Economy of Indian Tourism sector is at present experiencing a huge growth. The Indian Tourism industry economy has become one of the major industrial under the Indian economy. The tourism industry earns foreign exchanges worth ` 21,828 crore. Previous year the growth rate of the tourism sector of Indian economy was recorded as 17.3%.

The growth in the tourism industry is due to the rise in the arrival of more and more foreign tourists and the increase in the number of domestic tourists. Tourists from Africa, Australia, Lain America, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc are visiting India and there are growing by the thousands every year.

Indian Tourism offers a potpourri of different cultures, traditions, festivals, and places of interest. There are a lot of options for the tourists. India is a country with rich cultural and traditional diversity. This aspect is even reflected in its tourism. The different parts of the country offers wide variety of interesting places to visit. While the international tourism is experiencing a decelerated growth, the Indian counterpart is not affected.

The factors for the growth of the Tourism sector of Indian economy
Increase in the general income level of the populace
Aggressive advertisement campaigns on the tourist destinations
Rapid growth of the Indian economy

The objectives of the National Action Plan for Tourism
Socio economic development of areas
Increase in the opportunities for employment
Development of the domestic tourism for the middle class segment of the society
Preservation and restoration of the national heritage and environment
Developing international tourism
Promotion of tourism based product diversification
Increasing the Indian share in global tourism

Some of the important tourist destinations in India

North India Tour:
New Delhi: The capital city of India and has a rich cultural past
Agra: The city of the Taj Mahal and one of the greatest tourist attractions in India
Simla: A splendid hill station in the Himalayas
Dehradun: The capital of Uttaranchal and famous for its fantastic scenery

East India Tour:
Kolkata: The cultural capital of India, the city of Tagore, and Satyajit Ray
Guwahati: Important base for tourism in the region
Shillong: The capital of Meghalaya, and famous for its breathtaking lush green landscapes
Patna: One of the oldest cities in India and famous for its historical relics
Jamshedpur: An important industrial township, home of the Tata industries

Central India Tour:
Allahabad: The city of the Prayag and the Kumbha Mela
Varanasi: The holiest city for the Hindus, famous for its temples and ghats
Bhopal: The capital of Madhya Pradesh and important center of tourism

West India Tour:
Mumbai: The commercial capital of India and the city that never sleeps
Panjim: The main city in the state of Goa which is famous for its golden beaches and pristine waters
Udaipur: The city of palaces famous for its Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola

South India Tour:
Chennai: The Automobile capital of India
Bangalore: The Silicon Valley of India, famous for its software companies and a has a beautiful weather
Trivandum: The city of the famous Kovalam Beach
Cochin : A coastal city famous for its historical relevance
Ooty: A fabulous hill station in the Nilgiris famous for its verdure valleys