Draft National Tourism Policy 2022 12 th

3. 
Spirituality 
India has from time immemorial been a destination that has drawn and welcomed 
seekers from afar in search of enlightenment. Tourism in India has traditionally thrived 
upon travellers visiting places of spiritual interest. As the birthplace of four great 
religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, India can attract significant number 
of visitors. Infrastructure and facilities will be upgraded at pilgrim centres to offer a 

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serene and spiritual experience to the travellers. These destinations will be proactively 
promoted through tour packages including charters into these destinations and 
encouraging large format pilgrimage tourism. 
4. 
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE)
This segment is one of the fastest growing, high yield segments of the tourism sector. 
The Policy will focus on promoting India as a conference destination, which will help to 
tide over the seasonality of the industry. Large conventions and conferences will be 
targeted to bring significant number of high spending tourists, which boost the local 
economy. India’s efforts in attracting big conventions will be intensified. Pre/ post 
leisure activity will be encouraged to increase the value of MICE tourism. 
5. 
Adventure
The Policy recognizes that with its diverse geographical zones, India has immense 
potential for adventure activities and expeditions throughout the year. 73% of the 
Himalayas are situated in India and along with the other mountain ranges can host a 
variety of activities like skiing, trekking, rock climbing, para-gliding etc. The Policy will 
encourage the use of the coast, rivers and backwaters for a variety of water based 
sporting activities like surfing, deep sea diving, kayaking, white water rafting etc. 
It is important to unleash the potential of the sector by providing access to suitable 
places, providing facilities and infrastructure for mounting various activities, while at the 
same time establishing clear protocols and safety norms and accrediting operators with 
the right experience and credentials to ensure safety and assure quality in line with 
responsible tourism principles.
Caravan Parks and Camping Sites can add yet another 
facet to the tourism products.