TOURISM IN INDIA

DELHI JAIPUR AGRA MUSSOORIE KASHMIR GOA SHIMLA KERALA PICTURE GALLERY

Introduction To India

'India' derived its name from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the homes of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers used to call river Indus as the Sindhu.The Persian invaders renamed it as the Hindu.The name 'Hindustan' originated from the combination of Sindhu and Hindu and thus refers to the land of the Hindus.India has a very old interestig history. What is also remarkable is how well aware the common man on the street is about the history of India.The autowallah, or the rickety autorickshaw you take ,might turn out to be a surprising mine of information on the story of his country.He might have his dynasties a little haphazard and his dates slightly askew,but he will have his facts.The reason behind this is perhaps as old as the country itself.India has a rich cultural heritage and its lands are showered by the beauty of the nature,art and architect. Surrounded by the peaks of himalayas on one side to the far extending oceans of the south.The lush green jungles in the heart of the country and the sands of deserts extend on the borders add to its beauty.country changes colours with the changing seasons and the great monuments stand firm like pillars of pride, prestige and honour of the country.All tell the stories of the Indias grace and elegance.One of the asias largest democratic powers and the hub of largest growing industries,India stands as one of the rising stars of the 21st century.In all India is a place to explore for people of all tastes.It can subdue the thirst of a poet a lover a critic an artist an admirer an explorer or in simple words it is the perfect tourist destination.

Tourist traffic, both inbound and domestic, in the past has seen a sharp upswing, both sectors expecting more than 25% increase. Buoyed by this growth, hotel industry is attracting larger investments. Either the existing chains are looking for new acquisitions to enlarge market share or discovering new destinations. Additionally, a few more international groups are planning entry into the Indian market. Accor Asia with its Ibis brand, Marriottos four-star brand Courtyard, as well as Shangrila groups Traders and Spanish brand Sol Melia are eyeing the Indian market.Lemon Tree, which opened in Gurgoan, has plans to open 25 more hotels in the next 7 years.Tourism industry has grown beyond the traditional frame of monuments and temples. The product range has widened from leisure to adventure, trekking to motorised safaris, business and seminars to polo and golf, and much much more. Similarly, accommodation choices vary from luxury resorts of Goa to ketuvallams on the backwaters of Kerala. Many states, which had tourism as a minor economic activity, have changed priorities and are looking to attract visitors and investment in the sector.