I am successfully running "a community based sustainable rural tourism project" www.bannikherafarm.com " in my village-Samargopalpur-Haryana. The project is supporting 25 individual/families with new job opportunity and additional income. I have another wonderful concept on rural tourism which can offer job and new income generation option to at least 100 people in my village.but to execute the project i need government support. pls tell officer name and contact for presenting my project idea :)

Eco tourism is a method of visiting untouched natural areas, which are rich in flora and fauna. The main motive of eco-tourism is to reduce the effect of tourists visiting that place. This can be achieved by building environmental awareness, preserving the environment and also empowering the local communities. The local communities keep the culture alive and it is important that every tourist contributes in the upliftment and the conservation of these communities.

We have lot of hidden treasures in our villages. I would suggest that we Set up Tourist information centers(this place will have trained personal, leaflets, road maps etc) for every 100 km. on High ways and major land mark connecting roads. Travelers can have a break (rest) and also find out about the places of interest along their rout. The type of information can range from Historic land marks, local dishes, places to stay, places to eat. etc. It could be run through money from adv. locally

..........continued We can have a package of having local food in some village, their dishes, It will bring employment to many youths and elderly people too, ie in setting special bus service for tourists, managing their food, clothing ,washing , guides and many more.

For promoting rural tourism we can start by Starting special "Gram Darshan Seva" which take tourists to various 10-12 places identified as 'can become good tourist spot' having some special features as historical importance , number of people gathering on special occasions etc in the villages of a town, by a village motor vehicle which give them a feel of life of a Gramin of that area, we can get them dressed in the dress of that particular area, they like it very much.

Agro-tourismo in Italy and Sleep on hay in Switzerland are two models to benchmark. I have experienced both and the attraction in each of this case is the opportunity to experience rural environment in its purest form. The success depends on when both host and tourist feel safe, respected and their social behaviors are not violated. Sites like VRBO and Homeaway have attracted millions of vacation homeowners to rent, a similiar platform can be developed via e-tourism for rural development.

I would like to promote Kokan which is in maharashtra.as a travel agent i think here is many historical places and clean beaches ,temple etc. And one more best thing is the local people will get employment bcz of tourism.

We have a rich heritage but for preserving ancient structures we need money & manpower. This can be achieved by identifying structures and widely publicizing them along with their historical background & making them accessible to tourist. Gram panchayats can actively participate by charging tourists and imparting historical significance of structure. With this money structures can be maintained and jobs can be created. Below are pictures of a fascinating well at Limb village, Satara, Maharashtra

Ek rural place ko waharwale se jyada waha ke log acchi tarah se jante hai,waha ka culture waha ke famous places etc..so hame hume ek website banana chahiye jise sirf rural jagaho par rahne wale logo me se koi ek sambhale,jo apne jagah ke bareme bahut hi bariki se tourist ko bata sake aur dikha sake,video chat ke duara.Aur usi jagah sirf unke culture ke hisab se sob ayojan hona chahiye.Jaise rehne ka dhankg,clothes,khana..sab waha ke hisab se hona chahiye.Kyuki har tourist kuch change chahate hai

The best way to promote rural tourism is to give rural experience in a clean, safe and hygenic manner. E.g. http://www.guatemala365.com/ Gautemala has since decades have had live in spanish classes. Here tourist can stay with local family and learn spanish, cooking and culture in a safe & clean environment. Statistics and data on various homes are readily available thus promoting competition amongst host to provide better service. A similiar experience can be provided in Patan - Gujarat.