Budget 2026: High-speed trains, techy experiences to boost tourism
This year's Union Budget is giving tourism a serious upgrade.
The government's rolling out seven new high-speed rail corridors, launching a pilot to train 10,000 guides at top sites, and turning 15 archeological spots—like Lothal and Leh Palace—into immersive hubs with techy experiences.
Plus, there's a big push for eco-trails in the mountains and new hospitality education upgrades.
What does this mean for you?
If you love exploring or dream of working in travel, these changes could mean cooler places to visit, smoother journeys between cities via improved links such as Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad, and better-trained guides for your adventures.
There's also more support for medical tourism, e-buses along the East Coast and Northeast Buddhist circuits, and even incentives for seaplanes—making it easier (and greener) to see more of India.
Basically: travel here is about to get faster, smarter, and way more fun.