India, the land of diversity, is a country that boasts a breathtaking blend of cultures, landscapes, and traditions. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-kissed beaches of Goa, India offers an astonishing variety of experiences within its vast expanse. Despite the country's rich tapestry of offerings, I've only had the privilege of exploring a fraction of its beauty. So far, I've only journeyed through 11 states and 4 Union Territories out of the 28 states and 8 Union Territories that make up our incredible nation.
| No | Type | State | Capital | Travelled To? | Visited the Capital? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State | Andhra Pradesh | Amaravati | No | No |
| 2 | State | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | No | No |
| 3 | State | Assam | Dispur | No | No |
| 4 | State | Bihar | Patna | No | No |
| 5 | State | Chhattisgarh | Raipur | No | No |
| 6 | State | Goa | Panaji | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | State | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | No | No |
| 8 | State | Haryana | Chandigarh | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | State | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | State | Jharkhand | Ranchi | No | No |
| 11 | State | Karnataka | Bangalore | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | State | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | No | No |
| 13 | State | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Yes | No |
| 14 | State | Maharashtra | Mumbai | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | State | Manipur | Imphal | No | No |
| 16 | State | Meghalaya | Shillong | No | No |
| 17 | State | Mizoram | Aizawl | No | No |
| 18 | State | Nagaland | Kohima | No | No |
| 19 | State | Odisha | Bhubaneshwar | No | No |
| 20 | State | Punjab | Chandigarh | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | State | Rajasthan | Jaipur | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | State | Sikkim | Gangtok | No | No |
| 23 | State | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | No | No |
| 24 | State | Telangana | Hyderabad | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | State | Tripura | Agartala | No | No |
| 26 | State | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | Yes | No |
| 27 | State | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Yes | No |
| 28 | State | West Bengal | Kolkata | No | No |
| 29 | Union Territory | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | No | No |
| 30 | Union Territory | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Yes | Yes |
| 31 | Union Territory | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Daman | No | No |
| 32 | Union Territory | The Government of NCT of Delhi | Delhi | Yes | Yes |
| 33 | Union Territory | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar-S, Jammu-W | Yes | Yes |
| 34 | Union Territory | Ladakh | Leh | No | No |
| 35 | Union Territory | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | No | No |
| 36 | Union Territory | Puducherry | Puducherry | Yes | Yes |
Despite having explored some incredible regions, I can't help but feel humbled by how much more there is to see and experience in India. The remaining states and Union Territories beckon with their own unique offerings. In the coming years, I'm determined to embark on journeys that will take me to the unexplored corners of this diverse land. I want to witness the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, the vibrant festivals of West Bengal, the tribal culture of Chhattisgarh, and the scenic beauty of the Northeastern states.
India's diversity is not just geographical but also cultural, linguistic, and culinary. Each state and Union Territory tells a unique story, and I can't wait to add more chapters to my own Indian travel diary. With every journey, I aim to deepen my appreciation for this incredible country and its people, celebrating the unity in diversity that defines India.