Travelling outside of India can be affordable for many if you plan your itinerary to include inexpensive, budget-friendly, and novel destinations. Take a look at the top 12 foreign tourist destinations visited by Indians.
Other destinations visited by Indians include the Maldives, Germany, Turkey, Canada, the Philippines, Jordan, Oman, Taiwan, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is one of the best places to visit from India; approximately 12 million Indians visited Singapore in 2017.
Botanic Gardens, Orchard Road, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, and Singapore Zoo are among the tourist attractions in Singapore.
Dubai, UAE
Indians are at the number two who visited Dubai most time. In addition to the Dubai Mall and Aquarium, the city’s tourist attractions include
- The Burj Khalifa,
- The artificial islands
- The Burj Al Ara
- Jumeirah Beach
- Dune Bashing
- The Wild Wadi Water Theme Park,
- Atlantis
- The Dubai Fountain
Bangkok, Thailand
Over the last decade, the number of Indian tourists visiting Thailand has increased from 3 million to 14 million.
Thailand’s seventh-highest foreign tourist revenue-generating country is India, and Bangkok, along with Pattaya, Phuket, and Krabi, is the most frequently visited by international tourists.
London, United Kingdom
London is the most popular tourist destination because of its wide range of tourist attractions. Britannic Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, and Tower of London are among the top 10 most visited attractions in London.
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New York, United States
The United States of America boasts a broad selection of tourist attractions, with New York City being the most popular tourist destination in the country.
12 million Indians visited the United States in 2016, with New York City being the most popular location. New York’s key attractions and places include Times Square, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, and South Street Seaport.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
To Malaysian tourists, India is Asia’s fifth-best tourist destination in terms of foreign arrivals. This country is home to some of the world’s most beautiful islands as well as some of the most breathtaking landscapes.
Among the tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower as well as the National Mosque of Malaysia, National Visual Arts Gallery, and Sepang International Circuit.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is the most popular destination for Indian tourists in Southeast Asia, with India ranking sixth in terms of tourist arrivals in Indonesia.
Bali is a popular tourist destination in Wonderful Indonesia, with the main tourist areas being Kuta beach town, Seminyak, Sanur, Ubud, and Nusa Dua.
Switzerland
Thanks to Bollywood, the Alpine climate and beautiful landscapes of Switzerland remain in the hearts of every Indian. Zurich, Matterhorn, Jungfrau Railway, Interlaken, Rhine Falls, Lake Geneva, and Wildhaus village are all popular tourist destinations in Switzerland.
Paris, France
Paris is France’s most popular tourist destination, attracting the greatest number of foreign tourists from all over the world. After London and New York, Indians flock to Paris to see the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the most popular destination for Indians and has a long list of tourist attractions for foreign visitors. Indians are the most common foreign visitors to Sri Lanka on a short-term basis.
Nepal
Nepal is a popular destination for Indian tourists, with the Hindu and Buddhist heritage temples of Nepal, as well as the highest mountains and Chitwan National Park, being the most visited destinations.
Bhutan
India ranks first in terms of the number of short-term visitors to Bhutan. The country’s most famous tourist attractions are its unique culture and traditions, as well as it’s capital Thimphu and Paro Taktsang.
Mauritius
Mauritius is the most popular honeymoon destination for Indians, with both natural and man-made attractions. Rodrigues is Mauritius’ tourist hub, famous for fishing, beautiful beaches, water sports, and other tourism activities.
Australia
Australia is a popular tourist destination for Indians, and India, as a foreign tourist country, has the potential to boost the Australian tourism industry. More than 2 million Indian tourists visited Australia in 2016, and the number may have increased in recent years.
The coastal cities of Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, as well as natural attractions such as the Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Great Ocean Road, the Australian outback, and Tasmanian wilderness, are among the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.
Maldives
Tourism is the primary draw for many foreign visitors to the Maldives. India is a major foreign tourist market for the Maldives, a country known for its natural beauty and a popular destination for Indians interested in water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling.