There are innumerable well known tourist places in Northern India.  The top most North Indian tourist places can be quoted as Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Shimla, Darjeeling, Gangtok and Delhi. Most of the above places are in Rajasthan the jewel of Indian tourism, attracting maximum foreign tourists to India. Rajasthan is located in the North western part of India. The state is attracting record tourists to its cities having a great past, cultural richness and a variety in living habits of its residents.

The top ten tourist places of North India can be summarized as follows according to their locations.  Jaipur the capital city is more popularly known as the pink city since the walls and buildings of the old city were colored in pink. Attractions of Jaipur include ancient forts and palaces the explicit examples of elaborate architecture and symbols of the royal heritage. One of the great marvels of Jaipur is the City palace complex which is the best example of Rajasthani and Mughal Architecture. There is a museum in the premises displaying costumes, shawls, Benares silk sarees, musical instruments and a set of the clothes of Sawai Madho Singh I. Tourist places in Jaipur include Hawa Mahal, Amar palace, city palace and Jaigarh fort. Jaisalmer offers the tourists an opportunity to witness the rich architectural splendor and unique cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

The Jaisalmer fort built in unique Rajasthan architectural style thrills the tourists by the explicit edifice of the monument. Jodhpur tourist spots are the representing the traditions, grandeur and culture of the place. The magnificent part of the city is reflected in the various forts and palaces. The popular among them are Umaid Bhavan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Udaipur the imperial city is having many art museums beautiful palaces, picturesque lakes, well landscaped gardens, massive forts, master pieces of architecture in the form of temples. The city is more popular for its fascinating fairs and festivals.

Bikaner offers the tourists many attractions like Prachina Museum exhibiting the glory of the by gone days. The other important attractions are Gajner palace, Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace displaying the majesty and the marvels of the historic empires. Bhandasar Jain Temple is another must visit place. Shimla the capital of Himachal and the top destination is a splendid hill station with a year round salubrious climate. Covered with Oak and pine forests and snow clad peaks in the winters it is the best destination for adventure sports.  Darjeeling situated at an altitude of 2050 meters is a popular hill station in West Bengal. It is very much popular for its tea estates. Diverse landscapes, stunning hills, slopes of tea plantations and the botanical gardens make the place best for honeymooners and leisure tourists.

Gangtok is the capital city of Indian state Sikkim. Located at a great height the city enjoys mild climate throughout the year. The many Buddhist monasteries and temples attract the tourists to this Himalayan state. Delhi the capital of India is a mix of historical monuments as well as modern wonders. Delhi has a treasure of tourist places to explore. The city is divided into Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi mostly preserves the historical monuments. New Delhi is the marketplace for exclusive handicrafts. Tourist places in Delhi include Red fort, India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple and Qutab minar.North India attracts tourists from all over the world because of its incredible destinations with a wide variety and a great historic, cultural and entertainment value.