Describing the tourism in India.

1. Tourism In India
Atithi Devo Bhava
Submitted By:
Sarthak Jain
Class: 9th A
Submitted to:
Ms. Samar
ma’am

2. Introduction
• Tourism in India is economically important and is
growing rapidly.
• The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated
that tourism generated ₹15.24 lakh crore
(US$230 billion) or 9.4% of the nation's GDP in
2017 and supported 41.622 million jobs, 8% of its
total employment.
• Tourism in India has significant potential
considering the rich cultural and historical
heritage, variety in ecology, terrains and places of
natural beauty spread across the country.
• The industry is expected to generate 13.45
million jobs
• Restaurants (10.49 million jobs)
• Hotels (2.3 million jobs)
• Travel Agents/Tour Operators (0.66 million).
• India is having 52nd rank in Tourism & Travel
competitive index.
• Market Size = Rs7.64 trillion in 2015
• Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) = Rs 12,903
crore

3. Different Types Of
Tourism In India
History Tourism
Adventure Tourism
Medical Tourism
Eco System
Cultural Tourism
Pilgrimage Tourism
Spiritual Tourism
Beach Tourism

4. Strength of India for
tourism
• Country of rich heritage and traditions having a
vast and varied history.
• Places of ancient civilization and settlements
dating back to several centuries present in
India.
• Unity in Diversity i.e.. Multicultural people
staying together in the same country.
• One of the fastest growing economies of the
world.
• India has been maintaining good and cordial
relationship with different countries which
helps the people of those countries to get the
visas easily to visit India.
• Alternative treatment like yoga & Ayurveda.
• Special dietary services for international
patient.
• Lesser cost of medical procedures.

5. Weakness
• Insufficient standard hotels in the country
leading to the problem of accommodation
for the visiting tourists.
• Lack of proper infrastructure.
• Poor health, lack of hygiene and proper
sanitation among majority of people
especially in the rural parts of the country.
• Incidents of local people harassing and
torturing the visiting tourists especially
the foreign tourists in different parts of
the country.
• Air & water pollution in India.
• No Medico legal security for medical
tourists.

6. Threats
• Our people, who do not have empathy for tourists.
They charge exorbitantly for all merchandise and
memoirs. Our people, who do not understand
importance of maintaining historical monuments in
good condition. They litter and they inscribe
everywhere at will.
• These incidents dramatically reduces the foreign
tourist arrivals in India.
• Lack of facilities like guides, good hotels (not costly
ones), hygienic food and water, information boards
etc.
• Diseases in recent years such as Dengue,
Chikungunya and Swine Flu are causing the tourists
to stay away from visiting different parts of the
country.
• Lack of publicity for good tourist destinations
among the travellers and also lack of good
education to the locals on receiving guests and
hosting them. Also, lack of publicity on cuisines and
cultures.
• Increasing competition from other exotic countries.
Ex- Singapore, Hong Kong etc.

7. Most Visited Tourist
Places In India
Agra
Jaipur/Udaipur
Goa
Kashmir
Kanyakumari
Kerala
Old Delhi
Ajanta Ellora
Darjeeling
Mysore

8. Agra
Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings
in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite
wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven
Wonders of the world, and one of three World
Heritage Sites in Agra.

9. Jaipur/Udaipur
Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, is the
capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a
very famous tourist and education destination in
India.
Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various
forts and monuments in Jaipur which reflect its
glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur’s
economy. Some of the world’s best hotels are
located here.

10. Goa
Goa is Famous for its pristine beaches, infact 90% of
all the tourism in Goa happens only for its beautiful
beaches in Coastal Areas. Goa has two main tourist
seasons: winter and summer. In the winter time,
tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to
enjoy the splendid climate. In the summertime
(which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from
across India come to spend the holidays.

11. Mountain Tourism
India has fascinated millions of people from the
various geographical locations of the world, to visit
the country, where many religions were born and
flourished. It is a land of varied diversity, where over
a billion people speak more than 700 languages, sync
together to prosper as a nation. There are numerous
tourist destinations in the country. With “Athiti Devo
Bhava” (Guests are Gods) as the prime lesson being
taught in each household. It is one of the most tourist-
friendly nations in the world.
The hills have been successful in holding up the
century-old traditions and cultures that have
prospered the lives of the people in Incredible India.
India is dotted with the awe-inspiring hills all over
the country starting right up from Jammu and
Kashmir to Tamil Nadu, encapsulating over 20
mountain ranges.
There are many hill station tours in India to choose
from, but the problem remains which one to select. In
a country with over 20 mountain ranges, choosing a
hill station can be a very challenging task.
The travel and tourism in the northern part of the
nation is dominated by the Himalayas, offering
everyone a chance to get spellbound by the grandeur
of the peaks and picturesque landscape, which one
cannot ignore.

12. Most Visited Hill stations in India
Nanital
Based in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand
surrounding the volcanic lake Nani, Nainital is
adored by millions and is often referred as the ‘Lake
District’ of India. It is a destination for all, whether
you are looking for a perfect family outing, or a
romantic getaway.
Almora
The beauty of the hills has captivated millions
including Swami Vivekananda, who meditated here
and wrote some of his popular speeches. It has
provided a sanctuary for the people who visit the
hills to find solace from the monotony of life. It was
the serenity of the picturesque landscape that
helped Rabindranath Tagore and many others in
their conquest to rejuvenate the lost sparks of their
lives.

13. Ranikhet
Built entirely by the Britishers, Ranikhet accounts for
the beauty of fauna and topography of the Himalayas.
It provides a very calm atmosphere for the visitors to
relax. Britishers were captivated by its beauty to an
extent that they thought of naming it as the summer
capital instead of Shimla.
Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a live example of Colonial Architecture in
India. The place is replete with many monasteries and
churches. It has a very peaceful and calm atmosphere,
where the hustle and bustle is only limited to the local
“bazars” (market). Kalimpong is renowned for its
beautiful orchids and nurseries that produce flowering
plants.

14. Islands To Visit In India
• Majuli Island
• Diu Island
• Divar Island
• St Mary’s Islands
• Little Andaman Island — Island of rare
marine turtles
• Lakshadweep Islands
• Barren Island
• Grand Island
• Great Nicobar Island — The largest island
in India

15. Majuli Island — One of the biggest
river islands in the world
Majuli Island is the one of the biggest river islands
in the world and subsequently in India. The most
unique of all the islands in India, this place is
famous for its breath-taking sunrises and stunning
sunsets.

16. Diu Island — The island with
Gujarati heritage
This small island of India has traces of Portuguese
culture infused in it. The architectural beauty and
serenity can stun you to a surreal world. The
exquisite beaches and tropical sea-food with a
dash of Gujarati influence, will make it a notch
different from other islands in India. And the best
part, alcohol is legal here, unlike in Gujarat!

17. Divar Island — Near The Coasts Of
Goa
One of the untouched islands in India, Divar
Island lies about 10 km upstream from
Panjim, Goa. It is situated across the
bustling river of Mandovi, and has retained
the lively culture and countryside feel of
Goa.