Geography is popularly studied as Physical and Cultural geography.

 Physical Geography deals with the earth and its features. As a science it studies the lithosphere (Earth, its crust, Weathering, Soil Formation, Rocks, Agents of denudation, Wind, Sea, etc. Each area has developed in to sub branches such as Population Geography, Environmental Geography, Economic Geography, Cultural Geography etc. 

Cultural Geography - It is associated with cultural features of a place. The defined area shares some common characteristics that is visible through the expressions of people and their living. The cultural features are evolved out of some geographical phenomenon, which has a greater significance in the everyday life of people in that area. The forms of expression include traditions, rituals, worships, festivals and even behaviour of people. For example, lakes are treated with reverence in Sikkim. Though this reverence is out of religious beliefs, people staying nearby lakes carry it through generations. The space of the lake remain holy, hence the locals and visitors don’t attempt to pollute it. Another example is River Ganga, the pious and ancient river of India. River Ganga is treated with great reverence and for many people it is the centre of life and irrespective of age people worship River Ganga, and for every important ceremonies Water from River Ganga is used. Thus, Cultural Geography plays a crucial role in tourism. In short, the following are the main features of Cultural Geography : 

•  Importance of the location in terms of a distinct geographical phenomenon. 
•  Influence of the geographical phenomenon in the daily life of people. 
•  Recognition and acceptance of local people on the specific feature. 
•  Evolution of culture, traditions, and its expressions and the interference of the geographical feature in it. 

Various forms of geographical features act as pulling factor in tourism. Curiosity is the major factor that pushes tourists to visit a destination. Depending up on the uniqueness of a place/destination in terms of geographical feature, and the awareness of the people about it draw visitors.