India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Indicator |
Value |
Annual tourist footfall |
~2 crore (domestic + foreign) |
Foreign tourists (approx.) |
~15,000 (mostly for Sirpur, Bastar) |
Major source markets |
Odisha, West Bengal, MP, Maharashtra, Germany, Japan |
Contribution to state GDP |
~4–5% (tourism sector) |
Employment from tourism |
~1.2 lakh jobs (direct + indirect) |