A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ADVENTURE TOURISM IN MUNSIYARI AND BERINAG BLOCK LOCATED IN PITHORAGARH DISTRICT OF UTTARAKHAND STATE

Sumit Kumar; Pankaj kumar Bhatt

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.5420

Authors

Sumit Kumar Research Scholar, Geography Department Associate Professor Laxman Singh Mahar Government Post Graduate College Pithoragarh, 262501, Uttarakhand, India
Dr. Pankaj kumar Bhatt Research Guide, Laxman Singh Mahar Government Post Graduate College Pithoragarh, 262501, Uttarakhand, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.5420

Keywords:

Adventure Tourism, Munsiyari, Berinag, Sustainable Tourism, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Environmental Challenges

Abstract [English]

Thus, adventure tourism is a leading sector which has a potential to impact the economy and sustainable development of a state like Uttarakhand. The new sites include Munsiyari and Berinag, which are known for their diverse and unique natural landscape, rich biodiversity, cultural heritage and agriculture and are seen as a potential hub for adventure tourism - all features of adventure tourism. The focus of this study is the opportunities and challenges of adventure tourism in these regions. The study utilizes both primary data collection via surveys and interviews, and secondary data analysis using a mixed-method approach. Identified potential opportunities include trekking, mountaineering, skiing and eco-tourism that can provide local jobs and diversify the economy. But the study also points to key problems, including insufficient infrastructure, environmental hazards, security issues, and the need for intervention at the political level to guarantee sustainable tourism growth. The study demonstrates that by simultaneously providing government support, community participation, and private sector investment, the positive impacts and potential risks of adventure tourism can be optimized or minimized. These Himalayan regions will benefit from long-term economic and ecological resilience through strategic planning and sustainable tourism policies.

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