Before we discuss the reaons why you should visit India, lets try to imagine what would have propelled Steve Jobs in the 70s or Mark Zuckerberg four decades later to travel to an unknown sleepy town in the Himalayas?
Or, what made Columbus leave the Spanish shores and set his sails through storms and high seas to India?
What Makes India An Attractive Destination For Foreign Travellers?
India is a vivid kaleidoscope of rich cultural heritage, a land of festivals and colours, and an economic superpower in the modern world.
While some consider it a sensory overload or a highly chaotic country, many get lost amongst its 1.4 billion people only to discover their true selves!
Someone once said that India is a treasure chest for everything for everyone, but only if one knows where to find what.
It perfectly defines the country and establishes our endeavour.
Before we tell you our mission, let us answer the question that must be popping into your head: Why should you come to India, or why do tourists visit India?
Well, we can’t be sure of Hiuan Tsang’s or Columbus’s reasons (we know, but let’s stick to ourselves), but we can make a laundry list of why someone would want to travel to India today.
Here are the top 10 reasons why you should visit India
Medical Tourism in India
Yes, you read it right! According to the latest data from the Government of India, 21% of the foreign tourists that India received visited India for various medical treatments like cardiac bypass, hip and joint replacement, and eye procedures. India has a great talent pool of doctors, high standards of medical facilities and affordable treatments, which make it a top medical tourism destination in the world. The most common treatement that you should visit India for are Weight loss Surgery, Cardiac Bypass, Dental and Eye procedures.
You can read here, how you can save on weight loss surgery by traveling to India.
Business Opportunities in India
As you can see, India is the world’s fifth-largest economy in terms of GDP and amongst the biggest markets for top corporations. It also is a vast source of talent, be it blue-collared, white-collared workers, engineers, doctors or CXOs. It naturally means there is a lot of potential for business travellers looking for customers, vendors or resources here. Business travel to India is the second reason for those who visit here. If you think India has something for your business needs, then thats why you should visit India. However, if you are unsure of what to expect or where to find something, feel free to write to us. We are deep into sourcing vendors and resources and might be able to help you with your objectives.
You can read here, Top 6 Opportunities and Challenges of doing business in India
Luxury Holidays in India
India, a land full of exotic palaces and the Maharajas, understands richness and pampering like the back of its hand. Its hotels and resorts do not just offer magnificent cultural deep dives but offer a service that only those on top deserve. Be it the backwaters of Kerala packed with wellness resorts or the heritage palaces of Rajasthan- there is something for every luxury traveller in India.
By the way, you might want to read about the recent private visit of King Charles and Camilla to a luxury wellness retreat in Bengaluru, India.
Backpacking to India
India gets voted among the most affordable tourist destinations in almost all travel and tourism reports. The insider news is that India isn’t just an inexpensive destination; it is a fantastic value-for-money place. In other words, you get maximum bang for your buck whether you are on a budget or have planned an expensive vacation. If you are a backpacker, you will be spoilt for choices in almost all the popular tourist centers.
Indian Destination Wedding
Indian weddings are fantastic experiences that one should make a point to attend at least once in their lifetime. Every wedding, be it of the most elite or the poorest, is full of fun, dance, food and emotions that stretch for many days and, depending on the family status, to multiple locations. We notice many international tourists insisting on attending a local wedding during their visit to India, and depending upon season and opportunity, many travel agencies oblige. Nowadays, many international tourists visit India to tie the knot here.
Attending at least one Indian wedding has made it to the bucket list of many and is an important enough reason why you should visit India. We will keep you posted on the best times and places if you would like.
If you are interest in the subject, then you should surely look at The Ultimate Guide to the Indian Wedding Traditions You Need to Know
Indian Spirituality
The hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the Ganges Plains and many towns spread all over India offer unique inspirations to many, like Steve Jobs, which can only be experienced by those who can hear their calling. It goes beyond Yoga (As it is understood in the West). Let us know if you want to talk more about it. If it is your calling, then quest to learn “True” Yogs & various meditation practises can be the reasons why you should visit India.
Wildlife Adventures in India
India has 106 national parks and 72 bird sanctuaries across its deserts, tropical jungles, and the vast Himalayan range. If you are a wildlife sucker, then you can spend your lifetime here, discovering, putting in efforts of preservation, and interacting with so many friendly human tribes who coexist with the fauna out there. Can there be a better reason if you are such a person for a person like this why you should visit India?
Fun fact: India covers about 2% of the Earth’s total land surface area but is known to have more than 7.5% of the animal species.
If you love literature, you should search for “Man-Eaters of Kumaon” by Jim Corbett. It makes a fabulous read.
Indian Food
India offers the most diverse and tastiest food choices to the gastronomically inclined. Whether it is super-healthy items like Idlis, multigrain rotis (freshly made bread), or super-rich food that tantalizes the tastebuds, like Butter Chicken, you get it all here. Every state (and district within states) offers such a vast and varied cuisine choice that it is nearly impossible for you to cover all in a short stint here.
Shopping in India
Indian bazaars have been the centre of world commerce since ancient times. Even today, you will find bustling marketplaces covering most parts of the cities and towns. Whether you want to buy a nice shirt or a suitcase of world standard, everything is affordable, sorry, value-for-money. You also get exquisite handicrafts, rugs & other home decor items, ready or custom-made, at very reasonable prices. Of course, the Ikeas, Zaras and Guccis of the world are also around. Bty the way, India is big on customized products. That can be amongst many reasons why you should visit India and get your clothes, furniture and bags made for measure.
Indian Hospitality
The DNA of high service standards lies in the hospitable Indian attitude towards foreigners. Almost everyone is welcoming and friendly to strangers. They genuinely want foreigners to be part of their lives and share their happiness. While we will prepare a list of do’s-and-dont in one of our blogs, you shouldn’t stress too much about your safety when you are here & focus on having a great time in India.
There are more reasons you should visit India than the ten mentioned above, like its stunning locations, things to do here, and diverse lifestyles. As we build this blog and start our interaction, we will keep featuring more and more.
