| India is not perfect. But that does not deter a | | | | Mysore Palace in Karnataka, and the Rath Yatra |
| tourist to enjoy his or her vacations in the ancient | | | | at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa are some |
| land known for most interesting historical | | | | of the fairs and festivals that attract international |
| spectacles; spiritual heights; rich and varied culture; | | | | tourists with their unique oriental spectacles that |
| frequent use of vibrant colors in almost | | | | are exclusive to the region where they are held. |
| everything – from attires to elaborate dance | | | | Theme and region based tour packages allow |
| costumes to paintings and frescoes; varied | | | | international tourists to spend their holidays just as |
| landscapes with climatic contrasts, rich wildlife and | | | | they want them to be. Palace On Wheels, Deccan |
| lush vegetation; and aromatic spices known for | | | | Odyssey, Royal Orient, and Fairy Queen are |
| their flavor. Beauty is not a thing that exists in | | | | luxury trains offering top-end tour packages that |
| isolation. All regions and parts of India might not | | | | cover some of the most popular tourist |
| be very hygienic or organized but it is its | | | | attractions and sites. They also offer choicest |
| imperfections that makes the country all the | | | | luxuries and world-class services along the way to |
| more endearing to all those who visit it with an | | | | recreate the royal past of the regions they |
| open heart. | | | | target. Golden Triangle tourist circuit in North India |
| The co-existence of the wonderful and the abject | | | | links major historical sites of Delhi, Agra, and |
| presents you the true image of life – ornate | | | | Jaipur that are world-renowned and include Taj |
| Hindu Temples with mighty Shikhars, intricate | | | | Mahal, Red Fort, and Hawa Mahal. The famous |
| carvings, huge candle holders, and deities that | | | | Khajuraho Temples represents maverick side of |
| have much religious significance with not quite | | | | Hinduism while Kerala Backwaters is an ultimate |
| well-managed crowds might lead you to wait for | | | | Nature retreat, where you can enjoy houseboat |
| hours to see the grandeur of the shrine until you | | | | cruises and relax in idyllic Ayurveda resorts. |
| have an expert guide with you who knows all the | | | | India is ancient and expansive – the two main |
| short-cuts to facilitate your pilgrimage trip. The | | | | factors that constitute its immense tourism |
| luxurious royal forts and palaces on the outskirts | | | | potential. The full-blast tourism promotion and |
| of major cities, famous as tourist attractions, | | | | marketing ‘Incredible India’ campaign and |
| might have small vendors and poor artisans | | | | other campaigns that target specific group of |
| around selling most beautiful wares at very | | | | travelers include American and European tourists, |
| affordable prices and still living in dire poverty. | | | | as well as business travelers, have paved out a |
| Foreign tourists affirm that real strengths of India | | | | bright future for India tourism and hospitality |
| lies its rich art forms and cultural heritage. The | | | | industry. The focus of government on improving |
| Ghoomer and Kalbeliya dance performances on | | | | the infrastructure, increase security measures to |
| the bonfire nights at Sam Sand Dunes with a | | | | ensure that tourists are safe in the country, and |
| backdrop of the Golden Fort of Jaisalmer during | | | | improve overall image of India has propelled the |
| the Desert Safari Tour is tantalizing. The Camel | | | | country to a niche position on the world tourism |
| Fair at Pushkar in Rajasthan, the Dussehra at | | | | map. |