A Geographical Study of Agro-tourism Centers in Nashik District, Maharashtra State, India
Gawali Santosh Bapurao *
Department of Geography UG and PG, JTSSPM-Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College, Junnar, Dist- Pune, Affiliated Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.
Uttam Vedu Nile
Department of Geography, P.S.G.V.P. Mandal’s Arts, Science & Commerce College, Shahada, Dist- Nandurbar, India.
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Abstract
Tourism has been a business in India since ancient times. People travel from one place to another in their daily lives for business and various purposes, and this is also the process of tourism. In modern times, various forms of tourism are emerging. In the hectic life of man, man has given priority to a new business called agro-tourism to study or enjoy the natural beauty and culture of rural areas. Agro-tourism centers are mainly concentrated around urban areas which are in areas where there is a rural area surrounding an urban area. Agro tourism is a type of tourism mainly seen in rural areas. People from urban areas come to rural areas to see or experience rural routines, rural food, clothing, and agricultural activities. All these activities are held together in such specific places and there they enjoy the taste of Chulivar Bhakri, Chutney, Hurda Party, and various rural food items. This research paper has been prepared from a geographical perspective. Primary data has been used to understand the geographical distribution, problems and characteristics of agro-tourism centers in Nashik district.
Keywords: Agro-tourism, tourism, natural resources, potential, assessment