MUMBAI: Well, just like Television actors are most loved in Indonesia apart from their home country – India, Bollywood actors have found a lot of adoration in the South American continent- Peru.
While there are many countries which are fond of Shah Rukh Khan, the citizens of Peru have fallen head over heels in love with the bigwig. It was the first time that Jab Tak Hai Jaanwas officially released in the country and after fetching immense appreciation, big films in the likes of Dhoom 3, Chennai Express, Dilwale and PK have been getting officially released in Peru.
The growing fondness towards India and the film fraternity, Sujal Patwardhan, Director of Embarq Motorworld Pvt Ltd said, “Peru is a magical land and though there is a notion that it is ‘unsafe’ and people get nasty, all of this is a farce. Especially when it comes to India, people love Bollywood films and the Indian actors.”
Karan Anand, Head – Relationships, Cox & Kings Ltd. added, “Indian travellers’ choices are dynamic as they are constantly looking for something new. Peru is one of the unexplored destinations for Indians that stands at the receiving end. After crossing the 7000 mark in 2017, Peru tourism clocked in a growth of 36.9 percent in the first two months of 2018 as compared to the same period last year.
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Besides the evolving choices of Indian travellers, it is the mega-diverse offering of Peru that is facilitating growth in the number of Indian tourists. The multi-activity based destination has been penetrating further in the fast-growing Indian outbound market through further awareness and marketing drives. A country teeming with exotic life boosts of some greatest natural and mysterious wonders. A successful attempt of projecting Peru beyond only Machu Picchu has created a lot of buzz among Indian travellers.
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We see the adventure lovers, couples, naturalists and history lovers making their way to Peru. The Colca Valley in Arequipa, the Nazca Lines in Ica, the Amazona region, Llanganuco Lagoon, Manu National Park and Lake Titicaca are some more trending to-go places in Peru for Indians.“
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