India has been a great destination for tourists for a long time. The sub-continent India is rich in culture and traditions as we all know. Apart from that certain other things like festivals, events, cuisines, etc attract us towards India. Even in this economic recession this country is still pocket friendly. Here you can enjoy all the weathers at a time-snow to deserts everything is available. It depends upon you what you want to enjoy!

Government of India is promoting tourism in India by a new program-Visit India 2010. This scheme is being launched from April to December 2010 to enhance the tourism in India which was adversely affected by Mumbai attack. This program has very good offers for the tourists planning to visit during this period. Let's have a look on the special offers of this program.

Special Attractions:

• Complimentary international air passage for travelling companion.
• One night complimentary stay in hotel booked.
• One complimentary local sightseeing tour in one of the city of visit.
• One complimentary Rural Eco Holiday in India.
  
  

Three major airlines of India have come ahead to work as partners in this scheme- Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines.

The complimentary stay in hotel booked by the tourist will be offered by the hotels of the Hotel Association of India.

Complimentary local sightseeing tour is being sponsored by the members of the Indian Association of Tour Operators recognized by the Ministry of Tourism.

No doubt, foreign tourists are the main source of foreign exchange and due to global financial crisis and Mumbai attacks tourism industry has been badly affected. The scheme Visit India 2010 is a unique example of the unity in India where many big companies have come ahead to work together and promote tourism in India to improve India's economy.

Promotional programs have already been launched overseas to promote tourism in India through the Visit India 2010 scheme.

Visit India 2010 doesn't have subsidies for tourists only. The contributors in the promotion of the scheme will also be benefited through the Visit India program. Travel industry is benefited by an enhanced subsidy of 25% in the participation fee in Indian Pavilions at major Intentional Travel Fairs and exhibitions till March 2010 by the Ministry of Tourism and the India Tourism offices. Hotel industry will gain through a 5 year tax holiday for the upcoming budget hotels in Delhi and NCR for Commonwealth Games 2010. Even the new hotels coming up in World Heritage Sites will also be benefited through the Visit India 2010.

Visit India 2010 is a great opportunity to explore India. It has something to offer to everyone. Eco tours, Wildlife tours, Beaches Tour, Monument tours, Heritage tours, Golden Triangle Tours, Pilgrimage Tours, Hill Stations Tour and many other tours all are available in one country only India.  

Why not to grab this opportunity to visit India in 2010 and explore the great culture and traditions of India; upcoming festivals in India- Janmashtami, Rakshabandhan, Dushhera, Diwali, Christmas and New Year; Heritages of the mini-world India like Taj Mahal, Temples of Love in Khajuraho, great caves of Ajanata and Ellora etc.  

Lovers of Indian classical dances can take the best advantage of Visit India 2010 to witness the Dance Heritages of India through India Dance festivals 2010. Visit India 2010 is a good opportunity to experience the world famous events of India- Pushkar Fair of India 2010 and India International Trade Fair 2010 at reasonable prices.

What are you waiting for? Pack up your bags and Visit India in 2010 only.