Tawang to Host 14th International Tourism Mart

The 14th International Tourism Mart will be held in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 29 to 31 October 2026. The event is co-organised by the Union Tourism Ministry and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and it will bring together domestic stakeholders, tour operators, and influencers from 27 countries.

International Tourism Mart

The International Tourism Mart is an annual tourism promotion event for the North Eastern Region of India. It is used to connect tourism stakeholders, travel operators, and media representatives with destinations in the region.

Tawang as a Tourism Destination

Tawang is a district in western Arunachal Pradesh and is known for high-altitude landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and borderland geography. The town is located in the Eastern Himalayas and is a major destination in India’s north-eastern tourism circuit.

North Eastern Region and Ashta Lakshmi

The North Eastern Region of India comprises eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. The region is often described as the Ashta Lakshmi in official tourism and development usage.

Important Facts for Exams

• The International Tourism Mart is associated with tourism promotion in the North Eastern Region of India.
• Tawang last hosted the International Tourism Mart in 2013.
• Arunachal Pradesh is one of the eight states of the North Eastern Region.
• Tourism promotion in the region includes natural heritage, cultural heritage, and adventure tourism.

Participation and Preparations

Tour operators and influencers from 27 countries have been invited for the 2026 edition. A preliminary coordination meeting was held at the Tawang Circuit House to prepare the event roadmap.