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India Tourism Statistics

Posted on August 9, 2009 in India Tourism

India gets much revenue from tourism. It is a flourishing trade. Lots of tourists visit. Of late, of course due to extremists’ activities tourism has received a temporary setback.

People form all over the world visit India. They like to visit various historical sites Like Red Fort in Delhi, Taj Mahal in Agra and the alluring beaches of Goa and other places. The weather is pleasant in winter here as climates are mild as compared to the West. Many westerners prefer to spend their winters in India. Let us have a look at the composition of tourists visiting India and those of Indian nationals traveling abroad.

Composition of tourists visiting India

Inbound Tourists Statistics

1. Australia — In the last 2 years the number of tourists from Australia to India has doubled to a record figure of 1 lakh by 2005. In 2006, the number of Australian tourists’ arrivals in India was around 109867. It is hoped the number of tourists from this country increases further.
2. Tourists from Britain — Every year the number of visitors from Britain either come on pleasure trip or official numbering about 3000,000.
3. Netherlands — The inflow of tourists from this country into India increased from 42368 in 2001 to 58611in 2006.
4. China — The number of tourists who arrived from China into India increased from 13901 in 2001 to 705407 in 2006.
5. USA –The total number of tourists in 2001 from this country was around 329147 and it increased to 696739 in 2006.
6. Germany — The total number of tourist arrivals into India increased from 80011 to 156808 in 2006.
7. France — The number of French tourists increased from 102434 to 175345.
8. Sri Lanka — The increase in number of tourists to India form this country has been from 112813 in 2001 to 154813 in 2006.
9. Singapore — The increase has been from 42824 in 2001 to 82574 in 2006.
10. Nepal – The number of tourists from this country into India has increased from 41135 to 91552.

Other interesting facts about tourists inflow into India gives us a complete picture about the development of tourism in India.

Expenses incurred by tourists to India
Tourists coming from India have incurred an expenditure of US$372 on their visa cards in the year 2005. This has been a considerable increase of 25% increase from the previous year (2004). This is indicative of India being one of the fastest growing Asia-Pacific market for the development of tourists. Based on World Travel and Tourism Council Indian tourism will grow annually at the rate of 8.8% in the coming decade.

Earnings from Tourism
In the year 2005, India earned US$6.9 billion from inbound tourists, which is double the amount of US $3.1 billion earned during 2002. Based on Reserve Bank of India figures, 2005 had the fastest growth of forex inflow from the tourist revenues. During that time the inflow went up to 36%.

Mode of transport
Most tourists preferred traveling by air. Not much traveling was done by sea.

Leading Tourist Destination
Kerala happens to be the hot spot for tourists. It has several 2- star and 3 -star hotels. Tamil Nadu holds the second position in attracting tourists. Goa has lovely beaches and many tourists like to enjoy the warm weather at the beaches. The Taj Mahal in Agra is quite an attraction for tourists. Jaipur and Ajmer have lovely palaces, which draw the tourists’ attention. Benares is a popular place for tourists.

Average age of tourists
Tourists are mostly in the age group of 20-40 years.

Season of tourist arrivals
The peak period is between October to February for both business as well as leisure purposes.

Employment generation
Indian tourism has an employment potential of over and above 2 crores of people.

Outbound tourists statistics

• Indian nationals who made trips abroad numbered about 6.2 million in 2004. It came to about 7.2 million in 2005.
• Tourists visiting Hong Kong has been on a steady pace.
• Nearly 500,000 Indian citizens are given visas to Britain.
• About 3 lakhs Indian nationals visit Malaysia every year much ahead of US, Taiwan and Australia.
• Nearly 1 lakh Indian nationals visited Sri Lanka in 2004.

Tourism is good source of revenue for the Indian Government. Tourists from several parts of the world visit India to have a look at the ancient monuments and other attractions that India has to offer.

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