India is a country known for its lavish treatment to all visitors, no matter where they come from. Its visitor-friendly traditions, varied life styles and cultural heritage and colourful fairs and festivals held abiding attractions for the tourists. The other attractions include beautiful beaches, forests and wild life and landscapes for eco-tourism, snow, river and mountain peaks for adventure tourism, technological parks and science museums for science tourism; centres of pilgrimage for spiritual tourism; heritage trains and hotels for heritage tourism. Yoga, Ayurveda and natural health resorts also attract tourists.
The Indian handicrafts particularly, jewellery, carpets, leather goods, ivory and brass work are the main shopping items of foreign tourists.
Tourism in India was recognised as potential instrument for economic growth since 1950’s
Indian tourism is diversified region wise
Tourism in Northern India
India’s capital, Delhi, on the River Ganges, has numerous cultural attractions, top class shopping and international cuisine. The so-called “Golden Triangle” is also located in this province, and includes the city of Jaipur and historic Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Cities in Rajasthan include Jodhpur and Udaipur, while Amritsar and Chandigarh lie in the Punjab. Northern India is bordered by the Himalayan Mountains, which provide a center for adventure tourism, with activities such as trekking, mountaineering, rafting and paddling. Kashmir and Himachal with its snow capped mountains for the major area of attraction.
Tourism in Southern India
Chennai is one of the largest and most historic cities in southern India, offering dozens of palaces, temples and forts. Bangalore is renowned for its mild climate and beautiful royal palaces, while Hyderabad is a city of domes and minarets, interspersed with colorful bazaars. The state of Kerala, along the southwestern seaboard, offers idyllic, unspoiled beaches, quaint ports and resort towns such as Kovalam. The coastal backwaters are a good area for cruising and wildlife watching, and the coral islands of Lakshadweep, near Kochi, are a top location for diving and snorkeling.
Tourism in Eastern India
Eastern India lies along the Bay of Bengal, and Kolkata is its largest city. West Bengal’s attractions include imperial palaces, forts, temples, bazaars, museums and a historic miniature train, and this area is also the country’s leading golf destination. The district of Assam, best known for its tea plantations, has numerous wildlife preserves, housing endangered species such as the Asian elephant, Bengal tiger and Indian rhino. Kaziranga and Manas National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Beach destinations include the Andaman Islands.
Tourism in Western India
Mumbai’s cultural attractions include monuments and museums, colonial forts and hill stations, but downtown Mumbai also offers excellent shopping and dining. The Arabian Sea coastline is characterized by picturesque fishing villages surrounded by coconut groves, with a few developed beach resorts such as Goa, Manori and Madh Island. Western India is also renowned for its cave systems, the most prominent including the Ellora and Ajanta Caves, which contain ancient carvings and rock paintings.
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