Tourism in India is about experiencing an ancient land and the cultural heritage of its people and their culture. Tourism in India is about the resurgence of a nation attracting the attention of the world as one of the fastest growing economy, and watching this in action at innumerable locations. It is about a rich nation mired in poverty, and at the same time regions which almost compete in prosperity with developed countries. Once upon a time, just a century before, India conjured up a vision of lands of snake charmers [1], magicians] and traditional gurus. However, it has always remained a preferred destination of trade and commerce, and a large portion of the Silk route passed from the north western borders of India through the magnificent heights of the glorious Himalayas. Currently,