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Tourist places are majorly used as a source of material assets and physical attributes which attracts tourists and enhances its competitiveness against other spots. The geographical area of such spots has certain important characteristics which make it attractive and that are why such places are often called tourist attractions. Tourist places often make huge revenue for the country which helps it to utilize that money in other sectors. Kerala is well known for its culture and heritage as people are interested in exploring their tradition.
Discussion
What are the famous tourist places in India?
The civilization of India is one of the oldest among others, as there are several historic places and ancient spots such as forts, temples that resemble the lifestyle of people who lived there before 2000 years or more. Looking for a few tourist spots that have been established in the ancient or medieval period includes at first Taj Mahal, located in Agra. Built with white marbles, it is considered to be an identity of the country. One, who has recently arrived in India and is looking for famous tourist places, they get the name of Taj Mahal at the top of the list. Its beauty and grandeur leaves one spellbound while being situated in one of the cities among the “Golden Triangle”. Next in the list can be said to be Qutub Minar which reflects Iranian culture with red sandstone. It is situated in Delhi, capital of India, with a height of 240 feet and is remarked as the tallest ancient structure in the world. In Rajasthan, one can never forget visiting Amber Fort, which is another beauty safeguarded by Maota Lake. Although there are several mysterious incidents taking place in this fort, it has always been a spot on the list of the most liked ones. Tourists visiting here, never like to miss an elephant ride at this place. Going to the south, the first tourist place can be named to be the Ajanta and Ellora Caves which are in Maharashtra. These caves had always been an epitome of beauty, with all its sculptures drawn on the rocks and embedded in the caves. Through the sculptures, artists have tried to display the birth and lifestyle of Lord Buddha, as this cave was founded in the year 1819.
Importance of Tourist attraction
India is not only known for its modern culture, but it is also famous across the globe for its landscapes, along with ancient and medieval history. Though India was not a famous tourist place till 2000 but it was seen that the number of visitors increased after that. The tourism sector is now playing an essential role in contributing to the country’s wealth. Last in 2017, the number of visitors exceeded 10 million. About $230 billion was generated from this sector in the year 2017, which is found to be approximately 9.4% of the country’s GDP. Looking into those sectors which have been attracting foreign investments, then the tourism sector is at the first position. Further, this sector is planning to expand itself making it one of the top five business spots all across the world up to 2030, while hoping to generate $490 billion each year till 2028.
Kerala and its cultural heritage
Kerala is often said to be “God’s Own Country” with numerous beautiful sights. Looking onto the nearest tourist places, one often gets a list of spots where the landscape provides it with an attractive look, along with the ancient temples providing it with a spark. One can call it a paradise of the world, and certainly, it is an ideal tourist place with scenic locations and majestic temples which are articulated beautifully. In contrast to the Dravidian style which can be witnessed in other southern parts. Vastu Shastra was extensively followed by the architects who framed the design of the temples. Food items, folk dance, music, clothing styles along with the traditional cultural heritage of Kerala have made it the most visited place. The music displays a major part of the Malayalam Culture, which is also a form of classical music where folks are found to be singing invocatory songs. The cultural heritage of Kerala also consists of art and craft practices, where pieces of jewelry are made up of gold, displaying the unique designs which are crafted by architects. Kerala is a mixture of Hinduism and Islam however, 20% of the whole population is Christian. Other religions like Buddhism and Jainism could also be viewed, making the cultural heritage of Kerala a beautiful and attractive one. Occasions held have several rituals to be followed which are mostly associated with temple rituals. Goddess Kali could be viewed in every temple of Kerala, as people worshiped her for a better future.
Conclusion
Concluding the discussion one can say that tourist spots are the greatest points of attraction, as India has made an amount of $230 billion in the year 2017. The tourism sector has been one of the sectors which greatly contribute towards the overall GDP of the country. Kerala is one of the most visited tourist places among the rest in the south which is known for its diverse culture and tradition. Several temples in Kerala have been on the list of most liked ones, and also in the list of top tourists’ places in India.
