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Exploring the Rich Tapestry

of Culinary Tourism in India

Shloka Sachin Bartakke, PGDM II

In a vast country like India which is culturally so diverse,
it comes as no surprise that it boasts one of the most
varied cuisines in the world. From tangy, spicy, and
sweet chats found in the Ghats of Banaras to subtle and
heartful meals of sandhya in Kerala, from fiery Misal
Pav in Mumbai to sweet Sandesh of Kolkata, you will
find it all in India. Many people traveling to Mumbai
for business purposes make sure to check off Sardar Ji
ki Pav Bhaji and Vadapav near Kirti College from their
bucket list. People visiting Lucknow make sure to fulfill Many food festivals are held all
their palates with flavors from Tunday Kababi. over India to reflect on the country’s
India’s culinary tourism provides a delectable exploration booming culinary tourism industry, each
of the nation’s numerous, vividly flavored regional of which offers a distinctive taste of local
cuisines. Indian cuisine is a food lover’s dream come specialties and customs. From the bustling
true, with each region’s distinctive culinary customs National Street Food Festival in Delhi, where
reflecting its history, culture, and topography. The market you can savor street cuisines from across India to
for culinary tourism in India is anticipated to grow to the Goa Food and Cultural Festival, where you can
US$ 23,028.91 million by 2023. Future Market Insights enjoy delicious Goan dishes, these events are a sensory
predicts that the potential for culinary tourism in India feast. Events such as the Lucknow Mahotsav offer us the
will grow at a startling 23% CAGR between 2023 and glorious Awadhi cuisine and the International Mango
2033. Festival in Delhi honors the fruit that reigns supreme

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