Most Visited Countries By Indians

Singapore continues to rule the roost so far as the number of Indian tourists received annually is concerned. This tiny island state has turned itself into an international destination for the business and leisure tourist alike. Thus, Indians are arriving in drove in this country for various business purposes, while also enjoying the myriad sights and sound on offer for the tourists. Moreover, the short distance by flight makes this the ideal destination for fun as well as work for the new globetrotting Indians.

UAE has emerged as the second most popular foreign destination for the Indians on the back of the huge number of Indian expats that have made it their home. The Gulf States have become popular as one of the major gateways for finance and investment in Asia, and a large number of Indians are visiting it every year for various business purposes.

The traditionally strong bond between India and the UK continues to flourish even more after half a century when the former got her independence from the latter. In fact, UK has emerged as one of the top foreign destinations for Indian students, while it also has a lot to offer to the entrepreneurs. Moreover, UK also serves as a gateway to Western Europe, and is among the most sought-after getaway destination for a significant portion of the Indian tourists looking to fly abroad on the vacation.

The United States of America is another popular destination for Indians ranging from the students to the entrepreneurs and the leisure tourists. In fact, the USA is among the countries receiving the highest number of visa applications from India. The states along the Eastern and Western seaboard receive the highest proportion of the leisure tourists from India, as well as, the students and entrepreneurs.

Thailand in Southeast Asia rounds up the list of top 5 visited countries by Indians annually. Apart from the capital city of Bangkok being one of the top shopping destinations in Asia, this country is also home to some of the most pristine beaches famed for their natural beauty. It has also emerged as one of the top honeymoon destinations for newly married Indian couples.