Assam’s Sualkuchi Recognized as Top Craft Tourism Village by Ministry of Tourism

This year, the second edition received an impressive 991 applications from 30 states and Union Territories, with 36 villages being recognized as winners across eight categories.

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Assam’s Sualkuchi Recognized as Top Craft Tourism Village by Ministry of Tourism

Assam’s Sualkuchi Recognized as Top Craft Tourism Village by Ministry of Tourism

In a significant achievement, Assam’s Sualkuchi has been honored as one of the best craft tourism villages in India, as announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, on September 27, 2024, coinciding with World Tourism Day.

The Best Tourism Villages Competition, aimed at promoting tourism in India’s villages, was introduced in 2023 to identify and recognize villages that preserve and promote cultural and natural assets through community-based values and sustainable practices.

In its inaugural edition in 2023, the competition attracted applications from 795 villages. This year, the second edition received an impressive 991 applications from 30 states and Union Territories, with 36 villages being recognized as winners across eight categories.

S.No Name State / UT Category
1 Dhudmaras Chhattisgarh Adventure Tourism
2 Aru Jammu & Kashmir Adventure Tourism
3 Kuthlur Karnataka Adventure Tourism
4 Jakhol Uttarakhand Adventure Tourism
6 Kumarakom Kerala Agri Tourism
7 Karde Maharashtra Agri Tourism
8 Hansali Punjab Agri Tourism
9 Supi Uttarakhand Agri Tourism
5 Baranagar West Bengal Agri Tourism
10 Chitrakote Chhattisgarh Community Based Tourism
11 Minicoy Island Lakshadweep Community Based Tourism
12 Sialsuk Mizoram Community Based Tourism
14 Deomali Rajasthan Community Based Tourism
13 Alpana Gram Tripura Community Based Tourism
15 Sualkuchi Assam Craft
17 Pranpur Madhya Pradesh Craft
18 Umden Meghalaya Craft
16 Maniabandha Odisha Craft
19 Nirmal Telangana Craft
20 Hafeshwar Gujarat Heritage
21 Andro Manipur Heritage
22 Mawphlang Meghalaya Heritage
23 Keeladi Tamil Nadu Heritage
24 Pura Mahadev Uttar Pradesh Heritage
25 Dudhani Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Responsible Tourism
26 Kadalundi Kerala Responsible Tourism
27 Tar Village Ladakh Responsible Tourism
28 Sabarvani Madhya Pradesh Responsible Tourism
29 Ladpura Khas Madhya Pradesh Responsible Tourism
34 Ahobilam Andhra Pradesh Spiritual And Wellness
30 Bandora Goa Spiritual And Wellness
31 Rikhiapeeth Jharkhand Spiritual And Wellness
32 Melkalingam Patti Tamil Nadu Spiritual And Wellness
33 Somasila Telangana Spiritual And Wellness
35 Harsil Uttarakhand Vibrant Village
36 Gunji Uttarakhand Vibrant Village

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