India, located in Asia. Is bounded by the Himalayan ranges in the north, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean. In 2006, about 4 million foreign tourists visited India and spent US$ 8.9 billion. In 2007, India's 5 million international arrivals - out of 903 million worldwide - was the world's 42nd highest.

India's tourism sector lags behind less endowed countries.Among India's shortcomings are "stringent visa requirements and airport density, which rank poor 106 and 121" out of 124 countries on the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007. India's expensive hotel rooms stand at the rank 113. "People's openness to tourism" ranking is 97.

At the same time, India has great advantages: price competitiveness ranking was a high 6th, while safety and security was a good 39th. The tourism sector is growing at double digits. India has a huge advertising campaign "Incredible India". Travel and tourism contributes 5.3% to India's GDP.

Tourism by state