Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Event Name : Study Tour to Sarna Village in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand from April 28-30.

Posted On : 01 May 2023

Description :-

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India organized a three-day study tour to Sarna Village in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand from April 28-30. Sh. R. K. Suman, Regional Director (North), flagged off the trip from Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) in New Delhi, accompanied by members of the Yuva Tourism Club of the university. The main objective of this initiative is to explore the diverse rural villages of India and promote the country as a global tourism destination. The tour is focused on exploring, developing, and promoting Sarna Village, District Nainital, as a future rural tourism destination. Developing such rural destinations will encourage sustainable development by promoting special interest tourism and exploring niche destinations. The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has established 'YUVA Tourism Clubs' as a part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. The vision is to nurture and develop young ambassadors of Indian tourism who would become aware of tourism possibilities in India, appreciate our rich cultural heritage, and develop an interest and passion for tourism. These young ambassadors would be catalysts for promoting tourism in India. The locals of Sarna village welcomed the YTC members warmly. The Sarpanch and Pradhan personally greeted the students. The YTC members discovered that the village has the potential to attract tourists who seek to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful trek to the homes of the villagers scattered on different parts of the hill, which can be reached by trekking like roads. During their visit, YTC members observed the step farming in the village. The weather during this time is pleasantly cool, and the village's primary fruits are apples, oranges, walnuts, apricots, and pears. YTC members saw walnuts on the trees, while apple trees are slowly becoming green. After exploring and gaining insights from the village, YTC members have also taken the Pledge for a commitment towards Safe and Honourable Tourism and Sustainable Tourism. Tourists can experience the authentic rural mountain village lifestyle and gain insight into the livelihood patterns and way of living of the mountainous rural villagers. Sarna village is an unexplored destination, waiting to be discovered by those seeking a peaceful and serene environment away from the chaos of city life.