These Indian cities make it to Asia’s must-visit destinations of 2025

Three Indian cities, New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, have featured in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2025 list for Asia. The ranking highlights 25 destinations that received the highest volume of positive reviews and ratings from the Tripadvisor community over the past year.

Bali secured the top position on the list, followed by Hanoi and Bangkok. Other popular destinations include Hoi An in Vietnam, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Phuket in Thailand and Kathmandu in Nepal.

Indian cities on the list
New Delhi was placed eighth, recognised for its mix of historic monuments, Mughal architecture, and modern urban development. The listing described the capital as “a striking modern metropolis” that contrasts with Old Delhi’s winding streets.


Jaipur took the 12th spot. The “Pink City” was highlighted for landmarks such as City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and the forts of Amber and Jaigarh, as well as its bustling bazaars.

Agra ranked 16th, primarily for the Taj Mahal, which remains one of the most visited monuments globally. The Red Fort and Fatehpur Sikri were also mentioned among the city’s other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

As per Tripadvisor, fewer than 1% of its eight million listings receive the “Best of the Best” title, which represents the highest level of excellence in travel.

The rankings underline the growing visibility of Indian cities on international travel maps, placing them alongside Asia’s most visited hubs.

Rank	Destination	Country
1	Bali	Indonesia
2	Hanoi	Vietnam
3	Bangkok	Thailand
4	Hoi An	Vietnam
5	Siem Reap	Cambodia
6	Phuket	Thailand
7	Kathmandu	Nepal
8	New Delhi	India
9	Maldives	Maldives
10	Ho Chi Minh City	Vietnam
11	Singapore	Singapore
12	Jaipur	India
13	Chiang Mai	Thailand
14	Kyoto	Japan
15	Seoul	South Korea
16	Agra	India
17	Colombo	Sri Lanka
18	Phnom Penh	Cambodia
19	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia
20	Hong Kong	China
21	Jakarta	Indonesia
22	Pokhara	Nepal
23	Luzon	Philippines
24	Flores	Indonesia
25	Beijing	China