India is endowed with abundant natural beauty. Be it the might Himalayas, back water of Kerala or white Sandy beaches of Goa, every corner of India has something to offer to a visitor. According to statistics, Indian families love to spend holidays in Indian tourist destinations rather than foreign ones. There is a stark difference between the percentage of Indians going abroad for vacationing and any place within India for holidaying. There are several reasons behind it. They are:
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is the most important aspect of Indian family holidaying. Near about 43% of Indian family going on holidays choose a place of religious importance. In some religious places, there is a season when flood of travelers is marked. And, in other places like Tirupati temple, Baishno Devi temple and Jagannath temple of Puri, you can find travelers on pilgrimage purpose around the year.
Natural Beauty
Every state of India has its own unique natural beauty and serenity. However, while holidaying with family, Indians generally prefer hill stations like Shimla, Dheradun and Ooty. Kerala has become a strong contender of eco-tourism for both Indians and foreigners.
Sea beaches
Northern and North-East part of India are not surrounded by sea. Hence, most of the North Indians have an inherent desire to see the sea from proximity. Holidaying near sea beaches is another emerging trend as far as Indian travel statistics is concerned.
Cost effectiveness
Majority of the Indians are not that affluent to afford holidaying abroad. For many of the Indian middle class family, holidaying is like fair that comes in every 2-3 years. Hence, they choose a destination within India that suits their budget and serves the purpose of holidaying. Holidaying in India will cost around one tenth of holidaying abroad.
Along with, the increased popularity of eco-tourism and tribal tourism, most of the Indians are now spending their fun time with family within India at a budget-friendly price.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is the most important aspect of Indian family holidaying. Near about 43% of Indian family going on holidays choose a place of religious importance. In some religious places, there is a season when flood of travelers is marked. And, in other places like Tirupati temple, Baishno Devi temple and Jagannath temple of Puri, you can find travelers on pilgrimage purpose around the year.
Natural Beauty
Every state of India has its own unique natural beauty and serenity. However, while holidaying with family, Indians generally prefer hill stations like Shimla, Dheradun and Ooty. Kerala has become a strong contender of eco-tourism for both Indians and foreigners.
Sea beaches
Northern and North-East part of India are not surrounded by sea. Hence, most of the North Indians have an inherent desire to see the sea from proximity. Holidaying near sea beaches is another emerging trend as far as Indian travel statistics is concerned.
Cost effectiveness
Majority of the Indians are not that affluent to afford holidaying abroad. For many of the Indian middle class family, holidaying is like fair that comes in every 2-3 years. Hence, they choose a destination within India that suits their budget and serves the purpose of holidaying. Holidaying in India will cost around one tenth of holidaying abroad.
Along with, the increased popularity of eco-tourism and tribal tourism, most of the Indians are now spending their fun time with family within India at a budget-friendly price.