Challenges And Opportunities of Tourism Industry Faced by Kumaon Region, Uttarakhand

Abstract

The tourist business has developed as one of the most significant service-sector industries in the modern world. It is responsible for the generation of national income as well as job opportunities, particularly for the local population. Additionally, tourism has become a channel for economic and social development as well as cultural interchange. Tourism is not just an activity that can be done for the sake of relaxation and enjoyment; it is also an activity that can be uplifting and revitalizing. The state of Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the "Abode of Gods," is a place of pilgrimage and temples. It is blessed with a healthy climate, unique vegetation, and a diverse range of flora, in addition to its rich cultural heritage. Kumaon, which is located in the state of Uttarakhand, is growing increasingly popular among tourists and is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to visit. In addition to all of this, the tourism industry in the region is experiencing a few challenges that need to be taken into consideration in order to make the most of the potential that tourism contains in the Kumaon region. The current study makes an attempt to examine the problem as well as the prospects of tourism growth in the Kumaon region of the state of Uttarakhand. The research presented here is descriptive in nature and is based on secondary sources of data. Despite the fact that there are a great number of obstacles and problems associated with tourist development, the findings of the study indicate that it is possible to capitalize on the opportunities for tourism development if certain improvements are made and thorough planning is carried out.