National Tourism Day 2024: Top 10 most visited places in India
Not a great number of people know that 25th January is observed as National Tourism Day in India. The Indian government has marked the day to promote tourism within the country. The day is dedicated to educating people about the importance of tourism and the role it plays in the Indian economy. Many of us dream to visit foreign destinations without considering how much is there in the country itself to explore. Foreign visitors from USA, Israel, England, New Zealand, and Australia come in big numbers to witness India’s historical, cultural and spiritual heritage.
Tourism in India – In numbers:
Tourism plays a vital role in boosting the Indian economy. The above numbers reiterate the fact that tourism needs to be taken very seriously in India. Efforts of the government to make the country cleaner, providing more amenities and facilities, ensuring safety for women travellers at public places, railway stations makes sense.
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India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the tourism sector. The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019 put India on 34th position in the list of 140 countries overall. India improved its ranking by 6 places in comparison to the 2017 report.
Top 10 most-visited tourist destinations in India
1. Agra
Agra is the most visited place in India. Taj Mahal is the architectural beauty, museum and garden that attracts a lot of foreign tourists every year. Some other sculptures in Agra are Agra Fort, Ram Bagh, Sikandara Fort, Akbar’s tomb and many others.
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2. Goa
Goa is the favourite destination for youths of the country. People go to Goa all kinds of water-based activities here at more than 30 beaches in Goa. Apart from beaches, people visit Goa for nightlife, spice plantations and places for sightseeing.
3. Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari marks the southern tip of India and is famous for the tri-coloured sea with Vivekananda rock memorial and Tiruvallur statue.
4. Ajanta and Ellora Caves
This is the collection of caves with awe-inspiring Buddhist monuments and temples that were built by Buddhist monks in 600 AD. People who love exploration, photography, culture, sightseeing, and art love to visit this place.
5. Jaipur
Known as Pink City, Jaipur is famous for numerous palaces, forts, museums including Hawa Mahal and Ajmer Fort.
6. Kerala
Kerala is called the Venice of East because of its enchanting networks of backwaters that makes it the first choice of honeymoon couples and family groups. There are various things to experience such as lagoons, palaces, forts, beaches, architectural marvels, churches and hill station.
7. Delhi
The national capital is an important destination in the country and also a part of the Golden Triangle Tour. New Delhi is easy to reach and the transportation system is one of the best in the country. Lotus Temple, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Akshardham temple are the major attractions of the city.
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8. Darjeeling
Darjeeling is in the bucket list for many honeymoon couples. It is famous for scenic beauty and natural attractions. The cliche hill station has stunning views, plantations, hill resorts, sunrise view, various tourist activities.
9. Mysore
Mysore is an important destination in Karnataka for all kinds of tourists with Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and others.
10. Kashmir
Kashmir is known as the paradise of the earth for its natural beauty with snow-covered mountain peaks, refreshing waterfalls, alpine villages, green valley, gardens and more.
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