Chairman of the Indian Affiliation of Tour Operators (IATO), Rajiv Mehra, has introduced that the toursim physique plans to spice up tourism in Maharashtra by specializing in Shirdi, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, amongst different spiritual locations to draw extra vacationers.

Emphasising the significance of enhancing the highway infrastructure connecting these areas to varied historic websites, Mehra highlighted the worldwide renown of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, celebrated for the Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Moreover, Shirdi, situated in Ahmednagar district, is legendary for the revered Saibaba shrine, whereas Nashik is residence to vital spiritual landmarks such because the Trimbakeshwar temple. The IATO, a consortium of greater than 1,600 members inside the tourism trade, not too long ago concluded its annual conference, throughout which they unveiled their plans to advertise the “triangle” of Shirdi, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, together with numerous different alluring vacationer locations scattered all through Maharashtra.

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“We will promote Shirdi, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, which has two UNESCO world heritage websites. The opposite elements of the state are additionally value visiting,” he stated.

“Maharashtra has so much to indicate (by way of tourism). Each state has its benefits and limitations. However Maharashtra ought to observe the footsteps of Madhya Pradesh to advertise its tourism aggressively. Now we have additionally come throughout some points that the state authorities ought to tackle. We are going to write to the Maharashtra authorities as soon as we’re again (from post-convention excursions).” He advised that the state concentrate on highway infrastructure.

“Although the Samruddhi Expressway is taking form, roads connecting numerous vacationer locations and monuments with the expressway want a significant revamp. The roads close to monuments needs to be huge and pothole-free,” he stated.

There needs to be correct site visitors administration close to the monuments and on connecting roads. If a vacationer will get late in reaching a particular location, it’ll hamper his additional journey additionally, Mehra stated.

“The highway to the Ajanta Caves right here needs to be world class,” he stated.

He stated buying three-four tickets on the Ajanta Caves each time takes a toll on vacationers. A single-window ticketing system on the Ajanta Caves will enhance footfalls right here, he added.

With inputs from companies