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Israel: A Growing Destination for Indian Travelers
(Times of India) Bappa Majumdar - When Samuel Reddy was planning a business trip to Israel, hoping to learn about the famous drip irrigation technology used there so as to adopt it on his dry farms in Rayalaseema, his wife insisted on accompanying him; spa tourism was on her mind. His mother, too, wanted to come along; her wish: a religious tour of Jerusalem. Reddy and his family are among many Telugus [numbering 74 million people in India] who have found an ideal travel destination in Israel. Israel saw the number of Indian travelers rise from 20,300 in 2006 to 40,000 last year and the number is expected to go up to 50,000 by year end. "Since Israelis also travel to India in droves, the special bond is always there," says Sharon Pelleg, a seasoned tour guide.