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India Adventure Tourism Market Size, Growth, Share, Analysis, Trends, Outlook 2025-2033

  • Writer: Ruby Arora
    Ruby Arora
  • Jul 10, 2025
  • 3 min read

Adventure Tourism Market in India 2025:

How Big is the India Adventure Tourism Industry?

The India adventure tourism market size reached USD 16,730.30 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 86,090.80 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.80% during 2025-2033.

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Size in 2024: USD 16,730.30 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 86,090.80 Million

Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 17.80%

India Adventure Tourism Market Trends and Drivers:


India adventure tourism industry is witnessing rapid growth, fueled by rising incomes, changing lifestyle desires, and rising preference by younger visitors for experience-driven and exciting activities. Essentially, more and more of the millennial and Gen Z generations are looking for offbeat and experiential travel experiences instead of traditional sightseeing, creating demand for trekking, white-water rafting, paragliding, scuba diving, bungee jumping, and wildlife safaris among other areas of the country. Aside from this, the increasing importance of social media, travel blogs, and influencer marketing are driving the aspirational potential of adventure tourism, especially across scenic areas like Rishikesh, Manali, Ladakh, Goa, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Additionally, government support in the form of programs like Swadesh Darshan, Dekho Apna Desh, and further investment in tourism infrastructure, security, and skill development programs are consolidating the adventure tourism ecosystem. Furthermore, increasing corporate outings, wellness tourism, and ecotourism packages are supplementing the demand for adventure-based vacations, uniting thrill with sustainable and nature conservation.



Additionally, solo travel, women-only tours, and mental rejuvenation travel are increasing, all of which are fueling personalization of adventure travel tours. Besides this, growing numbers of travel start-ups and internet-based travel aggregators offering package trips, easy booking, safety insurance, and trained guides are improving accessibility and confidence for domestic and international tourists alike. Coincidentally, improved road, rail, and air infrastructure to remote and high-altitude regions is opening up new destinations to adventure tourism. Apart from that, India's huge geographical span—from mountains to deserts to sea coasts—is making it a year-round destination for adventure tourism, further boosting inbound tourism. Additionally, rising environmental consciousness is causing the trend of sustainable adventure, low-impact hiking, and wildlife sighting in a safe manner. On top of that, demands for customized theme-oriented tours such as photography treks, off-road biker trail, snow treks, and weekend river rafting tours are seeing considerable attention. Overall, the synergistic blend of youth consumer expenditures, social media-fueled aspiration, state support, and growing accessibility is transforming India's adventure travel sector into a prosperous niche business in the general travel and tourism industry.

India Adventure Tourism Market Report Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

  • Hard Adventure

  • Soft Adventure

Activity Insights:

  • Land-Based Activity

  • Water-Based Activity

  • Air-Based Activity

Age Group Insights:

  • Below 30 Years

  • 30-41 Years

  • 42-49 Years

  • 50 Years and Above

Sales Channel Insights:

  • Travel Agent

  • Direct

Regional Insights:

  • North India

  • South India

  • East India

  • West India

Top Players Analysis:

The report provides a detailed analysis of the competitive environment. It covers various aspects such as market structure, positioning of key players, top strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Furthermore, the report includes comprehensive profiles of all major companies.

Other Key Points Covered in the Report:

  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market

  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • Strategic Recommendations

  • Market Dynamics

  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

  • Market Drivers and Success Factors

  • SWOT Analysis

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

  • Top Winning Strategies

  • Recent Industry News

  • Key Technological Trends & Development

If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we will provide it to you as a part of the customization.

About Us: IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

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