Mumbai terror attacks hit Indian tourism hard

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-23-2008 08:25

The tourism industry has been hit hard in India's eastern city of Bodhgaya, with the influx of foreign tourists slowing down to a trickle due to the economic slowdown and the Mumbai terror attacks.

Tourism in Mumbai has been rocked by the deadly attacks  on the city.(AFPTV)

Bodhgaya is one of India's most frequented destinations by Buddhists from around the world.

Every year, hundreds of tourists from countries like Japan, China and Nepal throng to the town to see the ancient Buddhist relics.

The winter season here coincides with a Buddhist festival called Wivin Puja. The small township used to be full of visitors during the season. But these days, the place has a rather more depressing look.

The tourism industry has been hit  hard in India's eastern city of  Bodhgaya, with the influx of foreign  tourists slowing down to a trickle  due to the economic slowdown and  the Mumbai terror attacks.