India Spotlight

Odisha is drawing more domestic and international visitors as new infrastructure, policy support and private investment lift the state’s tourism sector, although operators say limited global reach and transport links continue to hold back growth

The Himalayan state is easing border permit requirements and investing in infrastructure upgrades as it seeks to attract more domestic and inbound visitors through niche and experience-led tourism

The raw beauty of India’s north-east region has long been known to domestic explorers, but the world is starting to wake up to its tourism potential

Domestic tourists may contribute the lion’s share of arrivals to Madhya Pradesh, but the central Indian state is working to raise awareness among overseas travel agencies and foreign travellers

Gujarat is expanding beyond its traditional pilgrimage appeal by investing in heritage, wildlife, events and infrastructure to position itself as a year-round tourism destination

While domestic interest in Puducherry is the main tourism driver, international travellers are starting to notice this destination that is famed for its French colonial heritage

Karnataka is advancing tourism growth through policy support, regional development and rising domestic demand, with a focus on experiential travel and lesser-known destinations

The state has launched a new tourism policy and brand identity to boost domestic and international arrivals, with a focus on infrastructure, adventure tourism, and investor-friendly reforms

Rising spiritual travel and new tourism projects are transforming Uttar Pradesh into one of India’s fastest-growing destinations, boosting arrivals and investment across key cities like Agra, Ayodhya and Varanasi

Kashmir’s hospitality sector, hit hard by the April Pahalgam attack, is gradually recovering as stakeholders work to rebuild traveller confidence