Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India 2023 Updated

Well, cleanliness is quite important when we are talking about tourism. It plays an important role in attracting and retaining tourists and promoting sustainable tourism practices. A foul-smelling dirty city street or improper drain and garbage disposal system, the lazy municipal commission can spoil tourism.

In this post, we are going to discuss the Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India if you want to visit a clean tourist destination.

The Ministry of Urban Development, India and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) annually publish a list of the cleanest cities in India. the survey includes 500 cities covering around 72 per cent of the urban population under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Top 10 Cleanest Cities in India Updated List

Here is the list of the 10 cleanest cities in India ranked by the Ministry of Urban Development and CPCB.

Indore
Surat
Navi Mumbai
Vishakhapatnam
Vijayawada
Bhopal
Rajkot
Ahmedabad
Pune
Hyderabad

1. Indore

Indore is the most populous and largest city of Madhya Pradesh present in the central part of India. According to the report published by the Ministry of Urban Development, the Government of India, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), it is the cleanest city in India.

The city is considered the education hub of the state housing the campus of both IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and IIM (Indian Institute of Management). The city has a planned waste segregation, conversion and disposal which makes it one of the cleanest cities in India.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Rajwada Palace, Lalbagh Palace, Central Museum, Sarafa Bazaar, etc

2. Surat

Surat is a beautiful city in the western state of Gujarat which is also one of the richest states in India. According to CPCB, it is one of the cleanest cities in India. Surat means face both in Hindi and Gujarati language and it is a major hub of Diamond cutting, polishing and textile business.

The city has gone through rapid development and transformation in the past few years and has excellent roads, clean colonies and a very good waste disposal system which is possible due to its Municipal Corporation.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Ambaji Temple, Dutch Garden, Dumas Beach, Sardar Patel Museum, Swaminarayan Temple, Sarthana Nature Park, Vansda National Park

3. Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai is a planned city located in the Konkan division of Maharashtra state. It is the third cleanest city in India among the 73 cities surveyed by the Union Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and Quality Council of India under the Swachh bharat abhiyan.

It achieved this feat by reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Because of this Navi Mumbai is a business but with many MNC’s headquarters and corporate offices.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Golf Course, Central Park, Pandavkada Water Falls, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Wonders Park

4. Vishakhapatnam

Vishakhapatnam famously known as Vizag or Waltair is the largest and most populous city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is among the cleanest cities in India ranking in 4th position.

The city actively participates in the mission of promoting cleanliness through awareness campaigns, cleanliness drives, waste management initiatives, and public participation. With effective waste management with proper disposal and recycling Vishakhapatnam is one of the cleanest cities in India.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Ramakrishna Beach, Kailasagiri, Rushikonda Beach, Simhachalam Temple, Dolphin’s Nose, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Naval Museum

5. Vijayawada

Vijayawada is a city in Andhra Pradesh known for its rich religious and cultural heritage, vibrant atmosphere, and historical significance. It is a well-planned city with proper waste disposal and recycling system and clean roads and streets.

The city ranked number five among the cleanest cities in India. Vijaywada attracts a steady flow of tourists every season as the city is filled with amazing places.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Undavalli Caves, Bhavani Island, Gandhi Hill, Victoria Jubilee Museum, Kondapalli Fort, etc

6. Bhopal

The capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is one of the cleanest cities in India. It is famously knowns as the city of lakes. Bhopal is also one of the greatest cities in India. It is among the first cities to be developed in the flagship smart city mission launched by prime minister Narendra Modi.

Bhopal is filled with amazing places to visit and due to its cleanliness and hygienic environment, it is a delight to roam around. Due to the hard efforts of the Bhopal municipality commission and cleaning workers, it is among the cleanest cities in India.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Upper Lake, Van Vihar National Park, Bhimbetka Caves, Bharat Bhavan, State Museum of Madhya Pradesh, etc

7. Rajkot

Rajkot is the 4th largest city of Gujarat with a population of more than 2 million and it is one of the cleanest cities as well as one of the fastest growing cities economically.

The city has many historical places, religious landmarks and many fun places to visit. Rajkot has been under different rulers and has a very long history associated with India’s independence.

Popular Tourist Attractions: Jubilee Garden, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Watson Museum and Library, Aji Dam, Swaminarayan Gurukul, Ishwariya Park

8. Ahmedabad

Gujarat’s largest and most populous city Ahmedabad is the 8th cleanest city in India. It is an important city for Gujarat economically and culturally.

The city has many places to visit and the streets are clean despite of have such a huge population which is quite a significant accomplishment.

Popular Tourist Places: Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, Kankaria Lake, Calico Museum of Textiles, Science City, etc

9. Pune

Pune is one of the biggest and most populous states in Maharashtra. It is one of the largest IT hubs in the country and one of the fastest-growing cities in Asia.

Pune Ranked number nine among the cleanest cities in India. The city has various fun and historically significant places the visit.

Popular Tourist Places: Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad Fort, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Parvati Hill and Temple, etc

10. Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the largest city and capital of the state of Telangana. The city hosts around 6.8 million people and it is the 10 cleanest city according to the Swachh Bharat survey.

The city is known for its historical landmarks, modern development, and cultural diversity. Hyderabad is also the 2nd largest IT hub in the country and there are many places in the city where you can spend some quality time.

Popular Tourist Places: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hussain Sagar Lake, Salar Jung Museum, Ramoji Film City, etc.