Desi delights: Made-in-India hotspots a big hit with international tourists

You must have witnessed a growth in international tourists visiting your city and enjoying the sights by clicking pictures, trying local cuisine and shopping for Hindustani artefacts that’s all thanks to the e-Visa facility that was extended to 113 countries. Good news is that 37 more countries (making it a total of 150 countries) will now be added to attract maximum foreign tourists, the Indian Tourism Ministry states.

A total of 22,286 tourists used eVisa facility to visit India in August 2015, compared to 2705 in August 2014. As we approach World Tourism Day on September 27, we must unite for an integrated approach to take the Incredible India initiative to the next level.


On our India Travel Guide Page today, read along to explore top hotspots that are favoured destinations with international tourists. Activities such as participation in religious processions ( ISKCON movement), local fests (Goa Carnival, Onam celebrations, Pushkar Festival), adventure (Para sailing in Bir and Billing, Goa), luxury and shopping soiree (Jaipur, Kerala, Mysore, Punjab) attract tourists to Indian shores.

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Responsible, sustainable tourism can enrich lives. Indian locals of various States extend warm hospitality to tourists and help them explore destinations.

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UN mission for World Tourism Day (Sept 27) is 1 Billion Tourists 1 Billion Opportunities