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India's Culinary Tourism Industry Forecast 2026-2036: Rapid Growth Fueled by Food Heritage and Experiential Travel
India Culinary Tourism Market
The Government of India has formally repositioned gastronomy as a primary tourism driver. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized the 4th edition of World Food India 2025 under the theme "Reviving the Culinary Treasures of India," promoting indigenous ingredients and regional food traditions to international buyers and travelers. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries secured over INR 1.02 lakh crore in investment commitments, reinforcing infrastructure support for culinary tourism-linked supply chains.
India Culinary Tourism Market Snapshot (2026-2036)
• Market size in 2026: USD 15.9 billion
• Market size in 2036: USD 67.7 billion
• CAGR (2026-2036): 15.6%
• Leading activity segment: Culinary trails & food festivals
• Dominant booking channel: Online & OTA-based reservations
• Key growth regions: Northern, Western, Southern India
• High-growth states: Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
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Market Momentum
The market begins at USD 15.9 billion in 2026 and demonstrates accelerated expansion supported by structured government intervention and private-sector infrastructure commitments. By 2031, increased culinary corridor mapping, food festival scaling, and GI-tagged ingredient promotion push market valuation beyond USD 38 billion.
Between 2031 and 2036, the ecosystem formalizes further through culinary certification programs, FSSAI compliance integration, AI-enabled booking platforms, and curated gastronomic itineraries. By 2036, the sector reaches USD 67.7 billion, sustaining a 15.6% CAGR across the decade.
Why the Market Is Growing
Culinary tourism in India is evolving from an informal experience layer to a structured revenue driver. Government-backed programs such as Uttar Pradesh's One District, One Cuisine (ODOC) initiative institutionalize regional culinary identities and attract targeted tourism flows.
Private investment is simultaneously strengthening infrastructure. In September 2025, Reliance Consumer Products signed a INR 40,000 crore agreement to establish integrated food manufacturing facilities, strengthening backward supply chains linked to tourism consumption.
Additionally, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) partnered with LuLu Hypermarket to promote Indian regional specialties across 252 international outlets-extending culinary brand visibility beyond domestic borders.
FMI analysts observe that this convergence of policy formalization, supply chain investment, and experiential travel demand is transforming food from a secondary travel component into a primary purchase driver.
Segment Spotlight
Activity Type: Culinary Trails & Food Festivals Lead Growth
Culinary trails, food walks, spice circuits, and chef-led tastings represent the largest revenue share, as over 65% of inbound tourists participate in at least one structured food experience. Food festivals-such as the National Street Food Festival in Delhi and the International Mango Festival in Lucknow-attract both domestic and international culinary travelers.
Booking Channel: Online Platforms Capture Majority Share
Over 70% of international visitors pre-book culinary experiences via OTAs and digital platforms. AI-powered personalization, multilingual booking engines, and mobile-first travel planning are strengthening online conversion rates. However, in-person bookings remain significant for spontaneous street-food and local market experiences.
Regional Growth Outlook (CAGR 2026-2036)
• Northern India: Mughlai, Awadhi, and Punjabi cuisine trails accelerate structured food tourism growth.
• Western India: Goa's regenerative tourism integration and Maharashtra's vineyard tourism drive culinary corridor development.
• Southern India: Spice trails, Ayurveda-based food tourism, and temple cuisine experiences expand premium offerings.
• Eastern & North-eastern India: Tea tourism in Darjeeling and tribal culinary experiences in Meghalaya emerge as niche growth engines.
Drivers, Opportunities, Trends, Challenges
Drivers:
• Government formalization of culinary identity programs
• GI-tagged ingredient promotion
• Rapid domestic travel class expansion
Opportunities:
• Farm-to-table and sustainable gastronomy
• Chef-led immersive retreats
• Hyper-personalized AI-driven culinary itineraries
Trends:
• Integration of FSSAI compliance in street food ecosystems
• Structured gastronomic trails
• Culinary storytelling and heritage revival
Challenges:
• Food safety standardization across informal vendors
• Seasonal GI-tagged ingredient availability
• Infrastructure disparities across rural culinary hubs
Competitive Landscape
The market features a fragmented yet increasingly structured ecosystem comprising food tour operators, hospitality chains, OTAs, and state tourism boards.
Key players include:
• MakeMyTrip
• Thomas Cook India
• Airbnb (Experiences segment)
• ITC Hotels
• Taj Hotels
Operators compete on authenticity, curated regional access, GI-tag integration, digital booking convenience, and safety compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How large will the India culinary tourism market be by 2036?
The market is projected to reach USD 67.7 billion by 2036, growing at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2026.
2. What is driving growth in the India culinary tourism market?
Growth is driven by government-led initiatives such as World Food India 2025, GI-tagged product promotion, expanding domestic travel, and rising demand for experiential food-based tourism.
3. Which regions in India are growing the fastest?
Northern, Southern, and Western India are leading, with Northern India projected to grow at around 23% CAGR between 2026 and 2036.
4. What are the most popular culinary tourism activities?
Street food tours, cooking classes, food festivals, farm-to-table experiences, heritage food trails, and wine tourism are the top segments.
5. Who are the key players in the market?
Major players include MakeMyTrip, Thomas Cook India, ITC Hotels, and Taj Hotels.
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