Incredible India is fast becoming a preferred destination for the middle-aged tourists. The latest statistics prepared by the Tourism Ministry states that travellers aged 45 and above constitute 41 per cent of the total tourists visiting the country. As per the Tourism Ministry report, to be published shortly, the number of younger foreign tourists declined 10 per cent during the last 10 years. On the other hand, during the same period, middle-aged and above category of tourists registered an 11 per cent increase. As per the break up, visitors in the age group 45-54 years constitute 19.6 per cent, 55-65 years constitute 13.5 per cent and 65 and above constitute 7 percent of the total number of tourists visiting India.

Europe and the US top the list of middle-aged tourists. South East Asia and East Asia send maximum number of young tourists to the country. And in the under 14 category, it is the UAE and the US that top the list.

Though the purpose