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Incredible India

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Tourism In India Tourism in India has shown a phenomenal growth in the past decade. One

of the reasons is that the Ministry of tourism, India has realized the immense potential of tourism in India during vacations. India travel tourism has grown rapidly with a great influx of tourists from all across the globe who have been irresistibly attracted to the rich culture, heritage, and incredible natural beauty of India.

India tourism with its foggy hill stations, captivating beaches, historical monuments, golden deserts, serene backwaters, pilgrimage sites, rich wildlife, and colourful fairs capture the heart of every tourist. In addition, a variety of festivals, lively markets, vibrant lifestyle, and traditional Indian hospitality, will make your experience as an India tourist truly unforgettable and fantastic.

Travel through the lovely Indian states and discover closely the resplendent colours and rich cultural locales of this incredible land. Our India tourism guide provides you a glimpse of travel and tourism in India ,India tourism information about south India tourism, north India tourism, and all the major tourist destinations, and tourism services of India.

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Make In IndiaSUMMARY:

6.8% of India’s GDP. USD 18.13 Billion in foreign exchange earnings. 1 Billion domestic travelers. 30 world heritage sites. 6.97 Million foreign tourists in 2012-13. 21 hotel management institutes. 78 jobs with every USD 1 Million invested. 25 bio-geographical zones.

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Make In IndiaREASONS TO INVEST :

Tourism in India accounts for 6.8% of the GDP and is the third largest foreign exchange earner for the country.

India ranks 42nd in the United Nations World Tourism Organization rankings for foreign tourist arrivals.

India registered 6.97 Million foreign tourist arrivals in 2013, registering an annual growth of 5.9% over the previous year.

The foreign exchange earnings from tourism during 2013 was USD 18.13 Billion, registering an annual growth of 2.2% over the previous year.

India is the 16th most visited country in the world, with a share of 1.56% in the world’s tourism receipts.

India offers geographical diversity, attractive beaches, 30 World Heritage Sites and 25 bio-geographic zones.

India has a diverse portfolio of niche tourism products – cruises, adventure, medical, wellness, sports, MICE, eco-tourism, film, rural and religious tourism.

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Make In IndiaAGENCIES :

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India Hotel Association of India Association of Tourism Trade Organizations, India Federation of Hotel & Restaurants Associations of India Indian Association of Tour Operators Travel Agents Association of India India Tourist Transporters Association

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Tourist Visa• e-Tourist Visa Facility is available for holders of passport of

following countries:

Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Island, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Russia, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands ,Sri Lanka,Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Vietnam. 

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Tourist Visa Eligibility:

International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight seeing , casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit.

Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.

International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.

International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.

Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport i.e.

each individual should have a separate passport. Not available to International Travel Document Holders.

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Tourist Visa• E-TOURIST VISA APPLICATION PROCESS:

1.Apply Online2.Pay Visa fee online

3.Receive eTV online3.Fly to India

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Must see DestinationsAgra:Agra is a home to one of the greatest eternal symbols of love-Taj Mahal. This white domed marble mausoleum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and has an epic love story behind it. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Akbar's tomb, Ram Bagh and Sikandra fort are some of the must visit places in Agra, apart from Taj Mahal.

Kashmir:The Paradise on Earth, Kashmir's major attraction lies in its scenic beauty, snow clad peaks, lush green valleys, Alpine villages, cascading waterfalls, flower gardens etc. Kashmir is a destination worth visiting, during winter season where you can enjoy the boat ride on picturesque Dal Lake. The other major attractions are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Nagin Lake, Pari Mahal, Shankracharya shrine and Pehalgam. 

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Must see DestinationsGoa:The smallest state of India is known for its exotic beaches with amazing sunset view, golden sand and coconut palms playing with the wind. Tasty seafood, parasailing, wind surfing and water-skiing facilities make the beaches of Goa a core fun place. Alorna Fort, Ancestral Goa Museum, Arvalam Waterfalls, Chapora Fort and Calangute beach are some of the popular destinations in Goa.

Kanyakumari: Known as Cape Comorin is the place where the three humungous water bodies namely, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal meet up. People cannot stop gazing at the darkening horizon and enjoy the moments of solitude. Sunset is more spectacular than a sunrise here and witnessing the setting of the sun makes up for a serene holiday. Lakhs of tourist, round the year are lured by the serene beauty of this place and the spectacles of sunrise and sunset.

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Must see DestinationsJaipur and Udaipur:Located in Rajasthan gives us an insight into the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the state. Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of Winds'. This pyramid shaped monument with 953 small windows stands as the entrance to the City Palace, Jaipur and is a notable sight here. The Lake Place of Udaipur is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world.

Kerala:The enchanting backwaters of Kerala, the mesmerizing waterfalls, the hill stations and the serene atmosphere make the state one of the most preferred tourist destinations. Kerala Backwaters comprises of a chain of lagoons and lakes which lies parallel to the Arabian Sea. Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad, Athirapally waterfalls, Varkala beach and Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple.

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Must see DestinationsDelhi:The India Gate- the national monument of India, the Bahai House of Worship, commonly known as the Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid- the principal mosque of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan -the official residence of the President of India situated near Parliament House and Qutub Minar- a UNESCO World Heritage Site are the renowned and most visited destinations in New Delhi.

Darjeeling:It is fondly called the ''Queen of the Hills'' and is at an altitude of 2134 meters above mean sea level, nestled among the rolling mountains. Darjeeling produces most popular teas in the world and one can admire clear view of the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga from here. Darjeeling hosts some of the most popular hill resorts in India and the sight of sunrise is simply spectacular.

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Must see DestinationsMysore:The cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore is located at the base of Chamundi Hills and is noted for its palaces, mainly the Mysore Palace. This palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Place. Mysore Dasara festival, celebrated here during the season of autumn attracts people from various parts of the world. Chamundeswari Temple, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, St. Philomena's Church and Brindhavan garden are the popular 

Ajanta Ellora:The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are 30 rock-cut cave monuments and these splendid architectural wonders portray the rich heritage of India. The paintings and sculptures in these caves are supposed to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. The cave temples are positioned in a horse-shoe shaped cliff.The cave temples of Ellora located in the Deccan Plateau were excavated between 600 AD and 900 AD.

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Paradise Unexplored

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Assam

Assam is a state of breath-taking scenic beauty, rarest flora and fauna, vast rolling plain, mighty waterways and a land of fairs and festivals. It shares its borders in the North and East with the Kingdom of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. Along the south lie Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.

Meghalaya lies to her South-West, Bengal and Bangladesh to her West. Assam has many fascinating aspects to experience, including the Kaziranga National Park, home to the world famous and rare one horned rhinoceros, the remarkable Majuliisland, ancient Ahom architectural marvels and numerous Golf courses backed by beautiful heritage/luxury resorts and colonial tea bungalows. 

Renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna and other rare species of wildlife on the verge of extinction, there is perhaps no part of the world where such a variety of wildlife exists barring Africa.

Best time to visit: October to May

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Assam

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Arunachal Pradesh The widely scattered archaeological remains at different places in

Arunachal Pradesh bear testimony to its rich cultural heritage. A serene land tucked into the North Eastern tip of India, offers an enchanting experience, with its picturesque hills and valleys, wholesome climate and simple and hospitable people.

The state’s glorious heritage of arts and crafts and colourful festivals reflect the people’s ancient faith in the inexorable power of nature. In addition, the state provides abundant scope for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks where rare animals, birds and plants will fascinate the visitor.

Arunachal Pradesh is home to a variety of orchids, known for their exquisitely beautiful blooms, from one of the dominant taxa with more than 600 species, occurring in varying elevations and climatic conditions throughout the state. It is habited by 26 major tribes and a number of sub tribes.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Arunachal Pradesh

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Manipur Manipur is blessed with an amazing variety of flora and fauna, with

over 67 percent of its geographical area being hill tracts covered by forests. There are 500 varieties of orchids which grow in Manipur of which 472 have been identified, in addition to 'Siroi Lily' which is the only terrestrial lily grown on the hill tops of Siroi hill, Ukhrul.

However, the most unique is the Sangai, the dancing deer. The floating mass of vegetation on the Loktak Lake sustains small herds of this endemic deer which unfortunately has the dubious distinction of being the most threatened Cervid (known as Phumdi) in the world. 

The state of Manipur shares 352 km common International boundary with Myanmar and lies south of Nagaland, north of Mizoram and east of Assam.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Manipur

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Meghalaya Meghalaya is bounded on the north and east by the state of Assam

and on the south and west by Bangladesh. The word "Meghalaya" literally means the Abode of Clouds in Sanskrit.

The state is inhabited by three ethnic communities -- the Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos – each of which follows its own cultural traditions and customs.

The common trait binding all three communities is its matrilineal system in which the family linage is taken from the mother's side. The people of Meghalaya are known to be hospitable, cheerful and friendly.

The state’s area is divided in Khasi hills, Jaintia hills and Garo hills. The forests of Meghalaya are notable for their biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Meghalaya

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Mizoram Mizoram is veritable treasure trove of natural beauty with its endless

variety of landscape, hilly terrains, meandering streams, deep gorges, and rich wealth of flora and fauna.

Flanked by Bangladesh on the west and Myanmar on the east and south, Mizoram occupies an importance strategic position having a long international boundary of 722 km.

Mizoram is one of India’s most sparsely populated states but has a dazzling mix of cross-cultural vibrancy. Renowned for their hospitality, Mizos are a close-knit society with no class distinction or discrimination on grounds of gender.

The entire society is knitted together by a code of ethics -- 'Tlawmngaihna' -- an untranslatable term meaning that everyone has a duty to be hospitable kind, unselfish and helpful to others.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Mizoram

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Nagaland The state is bounded by Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam in the

North, Manipur is the South, Myanmar on the East and Assam in the West.

Nagaland is a vibrant hill state that offers an incomparably rich traditional and cultural heritage. Nagaland is inhabited by 16 major tribes along with sub-tribes.

Each of the 16 tribes and sub-tribes has its own languages, customs and traditions. Nagaland is largely a mountainous, rich in flora and fauna. Very little is known of Naga history before the Burmese invasion of 1816 and the area’s inclusion into East India Company’s dominion.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Nagaland

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Tripura Formerly known as well Hill Tippera, Tripura is located in the extreme

south-west corner of the North-eastern region. The origin of the name of Tripura is still a matter of controversy among

historians and researchers. According to the 'Rajmala", Tripura’s celebrated court chronicle, an ancient king named 'tripur' ruled over the territorial domain known as 'Tripura' and the name of the kingdom was derived from his name. Many researchers explain the name 'Tripura' from its etymological origin and its geographic location: the word 'Tripura' means 'near water'. 

The early history of the kingdom of Tripura is a complex blend of history and mythology, and has a history of over 2,500 years and 186 kings. It was formerly an independent Tripuri kingdom and was merged with independent India on October15, 1949 by the Tripura Merger Agreement.

Best time to visit:October to May

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Tripura

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General Guidelines Visitors to India are required to obtain a visa from the Indian Mission in

the country of their residence or in a nearby country with concurrent accreditation. A valid permit is required to visit certain restricted/protected areas.

Disembarkation/ Embarkation cards have to be filled up on arrival/departure. 

Foreigners coming from or through Yellow Fever countries must be able to produce a valid vaccination certificate. 

Vaccinations like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid are recommended. There are some health risks in India like Cholera, Dengue Fever, Dysentery, Malaria and Meningitis. Travelers are advised to take precautionary measures against the same. Basic precautions like usage of safe drinking water are recommended. 

Foreigners visiting India, who hold long-term visas (more than 180 days) are required to obtain a Registration Certificate and Residential Permit from the nearest Foreigners' Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival. The foreigners registered at FRRO are required to report change of their addresses. 

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General Guidelines Certificates of registration issued by the Registration Officers should be

surrendered to the immigration officer at the port/check post of exit from India. 

Passengers embarking on journeys to any place outside India from a Customs airport / seaport are required to pay a Foreign Travel Tax (FTT) of Rs 500 to most countries and Rs 150 on journeys to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act bans all forms of wildlife trade. Violations of the provisions of the Act are punishable with heavy fines and imprisonment. Foreigners are therefore, advised not to buy any wild animals or their products and derivatives like articles of ivory, fur and skin. 

Climate in India generally is cooler in the north, especially between September and March. The south is coolest between November to January. In June, winds and warm surface currents begin to move northwards and westwards, heading out of the Indian Ocean and into the Arabian Gulf.

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Travelling Tips Carry little, you will find every essential items wherever you go. India is a tropical country. Therefore, fill up your haversack with cotton

clothes, however, during winter months north and highlands of south do get cold at night. Day is sweet warm weather, light jacket is ok. Women should avoid skimpy clothes to avoid glares of public. Respect the culture.

Photocopy your passport, travel visas, airline tickets and other important documents. Keep a list of credit cards and charge and copies separate from the originals.

Keep your international driving license, it would be needed for emergency, even if you are not planning to drive, it would be handy at some extent.

Avoid drinking water from unknown sources. Keep a mineral bottle with you.

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Travelling Tips Carry a fast aid box with you. Be wary of shammer and guides. Never leave your luggage, briefcase

or other items unattended. Do remember to bring some insect repellent, mosquito coils or even

an electronic repellent. Mosquitoes in India can be fierce. Change currency only from official moneychangers. Always respect religious shrines and places of worship. Wear decent

clothes and for women wear a scarf wherever require. Those touring attractions in restricted areas such as Arunachal

Pradesh , Nagaland , and some part of Kashmir must procure special Restricted Area tour permits that are issued by authorized India Tourist Offices.

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