|
The Travel and
Tourism Industry is one of the largest and most profitable industries in
most developed countries. Increased work related stress is forcing most
working professionals to take regular breaks and holidays throughout
the year. There has also been a marked improvement / rise in income levels
followed by increased spending power of people that has given a major
boost to the tourism industry as a whole.
Countries such
as USA, UK, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Bangkok feature high on the
list of favourite tourist destinations. Which leads to the million dollar
question -
Where does India stand among other Preferred Holiday Destinations?
Despite the
fact that India is a large and beautiful country with many tourist
attractions and
places to see as well as a mix of cultures and traditions to experience,
the Tourism Industry in India fails to keep up with relatively smaller
countries like Singapore.
Tourist
Destinations in India - Places to visit in India
From
contemporary cities to ancient monuments, religious places and holiday
destinations, India offers a lot of variety to the foreign tourist.
Some of the
must-sees in India include - Kashmir with its beautiful gardens, lakes and
snow, Gateway of India and Haji Ali at Mumbai, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Kerala
- the Venice of India, The Dilwara temple at Mt. Abu, The Charminar at
Hyderad, the rustic beauty of Rajasthan, the varied colors of Gujarat, the
rural charm of villages in Punjab and Haryana and the various hill
stations like Darjelling, Ooty, Nainital and Shimla etc - the list is long and
very colorful.
What is Lacking in India's
Tourism Industry?
Despite the
fact that India has a wealth of amazing places waiting to be seen and
appreciated and an unbeatable tourism potential, India receives far lesser
tourists compared to other relatively smaller countries.
Most
foreigners who visit India for the first time are heard complaining about
-
over priced
Hotel rooms
-
corrupt autos
and taxi drivers waiting to take them for a ride, literally!
-
lack of proper
infrastructure
-
confusion and
chaos at the airport
-
unhygienic
conditions etc
Considering
the fact that the Tourism Industry contributes largely to the countries
total GDP, isn't it time that the Government and authorities pay attention
to the problems that tourists and travelers face in India?
The need of
the hour is to go on an overdrive to remove corrupt middlemen who take
foreigners and tourists for a ride, improve infrastructure and
create hygienic conditions in the country so that the next time a
foreigner visits India, he goes back praising and promoting us to his
friends and family.
Contributing Author:
Akanksha is a
Freelance Content Writer who enjoys travel writing.
aks_design@rediffmail.com
|
