Tourism and hospitality in India are known to be one of the largest and successfully running industries of India. India is a country of a diverse culture that allows its visitors to enjoy the heritage and archaeological sites, and enjoy adventurous activities from trekking to diving. The tourism industry of India plays an important role in the economic growth of the country. It has allowed us to provide jobs to many people in the country.

The most popular cities visited in India include Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Agra, Jaipur, Manali and many more.

While states like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan have a high number of visitors both local and international because of their immensely beautiful monuments, palaces, beaches and tourist attraction activities. Cities in Maharashtra specifically Mumbai, Delhi the capital and Kolkata the heart of West Bengal better known as the city of joy are entitled as shopping hubs of India. From wedding shopping to household décor items everything for every budget type is available from countless options to choose from. They are also very popular for their street food. Be it Kolkata’s Phucka and Kathi rolls; or Delhi’s Momos and Parathas; or even Vada Pav and Chaats of Mumbai. A complete routine of shopping, eating, sightseeing everything is unique in every state of India attracting thousands of tourists every year.

According to the Travel and Tourism Competitive Index (TTCI) of the World Economic Forum, India has moved to the 40th position from the 52nd position in the year 2017. India is now ahead of more than 6 positions standing at the 34th position dated in the year 2019.

The tourism industry helps in the development of other infrastructures of India which includes hotels, transportations (flights, buses, trains, ships) as well as healthcare facilities.