Top 10 Enchanting States of India You Can't Miss

By Khushi Thakur | June 14, 2024

1. Kerala

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2. Rajasthan

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3. Himachal Pradesh

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4. Uttarakhand

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5. Goa

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6. Maharashtra

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7. Tamil Nadu

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8. Sikkim

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9. Karnataka

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10. Jammu and Kashmir

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