This document provides an overview of Indian culture, cuisine, accommodations, and typical tourist behaviors. It discusses key facts about India such as its population, economy, and origins of major religions. Indian culture is described as ancient and diverse, with influences from various groups over 4,500 years. Cuisine varies regionally but is influenced by religious dietary restrictions. Accommodations range from inexpensive hostels to luxury heritage hotels. Common Indian tourist behaviors include a tendency to bargain heavily, take photos of themselves, travel in groups, and expect spicy food.

1. Presentation on Tourist Behaviour
INDIAN TOURISTS
Prepared by:
Rajendra K.C Rajendra Timilsina
Santosh Khadka Santosh Pokhrel
Sarbottam Silwal

2. Something to know about
INDIA
 Name ―India‖ comes from the Indus River,
 It is the 7th largest country by area
 The 2nd most populated country with over 1.2 billion
people
 4 world religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism &
Sikhism were originated here
 Indian economy is world's 10th largest by nominal GDP
and 3rd largest by Purchasing power parity (PPP)
 It has the 3rd largest army in the world and ranks 7th in
military expenditure
 India is a federation composed of 28 states and 7 union
territories

3. Something to know about
INDIA
 Cotton was domesticated in India by 4000 B.C
 There are over a million Indian millionaires and
more poor people
 India has the world’s second largest train network,
and it is the largest civilian employer.
 1st university is said to have been started in
Takshila in 700 B.C
 World’s largest road network is in India—over 1.9
million miles of roads cover the country.
 Indian cultural history spans more than 4,500 years

4. National symbols
Flag Tricolor
Emblem Sarnath Lion Capital
Anthem Jana Gana Mana
Song Vande Mataram
Calendar Saka
Game Hockey
Flower Lotus
Fruit Mango
Tree Banyan
Bird Indian Peafowl
Land animal Royal Bengal Tiger
Aquatic animal River Dolphin
River Ganga

5. Indian Culture and Tradition
 5000 years old Indian culture is both ancient and
varied. But unity in diversity which is the main
mantra of Indian civilization.
 history of Indian traditional dance which traces its
origin back in 2 BC
 In ancient India paintings has been used as a tool
to demonstrate someones religious beliefs.
 India have cinema culture from last 100 years
 Indian traditional way of dressing is marked by
variations, both religious and regional with a wide
choice of textures and styles

6. Indian Cuisine
 Indian food is heavily influenced by religious and
cultural choices.
 Indian cuisine reflects a 5000-year history of various
groups and cultures interacting with the subcontinent
 A normal diet in early India consisted of fruit,
vegetables, grain, eggs, dairy products, honey, and
sometimes meat but now many fast food have
replaced them.
 Indian Chinese cuisine originated in the 19th century
among the Chinese community of Calcutta, during the
immigration of Hakka Chinese from Canton
 Many Indian sweets, or mithai, are fried foods made
with sugar, milk or condensed milk. Ingredients vary
by region

7. Dining Preferences in India
 Paan is often eaten after dinner.
 Indians consider a healthy breakfast ( nashta)
important.
 They generally prefer to drink tea or coffee with
breakfast, though food preferences vary
regionally.
 North Indian people prefer roti, parathas, and a
vegetable dish, accompanied by achar (pickles)
and some curd.
 People of western India prefer dhokla and milk
and
 South Indians prefer idlis and dosas, generally
accompanied by various chutneys.

8. Dining Preferences in India
 Lunch in India usually consists of a main dish of
rice in the south and east, or whole wheat rotis in
the north and west.
 It typically includes two or three kinds of
vegetables, and sometimes items such as
kulcha, naan, or parathas.
 Indian families often gather for "evening
breakfast," similar to tea time to talk, drink tea and
eat snacks.
 Dinner is considered as the main meal of the day.
 Lassi, sarbat and nimbu pani are most famous
beverage in indian cuisine

9. Indian Market
 Traditionally, meals are eaten while seated either on the
floor or on very low stools or cushions.
 Food is most often eaten without cutlery, using instead
the fingers of the right hand.
 Indian cooking uses an extensive array of specialized
utensils for various purposes,
 Indian believe that "Food is divine and needs to be
enjoyed with touch, smell and taste. There is no joy in
using a knife and fork to eat it.―
 food is also considered a form of God in India. It is
given due respect.
 Indians believes take only as much food on the plate
you can finish.

10. Accommodation
 Accommodation in India provides good value for
money
 Delhi and Mumbai hotels are the most expensive
ones. There are many inexpensive hotels and
hostels here as well.
 Tourist bungalows and youth hostels are also
offering less expensive dorms.
 Hostels are spread out throughout the whole
country.
 The most expensive hotels in India are Heritage
and chain hotels.
 Heritage hotels are occupying old palaces, forts
etc and offering good service.

11. Accommodation
 Chain hotels are mostly located in large cities
in India
 Sheraton and Hilton are the world famous
ones
 Also there are Indian Taj and Oberoi groups.
 It is possible to rent a room in people’s homes.
 Many railway stations have retiring rooms with
a bed and bathroom and they are very
reasonable.
 Religious institutions especially Sikh
Gurudwaras offer accommodation for religious
tourist.

12. Tourist Behavioral
 Superiority Complex- Superior than others
 Hum Malik hain –must be treated as boss
 Single Indian is a quite person but groups are
most noisy
 Hum Saath-Saath Hai -want to stay together
 Indians are not punctual of time
 Photo pe mein hun na -want picture of
themselves rather than of scenery
 Don’t explore more, no detail information
required

13. Tourist Behavioral
 Kuch sasta karo na –high bargain capacity
 Talking of Indian guest feels like shouting
 Masale-daar khana –spicy and oily food lovers
 Don’t expect Tips from Indian Tourist
 All Indians are not same, as
 North Indians are aggressive, rude and are greedy
 South Indians are educated, polite and very gentle
ITS EASY TO GUIDE ANY OTHER NATIONALITIES TOURIST
IF ONE CAN EASILY HANDLE INDIAN TOURIST