Our country is a great tourist centre where millions of tourists come to our country to explore our great heritage. This trend is on for centuries. Indians never fail to amaze visitors. Let’s see what has made India to be among the top favourite tourist destinations for foreigners.

Diversity

The world accepts the fact of India being the largest democracy. We are a land of many religions, faith and cultures. Every part of our country has its own story and legacy to show. This is what amazes the foreigners a lot. They get to see variety here. Also the fact that despite of being a land of diversity we are a peaceful and merry place together makes them respect us more. Our respect and acceptance about each other’s customs and traditions is unique.

Hospitality

Indians are heartiest people when it comes to show hospitality. Every household follows the practice of “mehman-nawazi” as it is commonly and we never let our guests get disheartened. We ourselves are taught to greet guests well and give them a glass of water as they arrive with snacks to cherish. “Atithi Devo Bhava”is strongly in our roots which make the foreigners feel all the more special and privileged.

Shopping

Accept it or not but there is great craze of our desi goods out amongst foreigners. Right from handloom clothes, decors, artefacts to accessories, jewellery and a lot more; everything is found here in our country with a touch of Indianness in it that makes it more attractive. Foreigners enjoy street shopping here. Also the varieties found here is much to their expectations. We have regional specialities in clothing. Wool of Kashmir is famous. Every place have their regional attire which makes the visitors aware so as what to search for there.

History and Architectures

Our country had a rich past of princely states, royal families and their lavish mansions. There are also stories behind each architectural creation. The various architectures created right from that time are so rich and intelligently made that the foreigners admire the great skillsets and brains behind the magnificent sculptures. We have a variety in them too. There are so many manmade creations like the caves, paintings in there, the temples, mansions, palaces, stupas, sculptures etc. We even have many naturally built architectures or “swayambhus” as we say, that aren’t a thing of everyday for them there.

Food

No doubt, the diversity is also reflected in our food. The foreigners lie the way these food are made and how much homemade ad love is reflected in the food’s taste. Right from Delhi’s chaat to Lucknow’s Shahi cuisine, people love, savour and relish them all. India is also known for its regional specialities. Like the Rajasthani food, Punjabi thalis with extra ghee, South Indian dosas and idlis with sambars and so on.

Spirituality

If one wants to give up all the worldly desires for penance, then their destination is India- the land of spirituality. India is a land of deities. We have many great epics and stories of Gods and Goddesses taken birth on our land to preach wisdom to mankind. There are many of their teachings we still follow and nurture. We are people who are deep rooted with our customs and Gods. Who else can tell the importance of spirituality to foreigners than we ourselves?