devi Temple, Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary, Sohna & Damdama Lake.

21. Uttarakhand : the land of gods, the home of Himalayas and truly a paradise on earth, allures everyone from everywhere. The fresh air, the pure water, the chilling snow, the adversing mountains, the scenic beauty, the small villages, the simpler people and a tougher lifesytle is what that distinguishes Uttarakhand from rest of the world. Two of India's mightiest rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna take birth in the glaciers of Uttarakhand, and are fed by myriad lakes, glacial melts and streams in the region. Places of tourist interest are Almora, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Corbett National Park, Dehradun, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital & Ranikhet.

22.  Rudrapur: Rudrapur is the headquarter of the Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttaranchal, India. Udham Singh Nagar has been divided into three major subdivisions - Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima. The prosperous town of Rudrapur is an interesting place to visit and a tour to Rudrapur must feature on your trip to Uttaranchal. Rudrapur will introduce you to the prosperous district which boasts of a number of industries and is also blessed with a very fertile land. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people here. Rudrapur is well-connected by direct broad-gauge railway-line to New-Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata. Places of tourist i nterest in Rudrapur are Atariya Temple, Chaiti Devi Temple & Giri Sarovar to name a few.

23. Andaman and Nicobar Island: The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of 572 serene islands, which takes tourists to the lap of comfort and beauty. These islands are perfect destination for any nature lover as from bird watching to turtle nesting you can discover some 110 species of wild orchids. Tourist Interest: Cellular Jail, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Marina Park, Gandhi Park, Sippighat Agricultural Farm, Mount Harriet, Chidiya & Tapu Mini Zoo.

24. Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep is a cluster of Islands and is the smallest Union Territory of India. Lakshadweep is a wonderful abode of peace and scenic beauty discovered by the British. It ranks high on the list of the top beach destinations of India and is home to pristine beaches and is also an ideal spot for water adventures. Apart from all these, there are many tourist attractions in Lakshadweep that are worth catching a glimpse. Tourist Interest:  Minicoy, Chetlat, Kalpeni, Bitra, Androth, Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmat , Kavaratti, Kiltan, Suheli and Pitti. 

25. Fatehpur Sikri : Situated 23 miles from Agra by road on the spot where saint Salim Chishti foretold the birth of son to akbar, the great Emperor who built Fatehpur Sikri in 1569 as an act of thanks giving.

26. Bhakra –Nangal Project: Situated about 362 km (225 miles) north of Delhi, in a gorge of the green Shivalik hills, is India’s biggest multi purpose rivers valley project. It consists of a 226 m. (740 feet) high dam at Bhakra on the Satluj river – the highest dam in the world, a huge reservoir about 171 sq km .(66 sq. miles) in area, a small diversion dam 13 km. (8 miles) downstream at Nangal with power houses on the Nangal hydel canal and a 4,828 km (3,000 miles) network of canals and distributaries.

27.  Aurangabad: Aurangabad is 375 kms (233 miles) from Mumbai by rail and an hours journey by air is the most convenient point for visiting the world-famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora.

1. Shimla: explore the famous Mall road, Lakkad Bazar, Center Church etc. 'Snowladen Pearl' of Himachal, Kufri, Chail Palace, Fagu, Naldhera and Golf Course etc.
2. Manali : Naggar Castle, Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, Tibetian Monestry & free time for shopping, climb the heights
   of Himalayan Range to reach the Rohtang Pass or the nearest snow point.
3. Ooty: the Queen of Hill stations nestled in the Nilgiri range and popularly known as Ooty. Botanical Gardens and the Museum with the numerous varieties of ornamental trees and plants is an attraction for all tourists. Beautiful tea  gardens, lush green  meadows, placid lake, manicured golfcourses that are really spell bounding.
4. Kodai: visit to Coacker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls & Bear Shola Falls etc.
5. Mussoorie:  Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, 38  Kms from Dehradun  is Mussoorie with its green hills and varied flora and fauna,making it a fascinating hill station. On a clear day, one can see the Ganga and the Yamuna meandering their way from the hills into the plains below. Mussorie has all the amenities of modern living. Places of tourist interest in Mussoories are Camel’s Back, Gun Hill, Mussoorie Lake, Vinog  Mountain Quail Sanctuary, Kempty Fall, Dhanolti,  Nag Tibba, Sarkunda Devi, Bhadraj Temple ,Municipal Garden & Yamuna Bridge.
6. Nainital:  Nainital is a picturesque hill station. Magnificent beauty of the mountains is the biggest of all tourist attractions in Nainital. Nainital is a Himalayan hill station of great beauty.   Places to see in Nainital :  Naini Lake, Naina Devi Temple, St. John’s Church & Snow View.
7. Dharamshala: home of the Tibetan leader The Dalai Lama and set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains.  
   Dharamshala is a busy bazaar town and has established itself as a base camp for those who wish to explore the nearby mountains.
8. Haridwar: Haridwar is a city of temple. Situated along the Ganges, the city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand exudes tremendous mythological and   historical value. Occupying over 12.302 sq. kms, Haridwar, is the doorway to the three other major  pilgrimages of India. Places to see:- Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath, Hari-ki-Pairi, Bharat Mata Mandir, Chandidevi Mandir, Daksh Mandir , Beauty Point, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar & Gurukul Kangri University.
9. Mount Abu: perched on the Aravali range , about 1,219m (4000 ft). above sea level, Mount Abu is one of the prettiest hill resorts in India. It is famous for the celebrated Dilwara  temples, sacred to the Jains, containing some of the finest specimens of carving in India.

NATIONAL PARKS & WID LIFE SANCTUARY - INDIA

Few of the National Parks and wild life Sanctuaries in India worth mentioning are:

Bandipur National Park (Karnataka), Vansda National Park (Gujarat), Bhitarkanika National Park (Orissa), Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar (Gujarat), Buxa Tiger Reserve (West Bengal), Campbell Bay National Park (Andaman and Nicobar), Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand), Fossil National Park (Madhya Pradesh), Gangotri National Park (Uttarakhand), Gir National Park (Gujarat), Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh), Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh), Kaziranga National Park (Assam), Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim), Kudremukh National Park (Karnataka), Manas National Park (Assam), Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan), Nanda Devi National Park (Uttarakhand), Periyar National Park (Kerala), Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan), Silent Valley National Park (Kerala),Simlipal National Park (Orissa), South Button Island National Park (Andaman and Nicobar), Sri Venkateswara National Park (Andhra Pradesh), Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) and Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand).

There are already over five parks in the country to house biotech and life sciences companies in India and another five are expected to come up in the next couple of years.