This pandemic has made all desi travellers appreciate what our own country has to offer. Now, many Indian travellers plan to visit hidden gems within our borders than ever before. Recently, Booking.com in its Traveller Review Awards 2021 has unravelled the top 5 most welcoming regions in India. Among them, ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala topped this list, followed by Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Let’s find out more!
Kerala Is India’s Most Welcoming State
According to Traveller Review Awards 2021, the top states most welcoming cities in India are Kerala, Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kerala has often featured in many lists as one of the best destinations for eco-tourism. This pandemic lifestyle has also urged many to be even closer to nature, especially considering social distancing. Here, Kerala aces with its backwaters, houseboats, beautiful temples, and churches. They also offer unexplored beaches and mountains, which allow tourists a plethora of experiences within the lap of nature.
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Palolem In Goa Is The Most Welcoming City In India
Traditionally, Kerala appreciates a variety of art forms, be it dance or music. Most temple festivities are incomplete without a cultural program. From Kathakali and Bharatanatyam to Carnatic Shastra Sangeet and Kalaripayattu – the martial arts form of Kerala, tourists can catch shows to enjoy traditional arts at any point in time. Apart from the states, there are other listings as well that might interest you. We have listed them below as well. The most welcoming cities in India are: Palolem (Goa), Agonda (Goa), Mararikulam (Kerala), Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) and Thekkady (Kerala).
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With customers becoming health and hygiene conscious increasingly, winners had a cleanliness score that was 17 per cent higher than the average cleanliness score for non-winners. The ranking also considered the hospitality and friendliness of these regions. Last year, Kerala also topped as the most trending destination globally.