Meghalaya plans tourist routes in the spirit of sustainable tourism

Indian State Meghalaya is widely regarded as one of the most visually appealing states in the nation. Meghalaya’s tourist industry has the potential to grow significantly, and the state’s leaders have set their sights on making the most of this opportunity by establishing it as a regulated sector of the economy. The government has made it a priority to foster tourism’s growth so that it may become a significant contributor to the State’s GDP.

The state possesses sufficient tourism content and the potential to attract tourists with a wide variety of interests. As a result, it is anticipated that an increase in the number of tourists who travel to the state, as well as domestic and international tourist arrivals. Foot traffic from tourists was 12.7 lakh in 2019, and it will exceed 15 lakhs by the year 2024.

The federal and state governments are making efforts to promote Meghalaya as a travel destination, with a focus on a variety of elements including adventure, culture, and sustainable and ethical tourism. The government has implemented a number of different initiatives, such as encouraging ecotourism and locally developed products, with the goal of making tourism more sustainable.

Some recent examples can be seen in the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Shillong Literary Festival. While the main festivities of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival are held at Polo Ground, lesser celebrations extend around the city. The festival takes place in many locations, including Ward’s Lake. The lake is lovely at any time of year, but right now is exceptionally exquisite with its delicate pastel pink hue. The major festival location, Polo Ground, is situated within easy walking distance of Shillong Golf Course, often known as Golflink.