NAME : ANDHRA PRADESH

AREA : 160,205km²

POPULATION : 8.46 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchi salan, Ghongura pickle, Korikoora

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Pancha ,Pochampally silk sari ,Mangalagiri Sari, Gadwal Sari

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Pearls ,Paizeb

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Bangles ,Pearl jewellery ,Attar/Ittar (perfume ),Hand-loom sarees

NAME : ARUNACHAL PRADESH

AREA : 83,743km²

POPULATION : 0.14 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Apong, Dung Po, Ngatok with Rice/Tapioca Beer

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Shawls, skirts, wraps, lungis

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Arulaya and Lekapon ,Lencchi ,Benyop ,Gichli

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Cane and bamboo handicrafts, wood carvings and woven carpets, bead ornaments and woven grass necklaces

NAME : ASSAM

AREA : 78,438km²

POPULATION : 3.12CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Masor Tenga,Tengaa Maach,Masor Tenga

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti Gamosa ,Mekhela Chadar ,Muga Silk Sari

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Gamkharu ,Thuriya, Junbiri

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Handloom Products, Handicraft Products, Metal Crafts, Assam Tea, Assamese Jewellery

NAME : BIHAR

AREA : 99,200km²

POPULATION : 10.38 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Litti, Sattu, Khaja, Khubi ka Lai, Anarasa, Tilkut

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Long kurta with Dhoti ,Bhagalpuri silk ,

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Hansli ,Kamarbandh ,

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Silk fabrics, silk sarees, Zari sarees ,Mithila and Madhubani paintings ,Traditional beadwork items

NAME : CHHATTISGARH

AREA : 135,198km²

POPULATION : 2.56 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Bafauri, Kusli, and Red ant chutney

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti ,Safa ,Mirzai ,Bandi ,Lehenga and Choli

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Chunky Jewellery

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Handicrafts and textiles ,Pithora paintings ,Hand woven fabric

NAME : GOA

AREA : 3,702km²

POPULATION : 0.15CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Vindaloo, Xacuti, Bibinca, Prawn Balchao

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Nav-vari,Pano Bhaju,Valkal,Kashti

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Bracelet, bangles, necklaces

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Cashew Nuts, Spices, Feni or Cashew Feni, Handicrafts

NAME : GUJARAT

AREA : 196,024km²

POPULATION : 6.03CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Thepla, Dhokla, Khandvi, Handvo, Panki, Dhansak, Ankoori,

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Chrono and Kediyu ,Dhoti Kafani ,Chaniya Choli ,Panetar ,Tanchoi Nankhatai silk saree ,Patola Saree

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Kandora ,Matha Tikka ,Patla bangles

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Patola Silk Sarees.,Bandhnis and traditional Gagra-Cholis,.Embroidered, Appliquéd Quilts ,Bangles ,Khadi ,Jewelry ,Handlooms and Handicrafts

NAME : HARYANA

AREA : 44,212km²

POPULATION : 2.53CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Kachri Subzi, Cholia, Chach (Matha, natural skimmed buttermilk), Bajra Khichri

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti, shirt, turban and a pair of shoes ,thel, consist of ghaggri, shirt and a printed orhni

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Handmade Dokra Jewelry ,Handmade Gold Jewelry

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Woollen garments, “juttis” (shoes), “phulkari” embroidery on salwar kameezes”

NAME : HIMACHAL PRADESH

AREA : 55,673km²

POPULATION : 0.69CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Sidu, Aktori and Dham, Apples

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Churidar Pyjama with a Pagri ,kurtas, rahide and Ghagra Lehenga Choli.

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Rings and bangles

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Woolen Materials, Wood Items and Traditional Artifacts,Handmade Paper and Wooden Tables, Himachali Hats and Handicrafts

NAME : JAMMU & KASHMIR

AREA : 222,236km²

POPULATION : 1.25 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Rogan Josh,Tabak Maaz, Gustaba, Dum Aloo, Haak Saag, Yakhni, Kahava (Green tea Latte)

TRADITIONAL DRESS: Pheran,Pathani Suit ,Gurgabis ,Pheran ,Taranga ,Pashmina Shawls

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Dejhoor ,Silver Jewels

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls ,Wooden Carvings, walnut wood work ,Kashmiri crewelwork,phirans, honey, Carpets

NAME : JHARKHAND

AREA : 79,714km²

POPULATION : 3.30CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Thekua, Pua, Pittha, Marua Roti

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti, kurta-pajama and shirts, saree and blouse

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Bell-metal and brass, especially anklets and bracelets

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Tribal handicraft products ,Paitkar paintings

NAME : KARNATAKA

AREA : 191,791km²

POPULATION : 6.11 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Bisi Bele Bhaat, Kesari Bath, Mysore Pak, Dharwad Pedha, Chiroti

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Mysore Silk

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Netri Chutti ,Haaram ,Tholu Bandhi ,Pacha Kempina Ungaru

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Mysore silks, sandalwood crafts, metalware products, bidriware of Bidar, lacquerware of Chennapatna

NAME : KERALA

AREA : 38,863km²

POPULATION : 3.34 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Sadya meal, Avial, Malabar Parotha, Payasam, Irachi Stew

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Mundu ,Kasavu

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Kasu Mala ,Palakka Mala ,Kolusu

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Coir Products ,Coconut Shell Handicrafts ,Elephant Figurines ,Nettipattom ,Nilavilakku (Traditional Lamp) ,Kasavu Sari (Kerala Sari) ,Aranmula Kannadi ,Nettur Casket (Nettoor Petti)

NAME : MADHYA PRADESH

AREA : 308,252km²

POPULATION : 7.27 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Lapsi, Bafla, Bhutte Kheer, Bhopali Kebab

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti ,Safa ,Mirzai ,Bandi ,Lehenga and Choli

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Bangles, necklaces, and bracelets

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Maheshwari fabric, Thappa and thussa jewellery ,Zari-work juttis ,Gond paintings, Godwana ,Chanderi fabric ,Dhurries, Siron

NAME : MAHARASHTRA

AREA : 307,713km²

POPULATION : 11.24 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Shrikhand. Thalipeeth, Vada Pao, Modak, Upma

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti-Pheta and Pagadi ,Paithani Sari ,Lugade ,Narayan Peth Saree

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Kolhapuri Saaj ,Thushi ,Guchhedar Nath ,Bangadi ,Mundavalya

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Himroo shawls ,paithani silk sarees ,pearl nose ring ,Kolhapuri sarees ,Kolhapuri chappals

NAME : MANIPUR

AREA : 22,327km²

POPULATION : 2.86 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Iromba, Kabok, Chakkouba ,Phanekt hi

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti-Kurta and pagri Ningthoupee, Lmaphie,,SaijounbaandPhiranji.

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : LikchoworKantha, Khownappi,Liksoi

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Manipuri dolls, handlooms and Handicrafts

NAME : MEGHALAYA

AREA : 22,720km²

POPULATION : 0.29 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Tungtap(Fish Chutney) &Jadoh(Flavored Rice),Jadoh

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Jainsen ,Endi shawl ,eking ,blouse along with Dakmanda

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Nadongbi, Jaksan,Sengki ,Ripok ,Penta

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Bamboo Handicrafts ,Shawls ,Scottish Cloth/Dress Materials ,Khasi Scrub

NAME : MIZORAM

AREA : 21,081km²

POPULATION : 0.11 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Zu Tea,Misa Mach Poora, Bai

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Puran ,Puanchei ,Kawrchei Zakuolaisen ,Puon Pie

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Thifen ,Thihus ,Varika

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Bamboo or cane and handicraft products, traditional wrap-around skirt called Paun in Mizo dialect

NAME : NAGALAND

AREA : 16,579km²

POPULATION : 0.20CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Momos, Rice beer, Cherry wine

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Angami ,Ze-liangs-rong ,Skirts, Ratapfe ,Phichu-pfe ,Kechinger Rongkhim

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Cowrie cuffs, Naga shawls ,Rongsuand Tsungk otepsu ,Ethasu, Sutam, Longpensu ,Lohe

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Naga shawls, bamboo mugs, cane carpets, silk mekhela

NAME : ORISSA

AREA : 155,820km²

POPULATION : 4.20 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Fish Orly, Khirmohan, Rasabali, Chennapodapitha

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti-Kurta and Gamucha ,Bomkai sari ,Ikat sari ,Sambalpuri saree

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : The silver filigree work along with the tribal jewelry

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Orissa handicrafts like Patta Chitra, Sambalpuri Sari, Chandua of Pipli, sand art, metal work, stone carvings, Sea Shell Work ,tassar silk, Cuttaki saris

NAME : PUNJAB

AREA : 50,362km²

POPULATION : 2.77 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Makki-Roti and Sarson-Saag, Rajma and Chawal, Cholay and Bhature, Amritsar Machhli, Makhani Dal, Kulcha, Sooji Halwa (Parsad), Lassi (whipped yogurt)

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Kurta Pyjama ,Kurta with a Tehmat or Lungi, Pagri or Pugg ,Churidar Kurta ,Salwar Kameez ,dupatta ,Phukari

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Kundan Punjabi Jewellery, Jadau Punjabi Jewellery, Gold Plated Panjabi Jewellery

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Durries ,Jutties ,Phulkari ,Parandis ,Shawls. ,

NAME : RAJASTHAN

AREA : 342,239km²

POPULATION : 6.86 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Dal-Baati-Choorma, Ker-Sangari,Lal-Maas, Gatta, Piyaz Kachori, Ghewar, Kalakand.

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti- Angrakha ,Mojaris ,Kota Doria Saree ,Bandhej Saree ,Lehariya Saree

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Borla ,Karanphool Jhumka ,Haath Phool

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Rajasthani miniature paintings, Phads and Pichwais, Leatherwear,Stone carvings,Metal crafts,Terracotta Blue pottery.

NAME : SIKKIM

AREA : 7,096km²

POPULATION : 0.06 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa and Sael Roti

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dumdyam or Dumvum ,Tago ,Bakhu or Kho ,Kushen ,Pharia ,Thokro-Dum ,Shurval

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Gyar,Lyakamchok ,Nyamrek ,Taro ,Shambo ,Kera ,Shabcha Pangden Kushen Khao ,Phiru ,Yencho ,Joko ,Diu ,Patuki ,Aaaskot ,Hembari ,Naugeri, Kantha, Charanihari, Tilhari, Gadwari, Chepti Son, Kalli, Dungri,Bulaki

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Colorful prayer flags ,Thangka paintings ,singing bowl, prayer wheel ,Dorjee Bell and Thunderbolt , Mask, Sikkim tea ,Damru

NAME : TAMIL NADU

AREA : 130,060km²

POPULATION : 7.21 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Appam, Dosai, Idli, Sambhar, Rasam, Chettinad chicken, Pongal

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Lungi ,Kanchipuram silk sari ,Madurai cotton

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Temple Jewelry ,Ottiyanam ,

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Pattamara mats, leaf handicrafts from Tirunellveli, metal works from Tanjavur and stone carvings from Mamallapuram and silks from Kanchipuram

NAME : TELANGANA

AREA : 112,077km²

POPULATION : 3.52 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Kodi Kura,Hyderabadi Biryani, Sarva Pindi

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti and Kurta, saree, salwar kameez ,pajamas

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Pearls ,Paizeb

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Bangles ,Pearl jewellery ,Attar/Ittar (perfume ),Hand-loom sarees

NAME : TRIPURA

AREA : 10,492km²

POPULATION : 0.37 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Chakhwi, Mwkhwi, Muitru

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Rikutu Gamcha with Kubai ,turban or pagri, Rinai ,Risa

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Tribal jewelries of Tripura. Coin jewelries of Tripura, Karas

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Handicraft items ,tribal art of Agartala

NAME : UTTAR PRADESH

AREA : 243,286km²

POPULATION : 19.98 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Shami Kebab, Awadh Biryani, Aloo Kachori, Moong Dal Halwa, Benaras Chaat, Jalebi and Dahi breakfast

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Sherwani, Dhoti Kurta, Banaras Brocade ,Chikankari

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Passa (Maang tikka) ,

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Chikankari ,Zardozi embroidery ,Pottery and exquisite metal ware products ,Attars’or perfumes

NAME : UTTARAKHAND

AREA : 53,483km²

POPULATION : 1.01 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Aloo Gutke, Kaapa, Jhangora kheer, Chainsoo

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Kurta -Pajama ,Dhoti, or the Lungi ,Ghagri ,Choli, Orni, Ghaghra Lehenga- Chol ,Pichora

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Nathuli ,Galobandh ,Hansuli ,Bulaq ,Dhagulu, Pahunchi ,Pauje ,Bichhuwa ,Kundal or Balis ,Kamarbandh ,Charyo ,Kanfool or Karnfool ,

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Handicrafts, Woollen items, musical instruments made up of brass

NAME : WEST BENGAL

AREA : 88,752km²

POPULATION : 9.13 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Bhapa llish, Rasgulla, Mishti Doi, Dhokar Dalna,

Paturi

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti Kurta ,Baluchari ,Kantha ,Jamdani ,Tant Saree

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Nath,Paati Haar,Jhumko,Tikli,Tairaa,Chik,‘Baala’ And ‘Kaan Baala,Chur,Ratanchur

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Different beautiful Sarees, Terracotta products, Jute craft, DarjeelingTea items, Begali Sweets

NAME : ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

AREA : 8,249km²

POPULATION : 0.04 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Steamed Garlic Prawns

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Sari, salwars , skirt-blouse, Dhoti, Kurtas, Pajamas, pants, trousers, shirts

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Enthusiastic Pearls

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Bamboo Craft, Cane Craft, Coconut Shell, Lamp, Palm Mat, Wooden Curved

NAME : CHANDIGARH

AREA : 114km²

POPULATION : 0.11 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Tandoori Fish

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Kurta salwar ,Patiala suits, kurta pajama and Punjabi dhoti kurta ,chaadra ,turban

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY :

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Phulkari ,Punjbai Dupattas ,Juttis ,Jams And Juices ,Woolen Garments ,Handlooms And Artifacts

NAME : DADRA & NAGARHAVELI

AREA : 491km²

POPULATION : 0.03 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Paunk Bhel

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Dhoti, shirt and waist coat along with a turban, sari

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Metal bangles, beads necklaces, Kadas

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Handicrafts,

NAME : DAMAN & DIU

AREA : 102km²

POPULATION : 0.02 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Jetty Roll

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Kurta Pyjama, Pathani Suits and Dhoti Kurta ,sari, kurta salwar,Nav-Vari (9 inches sari), Pano Bhaju, Kashti,

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Traditional

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Leather Slippers ,Seashell Products ,Bamboo Mats And Baskets ,Furniture Products ,Liquor

NAME : LAKSHADWEEP

AREA : 32km²

POPULATION : 0.01 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Mus Kavaab

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Shirt , colorful and white Lungi ,Kanchi ,Thattan

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Artificial jewellerymade ofsea items

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Small aquariums, canned fish biscuits, coconut shell curios, household itemsmade up of Tortoise shells and oysters

NAME : DELHI

AREA : 1,484km²

POPULATION : 1.68 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Chaat, Paratha (Paranthe wali gali), Cholay and Bhature, Nihari, Seekh kebab, Haleem, Korma, Mutton Pulao, Moti-choor Laddoo, Kulfi and Falooda, Sohan Halwa

Makhni chicken and Tandoori Chicken

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Kurta Pyjama and Sherwani ,shirt, trousers, jeans and t-shirt ,Salwar-Kameez with dupatta.

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY : Silk-Covered Bead Necklaces

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Hand-Painted Craft Bottle,

Nappa Dori Leather Purse, Painted Turtle Lock, Decorative Door Tassel, Brass Vessel Depicting Hindu Gods,Traditionally Stitched Silk Scarf

NAME : PODICHERRY

AREA : 19.46km²

POPULATION : 0.02 CRORES

TRADITIONAL FOOD : Creole Everett

TRADITIONAL DRESS : Shirts and pants ,saris with blouse and long skirts.

TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY :

BEST THINGS TO BUY : Crafts Items, Saree from boutique