These are the ‘Most Welcoming Places on Earth and in India’ in 2023

As travel continues to mark its return in most parts of the world after the pandemic, Booking.com recently announced the recipients of its eleventh annual Traveller Review Awards, including 2023’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth and in India.

Puducherry topped the list of Most Welcoming Regions in India. It is known for its culture, heritage and vast coastline. (Source: Unsplash)

Next on the list is Kerala, a popular tourist destination, which is famous for its backwaters, tea gardens and sandy beaches. (Source: Unsplash)

Rajasthan occupied the third spot on the list. It is home to many attractions for domestic and foreign travellers, including the forts and palaces of Jaipur, the lakes of Udaipur, sand dunes of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, and the wildlife of Sawai Madhopur. (Source: Unsplash)

Goa bagged the fourth spot. Present in the Konkan region, it is popular for its water sports, Portuguese-era monuments and nightlife. (Source: Unsplash)

Situated in the Western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh has various hill stations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala etc. that attract both foreign and domestic tourists. As such, it bagged the fifth position. (Source: Unsplash)

La Rioja, Spain, became the 'Most Welcoming Place on Earth'. The region is well known for its wines, historical sites and varied topography. (Source: Unsplash)

Epirus in Greece, with its rich culure and history, bagged the second spot. (Source: Unsplash)

Oberosterreich, also known as Upper Austria, was third on the list. It is famous for its picturesque lakes and scenery. (Source: Unsplash)

Next on the list was County Down in United Kingdom, popular for its cathedrals and forest parks. (Source: Unsplash)

Mures in Romania took the fifth position on the list. Its various tourist attractions include Sovata resort, the medieval fortified church of Saschiz and the Calimani Mountains. (Source: Unsplash)