UNESCO Crowns West Bengal a Top Heritage Tourism Destination

UNESCO has recognized West Bengal as a top heritage tourism destination, focusing on religious, heritage, and tea tourism. The state showcases iconic worship places and diverse geographical attractions.

UNESCO Recognition and Tourism Potential

UNESCO declared West Bengal a top heritage tourism destination
Highlights state's unique tourism characteristics
Focuses on religious, heritage, and tea tourism

Showcases iconic worship places like:

- Dakshineshwar temple
- Kalighat temple
- Under-construction Jagannath temple at Digha

Emphasizes diverse geographical attractions including:

- Mountains
- Forests
- Sunderbans

Tourism Infrastructure and Employment Generation

Opened 2,489 homestays across the state
65% of homestays located in North Bengal
Thousands of hotels established in tourist spots
Generated employment for lakhs of youth

Developing infrastructure to boost tourism:

- Bridge construction over Muriganga river
- Enhancing Gangasagar Mela accessibility
- Improving pilgrimage site connectivity

Strategic Tourism Development Initiatives

Highlighting unique characteristics of each location
Focus on religious tourism expansion
Targeting pilgrimage tourism market
Comparing Gangasagar Mela to Kumbh Mela
Promoting state as comprehensive tourism destination
Leveraging natural and cultural heritage
Creating economic opportunities through tourism

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