Osmanabad Draft District Tourism Plan

DISTRICT TOURISM PLAN FOR OSMANABAD DISTRICT

Final Report - August 2013

Submitted by:

a’XYKno Capital Service Limited,

Leela Vista’, Level - 3, West High Court Road,

Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra - 440 010

District Tourism Plan – OSMANABAD

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 6

1.1. PRELUDE ............................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2. WORLDWIDE TOURISM INITIATIVES ..................................................................................................... 7

1.3. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA ....................................................................................................... 8

1.4. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MAHARASHTRA ...................................................................................... 9

CHAPTER 2. PROJECT OVERVIEW................................................................................... 11

2.1. BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................................... 11

2.2. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.3. TERMS OF REFERENCE ...................................................................................................................... 11

2.4. APPROACH .......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.5. METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 13

CHAPTER 3. ABOUT OSMANABAD DISTRICT: A PROFILE ........................................... 15

3.1. PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................. 15

3.2. HISTORY OF OSMANABAD DISTRICT ................................................................................................. 15

3.3. LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 16

3.4. LINKAGES AND CONNECTIVITY .......................................................................................................... 16

3.5. PHYSIOGRAPHY AND LANDFORM ...................................................................................................... 16

3.5.1. GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SOIL TYPE ................................................................................................... 16

3.5.2. CLIMATE AND RAINFALL ...................................................................................................................... 17

3.5.3. FOREST ................................................................................................................................................ 18

3.6. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTIC ..................................................................................................... 19

3.7. EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................................... 19

3.8. CULTURE ............................................................................................................................................. 20

3.9. RELIGION ............................................................................................................................................. 20

3.10. ECONOMY ............................................................................................................................................ 20

3.10.1. AGRICULTURE ..................................................................................................................................... 20

3.10.2. INDUSTRIES ......................................................................................................................................... 21

CHAPTER 4. STATUS OF TOURISM IN OSMANABAD .................................................... 22

4.1. TOURISM IN OSMANABAD ................................................................................................................... 22

4.2. TRENDS IN TOURIST ARRIVALS ......................................................................................................... 22

4.3. STATE LEVEL AGENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH TOURISM ................................................................... 22

4.4. AVAILABLE DESTINATIONS ................................................................................................................. 23

4.5. INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................. 24

4.6. ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................................... 24

4.7. ACCOMMODATION .............................................................................................................................. 25

4.8. TOUR OPERATORS.............................................................................................................................. 26

4.9. SWOT ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................................. 28

CHAPTER 5. TOURIST SPOTS IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ........................................... 29

5.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 29

5.2. METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 29

5.2.1. INITIAL SURVEY OF ALL SITES ............................................................................................................ 29

CHAPTER 6. TOURISM CIRCUIT LAYOUT PLAN ........................................................... 48


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6.1. CIRCUIT DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 48

6.1.1. NEED FOR CIRCUIT ............................................................................................................................. 48

6.1.2. SELECTION OF SITES TO BE INCLUDED IN CIRCUITS ....................................................................... 48

6.1.3. SELECTION OF MINOR SITES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CIRCUITS ................................................... 48

6.1.4. PARAMETERS FOR FORMATION OF CIRCUITS .................................................................................. 49

6.2. IDENTIFICATION OF CIRCUITS ............................................................................................................ 49

6.2.1. ONE DAY, TWO DAY AND THREE DAY CIRCUITS ............................................................................... 49

6.2.2. THEME BASED CIRCUIT (HERITAGE CIRCUIT) ................................................................................... 53

CHAPTER 7. TOURIST DEMAND ESTIMATION .............................................................. 54

7.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 54

7.2. METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 54

7.3. TOURIST POPULATION PROJECTION ................................................................................................. 56

7.3.1. PRESENT TOURIST POPULATION ....................................................................................................... 56

7.3.2. FUTURE TOURIST POPULATION ......................................................................................................... 58

CHAPTER 8. DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN ....................................................... 65

8.1. DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ......................................................................................... 65

8.2. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS ....................................................................................................................... 65

8.3. OBJECTIVES AND CONSIDERATION ................................................................................................... 66

8.4. SUMMERY OF PROJECT COSTING ..................................................................................................... 66

8.5. OSMANABAD TOURIST ZONE ............................................................................................................. 67

8.5.1. RAMLING TEMPLE ................................................................................................................................ 75

8.5.2. DHARASHIV CAVES ............................................................................................................................. 77

8.6. TULJAPUR TOURIST ZONE .................................................................................................................. 79

8.6.1. NAGOBA TEMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 83

8.6.2. NALDURG FORT ................................................................................................................................... 86

8.7. KALLAMB TOURIST ZONE ................................................................................................................... 88

8.7.1. YEDESHWARI TEMPLE, YERMALA ...................................................................................................... 92

8.8. PARANDA TOURIST ZONE ................................................................................................................... 94

8.9. OMERGA TOURIST ZONE .................................................................................................................... 99

8.10. LOHARA TOURIST ZONE ...................................................................................................................102

8.11. BHOOM TOURIST ZONE ....................................................................................................................104

8.12. FUNDING MECHANISM ......................................................................................................................107

8.12.1. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................... 107

8.12.2. STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .............................................................................. 111

8.12.3. INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................ 113

CHAPTER 9. MARKETING STRATEGY FOR OSMANABAD .......................................... 114

9.1. MARKETING PLAN .............................................................................................................................114

9.2. VISION ................................................................................................................................................114

9.3. SEGMENTATION AND TARGETING ...................................................................................................115

9.4. POSITIONING .....................................................................................................................................115

9.5. STRATEGIC MARKETING FRAMEWORK ...........................................................................................116

9.5.1. VIRAL MARKETING ............................................................................................................................. 116

9.6. MARKETING CHANNEL ......................................................................................................................117

9.6.1. MEDIA PLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 117

9.7. PROMOTION BUDGET .......................................................................................................................120


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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1-1: REGIONAL TRENDS IN GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS ................................................. 7

TABLE 3-1: TALUKA WISE FOREST AREA COVERAGE IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ................................................. 18

TABLE 3-2: SEASONAL CROPPING PATTERN IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ............................................................... 20

TABLE 3-3: MAJOR INDUSTRIAL SECTORS AND THEIR LOCATIONS IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ......................... 21

TABLE 4-1: TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ...................................................... 25

TABLE 4-2: HOTELS APPROVED BY MINISTRY OF TOURISM IN MAHARASHTRA ................................................... 26

TABLE 5-1: LIST OF SITES INCLUDED IN INITIAL SURVEY ......................................................................................... 30

TABLE 5-2: CLASSIFICATION OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN OSMANABAD .......................................................... 31

TABLE 5-3: TYPOLOGY OF SELECTED SITES.............................................................................................................. 32

TABLE 7-1: PRESENT TOURIST POPULATION IN SELECTED SITES OF OSMANABAD ........................................... 57

TABLE 7-2: ESTIMATED LOCAL VISITING POPULATION TILL 2032 (IN LAKH) .......................................................... 59

TABLE 7-3: ESTIMATED FAIR/FESTIVAL VISITING POPULATION TILL 2032 (IN LAKH) ............................................ 60

TABLE 7-4: ESTIMATED OUTSIDE VISITING POPULATION (IN LAKH) – SCENARIO 1 .............................................. 60



TABLE 7-7: ESTIMATED VISITORS POPULATION (IN LAKH) – PESSIMISTIC GROWTH SCENARIO ....................... 62

TABLE 7-8: ESTIMATED VISITORS POPULATION (IN LAKH) – MODERATE GROWTH SCENARIO .......................... 63

TABLE 7-9: ESTIMATED VISITORS POPULATION (IN LAKH) – OPTIMISTIC GROWTH SCENARIO ......................... 63

TABLE 8-1: TALUKA-WISE IDENTIFIED PROJECT COST ............................................................................................. 67

TABLE 8-2: MODE OF FUNDING .................................................................................................................................... 67

TABLE 8-3: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN OSMANABAD TOURIST ZONE ...................................................................... 69

TABLE 8-4: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN TULJAPUR TOURIST ZONE ........................................................................... 80

TABLE 8-5: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN KALLAMB TOURIST ZONE ............................................................................. 89

TABLE 8-6: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN PARANDA TOURIST ZONE ............................................................................ 95

TABLE 8-7: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN OMERGA TOURIST ZONE ........................................................................... 100

TABLE 8-8: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN LOHARA TOURIST ZONE............................................................................. 103

TABLE 8-9: IDENTIFIED PROJECTS IN BHOOM TOURIST ZONE .............................................................................. 105

TABLE 8-10: VARIOUS SCHEMES FOR TOURISM PROJECTS.................................................................................. 107

TABLE 9-1: PROMOTIONAL BUDGET .......................................................................................................................... 120


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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1-1 SHARE OF TOP 10 STATES/UTS OF INDIA IN NUMBER OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TOURISTS

VISITS IN 2011 RESPECTIVELY ..................................................................................................................................... 10

FIGURE 2-1 METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................... 14

FIGURE 3-1: REGIONAL SETTING OF OSMANABAD DISTRICT .................................................................................. 15

FIGURE 3-2: SOIL MAP OF OSMANABAD DISTRICT .................................................................................................... 17

FIGURE 3-3: FOREST MAP OF OSMANABAD DISTRICT .............................................................................................. 19

FIGURE 4-1: ROAD NETWORK IN MAHARASHTRA AND OSMANABAD ..................................................................... 24

FIGURE 4-2: RAILWAY NETWORK IN MAHARASHTRA AND OSMANABAD ............................................................... 25

FIGURE 4-3: TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT ........................................................................... 27

FIGURE 5-1: TYPOLOGY OF SELECTED SITES ........................................................................................................... 32

FIGURE 6-1: TOUR MAP FOR ONE DAY CIRCUIT OPTION (A) OSMANABAD CIRCUIT ............................................ 50

FIGURE 6-2: TOUR MAP FOR TWO DAY CIRCUIT (A) .................................................................................................. 51

FIGURE 6-4: TOUR MAP FOR TWO DAY CIRCUIT (C) .................................................................................................. 52

FIGURE 6-5: TOUR MAP FOR HERITAGE CIRCUIT ...................................................................................................... 53

FIGURE 8-1: KEY PLAN FOR RAMLING TEMPLE .......................................................................................................... 75

FIGURE 8-2: LAYOUT PLAN FOR RAMLING TEMPLE .................................................................................................. 76

FIGURE 8-3: KEY PLAN FOR DHARASHIV CAVES ....................................................................................................... 77

FIGURE 8-4: CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR DHARASHIV CAVES ...................................................................................... 78

FIGURE 8-5: KEY PLAN FOR NAGOBA TEMPLE ........................................................................................................... 83

FIGURE 8-6: LAND AVAILABILITY FOR NAGOBA TEMPLE .......................................................................................... 84

FIGURE 8-6: LAYOUT PLAN FOR NAGOBA TEMPLE ................................................................................................... 85

FIGURE 8-7: KEY PLAN FOR NALDURG FORT ............................................................................................................. 86

FIGURE 8-8: LAYOUT PLAN FOR NALDURG FORT ...................................................................................................... 87

FIGURE 8-9: KEY PLAN FOR YEDASHWARI TEMPLE .................................................................................................. 92

FIGURE 8-10: LAYOUT PLAN FOR YEDASHWARI TEMPLE ......................................................................................... 93


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ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE 4.1: DETAILS OF IDENTIFIED TOURIST SPOTS

ANNEXURE 4.2: TOURIST POPULATION PROJECTION

ANNEXURE 4.3 RECEIVED PROPOSALS FOR TOURIST DESTINATIONS


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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PRELUDE

Tourism is acknowledged to be crucially important for development due to its multifaceted nature

encompassing economic, social, political, environmental, cultural and psychological characteristics (Britton,

1989). It is also recognized as one of the world‟s largest industries, contributing 10%1to the global GDP,

with enormous potential for further growth. In many countries, especially in the developing countries,

tourism has become a major source of foreign exchange earnings (UNESCAP, 2005) emphasizing the need

for concentrated and sustained efforts towards its development. „Sustainable tourism development‟ has thus

become important for developing as well as developed countries today.

Though the definition of tourism is considered „a particularly arid pursuit‟ (G.Shaw, 1988), it is also

acknowledged to be crucially important due to its multifaceted dynamism encompassing economic, social,

political, environmental, cultural and psychological nature (Britton, 1989).

Tourism is recognized as one of the world‟s largest industries, with enormous potential for further growth. In

many countries including the developing countries, it has become a major source of foreign exchange

earnings (UNESCAP, 2005). The importance of tourism is realized with the fact that it is not a National

Accounts industry and its outputs are uncountable. The sector has multiple industries associated with it.

Hence it becomes necessary to observe where the investment in this sector would trickle down to,

especially if 100% FDI is allowed in the sector.

Today the Tourism Sector accounts for 5.83% of India‟s GDP. Yet India‟s share in global tourism receipts

has fluctuated from 0.62% to 0.67% (2003 – 07) despite of the country‟s share being 1.2% in trade. It is

expected to witness a further increase with rise in Business Tourism, Medical Tourism, Adventure Tourism

and other such activities. Tourism forms an important part of the economy, owing to its diverse impact on

various interdependent industries.

During the year 2011, the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India reached 6.29 million,

registering a growth of 8.9% over the FTAs of 5.78 million in 2010. The growth rate of 8.9% in tourist

arrivals in India was almost double the growth of 4.4% in tourist arrivals worldwide. The tourism sector in

India, therefore, has fared quite well vis-à-vis the world. Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from tourism in

India during 2011 were $16.56 billion as compared to $ 14.19 billion in 2010, showing a growth of 16.7%.

International tourism flows are expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2020 and revenue estimated to cross $ 2000

1 Source: UNWTO, 2008


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billion. Despite this, India‟s total share in world tourist arrivals remains a modest 0.6% and is certainly below

potential.

Domestic Tourism contributes to three-fourths of the Tourism economy. The number of domestic tourist

visits (DTVs) increased from 462 million in 2006 to 740 million in 2010. In 2009 when the country witnessed

a negative growth of 2.2% in FTAs, domestic tourist visits registered a growth of 18.8%. This growth of

DTVs sustained various tourism infrastructures during bad period for the tourism sector.

Tourism is an important catalyst in the socio-economic development in the modern times, contributing in

multiple ways to strengthen the inter-connected processes. While often portrayed as panacea for many

evils such as underdevelopment, unemployment, poverty eradication, social discrimination and so on; its

contribution in creating a global and regional socio-political environment for peaceful co-existence of the

cultures and societies has been equally established at various levels (Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel

Management, 2011). Hence, any formulation on tourism and its role in the society and economy must be

rooted in due cognizance to the contribution of tourism in the development process and according its rightful

place and position in the economic planning and programming.

1.2. WORLDWIDE TOURISM INITIATIVES

In recent years, tourism has been increasingly recognized for its economic potential to contribute to the

reduction of poverty in developing countries. Its geographical expansion and labour intensive nature support

a spread of employment and can be particularly relevant in remote and rural areas, where live three

quarters of the two billion people under extreme poverty conditions (WTO, 2011). Statistics show that

tourism in developing countries such as India is still limited. Compared to the advanced economies (Table

1), the emerging economies recorded a 47% market share in global international tourist arrivals in 2010.

However, adding to the potential, the growth rate of arrivals in emerging economies is about 7% which is

quite higher than 4.45% for the advanced economies.

Table 1-1: Regional Trends in Global International Tourist Arrivals International Tourist Arrivals (Million) Market Share (%) Average Annual Growth (%)

Region/Year 2005 2008 2009 2010 2010 2005-2010

World 798 917 882 940 100 4.45%

Advanced Economies 453 495 474 498 53 2.48%

Emerging Economies 345 421 408 442 47 7%

Realizing the importance of tourism in regional and local development, various countries worldwide have

started promoting different types of tourism development projects. Some of the concepts such as green

tourism, responsible tourism, geo-tourism, and cultural tourism have spurred investments in various

knowledge based initiatives as well as labour intensive industries in most of the developing countries.


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National Tourism Organizations have also started focusing on capacity building, tourism infrastructure

projects, strengthening public private partnerships in tourism as well as destination promotion strategies to

expedite the growth in tourism. In the last few years many such initiatives have been launched by UNWTO

in various countries. Some major initiatives are listed below:

Mexico has developed tourism circuits to promote the Mayan cultural heritage in 2012.

Nepal declared 2012 as their tourism year propagating investment-friendly policies.

US recognizes „place-making‟ as a policy for community-based tourism and commercialization and

local utilization of public spaces.

Africa commissioned a regional project on Sustainable Coastal Tourism, financed by the GEF, is

coordinated between UNEP, UNIDO and UNWTO. Nine countries (Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania,

Mozambique, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia) are participating in the project,

which aims at reducing negative environmental impacts of tourism in coastal destinations, through

introducing policy changes, strengthening public-private partnership and implementing on-the

ground demonstration projects at selected pilot destinations.

Cambodia set up a project to encourage local villagers to adopt a sustainable approach for the use

of natural resources to protect the precious natural resources of the Kiriom National Park and the

surrounding area.

WTO developed a project on Capacity Development and Public Awareness for Tourism in

Cambodia. It helped set up a National Centre for Hospitality Management and a publicity campaign

to make the community aware of the beneficial impact of tourism.

Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia came together to formulate a regional project for the

development and promotion of tourism in the Emerald Triangle region, covering seven provinces

on the tri-border area.

Pacific Island nations, whose members include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia,

Niue, Samoa, Solomons, Tahiti (French Polynesia), Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Papua New

Guinea (China is also a country member of SPTO), started work towards the implementation of the

Regional Tourism Development Component (RTDC) of the Pacific Regional Economic

Integration Programme. With the support of the European Union (EU), the project aims at

developing a standardized system for the recording, classification and analysis of tourism statistics.

1.3. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

India has been working towards developing the tourism sector over the past decade. However, compared to

other countries in the region India's performance in the sector has been rather poor. Major causes cited for


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the low performance are lack of professionalism, unhygienic conditions, poor infrastructure, lack of easily

accessible information, lack of safety, poor visitor experience, restrictive air transport policy, inadequate

facilitation services, multiplicity of taxes and the low priority accorded to tourism.

The Results Framework Document (2012-2013) discusses the government playing an active role of a

facilitator as well as a promoter for development of tourism. The major objectives of the plan included

tourism infrastructure development, promotion campaigns, improving accommodation, and increased use of

information technology in promotion and development of tourism etc. The main schemes of the Ministry of

Tourism relate to infrastructure development, human resource development and publicity and marketing

(Ministry of Tourism, 2012).Other than that, organizations such as ADB and World Bank have funded

various tourism infrastructure projects under various schemes in the states of Punjab, Haryana and Madhya

Pradesh. Ministry of Tourism has recently declared development of 21 tourism circuits in India which need

to be developed for tourism infrastructure as well as destination development and promotion. Tourism being

a state subject, various states such as Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat has started using innovative

promotional techniques to attract local, domestic as well as international tourists.

1.4. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MAHARASHTRA

Maharashtra, one of India‟s premier commercial and industrial states, has recognized tourism to be a major

thrust area for economic growth in the state. Maharashtra holds forte as one of the most appreciated states

offering some incredibly beautiful places under different themes for tourists. It has a varied landscape

bounded by the Western Ghats, numerous forts, pilgrimage places, beautiful beaches etc. The trade, hotels

and restaurants sector in Maharashtra accounts for around Rs. 1, 42,811 Cr., which is 16% of the Gross

State Domestic Product. No specific estimates are available on the employment in the travel and tourism

industry. From 1991 to 2010, the amount of FDI approved in the state for the projects in Hotel & Tourism

Industry is to the tune of Rs. 6,326 Cr. for development of 95 Projects2.

During 2011, about 48,15,421 foreign tourists and 55,333,467 domestic tourists visited Maharashtra

registering annual growth rate of -5.3% and 14.2% respectively. Despite the decline in foreign tourist arrival

in 2011, it managed to record highest number of foreign tourist arrivals and is among top 5 states in

domestic tourist visits with a 7% market share.

2 Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2010-11


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Figure 1-1 Share of Top 10 States/UTs of India in Number of Domestic and Foreign Tourists Visits in 2011

respectively3

3 India Tourism Statistics at a Glance, 2011, Ministry of Tourism

Uttar Pradesh

18%

Andhra Pradesh

18%

Tamilnadu16%

Karnataka10%

Maharastra8%

Gujarat2%

Uttrakhand3%

Rajasthan3%

Madhya Pradesh

5%

West Bengal2%

Others15%

Share of Top 10 States Domestic Tourists

Uttar Pradesh

10%Himachal Pradesh

2%

Tamilnadu17%

Karnataka3%

Maharastra25%

Delhi11%

Bihar5%

Rajasthan7%

Kerla4%

West Bengal6%

Others10%

Share of Top 10 States Foreign Tourists


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CHAPTER 2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

2.1. BACKGROUND

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (MTDC) is the nodal agency for the promotion of

tourism in Maharashtra. In pursuance of this objective, it disseminates tourist information, develops tourist

facilities, regulates activities of hotels, organizes travel trade shows and organizes various promotional

programs/schemes from time to time. It is now in the process of initiating measures aimed at integrated

development of tourism in various regions in the state.

As compared to the rest of Maharashtra, tourism in the Osmanabad district is in its infancy. It is mainly

confined to local visitations with negligible tourist spending and contribution to the local economy.

Osmanabad has a good mix of tourism assets majority of which are of religious trait. It is also strategically

located at the edge of Maharashtra and Karnataka. These aspects, however, have not been harnesses to

promote district development. A concerted effort, in the form of a clear strategy and a firm implementation

plan, is thus required to transform these tourism assets into tourism products. Keeping this in mind, MTDC

invited aXYKno Capital Services Limited to prepare an integrated district tourism plan for tourism

development in the Osmanabad district.

2.2. SCOPE OF WORK

The district tourism plan covered the district of Osmanabad in the state of Maharashtra, comprising 8 tehsils

from the revenue divisions of Osmanabad district.

2.3. TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Terms of Reference for the Project were:

Reconnaissance survey

Geographical, social, political and economical

Study of Situational Analysis

Existing socio-economical, industrial, historical, demographical profile of the district etc

Study of Tourism sector Analysis

Map of all existing tourism destinations and identify potential destinations within district;

undertake tourism infrastructure gap analysis and suggest requirements etc


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Study of Stake holders

District level stakeholder consultations with the assistance of the district administration

Engineering Study and reconnaissance

Study of climate conditions, geography and existing infrastructure

Planning of tourism circuit layout plan of District Tourism

Tourism traffic/tourist forecast

Suggestions for archaeological conservation

Preliminary Engineering Design

Suggestion for Archaeological conservation, urban design, alteration, reductive use

Preliminary infrastructure planning and cost estimate

Phasing of the project and Tourism strategies etc

Draft District Tourism Plan

Obtaining comments and NOC from various Government departments like UD, MTDC, PWD,

ASI etc

Discussion with clients and other Government departments and key persons for suggestions

Final District Tourism Plan

Submission to Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra for approval

Finalization of District Tourism Plan

2.4. APPROACH

The nature and scope of the study called for a multi disciplinary approach as regards the skill inputs

required as well as involvement and close cooperation from multiple agencies such as District

Collectorates, State Departments of Public Works, Forests, Water Supply, Communication, Electricity and

Roads and Archaeological Survey of India. This interface facilitated the availability of data and information.

The aXYKno study team used a mix of primary and secondary sources of data. Some of the key steps in

the study were:

Study of available literature on the sites

Study of area development reports prepared by Government Bodies


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Review of project reports and other relevant data available with Municipal Corporation

Visit to existing and proposed sites for observation

Interviews and discussions with State officials and local bodies

Interviews with tourists as well as officials of tourism support agencies such as hotels, tour

operators etc

2.5. METHODOLOGY

The district tourism plan adheres to the overall objectives of the terms of reference as well as the vision for

tourism development as envisaged by stakeholders and aXYKno Capital Services Ltd. The detailed

methodology includes understanding the potential for tourism in the district, envisioning the overall tourism

development strategy, assessing the infrastructure requirements, zoning of important tourist circuits, and

preparation of individual destination development, marketing and management plans for major tourist

places. The methodology is explained in the chart below:


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Figure 2-1 Methodology

•Historical and Social Background of the district•Demographic Profile•Economy•Physical and Social Infrastructure•Physiography and Climate•Tourist Arrival Trends•Existing Tourism Scenario•District Level stakeholder consultations

Understanding the Tourism Potential of Osmanabad

•Infrastructure Survey•Understanding current and proposed supply•Proposed and Ongoing Tourism projects

Infrastructure Gap Analysis

•Overall Vision and Objectives•Tourism Demand Projections•Inducing Demand

Visioning Tourism Development in Osmanabad

•Developing Tourism Zones and Circuits•Infrastructure upgradation•New Projects•Marketing Plan

Destination Development Plans


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CHAPTER 3. ABOUT OSMANABAD DISTRICT: A PROFILE

3.1. PREFACE

Osmanabad district is located in southern part of Maharashtra state in west-central India. The district is

bounded by Solapur to the south-west, Ahmednagar to the North-west, Beed to the north, Latur to the east

and the districts of Bidar and Gulbarga in Karnataka to the south. The physical settings of Osmanabad

district shows a contrast of immense dimensions and reveals a variety of landscapes influenced by relief,

climate and vegetation.

The population of Osmanabad district was 16.60 lakh (Census 2011) and covers a geographical area of

7569 sq. km. There are 8 tehsil in the district namely, Osmanabad, Tuljapur, Kallamb, Bhoom, Paranda,

Lohara, Omerga and Vashi. As per 2011 census, 16.96% population was residing in urban areas.

Osmanabad and Tuljapur are the largest cities. Osmanabad city is the district headquarters of the district.

The Osmanabad Municipality is the local self-government body which looks after the development of the

Osmanabad city.

Figure 3-1: Regional Setting of Osmanabad District

3.2. HISTORY OF OSMANABAD DISTRICT

Named after the king of Hyderabad State, Nizam Osman Ali, and Osmanabad's history dates way back to

the era of the Ramayana where Lord Rama is said to have spent some of his exile in parts of Osmanabad.


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As per historical evidences, the district was ruled by the Mauryas, Satavahanas, Rashtrakutas, and

Yadavas. In early centuries the city belonged to the Hindu Chalukyas and Devagiri Yadavas, but later

became a part of the Bahmani and Bijapur kingdoms.

For a period of time, it was also ruled by the Mughals, Bahmani, Nizam and Adil shahi kingdoms. Before the

Hyderabad Nizam's rule, it was under control of the Mughal King Aurangzeb. Being under the Nizam rule,

the district did not celebrate its freedom when the rest of India became independent in 1947. However, soon

in 1948, Hyderabad State was merged with independent India and the district became a part of the then

Mumbai District. It became a part of Maharashtra State when the State was formed in 1960.

Osmanabad was split into Osmanabad and Latur district on 15th August 1982. Osmanabad is well known

for its ancient monuments, religious temples and archaeological finds.

3.3. LOCATION

Osmanabad district is located on east side of Marathwada region. It ranges within Latitude 17.35°N to

18.40°N longitude and 75°16'E to 76°40‟E. It has an average elevation of 600 mt. from sea level.

3.4. LINKAGES AND CONNECTIVITY

Osmanabad district is well-connected by rail and road network. Osmanabad is connected by road to Pune,

Indrapur, Solapur, Omerga, Zahirabad, Hyderabad and Dhule by National Highway number 9 (NH-9) and

National Highway number 211 (NH-211).

Osmanabad Railway station has connections to Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Miraj-Sangli, Pandharpur,

Nagpur, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Parli Vaijnath, Hyderabad, and Nizamabad. It is itself serviced by a bus

connection from Osmanabad Bus Stand, which is 9 km from it. Osmanabad (station code UMD) is an

important railway station situated on Latur - Miraj railway route of central railway. Osmanabad is well

connected by railway to Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Miraj, Pandharpur, Latur, Parli Vaijnath, Parbhani,

Nanded, Nagpur, Akola, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, and Bidar.

Osmanabad district had airport facility but presently closed for commercial airlines. Nearest domestic airport

is at Solapur (70 km) International airport is Mumbai which is 442 km.

3.5. PHYSIOGRAPHY AND LANDFORM

3.5.1. Geomorphology and Soil type

The district forms part of Deccan Plateau, locally known as Balaghat Plateau, with slope towards southwest

and south and has a varied topography consisting of hills, plains and undulating topography near


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riverbanks. The district forms a part of Godavari basin. The Balaghat Plateau comprises of low-lying hills

forming water divide. Many of the tributaries to Godavari River originate from the Balaghat Plateau. Manjra

River is the main river flowing through the district. Other rivers are Sina, Terna, Bori, Benitura and

Banganga. Based on geomorphological setting and drainage pattern, the district is divided into 41

watersheds.

The soil of the district is basically derived from Deccan Trap Basalt and the district is broadly classified into

three major soil types. Shallow Soils occur in small patches in western and northwestern parts of the

district. These soils are light brown to dark grey in colour and loamy to clayey loamy in texture. Medium

Soils are found in parts of Bhoom, Kallamb and Osmanabad talukas. They are dark brown to dark grey in

colour. Medium deep Soils occur in patches in Tuljapur taluka. The colour of these soils varies from dark

grey brown to very dark grey. They are clayey in texture.

Figure 3-2: Soil map of Osmanabad District

3.5.2. Climate and Rainfall

The climate of the district is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except

during the south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September. The mean minimum temperatures are

8.5°C and mean maximum temperature is 42.5°C.


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The normal annual rainfall over the district varies from 600 mm to about 850 mm. It is minimum in the

western parts of the district around Paranda (629 mm) and increases towards east and reaches a maximum

around Osmanabad (840 mm). The average annual rainfall for the period 1998-2007 ranges from 546.85

mm (Paranda) to 842.80 mm (Kallamb).

3.5.3. Forest

The total area under forest in the Osmanabad district is about 61 sq. km, which is about 0.81% of the

district's geographical area. The forest areas are mainly in Osmanabad Taluka. Yedshi Ramlinga Wild life

sanctuary is protected forest area in Osmanabad district. Osmanabad comes under Aurangabad circle of

Forest administration.

Table 3-1: Taluka wise Forest area coverage in Osmanabad district4

S. No Taluka Forest Area (Hect.)

% of forest area to total geographic area of Taluka Change in Forest

cover 1991 2001 1991 2001

1 Osmanabad 896.73 2156.57 0.65 1.58 +0.93

2 Tuljapur 1742.97 2672.96 1.08 1.76 +0.68

3 Bhoom 287 634.93 1.08 1.60 +0.52

4 Paranda 243.78 236.48 0.20 1.19 -0.01

5 Vashi 494.52 763.03 0.21 0.24 +0.03

6 Kallamb 305.96 1522.95 0.25 1.26 +1.01

7 Omerga 598.91 121 0.19 0.07 -0.12

8 Lohara 145.46 224 0.21 0.35 +0.14

Total 4715.33 8107.92 - - -

4 Source: District sub-Division forest office, Osmanabad


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Figure 3-3: Forest map of Osmanabad District

3.6. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTIC

The population of Osmanabad District is 16.60 lakhs as per Census 2011 with an increase in decadal

growth rate of 11.69 per cent. It covers a geographical area of 7569 sq. km. As per census 2011, the SC

population shares 16.53% while ST population shares only 1.87% of the total population of district. As per

census 2001, approximately 18 % of population of Osmanabad district consists of SC and ST the state

average of 19%. As per 2011 census, Sex Ratio in Osmanabad district stood at 920 per 1000 male

compared to 2001 census figure of 932 which nearly equal in comparison to sex ratio of Maharashtra State

(925). The average population density is low with 219 persons /sq km.

3.7. EDUCATION

As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate in the Osmanabad district is 76.33%, which is similar to the state

as a whole (76.63%). The comparison among the male and female literacy rate shows that the percentage

of male literates is high (85.31%) in comparison to the percentage of female literates (66.67%). Over the

years a well established network of primary, secondary, and higher education infrastructure has been

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3.8. CULTURE

As the district borders the States of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Kannada and Telugu languages are

also spoken widely along with Marathi, the State language. Osmanabad district, known as the „Gateway to

Marathwada‟, is also an important religious destination in the State for Hindus, Jain and Buddhists people.

The famous Indian classical music singer Pandit C. R. Vyas was born at Ter, also the birthplace of Saint

GorobaKaka.

In the early hours of 30 September 1993 a severe earthquake shook Osmanabad Taluka bringing down

many homes and buildings. Along with neighboring Latur district, it faced severe devastation. It has

recovered since then and people have been able to resume their routine lives, thanks to the government

efforts and humanitarian aid that flowed from over the world.

3.9. RELIGION

Hinduism is the most prevalent religion in Osmanabad District following the characteristics of the state. Out

of the total population of the town, 62% of the population belongs to Hindu religion, 26.0% are Muslims, and

8.6% are Buddhist while the remaining 3.4% population belongs to Christian, Sikh, and other communities.

3.10. ECONOMY

The area of Osmanabad district was 748500 hectares, as per Census 2001. Out of the total area, Cultivable

area occupies major portion of the land and covers 78.0%, whereas forest occupies only 1% of the total

land area while other land occupies 11% of area. Land not available for cultivation and fallow / waste land

further covers about 10.0% of the total land area.

3.10.1. Agriculture

Regur - a type of rich, fertile soil is found in the district. This black soil, formed by the movement of volcanic

rock, is high in organic matter which imparts its colour. Cotton crop grows particularly well in this kind of soil;

hence it is also known as Black Cotton Soil.

Sorghum is the district‟s main crop. In particular, Shalu cultivated in the rabbi season is famous for its

unique taste. Sugarcane is the second largest crop. The betel leaf plantations of Turora in Omerga Taluka

are also famous. Most of the arable land in the district is rain-fed and irrigation is mostly through bore wells.

Table 3-2: Seasonal Cropping pattern in Osmanabad district

Season Main Crops

Kharif Rice, Sorghum, Groundnut, Black gram, Red gram, Sorghum, Sugarcane

Rabbi Wheat, Green Chickpea, Sorghum, Sugarcane


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3.10.2. Industries

The industrial estates in the district are located at Osmanabad, Bhoom and Kallamb. The district also has

five co-operative sugar factories. Tata International Company plans to put up a leather park in Yedshi on a

300 acre SEZ. The traditional fireworks business at Terkheda is well known, and the India Bulls Company

plans to set up a fireworks unit on 300 acre SEZ in the district.

Table 3-3: Major Industrial Sectors and their Locations in Osmanabad district

Sector Location

Yarn mills Dhoki, Tamalwadi

Cold storage units of milk Paranda, Bhoom, Kallamb

Cultivation of fish seeds Chandani


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CHAPTER 4. STATUS OF TOURISM IN OSMANABAD

4.1. TOURISM IN OSMANABAD

Osmanabad is a district rich in historic places and temples with religious and archaeological significance,

forts and caves. The district is known for the celebrated Ambabhavani temple situated in Tuljapur which is

visited by thousands of devotees per day. However, most of the other tourist destinations in the district are

important as local tourist destinations and have been attracting local visitation during weekends and during

specific days of religious importance. Local weekend tourists, people who have come to visit friends and

relatives and pilgrims who visit specific religious places on festivals days make up the bulk of the tourist

traffic. They lack the potential to attract tourists at the national and international level. Some sites would

appeal to specific interest tourists.

In view of the existence of a variety of tourism assets, ranging from temples to heritage sites to forts, it can

be said that tourism in Osmanabad has not yet realized its full potential. The absence of an integrated effort

to promote the many facets of Osmanabad scenic beauty, history and culture seems to be the major

stumbling block.

4.2. TRENDS IN TOURIST ARRIVALS

As per the tourism survey undertaken by Market Research Division of Ministry of Tourism, Osmanabad is

one of the moderately placed tourist destinations in Maharashtra. The major outcomes of the survey

findings for Osmanabad district are as follows:

a) Total number of tourist / visitor arrivals in the district of Osmanabad during the period of 1st July 2009 -

30th June 2010 was 4444603.

b) Out of the total number of visitors, domestic tourists in Osmanabad accounted for 99.99% (4444423).

c) Total number of foreign tourist arrivals in Osmanabad during the period of 1st July 2009 - 30th June 2010

was 180.

d) Foreign tourists in Osmanabad accounted for negligible 0.04% of the total tourists/ visitors to the district.

e) Share of Osmanabad district in total tourist arrival of Maharashtra is only 3.95%

4.3. STATE LEVEL AGENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH TOURISM

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is a body of the Government of Maharashtra

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maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. Besides, MTDC has also set up several tourist

complexes, which provide quality accommodation to the tourists at affordable rates.

The core functions of the MTDC are to disseminate information about the various places of tourist interest,

arrange for tours, co-ordinate with local government authorities on all aspects relating to tourism

development, to monitor the performance of privatized properties of MTDC and to manage the properties

owned by MTDC.

It has brought out a number of tourism related documents with its punch line “Maharashtra Unlimited”. Other

literature highlighting various historical and religious sites, MTDC complexes (for tourist accommodation) at

different locations as well as information about festivals and fairs celebrations in the state are also available

at the information centers. The State Tourism Department, in addition to the Tourism Director Office in

Mumbai, has opened Tourism information centers at Pune, Mahabaleshwar, Aurangabad and Goa.

4.4. AVAILABLE DESTINATIONS

Osmanabad abounds in numerous tourist attractions ranging from Forts and temples, ancient cave temples,

pilgrimage centers; along with a rich tradition of festivals, arts & culture. Figure 4-3 represents major tourist

destination available in the Osmanabad district. Some of the major tourist spots are as follows:

Religious: Osmanabad district has many religious sites and pilgrimage places for different sects, some of

which have huge religious significance. Few of the extremely important places of worship are Ambabhavani

Temple (Tuljapur) Yedeshwari Temple (Yermala), Ramling Temple (Yedshi), Nagoba Temple (Tirth), Hatla

Devi Temple, Shri Kshetra Kunthalgiri, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi Dargah etc.

The Tulja Bhavani temple in Tuljapur is located on a hill known as Yamunachala near Osmanabad, on the

slopes of the Sahyadri range in Maharashtra. Goddess Durga is worshipped here as Bhavani and nearly

300 lakh devotees every year visit this temple. Ramlinga Temple at Yedshi is said to be as old as

Ramayana and every year nearly 6-7 lakh devotees visit this temple. Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi

Dargah is also nearly 700 years old and one of the conserved monument and thousands of devotee of both

Hindu and Muslim religion visits this dargah. Mostly all above temples having festival at various times during

the year and thousands of devotees throng to these pilgrimage centres.

Heritage: Osmanabad district has forts, caves and archeological sites possessing heritage and cultural

values. Naldurg fort was believed to be built by Nalaraja (The King Nala). The fort and the city are named

after him. The fort was built in the period of the Chalukya kings of Kalyani. In 1558 it was taken over by Adil

shah. Dharashiv Caves and Mankeshwar Temple are other heritage attractions available in Osmanabad

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4.5. INFRASTRUCTURE

Accessibility and the provision of visitor amenities at the sites are critical to the success of any tourism

development effort. Some of the tourist spots in Osmanabad are well equipped in this regard at present, but

ambitious tourism development plans call for stepped up activity in all the spots as well as en-route to these

spots.

4.6. ACCESSIBILITY

Location of Osmanabad on the southern part of Maharashtra and enroute to the State of Karnataka puts the

district in a unique position as far as accessibility is concerned.

Figure 4-1: Road Network in Maharashtra and Osmanabad

Source: WWW.MAPSOFINDIA.COM

Roadways: Osmanabad has national highways extending for 203 km, state highway of 837 km and major

district roads of 1259 km. National Highway (NH-09) connects Solapur, Pune and Karnataka.

Railways: Osmanabad Railway station has connections to Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Miraj-Sangli,

Pandharpur, Nagpur, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Parli Vaijnath, Hyderabad, and Nizamabad. It is itself

serviced by a bus connection from Osmanabad Bus Stand, which is 9 km from it. Osmanabad (station code

UMD) is an important railway station situated on Latur - Miraj railway route of central railway.


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Figure 4-2: Railway Network in Maharashtra and Osmanabad

Source: WWW.MAPSOFINDIA.COM

Airports: Osmanabad district had airport facility but presently closed for commercial airlines. Nearest

domestic airport is at Solapur (70 km) International airport is Mumbai which is 442 km.

Table 4-1: Transportation Infrastructure in Osmanabad district

S. No. Typology Length (in km)

1 Railway 50

2 National Highway (NH) 203

3 State Highway (SH) 837

4 Major District Road (MDR) 1259

5 Other District Road (ODR) 1014

6 Village Road (VR) 2024

4.7. ACCOMMODATION

Osmanabad district has a few of hotels catering to different economic segments, mainly concentrated in

Osmanabad since it is the biggest urban centre and major railway junctions in the district. Other urban

centers like Tuljapur and Kallamb have good accommodation facility

As regards to quality accommodation facility, the district presently lacks to offer enough options to the

tourists. At present, there are no star category hotels in the district. Table 4-2 presents details of hotels


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approved in the state by the Ministry of Tourism. There are no resorts/hotels operated directly or through

arrangements with private entrepreneurs by MTDC in the entire district.

Table 4-2: Hotels approved by Ministry of Tourism in Maharashtra

State /

City 5 Star Delux

5 Star

4 Star

3 Star

2 Star

1 Star

Aptt. Hotel

Time Share Hotel

Heritage Un

Classified

Silver &

Gold B&B

Guest House

Total

Hotels M.H.

32 30 27 55 38 8 3 - 1 - 21 - 215

Beds 10,417 3,626 2,210 3,009 1,274 249 352 - 31 - 87 - 21,255

Hotels Osmanabad

- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Beds - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Source: India Tourism Statistics 2010

Following table shows no. of hotels available in Osmanabad district 5

S. No. Taluka No. of Hotels

1 Osmanabad 12

2 Omerga 6

3 Kallamb 5

4 Tuljapur 9

Details of total number of rooms/beds and number of AC/Non AC rooms are not available. It can be said

that accommodation facility is very poor in Osmanabad district and 3 of the Taluka do not have any deluxe

category accommodation facility.

4.8. TOUR OPERATORS

Presently, MTDC does not have any office setup in Osmanabad and hence does not arrange for travel tours

to various attractions. Further, there are no major travel agencies in the entire district who arrange local

sightseeing. However, there are local travel agencies mostly based in Osmanabad, Tuljapur, and Paranda

who provide cars, cabs etc on day basis/ km basis based on individual requirement. They do not offer

complete tour packages or plan the entire trip based on personal choice. At present, there is no integrated

effort to involve them in tourism promotion. Their understanding of the places to visit and their capability to

suggest tourist itineraries were found to be inadequate. Creating better awareness among tour operators

about the tourism potential in Osmanabad and building their capabilities to function as facilitators would be

an important element of the promotional strategy. Training will need to be imparted on these aspects.

5 Source: DPO office


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Figure 4-3: Tourist Destinations in Osmanabad district


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4.9. SWOT ANALYSIS

Preparation of district profile and a situation analysis of the tourism sector led to the identification of the

following Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis of the tourism development

potential in Osmanabad.

STRENGTHS

1) Presence of tourist attractions catering to varied interests (religious, heritage, archaeological etc)

2) Located on the Southern edge of Maharashtra, Gateway to Karnataka State

3) Good rail and road connectivity

4) Large number of tourist visits Ambabhavani temple at Tuljapur throughout the year.

5) Osmanabad has strong heritage background with many archaeological sites like Naldurg fort, Paranda fort, Dharashiv caves etc. The district is located in the ranges of Balaghat Platue. These potentials can help to promote Heritage and Nature tourism in Osmanabad

WEAKNESS

1) Inadequate showcasing of tourism products

2) Osmanabad have many archaeological sites and other tourism products but it presently lacks efforts in the showcasing of these product which results in lack of knowledge about tourism places and its potential

3) Lack of facilities and wayside amenities for tourist in the district

4) Lack of focus towards promotion and marketing of tourism in the district

5) Low levels of awareness among stakeholders regarding the potential for tourism in Osmanabad

OPPORTUNITIES

1) The varied mix of religious places, forts, water bodies etc can be promoted to provide a complete tourist experience

2) Large number of tourist visiting Ambabhavani temple can be promoted to visit other spots in the vicinity

3) Tourism has been declared as an industry by the Government of Maharashtra. This makes the sector eligible for a host of incentives and concessions

THREATS

1) Ignorance to the places like forts, caves can be a big loss to our cultural heritage

2) Resources will be diluted if planned development of tourism is not adhered to


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CHAPTER 5. TOURIST SPOTS IN OSMANABAD DISTRICT

5.1. INTRODUCTION

As stated in earlier chapter, Osmanabad district is rich in historic places, forts and temples with religious

and archaeological significance. A large number of these sites are important as local tourist destinations

and have been attracting local visitation during weekends and during specific days of religious importance.

It is important to note that all the sites cannot be developed since this would lead to a dilution of the

development efforts. Hence it is important to select sites with the maximum potential for development from

the local, national and international perspective. This chapter details the process used for selecting the sites

with maximum potential. This selection is important to priorities their development as tourism destinations

and helps in giving focus to the scope and phasing of the development efforts.

5.2. METHODOLOGY

The methodology used for selection of sites is as follows:

Listing of all the potential tourist destinations, including spots under various categories in consultation

with various stake holders.

Initial survey of all sites to determine attractiveness as potential tourist destinations

Identification of new tourist destinations based on inherent potential

5.2.1. Initial survey of all Sites

The aXYKno study team in consultation with District planning department, government officials,

representatives, local experts and available literature developed an exhaustive list of tourist destinations in

Osmanabad. List of all major pilgrim tourist destinations is included in Annexure 4.1. On the

recommendations of various stakeholders, sites to be included in the initial survey were chosen from this

list. Sites that had been selected for development under the District Development Scheme and the Union

Government‟s Central Assistance Scheme were also included. A total of 38 sites were chosen for the initial

survey.

The 38 sites visited in the initial survey have been detailed in Table 5-1. Although all of these sites do not

offer similar potentials, the existence of so many places of interest is a good indicator of tourism possibilities

in the region. The sites and circuits selected for development and their detailed planning are elaborated in

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Table 5-1: List of Sites included in Initial Survey

S. No Taluka Tourist Spot Specialty

1 Osmanabad Hatladevi Temple Religious+Nature

2 Osmanabad Siddheshwar Dev stahan,Wadgaon Religious+Nature

3 Osmanabad Dharashiv Lenya Religious+Heritage

4 Osmanabad Ramling temple, Yedshi Religious+Nature

5 Osmanabad Sant Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum Religious+Heritage

6 Osmanabad Shri Mahadev Temple, Dhoki Religious

7 Osmanabad Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah Religious

8 Osmanabad Shri kshetra Dharashur mardini Temple Religious

9 Osmanabad Ramtemple Bahetulla sahe temple Religious

10 Osmanabad Hemadpanthi Temple, Vagoli Religious

11 Osmanabad Garhdev dhari Religious+Nature

12 Tuljapur Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg Religious+Nature

13 Tuljapur Naldurg Fort Heritage+Nature

14 Tuljapur Shri Nagoba Temple, Sangvi mardi Religious+Nature

15 Tuljapur Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur Religious

16 Tuljapur Ambabhavani Temple Religious

17 Kallamb Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan, Diksal Religious

18 Kallamb Shri dutt Temple, Malakapur Religious

19 Kallamb Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala Religious+Nature

20 Kallamb Khandeshwar Temple, Massa Khandeshwari Religious

21 Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Lohta Religious

22 Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Chorvale Religious

23 Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Naigaon- Padoli Religious

24 Paranda Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgav Religious+Nature

25 Paranda Paranda fort Heritage

26 Paranda Shri Bhairavnath temple Sonari Religious

27 Paranda Nagoba Temple, Mugaon Religious

28 Paranda Shri Bhairoba Temple, Kandari Religious

29 Paranda Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya dargah, Jawala Religious

30 Paranda Hazrat Khwaja badrudin Sahid Religious

31 Omerga Javalga Bet Religious

32 Omerga Bhagatvadi Temple Religious

33 Omerga Achalbet Temple, Turori Religious

34 Lohara Shri Kshetra, Achler Religious

35 Bhoom Aalam prabhu temple Religious

36 Bhoom Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar Religious

37 Bhoom Shri Beleshwar Tirthvikas, Pakhrud Religious

38 Bhoom Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri Religious

Examination of above table reveals out all 8 talukas of the district 7 talukas have one or more of sites

included in the initial survey. Among the sites visited, maximum number of sites falls under Osmanabad


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taluka (11), followed by 7 sites in Kallamb and Paranda, 5 sites in Tuljapur taluka, 4 sites in Bhoom, 3 sites

in Omerga and 1 site in Lohara taluka. Classification of spots in Osmanabad district is shown in table.

Table 5-2: Classification of Tourist destinations in Osmanabad

S. No Tourist Spot Religious Nature Heritage

1 Hatladevi Temple

2 Siddheshwar Dev stahan,Wadgaon

3 Dharashiv Lenya

4 Ramling temple, Yedshi

5 Sant Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum

6 Shri Mahadev Temple, Dhoki

7 Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah

8 Shri kshetra Dharashur Mardini Temple

9 Ramtemple Bahetulla sahe Temple

10 Hemadpanthi Temple, Vagoli

11 Garhdev dhari

12 Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg

13 Naldurg Fort

14 Shri Nagoba Temple, Sangvi mardi

15 Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur

16 Ambabhavani Temple

17 Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan, Diksal

18 Shri dutt Temple, Malakapur

19 Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala

20 Khandeshwar Temple, Massa Khandeshwari

21 Mahadev Temple, Lohta

22 Mahadev Temple, Chorvale

23 Mahadev Temple, Naigaon- Padoli

24 Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgav

25 Paranda fort

26 Shri Bhairavnath temple Sonari

27 Nagoba Temple, Mugaon

28 Shri Bhairoba Temple, Kandari

29 Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya dargah, Jawala

30 Hazrat Khwaja badrudin Sahid

31 Javalga Bet

32 Bhagatvadi Temple

33 Achalbet Temple, Turori

34 Shri Kshetra, Achler

35 Aalam prabhu temple

36 Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar

37 Shri Beleshwar Tirthvikas, Pakhrud

38 Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri


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Figure 5-1 presents the typology of the sites

included in the initial survey. Analysis of the same

reveals, maximum number of sites have religious

characteristic (95%, 36 out of 38). Out of these, 26

sites have only religious trait, while 8 sites have mix

of both religious and nature, 2 sites are religious

trait with heritage, one of the site offers heritage

(forts) and one the site offers heritage with nature

experience. Table 5-3 shows tehsil wise typology of

the sites included in the initial survey.

Table 5-3: Typology of selected Sites

Taluka Specialty

Grand Total Heritage Heritage/Nature Religious Religious/Heritage Religious/Nature

Osmanabad

5 2 4 11

Tuljapur

1 2

2 5

Paranda 1

5

1 7

Bhoom

4

4

Kallamb

6

1 7

Omerga

3

3

Lohara

1

1

Grand Total 1 1 26 2 8 38

As part of the initial survey, the aXYKno study team put on record prime facie observation about each site

which has been included in Annexure 4.1 as site profiles. These observations were incorporated into the

following format for ease of analysis.

Tourist Spot

Location

Inherent Attraction

Other nearby Attractions

Existing Infrastructure and Tourism Amenities

Current Visitation

Proposed Projects if any

Potential for Tourism Development

A brief description of the all the selected 38 sites are as follows:

Figure 5-1: Typology of selected sites

1 1

26

2

8

Heritage

Heritage/Nature

Religious

Religious/Heritage

Religious/Nature


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Religious


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A) Tuljabhavani Temple

Tuljapur, the one amongst three and half Shakti Peethas (abodes

of cosmic powers) of the state is situated in Osmanabad, wherein

resides the Mother Goddess Tulja Bhavani. Devotees throng in

millions to Tuljapur for her glimpse and for seeking her blessings. It

is believed that as a divine mother, she protects her children from

the sins of evil desires, selfishness, jealousy, hatred, anger and

ego. At the same time, TuljaBhavani symbolizes the power of the

Supreme Being that maintains moral order and righteousness in the universe.

TuljaBhavani is also described as the impressive and formidable goddess in Hindu Puranas. She is known

for combating demons who threaten the stability of the universe. She is popularly known as “Mahishasur

Mardini”, the one who killed the demon called Mahishasur. According to Hindu Puranas, She manifested

her divine presence through all Yugas (ages). She guided Lord Rama in the Treta Yuga; blessed Yudhishtir

in Dwapar Yuga in the epic war of Mahabharata, and in the Kali Yuga, she was an eternal source of great

inspiration to King Shivaji and according to legend, she gifted the most celebrated Bhavani Sword to him.

In the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) is the Holy Idol (Murti) of the goddess Tuljabhavani, which is

believed by the devotees to be the self manifested idol (Swayambhu Murti). This is a stone image about

three feet in height, made of granite. The Idol of Devi has eight arms. The right leg is planted firmly on the

body of Mahishasur, the Demon she killed, and the left leg on the ground. Ornaments like earrings,

kundalas, necklaces etc. are, carved on the image. The Goddess rides a lion who is her vahan (carrier)

The most unique feature about TuljaBhavni idol is that, unlike in other temples, the idol is non-static. This is

a Chala murti, which means it can be moved from its position. Thrice in a year the Holy Idol is

ceremoniously removed from her place on the auspicious days and taken out for the Parikrama or the

ritualistic encircling of the Temple.

B) Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri

Kunthalgiri is the great holy place of the Digamber Jains and famous

for Digamberpanthi Jain Temple of south India. It is the land of

Kulbhushan & Deshbhushan saints who place his soul on this holy

land. During the period of twentieth Tirthakar Munisuvratnath, two

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(Tapashcharya) for transformation of soul towards the almighty & made this holy place.

Temple is situated about 19 kms from Bhoom on Bhoom-Osmanabad road and occupying the top of a

hillock. Among other objects of interest on the hillock is a round pillar of stone called 'Manasa Stambha"

rising to a height of nearly 13.11 meters. Its capital is adorned by four identical images of Sauvratnath in a

mediative pose. The temple was jointly built in 1931 by Venichand Mulchand Indorkar and Haribhai Gandhi

of Solapur. The black stone idols of Deshbhushan and Kalabhushan are in a standing posture. There were

small images of 24 Jain Tirthankars which is a visual feature of Jain temple. Thousands of peoples

belonging to Jain Pantha from all over India visit this holy temple. The temple is not only the place of

worship but is the faith centre to obtain the peace of mind.

C) Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah

Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah is a famous shrine in

Osmanabad city and is situated approximately 4 km from main city

area in western direction. It is more than 700 years old and is visited

by thousands of devotees every year. The interior of dargah is

decorated with colourful glass pieces. The dargah is dedicated to

Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi (rehm.) who was a preacher of

Islam religion. The tomb of Hazrat Shamsoddin Ghazi is situated in this dargah where he spent last days of

his life. The dargah is under the preview of State conservation department. There is an old step well in the

premises which is presently in dilapidated condition.

D) Mahadev Temple, Dhoki

Mahadev Temple is situated at Dhoki which is approximately 30 km

from Osmanabad city in northern direction while about 10 km from

Ter. The temple is presently maintained by a priest family without any

trust. Very few devotees visit this temple through the year.

E) Hemadpanthi Temple, Wagholi

Wagholi is situated at a distance of about 14.0 km from Osmanabad

city in north-east direction. The three Mahadev temples in Wagholi

were not in good condition earlier but local residents repaired these

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temple construction, however, local devotees visits the temple presently.

F) Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur

Khandoba temple is situated at Aandur village on NH-9 which is about 5 km from

Naldurg and 35 km from Tuljapur. The idle of goddess Khandoba is kept at Aandur

temple for 10 months and then for 2 months it is shifted to Mailarpur temple. Both

the temples are approximately 4-5 km away from each other and maintained by

same trust. During fair / festivals, nearly 2-3 lakh people visit this temple.

G) Shri dutt Temple, Malakapur

Dutt temple is situated approximately 30 km from Kallamb town and about 3.0 km from Yermala. Temple is

hardly visited by tourists; however, during festival of Dutt jayanti approximately 12000 people including

locals visits this temple.

H) Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Sahid

Dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Badruddin Chisti Shaheed

(Rahmatullah Alaih) is a famous dargah (Sufi shrine) at the grave of

Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Badruddin Chisti Shaheed (Rahmatullah

Alaih). It is roughly 800 years old and lies in a large cemetery in

Paranda about 2.0 km away in northern direction. Near the dargah

are tombs of the saint's disciples and companions. Each year a grand

celebration called the Urs Mubarak (death anniversary of the blessed one) takes place in the 8th rajab of the

Islamic calendar to mark the anniversary of the saint's death. Throngs of people from all across

Maharashtra, representing all religions, take part in the celebration. This dargah is a unique place of

Muslim-Hindu unity.

I) Mallikarjun Mahadev temple (Shri Kshetra), Achler

Mallikarjun Mahadev temple also known as Shri Kshetra is situated in

Achler village approximately 25 km away from Lohara. Every year

nearly 30000 devotees visit this temple during fair / festival of lord

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J) Aalam prabhu temple

Aalam prabhu temple is situated in Bhoom taluka approximately 3 km

from the town in eastern direction. Temple is developing and every

year nearly 75000 devotees visit this temple during festival. Drinking

water facility and toilet blocks are recently built in the premises.

K) Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar

Mankeshwar is a village located in Bhoom taluka about 60 km

north-west of Osmanabad city. The place is famous for

Hemadpanthi Shiva temple and Goddess Satwai Devi temple.

Both the temples are located besides each other along the river.

People around this village follow a tradition called "Jewel". This is

a ritual in which a baby boy up to the age of 2-3 years is brought

here. Hairs of the baby boy are cut and bali of a male goat is given

in devotion to the Satwai Devi. Meal from the same male goat is prepared here and first served as a

naivydya to goddess and to all the invitees. People have holistic faith on goddess.

Mahadeva temple consists of a garbhagriha, antarala,

gudhamandapa and a mukhamandapa. The temple stands

on 4 feet high platform or upapitha which is to be

approached bya flight of steps. This platform goes around

the temple, in keeping with the counters of the temple, and

thus provides pradaksinapatha. The rangasila in the nave

has slightly raised flooring and has four nicely carved

pillars at its four corners supporting the ceiling above. The

antarala is screened off by two elegantly carved pillars at the west of the mandapa. On either side of the

antarala are two beautiful devakosthas. It has a samatala vitana (flat ceiling) and the shrine doorway being

of seven shakhas. The square shrine chamber contains a linga in the centre of its floor. All are suggestive

of the construction of the temple when the architectural movement was at the zenith. This leads it‟s to

ascribe the period ranging in between 1100 to 1150 A.D. On stylistic consideration, it can possibly be taken

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L) Dharasur Mardini Temple, Osmanabad

Dharasur Mardini temple is situated on western end of Osmanabad

city very close to Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah. The

temple has the idols of God Shiv, Goddess Bhavani, Saint Goroba

Kaka and others.

M) Siddheshwar Temple, Padoli Naigaon

Padoli Naigaon is a small village situated in Kallamb taluka about 30 km south-east of Kallamb town. The

village is famous for Lord Siddheshwar Temple. Every year people throng to this temple on the day of Maha

Shivaratri.

N) Bhairavnath Temple, Sonari

The temple is encompassed by a compound wall with two solid

entrances, the one on the eastern side being surmounted by a

nagarkhana or drum chamber. In the wall of this entrance gate an

illegible inscription is to be seen. Immediately inside, there are four

well designed dipmals or lamp-pillars illuminated only on festival

occasions and cloisters to accommodate the pilgrims.

The temple can be divided into three parts, the outer and inner sabha mandaps and the vestibule. Whereas

the outer sabha mandap is practically in ruins with half its roof having been collapsed, the inner one

supported on twelve teak-wood pillars is in good order.

The vestibule crowned with a 13.7 metre (45 ft) high sikhar contains the black stone idol of Bhairavnath and

has a broad circumambulatory passage around. Two fairs, one in Karttik commemorating the incarnation

day of Bhairavnath and the other in Caitra celebrating his marriage and the killing of Suvarnasur demon are

held annually. On both the occasions a huge ratha or chariot of Bhairavnath is drawn, followed by a large

procession, to the accompaniment of cymbals and other musical instruments. Devotees from all over

Maharastra as well as from North India gather on the occasion.


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A) Hatladevi Temple

Hatladevi temple is situated on a hillock approximately 6 km from

Osmanabad city in western direction. The temple faces the

Hatladevi Lake which is located on other side of the road. Entire

view of Osmanabad city is visible from top of the temple. The

temple grabs its extreme beauty in the season of monsoon and is

visited by thousands of devotees and visitors. The view of sunset

from the temple is worth watching. The spot has high potential to be developed as a one day spot.

B) Siddheshwar Temple, Wadgaon

Siddheshwar temple is located about 8.0 km from Osmanabad city on

western direction and is directly approachable from National Highway

211. The temple is situated isolately on outskirts of Wadgaon village.

All the basic tourist facilities are provided in the temple premises by

the trust. View of temple surrounding is very panoramic in monsoon

season.

C) Ramling temple, Yedshi

The temple is located in a ravine and is to such a depth that the

spire of the temple is not visible from a distance and also after

reaching the entrance gate of the temple. To reach the temple, one

has to descend a number of steps down below. The temple has an

open courtyard with a sabhamandap and a pindi of Shankar is

placed in an inner chamber in the temple of Ramling is also a shrine

of Jatayu.

The place is also revered as it is considered to be the spot where Jatayu attacked Ravana, the king of

Lanka, while he was carrying away Sita by force. Jatayu lost the battle and died at the hands of Ravana.

Many devotees throng the temple on every Monday in the month of Shravana. An annual fair is held in

honour of Shri Ramling on Margashirsha Shuddha 4 and 5 (November-December).

Yedshi Ramling Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the villages of Yedshi, Wadgaon and Bhanasgaon and

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Chinkara, Hyena, Wolf, Wild bear, Fox, Black buck, Hares and Peacock. More than 100 species of birds are

also found. The best time to visit is October to June.

D) Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg

Ramtirth temple is situated near Naldurg fort in Tuljapur taluka. The

temple is just 1.5 km away from National Highway No. 4 and is

approachable by paved road. Being situated close to the water

stream & dam and on the backdrop of a hillock, the lush green

environment is worth watching in monsoon season.

E) Shri Nagoba Temple, Sangvi mardi

Shri Nagoba temple is situated on state highway at approximately 8 km from Tuljapur. During Jatra around

10 lakh devotees who visits Tuljapur comes to visit this place as well.

F) Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala

Shri Yedeshwari temple is located at about 3 km south-east of town centre

Yermala. Yermala is situated at a distance of 35 km from Osmanabad city

and is directly connected by NH-211. The temple is considered sacred where

devotees throng in hordes to seek blessing of the goddess. Temple is

situated on top of mountain and one need to walk around 300 steps to reach

the temple. The temple is considered auspicious and was built as it is

believed that the taluka was blessed by Yedeshwari Devi.

G) Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgaon

Domgaon is situated about 17 km from Paranda town in north-west

direction. The Samadhi temple of Shri Kalyan Swami at Domgaon is

250 years old. It harbors an original copy of 'Dasbodh' which is said

to be by Samarth Ramdas Swami and scribed by Sri Kalyan Swami.

Chanting 'Mala' of Ramdas Swami is preserved there.


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A) Dharashiv Lenya

Dharashiv caves are situated 8 km away from Osmanabad city in

Balaghat Mountains. The caves were taken note of by

Archaeological Department and mentioned in the book

"Archaeological survey of India" by James Verges. There are

total 7 caves in the Balaghat Mountain lane. First cave is without

any statue with small open space while the second cave consists

of a statue with Artistic work on right side of statue. The art work

is of gandharva era. The fourth cave is with open space without any statue inside. The statue in the sixth

cave is damaged while the seventh cave has no statue. That this is an ancient place is shown by the caves

excavated in the hill at a distance of about eight miles.

These caves were originally Buddhist, but were later converted into monuments of the Jain religion and

fresh caves were also excavated nearby. There are some more Buddhist caves excavated in the hills, about

8 miles from Dharashiva. The earlier of them are referred by Burgess to the middle of the 7 th century A. D.

Cave No. II is modeled on the plan of the Vakataka caves at Ajanta. It has a central hall measuring 80 feet

by 80 feet, with 14 cells for the residence of the Bhiksus and garbhagraha with a colossal image of the

Buddha in Pamasana. From the hoods of a serpent spread over its head, it is supposed by some to be the

image of the Jaina Tirthankara Paravanatha, but the figures of deer with a dharmacakra between them on

the pedestal indicate that it is that of Gautama Buddha. Another cave (No. III) has a hall of 59‟ by 59‟,

closely resembling Cave No. I. Later some Jain caves (No. V and VI) were excavated on the same hill.

They are described in the Prakrt work Karakandacariu as excavated by the king Karakanda, who came to

know about the earlier caves from the prince Siva of Terapura (Tagara).

The Karakandacariu is a work of the 11th century A. D. So these later caves were probably excavated in the

9th or 10th century A. D. during the age of Rastrakutas. As per the historical survey of caves, they were built

in 5th century B.C. There is severe differences between historical researchers & archaeological intelligence

regarding religion i.e. whether the caves belongs to Buddha or Jain. There is also strong differences

regarding the era of when the caves where built. In 1996 with help of World Bank few parts of cave have

been repaired.

B) Sant Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum

Saint Goroba was born in Ter (Dhoki) in the year 1267. Hence the

village is popular & known as "Goroba Ter". The temple of Saint

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Osmanabad district. The temple was built in 13th century after the death of Saint Goroba in 1317. This

square shaped temple is constructed fully with stone and is one of the best models in architecture. The trust

has also constructed one Sabha Mandap to perform religious & cultural activities. Mostly the pilgrims those

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A) Naldurg Fort

Naldurg which was formerly a district headquarter is situated

about 50 kms south-east of Osmanabad. The fort which is an

interesting place has enclosed a surface of a knoll or plantain

of basalt rock which is jutted out into the valley or raving of

the small river Bori. Along the rest of the cliff on three sides

ran fortifications. Bastions firmly built out have deseeded

basalt and are large enough to carry heavy guns. The entire

circumference is about a mile and a half.

The interior portion is covered with ruined walls and a vide road

running up to the centre. The fort has many bastions amongst

which are Upli Buruj, which is the height point in the fort, Paranda

Buruj, Nagar Buruj, Sangam Burug, Sangram Buruj, Bands Buruj,

Poone Buruj etc. Inside the fort there are remains of the walls

and some of the building such a Barood kotha, Baradari,

Ambarkhana, Rangaan mahal, Jali etc. Though the buildings are

in ruins the remains give a impression that there night have been at one time the specious buildings. There

are two tanks in the fort known as machali guns amongst which important are the “hathi toph” and “magar

toph”. The hathi Darwaza and the hurmukh darwaza are the main gates of the fort. The most interesting

building which connects the fort and the Ranmandala is the dam constructed across the Bori River, and the

pani mahal, which is built underneath in the middle of the dam which were constructed during the reign of

Ibrahim Adil shah II. The fort is said to have been originally built by a Hindu Raja who was a vassal of the

Chalukya kings of kalyani. It was latter included in the dominions of the Bahamanis and was subsequently

taken over by the Adil shahi kings of bijapur, from whom it passed in the hands of mughalain the year 1686

A.D.

B) Paranda fort

Paranda is situated about 80 km from Osmanabad. The fort is

one of the many forts erected by the Bahamani kings and is a

fine spicemen of military Architecture and engineering. The gates

defended by traversals and redoubts and the Ramparts. These

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the heavy guns of the period. Around the fort there is a moat, which was always kept filled with water.

The fort can be reached by only one passage. Inside the fort

there are 26 bastions amongst which the note-worthy are

“Mahakal Buruj” “Buruj Mahakal”, Buland Buruj”, Chanchal

Buruj” and “Shah Mahakal” and Nassa Yeed- KA3/4 Buruj” on

the some of the bastions there are old guns the most

important of which are “Malike maiden” and “Azda Paikar”.

The great bronze gund viz. “Malika Maiden” now at Bijapur is

side to have been original mounted here. At present inside the fort there are the mosque, Narsimaha

Temple and wall called “Ramtirth” but there are also remains of the building like Baradari, Taikhana,

Zanana makan etc. The remains of the walls and the dilapidated remains give an impression that at one

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CHAPTER 6. TOURISM CIRCUIT LAYOUT PLAN

6.1. CIRCUIT DESIGN

6.1.1. Need for circuit

The preliminary survey revealed that Osmanabad doesn‟t lack destinations that can attract tourists on the

basis of the inherent attraction but there are few unexplored destinations that can give good tourism

experience to tourist if planned circuits. It does however have a good mix of tourism destinations to offer to

a tourist. It can thus, through the number and variety of destination, cater to the interests of many types of

tourists.

In order to exploit the mix and variety of sites in Osmanabad, circuits would need to be designed. These

circuits could be formed through the conjunction of sites, in order to offer the tourist a more complete

experience. The objectives for designing the circuits are as follows:

To provide a varied experience to the tourist

To aid the decision making of tourists

To facilitate tourist visits to the maximum possible destinations in limited time

To aid in the economic development of the region by facilitating the movement of tourists to more sites

(ripple effect)

6.1.2. Selection of Sites to be included in Circuits

As mentioned earlier, the major sites to be included in various circuits have been identified in the section on

Site Selection. The potential for Tourism Development as part of the Circuit was an important parameter for

selection of these sites.

6.1.3. Selection of minor sites to be included in the Circuits

The minor sites to be included in the circuits were selected on the basis of the following parameters:

Inherent attraction

Accessibility and distance from major sites

Element of repetition with respect to other nearby attractions

Basic infrastructure availability


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6.1.4. Parameters for formation of Circuits

In designing circuits, many permutations and combinations were possible and innumerable circuits could

have been considered for Osmanabad district. However, in order to select the circuits that should be

developed the following parameters were used:

Variety of tourism attractions in the circuit i.e. the varied (complete) experience that can be given to the

tourist in the circuit

Length of visit of tourist, since this affects the distance to which the tourist is prepared to travel

Based on these parameters, various circuits were designed. The various circuits identified for these tourists

are detailed in the following sub-sections. They have been classified into following circuit‟s types:

1) One Day and Two Day circuits

2) Theme based circuits

6.2. IDENTIFICATION OF CIRCUITS

6.2.1. One Day, Two Day and Three Day circuits

These circuits have been designed keeping in view the requirement of tourist for one days, two days visit

and three days visit to Osmanabad district such that all the important tourist destinations are covered with a

variety in type of tourist destinations. All the circuits have been planned in such a way that, they all start or

end at major cities like Osmanabad, Tuljapur and Bhoom as these are points are well connected with rail or

road with rest of the cities. All the circuits planned are suggestive and can be customized as per personal

choices.

One Day Circuit

Osmanabad is a major railway station from Mumbai on central route. As accommodation facility is not

available in all taluka headquarters and district is internally not connected with railway line, it is proposed

that all circuit will start or end at Osmanabad, Tuljapur and Paranda. This circuit is designed to encourage

the tourists to have a break journey for a day and experience Osmanabad as a tourist destination.


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Figure 6-1: Tour map for One day circuit option (A) Osmanabad Circuit

Option-(A) Osmanabad (1); Hatladevi Temple (2); Dharashiv Lenya (3); Ramling Temple, Yedshi (4);

Goroba Kaka Temple & Museum, Ter (5); Ambabhavani Temple, Tuljapur (6) and back to Osmanabad

One can visit Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharashur Mardini Temple and Siddheshwar

Temple Wadgaon as replacement of any of above destinations as Osmanabad has majorly religious spots

and all the nearby spots is not covered as part of one day circuit.


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Two day circuit

Figure 6-2: Tour map for two day circuit (A)

Option (A)

Day 1 – Osmanabad (1); Hatladevi Temple (2); Dharashiv Lenya (3); Ramling Temple, Yedshi (4); Goroba

Kaka Temple & Museum, Ter (5); Ambabhavani Temple, Tuljapur (6) Halt

Day 2 – Nagoba Temple (7); Khandoba Temple, Aandur (8); Naldurg Fort (9); Ramtirth (10); Mallikarjun

Temple, Achler (11); and back to Tuljapur

One can also visit temple of Javalga Bet, Bhagwatwadi and Achalbet Temple Turori instead of Khandoba

Temple Aandur, Ramtirth, and Mallikarjun Temple Achler and can customize the circuit as per personal

preference.


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Figure 6-3: Tour map for two day circuit (C)

Option (B)

Day 1 – Osmanabad (1); Hatladevi Temple (2); Dharashiv Lenya (3); Ramling Temple, Yedshi (4);

Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala (5); Kunthalgiri (6) Halt

Day 2 – Beleshwar Temple, Pakhrud (7); Bhairavnath Temple, Khanderi (8); Bhairavnath Temple, Sonari

(9); Kalyanswani Samadhipith, Domgaon (10); Paranda Fort (11); Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah,

Jawala (12); Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar (13) and back to Osmanabad

One can also visit Nagoba Temple at Mugaon and Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Dargah at

Paranda within this circuit.


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6.2.2. Theme based Circuit (Heritage Circuit)

In Osmanabad district, there are few tourist destinations which have heritage significance. At Ter,

archaeological excavation is ongoing and apart from that Naldurg and Paranda fort are historic forts present

in Osmanabad which could interest heritage and archaeological lovers.

Figure 6-4: Tour map for Heritage Circuit

Heritage circuit

Day 1: Osmanabad (1); Dharashiv Caves (2); Naldurg Fort (3), Halt at Ter

Day 2: Ter (4); Mahadev and Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar (5); Paranda Fort (6); and back to Osmanabad


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CHAPTER 7. TOURIST DEMAND ESTIMATION

7.1. INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses the methodology used for estimation of demand in the various regions and presents

a profile of the various tourist segments likely to constitute the demand.

7.2. METHODOLOGY

As discussed in earlier chapter, Osmanabad offers several types of attractions spread over an area of eight

talukas. Depending on the geographical location, their nature and the intrinsic tourism potential offered, the

tourism destinations were distributed taluka wise namely:

1) Osmanabad, 2) Tuljapur, 3) Paranda, 4) Bhoom, 5) Lohara, 6) Omerga, 7) Kallamb and 8) Vashi

Considering the fact that majority of the sites are religious and religious coupled with nature, beaches and

heritage while other sites are in their early stages of their destination life cycle added with insufficient

availability of tourist data, projections cannot be based on simple extrapolation of historical data but were

evolved using an elaborate demand estimation model which had as its inputs data from both secondary

sources and a primary survey conducted for this purpose in all potential sites.

The tourist traffic in each of the spot and thereby for each circuit can be broadly classified into three

different segments:

A) Local visitation

B) Fairs / festivals visitation

C) Outside visitation


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A. Local visitation: During the site visit it was observed that since majority of the tourist spots have

religious characteristic, local visitation at these places are considerable. This segment of visitor population

is composed of local resident people of the town or village where the spot is situated. The peculiarity of this

visitor segment lies in the frequency of their visit and duration of stay at the spot. This visitor population

regularly visits these places often on daily basis; however, their duration of stay at the premises tends to be

very short as their main purpose of visit is to offer prayer at these religious spots.

It is estimated that this segment of visitor population for each tourist spot will increase at the same rate at

which the resident population of that town or village will grow in which the tourist spot is located.

B. Fair / Festival visitation: This segment is considered to be especially important particularly in

project district as many fairs and festivals are celebrated at various religious spots throughout the year.

Presently, this segment has highest share of about 37% in the total visitor population of the selected sites.

This segment of tourists often visits the tourist spot in groups and commonly stays for 1 to 5 days

depending upon the type of fair/festival celebrated.

Two distinct groups of these tourists exist. One segment is ready to spend but is constrained by lack of

avenues currently in the various regions. This segment generally contains peer groups with considerable

tourist income.

The more voluminous crowd includes tourists travelling in groups with family/friends. These groups tend to

spend lesser than average preferring to stay in the accommodation provided by the trust and avail free food

facility if available. The yield curve for these tourists is very low, but they make up in volume what is lost on

value. The psychographics of this tourist is not different in the various regions.

The visitor population during fairs/festivals comes not only from the Osmanabad district but also originate

from whole of Maharashtra especially from western Maharashtra. In addition to this, fair/festival held in

some of the religious places attracts population from other states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and

Madhya Pradesh etc.

It is estimated that this segment of visitor population will grow at the rate of 1.60% per year similar to the

population growth rate of Maharashtra state.

C. Outside visitation: This segment of visitor population is considered to be the most important and

core segment of any tourist destination. This segment also generally tends to be bigger spenders than the

rest of the segments in all categories of tourist expenditure. These tourists are better described by their

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from one enjoying culture and heritage. This segment of tourist population can further be divided into 4

categories namely:

i. The Business Tourist: This sub-segment of tourist tends to be the bigger spenders than other

segments in all tourist expenditure categories. They are also more educated and therefore better

targets (more likely to experiment) for innovative tourism offerings like eco-tourism and adventure

tourism.

On the flip side, they tend to stay for shorter periods than the other segments and generally travel in

very small segments, mostly alone. These makes they prefer vacations/ outings of educational value

but are not very amenable for holidays where group activity is indicated.

These tourists prefer a higher degree of comfort preferring star hotels and economy hotels in almost

equal proportions. They are seen to prefer holiday destinations with both recreational and educational

value.

ii. The Vacation Tourist: These tourists have varied profile depending upon their choice of tourism

destination type. They prefer for hygienic food and accommodation at affordable rates, better transport

availability and the need for more tourism circuits with enhanced recreational value.

iii. The VFR Tourist: The Visiting Friends and Relatives tourist is one of the most popular domestic tourist

segments. These tourists travel to meet their friends/relatives and stay over for longer periods than both

the business and vacation tourist. By virtue of their staying with the local population, their travelling

habits are more likely to be influenced by local pattern than the rest of the sub-segments.

Recreational tourist locales are very popular with this tourist sub-segment. Though their overall stay

period in the region is the longest, their stay period in the various supply points is likely to be at the

most equal to that of the vacation tourist. Like vacation tourists, they also prefer for more tourism

circuits with enhanced recreational value.

iv. The Day Tourist: This sub-segment visits the destinations, principally for recreational value. These

tourists can broadly be classified in two groups based on their willingness to spend. One group is ready

to spend but is constrained by lack of avenues presently available in the various regions while the other

voluminous crowd includes tourists travelling in groups with family/friends. They tend to spend lesser

than average preferring to pack picnic lunches. The yield curve for these tourists is very low, but they

make up in volume what is lost on value. The psychographics of this tourist is same in various regions.

7.3. TOURIST POPULATION PROJECTION

7.3.1. Present Tourist Population

To estimate the future tourist populations in the selected sites of Osmanabad district it was foremost

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department has ascertained the yearly tourist traffic in some of the selected sites; however it does not

provide any information about the typology of the tourist visiting the region which is essential for forecasting

the future tourist inflow and plan the basic infrastructure and tourism amenities.

To substantiate the tourist traffic data provided by District Planning department and to collect the

information for the missing sites, a detailed survey was carried out during the site visit. As stated in earlier

section, the total visitation of any tourist spot during the year constitutes of three tourist segments namely

local visitation, fair/festival visitation and outside visitation.

During the survey these parameters were carefully determined for each tourist spot along with other details.

The outcomes of the study regarding the tourist population are as follows:

Total number of tourist visiting the selected sites as per the survey was about 388.31 lakh per year

During fairs/festivals visitation segment have the share of 21% (80.90 lakh) of the total tourist inflow. Outside

visitation segment shares 77% while local visitation shares 2% of the total tourist traffic

Tuljapur Taluka has highest number of tourist traffic, 327.67 lakh per year, out of which Ambabhavani Temple

has share of 301.25 lakh tourist per year.

Minimum tourist traffic among Taluka is observed in Lohara Taluka having tourist inflow of merely 0.70 lakh per

year.

Osmanabad, Kallamb, Paranda, Bhoom and Lohara taluka have annual tourist inflow of 26.16, 10.02, 9.57, 10.13

and 4.06 lakh respectively.

Table 7-1: Present Tourist Population in Selected Sites of Osmanabad

Taluka Tourist spot Tourists

during fairs (In Lakh)

Local Tourists (In Lakh)

Outside Tourists (In Lakh)

Total Per Year

(In Lakh)

Osmanabad Hatladevi Temple 0.2 0.15 1.37 1.72

Osmanabad Siddheshwar Dev stahan,Wadgaon 3.5 0.09 0.80 4.39

Osmanabad Dharashiv Lenya 0.75 0.02 0.33 1.10

Osmanabad Ramling temple,Yedshi 12 0.08 1.52 13.60

Osmanabad Sant Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum 0.25 0.15 0.58 0.98

Osmanabad Shri Mahadev Temple, Dhoki 0.2 0.03 0.12 0.35

Osmanabad Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah 0.35 0.25 1.40 2.00

Osmanabad Shri kshetra Dharashur mardini Temple 0.2 0.05 0.26 0.50

Osmanabad Ramtemple Bahetulla sahe temple 0.25 0.14 0.21 0.60

Osmanabad Hemadpanthi Temple, Vagoli 0 0.02 0.14 0.15

Osmanabad Garhdev dhari 0.25 0.05 0.47 0.78

Sub total of Taluka 17.95 1.01 7.20 26.16

Tuljapur Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg 0.15 0.02 0.20 0.38

Tuljapur Naldurg Fort 0 0.03 0.52 0.55

Present Total

Visitation

Present Local

Visitation

Present Fair/Festival

Visitation

Present Outside

Visitation = + +


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Taluka Tourist spot Tourists during fairs

(In Lakh)

Local Tourists (In Lakh)

Outside Tourists (In Lakh)

Total Per Year

(In Lakh) Tuljapur Shri Nagoba Temple, Sangvi mardi 20 0.01 0.46 20.47

Tuljapur Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur 3 0.20 1.82 5.02

Tuljapur Ambabhavani Temple 25 2.76 273.49 301.25


Kallamb Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan, Diksal 0.25 0.04 0.34 0.63

Kallamb Shri dutt Temple, Malakapur 0.12 0.11 1.02 1.25

Kallamb Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala 0.6 0.46 4.10 5.16

Kallamb Khandeshwar Temple, Massa Khandeshwari 0.15 0.02 0.16 0.33

Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Lohta 0.25 0.04 0.34 0.63

Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Chorvale 0.35 0.06 0.57 0.98

Kallamb Mahadev Temple, Naigaon- Padoli 0.35 0.07 0.63 1.05


Paranda Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgav 0.05 0.05 0.41 0.50

Paranda Paranda fort 0 0.01 0.17 0.18

Paranda Shri Bhairavnath temple Sonari 0.18 0.18 1.02 1.38

Paranda Nagoba Temple, Mugaon 0.25 0.05 0.31 0.61

Paranda Shri Bhairoba Temple, Kandari 5 0.08 0.48 5.56

Paranda Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya dargah Jawala 0.05 0.01 0.06 0.12

Paranda Hazrat Khwaja badrudin Sahid 0.5 0.11 0.61 1.22


Omerga Javalga Bet 0.5 0.18 1.02 1.70

Omerga Bhagatvadi Temple 0.35 0.12 0.69 1.16

Omerga Achalbet Temple, Turori 0.3 0.09 0.81 1.20


Lohara Shri Kshetra, Achler 0.3 0.04 0.36 0.70


Bhoom Aalam prabhu temple 3 0.05 0.46 3.51

Bhoom Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar 0 0.37 3.35 3.72

Bhoom Shri Beleshwar Tirthvikas, Pakhrud 2 0.03 0.27 2.30

Bhoom Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri 0.25 0.04 0.32 0.60


Total (in Lakh) 80.90 6.24 301.17 388.31

Source: Primary Survey by Consultant

7.3.2. Future Tourist Population

To determine the future tourist population for each spot, all the 3 segments of present tourist population

were projected by a different factor based on its intrinsic characteristic.

a) The local visiting population for each spot is projected by similar rate at which the resident population of

the town or village will grow in which the tourist spot is located.

b) During fair/festival visiting population for each spot is estimated to grow at 1.60% per year i.e. alike to

the growth rate of Maharashtra State.

c) The growth of outside visiting population in each tourist spot is dependent on various factors like natural

growth of population, higher earnings and thereby increases in expenditure power, willingness for


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tourism related travel etc. Hence, in order to estimate this particular segment of tourist population, 3

different growth parameters were considered as:

Scenario 1: Growth rate of 12.36% per year (Domestic Tourism growth rate as envisaged by

Government of India)

Scenario 2: Growth rate of 7.89% per year (GDP growth rate of India)

Scenario 3: Growth rate of 10.37% per year (GDP growth rate of Maharashtra State)

Estimation of Local Visiting Population: The present local visiting population for all spots distributed in 7

talukas is approximately 6.24 lakh and presently constitute about 2% of the total visitation. As stated earlier,

local visiting population for each spot is projected by similar rate at which the resident population of the

town or village will increase in which the tourist spot is located. For example, local visiting population for

Hatladevi Temple located at Osmanabad is estimated to grow at 5.7% per year which is the average annual

growth rate of Osmanabad Taluka from 2001 to 2011. Similarly, the local visitation for each spot is

projected till the year 2032.

It is estimated that this segment of population will grow to about 9.33 lakh in 2022 and 14.15 lakh in 2032.

Table 7-2 presents the estimated local visiting population for each Taluka till the year 2032. For detailed

estimated spot wise future tourist population till the year 2032 refer Annexure 4.3.

Table 7-2: Estimated Local Visiting Population till 2032 (in lakh)

Taluka 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad 1.01 1.34 1.76 2.33 3.07

Tuljapur 3.02 3.62 4.34 5.20 6.23

Kallamb 0.80 1.06 1.41 1.88 2.50

Paranda 0.49 0.54 0.59 0.64 0.70

Omerga 0.39 0.45 0.52 0.60 0.69

Lohara 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.05

Bhoom 0.49 0.57 0.66 0.77 0.90

Total Visiting Population 6.24 7.62 9.33 11.47 14.15

Source: Consultant’s Estimate

Estimation of Fair/Festival Visiting Population: The visiting population during fairs and festivals held at

various religious spots of Osmanabad is an important constituent of the total visitation round the year. This

segment presently shares about 21% of the total visiting population of all circuits. It is estimated that this

Future Total

Visitation

Future Local

Visitation

Future Fair/Festival

Visitation

Future Outside

Visitation = + +


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segment will grow at 1.60% per year which is similar to the average annual growth rate of Maharashtra

State from 2001 to 2011.

Based on the above mentioned growth rate it is expected that the population of this segment which is 80.90

lakh presently will rise to about 131.78 lakh by 2022 and further to 214.65 lakh by the year 2032.

Table 7-3 presents the estimated population visiting during fairs and festivals for each Taluka till the year

2032.

Table 7-3: Estimated Fair/Festival Visiting Population till 2032 (in lakh)

Taluka 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad 17.95 22.91 29.24 37.32 47.63

Tuljapur 48.15 61.45 78.43 100.10 127.76

Kallamb 2.07 2.64 3.37 4.30 5.49

Paranda 6.03 7.70 9.82 12.54 16.00

Omerga 1.15 1.47 1.87 2.39 3.05

Lohara 0.30 0.38 0.49 0.62 0.80

Bhoom 5.25 6.70 8.55 10.91 13.93



Estimation of Outside Visiting Population: Outside visitor segment is the most vital segment of any

tourist destination. This segment clearly showcases the popularity of the tourist spot among the visitors. The

growth of this segment is dependent on various factors like natural population growth, higher earnings and

thereby increases in expenditure power, willingness for tourism related travel etc. Hence, in order to

estimate this particular segment, 3 different growth parameters were considered as:

Scenario 1: This scenario is based on the weighted average growth rate of India‟s GDP which is 7.89%

per year. Under this scenario, the visitor population of this segment grows from 301.17 lakh in the year

2012 to 643.55 lakh and 1375.17 lakh in the year 2022 and 2032 respectively (refer Table 7-4).

Table 7-4: Estimated Outside Visiting Population (in lakh) – Scenario 1

Taluka 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad 7.20 10.52 15.38 22.48 32.87

Tuljapur 276.49 404.17 590.82 863.65 1262.49

Kallamb 7.16 10.46 15.29 22.35 32.68

Paranda 3.05 4.46 6.52 9.53 13.93

Omerga 2.52 3.68 5.39 7.87 11.51

Lohara 0.36 0.53 0.78 1.14 1.66

Bhoom 4.39 6.42 9.38 13.71 20.05



Scenario 2: In this scenario, growth rate of 10.37% per year is considered which is based on the

weighted average growth rate of GDP of Maharashtra State. Considering this growth rate the present


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population of 301.17 lakh for this segment will reach to about 808.15 lakh and 2168.55 lakh by the year

2022 and 2032 respectively (refer Table 7-5).


Taluka 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad 7.20 11.79 19.32 31.64 51.83

Tuljapur 276.49 452.92 741.93 1215.34 1990.85

Kallamb 7.16 11.72 19.20 31.46 51.53

Paranda 3.05 5.00 8.18 13.41 21.96

Omerga 2.52 4.13 6.76 11.08 18.15

Lohara 0.36 0.60 0.98 1.60 2.62

Bhoom 4.39 7.19 11.78 19.30 31.61



Scenario 3: In this scenario, growth rate of 12.36% per year is considered which is envisaged by

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for domestic tourism growth for next 5 years. By applying this

growth rate, the present outside visitor population of 301.17 lakh will grow to about 948.84 lakh in the

year 2022 and further to 2989.31 lakh in 2032. Refer Table 7-6 for estimated outside visiting population

considering optimistic scenario.


Taluka 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad 7.20 12.78 22.68 40.25 71.45

Tuljapur 276.49 490.76 871.09 1546.15 2744.36

Kallamb 7.16 12.70 22.55 40.02 71.03

Paranda 3.05 5.41 9.61 17.05 30.27

Omerga 2.52 4.47 7.94 14.10 25.02

Lohara 0.36 0.65 1.15 2.03 3.61

Bhoom 4.39 7.79 13.83 24.55 43.58



All the three above scenarios for outside visiting population are combined with local visitation and fair and

festival visitation to derive three scenarios for total future visitor population as:

Pessimistic growth scenario,

Moderate growth scenario &

Optimistic growth Scenario

Pessimistic growth scenario:

The total future visitor population in this scenario is combined local visitation, during fair visitation and

outside population calculated as in Scenario 1 where in growth rate of 7.89% per year is considered, it is


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weighted average growth rate of India‟s GDP. As per this scenario, the present total visitor population of

388.31 lakh will grow to about 784.66 lakh in the year 2022 and further to 1603.97 lakh in 2032.

Table 7-7: Estimated Visitors Population (in lakh) – Pessimistic Growth Scenario

Taluka Type of tourist 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad

Local visitation 1.01 1.34 1.76 2.33 3.07

Fair festival visitation 17.95 22.91 29.24 37.32 47.63

Outside visitors 7.20 10.52 15.38 22.48 32.87

Sub total 26.16 34.77 46.39 62.13 83.57

Tuljapur




Sub total 327.67 469.25 673.59 968.96 1396.47

Kallamb




Sub total 10.02 14.16 20.07 28.53 40.67

Paranda




Sub total 9.57 12.69 16.93 22.71 30.63

Omerga




Sub total 4.06 5.60 7.78 10.86 15.25

Lohara




Sub total 0.70 0.96 1.31 1.81 2.51

Bhoom




Sub total 10.13 13.69 18.59 25.40 34.87

Total Visitation 388.31 551.12 784.66 1120.40 1603.97


Moderate Growth scenario:


outside population calculated as in Scenario 2 where in growth rate of 10.37% per year is considered, it is

weighted average growth rate of GDP of Maharashtra State. As per this scenario, the present total visitor

population of 388.31 lakh will grow to about 949.26 lakh in the year 2022 and further to 2397.35 lakh in

2032.


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Table 7-8: Estimated Visitors Population (in lakh) – Moderate Growth scenario


Osmanabad




Sub total 26.16 36.04 50.32 71.29 102.53

Tuljapur




Sub total 327.67 517.99 824.70 1320.65 2124.84

Kallamb




Sub total 10.02 15.42 23.98 37.64 59.52

Paranda




Sub total 9.57 13.23 18.59 26.59 38.66

Omerga




Sub total 4.06 6.05 9.16 14.07 21.89

Lohara




Sub total 0.70 1.02 1.51 2.27 3.47

Bhoom




Sub total 10.13 14.46 20.99 30.98 46.44



Optimistic growth scenario:


outside population calculated as in scenario 3 where in growth rate of 12.36% per year is considered which

is envisaged by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for domestic tourism growth. As per this scenario,

the present total visitor population of 388.31 lakh will grow to about 1089.95 lakh in the year 2022 and

further to 3218.11 lakh in 2032.

Table 7-9: Estimated Visitors Population (in lakh) – Optimistic Growth Scenario


Osmanabad





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Sub total 26.16 37.02 53.68 79.90 122.15

Tuljapur




Sub total 327.67 555.84 953.86 1651.45 2878.35

Kallamb




Sub total 10.02 16.40 27.33 46.20 79.02

Paranda




Sub total 9.57 13.65 20.02 30.23 46.98

Omerga




Sub total 4.06 6.39 10.34 17.09 28.76

Lohara




Sub total 0.70 1.07 1.68 2.71 4.46

Bhoom




Sub total 10.13 15.06 23.04 36.24 58.40



In view of the present status of tourism in Osmanabad district, it will be better to consider the moderate

growth scenario at present for any future development plans.


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CHAPTER 8. DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN

8.1. DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

When considering tourism destination development, it is very important to consider whether the destination

addresses each of the five components of tourism which are attractions, accessibility, accommodation,

activities and amenities. These add up to creating a successful tourism destination.

Tourists are motivated to visit attractions. Some are natural attractions such as waterfalls and beaches;

some are built attractions in the public domain such as the Eiffel Tower, Adventure World and Dream World

or Walt Disney. Tourists wanting to visit attractions will need to get to them, therefore when developing a

destination it is important to provide adequate access, such as sealed roads, railway lines, an airport or a

harbor. Tourists also seek activities to take part in at destinations. These activities may include active

activities such as windsurfing, golf, tennis, swimming, boating, water skiing, and canoeing as well as

passive activities such as lying on a beach or reading in a park or by a pool. Some of these activities may

themselves be attractions for some tourists. Tourists visiting an attraction will need accommodation at or

near the attraction, or on the way to the attraction if an overnight stay is needed during the trip. Tourists will

also need amenities at and on the way to destinations and near attractions and their accommodation.

These include shops, restaurants and cafes, public transport, tourist information outlets and public toilets.

Developing a destination around one of the A‟s will require the other A‟s into account.

Tourism development planning must therefore play a new role whereby it promotes sustainable tourism

development without concentrating excessive levels of tourism or aggravating environmental nuisances that

may ultimately lead the host population to reject tourism. This is the new challenge that involves changing

the goals and practices of tourism planning while still allowing for specific problems of financing and profile

rising for a given destination in a context of ever-tougher international competition (Ashworth 1997).

In context of the cultural and natural wealth of the district, all proposed projects involve minimal intervention

and is aimed to maintain and utilize the existing resources. However, it has been deemed mandatory for all

destinations as per plan to have basic tourist infrastructure in all tourist destinations.

8.2. IDENTIFIED PROJECTS

The projects are identified based on the major issues in connectivity, accommodation, visitor experience

and required facilities in each circuit. An additional catalyst project is added in some cases which would add

attraction value to the destination for each circuit. The broad costing carried out for the identified projects is

based on Infrastructure components, manpower required and built-up areas proposed for various projects.


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The costing for the projects is based on block cost estimate basis. The rates are derived from broad norms

currently prevailing in the market.

It is important to state here that project costing is based on the identified projects prepared for district

tourism plan for Osmanabad district. This may undergo change in the light of any suggestion by the client

(Collector, Beed or Govt. of Maharashtra), government department (Forest, Irrigation, PWD, MC etc) or any

other stakeholder before or after submitting the Final Report on the project.

8.3. OBJECTIVES AND CONSIDERATION

The development of tourism in Osmanabad requires huge investments both in terms of infrastructure as

well as facilities. This investment decision needs to be justified by the benefits that would accrue to the

region in terms of revenue and regional development.

The project identification for various tourist places has been done keeping in mind the present infrastructure

facilities available at the tourist spots, present proposals if any, present and future requirement of the

tourism facilities and inherent potential of the tourist spot. The identified projects have been suitable spread

over 2 phases depending upon its requirement.

The broad costing carried out for the identified projects is based on Infrastructure Components and Built-up

Areas proposed for various projects. The costing for the projects is based on block cost estimate basis. The

rates are derived from broad norms currently prevailing in the market.

It is important to state here that project costing is based on the identified projects prepared for district

tourism plan for Osmanabad district. This may undergo change in the light of any suggestion by the client

(Collector, Osmanabad or Govt. of Maharashtra), government department (Forest, Irrigation, MC, PWD etc)

or any other stakeholder before or after submitting the Final Report on the project.

8.4. SUMMERY OF PROJECT COSTING

The overall project cost for district tourism plan is estimated as Rs 305.0 crores. However, revision of the

same might be considered as per suggestion from the client, particularly in lieu of project structuring and

likely PPP options. The project horizon period is considered as 20 years with time span of 2012 to 2032. It

is important to initiate and build these projects on a short and medium term basis as it is seen as a flagship

project to promote tourism in Osmanabad district.

Taluka-wise project costing is presented in Table 8-1. Out of the total infrastructure cost for all tourist

destinations, 63.5% cost is incurred in Phase I, while 36.5% cost in required during Phase II of the total

infrastructure cost.


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Table 8-1: Taluka-wise identified Project Cost

S. No. Taluka

Cost in Lakh INR

Phase I Phase II Total for Taluka (2012-22) (2022-32)

1 Osmanabad 6,566.0 5,027.5 11,593.5

2 Tuljapur 3,436.6 1,308.4 4,745.0

3 Kallamb 1,466.0 790.0 2,256.0

4 Paranda 1,821.0 1,810.0 3,631.0

5 Omerga 443.0 395.0 838.0

6 Lohara 350.0 125.0 475.0

7 Bhoom 1,790.0 670.0 2,460.0

8 District Level Project 3,500.0 1,000.0 4,500.0

Total (Phase wise) 19,372.6 11,125.9 30,498.5

% of Total Cost 63.5% 36.5% 100.0%

Out of the total identified project cost of Rs 305.0 crores, projects worth Rs. 117.10 crores can be

implemented under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) funding which is about 38.4% of the total project cost.

Table 8-2: Mode of Funding

S. No. Taluka PPP Funded Project Cost

(in lakhs)

Govt. Funded Project Cost

(in lakhs)

Total Project cost

(in lakhs)

1 Osmanabad 6,280.0 5,313.5 11,593.5

2 Tuljapur 440.0 4,305.0 4,745.0

3 Kallamb 350.0 1,906.0 2,256.0

4 Paranda 140.0 3,491.0 3,631.0

5 Omerga 0.0 838.0 838.0

6 Lohara 0.0 475.0 475.0

7 Bhoom 0.0 2,460.0 2,460.0

8 District Level Projects 4,500.0 0.0 4,500.0

Total Cost 11,710.0 18,788.5 30,498.5

% of Total Cost 38.4% 61.6% 100.0%

The following tables present the detail list of the identified projects in each tourist zone, block cost estimate,

implementing agency and finding mechanism.

8.5. OSMANABAD TOURIST ZONE

Osmanabad tourist zone covers religious, religious coupled with nature and heritage sites. Some of the

major religious spots in this zone include Ramling temple, Siddheshwar temple, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin

Gazi dargah and Hatladevi temple and the projects are thus proposed to increase the religious value of

these destinations. The well known heritage site of Dharashiv lenya is also included in this zone. The plan

envisages the zone to be the primary religious zone of the district along with the major proposal of Saint

Goroba Kaka museum proposed to be constructed at Ter.


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A total of Rs. 11593.5 Lakhs worth of projects have been proposed for the zone (Table 8-3). The site maps

shown below show the land availability and proposed sites for identified projects.


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Table 8-3: Identified projects in Osmanabad Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination

Identified Proposals Indicative

Cost (in lakhs)

Phasing Implementing

Agency Mode of Funding

Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Hatladevi Temple

Upgradation of approach road (1.5 km) 60.0 60.0

Forest Dept. / PWD

Govt.

Upgradation of designated parking area with flooring, lighting, resting benches etc 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Information office cum Administration building 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility (2 no.) 40.0 40.0 Govt.

Restaurant and cafeteria 50.0 50.0 PPP

Construction of Resort at lake (15 rooms) 300.0 180.0 120.0 Irrigation dept / PWD

PPP

Boating facility with jetty at lake 50.0 50.0 PPP

Research centre for Medicinal plant and treatment 100.0 50.0 50.0

Forest Dept. / PWD

Govt.

Children play area with equipments 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Pargolas, resting bences and sitouts around trees 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Tree plantation and Landscaping with lighting, resting benches and sitout around trees 150.0 75.0 75.0 Govt.

Toy train 40.0 40.0 PPP

Installation of solar panels (10 KW) 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Solid waste management around the temple premises 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Directional signages 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 907.0 572.0 335.0

Siddheshwar Temple,

Wadgaon

Upgradation of approach road (0.5 km ) 20.0 20.0 PWD Govt.

Upgradation of welcome gate 20.0 20.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Designated parking area 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Pathway from temple to new constructed bhaktniwas 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Construction of compound wall 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Construction of darshan mandap 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Garden with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments 40.0 40.0 Govt.

Beautification of temple premises including flooring, plastering, coloring etc 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Construction of additional public convenience complex with drinking water facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Installation of solar street lights on access road and temple premises (30 no.) 12.0 12.0 Govt.

Solid waste management around temple premises 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Directional signages on NH-211 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 239.0 174.0 65.0

Dharashiv Lenya

Designated parking space 15.0 15.0 PWD Govt.

Upgradation of approach steps with flooring, railing etc 10.0 10.0

ASI / PWD

Govt.

Upgradation of information board showing history and importance of caves in Marathi and new board in English

5.0 5.0 Govt.

Installation of Ropeway service between Dharashiv caves and Hatladevi temple (2 km) 600.0 600.0 PPP

Conservation and restoration of caves and idols 500.0 250.0 250.0 Govt.

Development of gaushala 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Construction of meditation room 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Garden with pathway, lighting, resting benches etc 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Solid waste management 3.0 3.0 Govt.

Directional signages on NH-211, SH-67 and Osmanabad town 5.0 5.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 1228.0 378.0 850.0

Ramling Temple, Yedshi

Upgradation of approach road (2.5 km) 100.0 100.0 PWD Govt.

Upgradation of parking area with flooring, lighting, shed etc 50.0 50.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Reconstruction of welcome gate 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Widening and upgradation of approach steps with railing and seating facility at regular interval 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Railing and resting benches on the platform at the end of the steps (infront of the temple) 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Admin and information office with equipments 10.0 10.0 Govt.

CCTV cameras and surveillance room in temple premises 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Flooring in temple premises 28.0 28.0 Govt.

Renovation of structures surrounding the main temple 30.0 30.0 Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)


Construction of bhakt niwas (20 rooms) 200.0 100.0 100.0 PPP

Ongoing and other infrastructure work at temple premises 150.0 90.0 60.0 Govt.

Construction of water tank (1 lakh liters) 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches at temple premises 60.0 60.0 Govt.

Children's play area with equipments 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Museum based on wildlife and forest 100.0

100.0 Forest Dept /

PWD Govt.

Restoration of Gaumukh 50.0 50.0 PWD /

Temple Trust

Govt.

Installation of solar street lights (50 nos.) 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Solid waste management in temple premises 5.0 5.0 Govt.


Subtotal 960.0 625.0 335.0

Sant Gorobakaka

Temple & Ramling

Appa Lamture Museum,

Ter

Designated parking area 20.0 20.0 PWD Govt.

Construction of bhakt niwas (20 rooms) 200.0 100.0 100.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Beautification of temple premises including the sheds on three sides with change of flooring, plastering, coloring etc

150.0 75.0 75.0 Govt.


Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility (1) Temple (2) Museum 40.0 40.0 Govt.

Construction of open air theater and garden with lighting and resting benches 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Construction of ticketing window at museum 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Beautification and expension of museum building 100.0 100.0 Govt.


Installation of water supply system (about 3 km) 90.0 90.0 Govt.

Construction of library building 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Renovation of Ter Railway station 100.0 100.0 Central Railway Govt.

Installation of solar street lights (50 nos.) 20.0 20.0 PWD / Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Solid waste management 5.0 5.0 Temple Trust Govt.


Subtotal 932.0 557.0 375.0

Mahadev Temple, Dhoki

Upgradation of approach road (5 km) 250.0 250.0 PWD Govt.

Designated parking facility 12.5 12.5

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Construction of RCC slab instead of tin shed in front of the temple, plantation on the perifery and other beautification work

50.0 50.0 Govt.


Installation of solar street lights (15 no.) 6.0 6.0 Govt.



Subtotal 342.5 80.0 262.5

Hazrat Khwaja

Shamsoddin Gazi dargah



PWD / Wakaf Board

Govt.

Conservation and restoration of various structures in Dargah compound 200.0 120.0 80.0 Govt.

Construction of Bhakt niwas (10 rooms) 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Islam Interpration Center 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Garden with lighting and resting benches 25.0 25.0 Govt.


Construction of water storage tank 15.0 15.0 Govt.


Renovation and beautification of step well 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Solid waste management in dargah compound 5.0 5.0 Govt.


Subtotal 682.0 352.0 330.0

Shri Kshetra Upgradation of approach road from NH-211 to temple (0.7 km) 28.0 28.0 PWD Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Dharasur Mardini Temple

New welcome gate 20.0 20.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.


Trust office with furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches in temple surrounding 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Construction of bhakt niwas (5 rooms) 50.0 50.0 Govt.


Installation of solar street lights on approach pathway and temple surrounding 12.0 12.0 Govt.



Subtotal 192.0 122.0 70.0

Rammandir Bahetulla

Sahe Temple


Construction of bhakt niwas (5 rooms) 50.0 50.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.


Construction of water tank 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Installation of solar street lights 6.0 6.0 Govt.



Subtotal 295.0 245.0 50.0

Hemadpanthi Temple, Wagholi

Upgradation of approach road from SH-67 to Wagholi village (4 km) 120.0 120.0

PWD

Govt.

Conservation and Restoration of temple structure 150.0 150.0 Govt.


Information board showing history and architecture of temple 5.0 5.0 Govt.


Solid waste management around temple premises 2.0 2.0 Govt.

Directional signages 3.0 3.0 Govt.

Subtotal 304.0 184.0 120.0


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Gadhdev Dhari



PWD / Wakaf Board

Govt.

Organised shopping kiosks 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Reconstruction of approach steps with flooring, railing, resting places in between, view points etc 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Upgradation of Dargah including repairing, flooring, coloring etc 30.0 30.0 Govt.


Construction of bhakt niwas (5 rooms) 40.0 20.0 20.0 Govt.


Solid waste management in Dargah premises 5.0 5.0 Govt.


Subtotal 442.0 207.0 235.0

Shri 1008 Mahavir

Digamber Jain Temple,

Ter

Accomodation facility for visitors 50.0 50.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Garden with lighting and resting benches 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Subtotal 70.0 70.0 0.0

Saint Gora Kumbhar Museum

at Ter

Upgradation of road connecting Pandharpur to Ter for reducing commuting time

Depicting 15 events of Sant Goroba Kaka life with historical background, moving statues, commentary, lighting and sound

Electric train for carrying tourists stopping at each event place

Water front development at Terna Dam

Landscaping in front of temple and proposed museum

Parking facility, office, restaurant, public convenience complex and drinking water facility, stalls offering books and other items etc

Ticketed entry

5000.0 3000.0 2000.0 PWD /

Goroba Kaka Trust

PPP

Subtotal 5000.0 3000.0 2000.0

Total 11593.5 6566.0 5027.5


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8.5.1. Ramling Temple

Figure 8-1: Key plan for Ramling Temple


Final Report


1 Parking

2 Existing Temple

3 Bhakt Nivas

4 Existing Shops

5 Cafeteria

6 Public Convenience Complex

7 Pagoda

8 Approach Steps

9 Gaumukh

Figure 8-2: Layout plan for Ramling Temple

Ramling Temple


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8.5.2. Dharashiv Caves

Figure 8-3: Key plan for Dharashiv Caves


Final Report


1 Existing Temple

2 Ropeway Platform


4 Parking

5 Landscaping and seating

6 Accommodation

Figure 8-4: Conceptual plan for Dharashiv Caves

Dharashiv Caves


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8.6. TULJAPUR TOURIST ZONE

It forms one of the important tourist zone in the district owing to its two most famous and highly visited

tourist destination of the district namely Ambabhavani temple and Shri Nagoba temple. This zone is

categorized as religious and heritage zone of the district. The well known Naldurg fort is also situated in this

zone.




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Table 8-4: Identified projects in Tuljapur Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg

Designated parking area 10.0 10.0 PWD Govt.

Fixing paver blocks with landscapping and lighting near main temple area 20.0 20.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Safety wall ahead of newly constructed hall (about 50 meters) 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Renovation and upgradation of temple and other surrounding structures 100.0 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Renovation of existing and construction of new sitouts around trees 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Upgradation of exisitng landscaped area and plantation of new trees 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Approach road from temple to checkdam (about 150 meters) 6.0 6.0 Govt.

Construction of bhakt nivas (5 rooms) 40.0 40.0 Govt.

Upgradation of public convenience complex and drinking water facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.




Subtotal 246.0 156.0 90.0

Naldurg Fort

Beautification of entrance area 30.0 30.0 PWD Govt.

Entrance gate and watchman cabin 15.0 15.0 PWD Govt.

Designated parking area 20.0 20.0

State Archaeological Dept. / PWD

PPP

Construction of admin office and ticket collection counter at the entry point of the fort 15.0 15.0 PPP

Tourist information centre 20.0 20.0 PPP

Conservation and restoration of fort wall and fort and cleanliness inside fort area 500.0 300.0 200.0 Govt.

Upgradation of board showing history of fort 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Information board showing history of bridge destroyed by Nizam police 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Garden and landscaping with pathway and lighting inside the fort 75.0 45.0 30.0 Govt.

Construction of Heritage Gallery 200.0 200.0 Govt.

Clay modal of fort 10.0 10.0 Govt.


Installation of CCTV camera and survellience room 20.0 20.0 PPP


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility (2 no.) 40.0 40.0 PPP

Installation of solar street lights (100 nos.) 40.0 20.0 20.0 Govt.


Directional signages on NH-9 2.0 2.0 Govt.

Subtotal 1027.0 777.0 250.0

Nagoba Temple, Tirth

Upgradation of access road from Tuljapur - Tirth road to temple (0.25 km) 10.0 10.0 PWD Govt.

Renovation of welcome gate 20.0

20.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Designated parking facility 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Trust office with necessary furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Renovation of temple structure and expansion of sabha mandap 70.0 70.0 Govt.

Landscaping with lighting and resting benches in temple surrounding 30.0 30.0 Govt.


Beautification of existing kund 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility (2 no.) 40.0 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Installation of solar panels (10 KW) 30.0

30.0 Govt.



Directional signages on Tuljapur - Tirth road, Tuljapur temple and town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 364.0 194.0 170.0

Khandoba Temple, Andur


Construction of parking for 50 cars and 10 buses 15.0 15.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Renovation and upgradation of temple structures 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Change of flooring 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Renovation of kitchen area 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Provision of shoe rack 5.0 5.0 Govt.




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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)



Upgradation of directional signages 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 395.0 345.0 50.0

Khandoba Temple, Mailarpur

Renovation and upgradation of temple area 30.0 30.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Construction of compound wall 12.0 12.0 Govt.


Upgradation of bhakt niwas 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Subtotal 77.0 65.0 12.0

Amba Bhavani Temple, Tuljapur

Construction of parking for 250 cars and 50 buses 100.0 100.0

Tuljapur Development

Authority

PPP

Implementation of proposed Tuljapur development plan projects in 2011-12 1841.0 1104.6 736.4 Govt.

Electric car for internal movement at temple campus (10 no.) 50.0 50.0 PPP

Installation of elevator facility for disabled 200.0 200.0 Govt.

Construction of Jetty at lake 200.0 200.0 Govt.

Boating facility (15 no.) 150.0 150.0 PPP

Subtotal 2541.0 1804.6 736.4

Parshvnath Jain Temple, Savargaon

Study centre for visitors 25.0 25.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 25.0 25.0 0.0

Shivaji Smarak, Tuljapur

Convervation and renovation of Shivaji samrak at Tuljapur 20.0 20.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 20.0 20.0 0.0

Vas (Boundary) & Underground road,

Apsinga Conservation and restoration of Vas (boundary wall) and underground road in Apsinga 50.0 50.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 50.0 50.0 0.0

Total 4745.0 3436.6 1308.4


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8.6.1. Nagoba Temple

Figure 8-5: Key plan for Nagoba Temple


Final Report


Figure 8-6: Land Availability for Nagoba Temple


Final Report


1 Existing Temple

2 Kund


4 Bhakt Nivas

5 Parking

6 Landscaping and Seating

Figure 8-7: Layout plan for Nagoba Temple

Nagoba Tirth Nagoba Tirth


Final Report


8.6.2. Naldurg Fort

Figure 8-8: Key plan for Naldurg Fort


Final Report


1 Existing fort

2 Public Convenience complex

3 Heritage Gallery

4 Landscaping and Seating

5 Pagoda

6 Parking

Figure 8-9: Layout plan for Naldurg Fort

Naldurg Fort


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8.7. KALLAMB TOURIST ZONE

Kallamb tourist zone is another religious zone of the district attracting mainly pilgrimage tourist. The major

tourist spot is this zone is Yedeshwari temple at Yermala. Apart from this, the zone also includes 6 minor

religious spots.




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Table 8-5: Identified projects in Kallamb Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Guru Ramchandra

Bogle Maharaj Sansthan,

Diksal

Upgradation of approach roads from SH-160 to temple (1.5 km) 60.0 60.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Trust office with necessary furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play equipments in temple compound 60.0 30.0 30.0 Govt.


Restoration of well 10.0 10.0 Govt.





Directional signages on SH-160 and Kallamb town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 322.0 182.0 140.0

Shree Dutt Temple,

Malkapur

Upgradation of approach road from NH-211 to old temple and further to new temple (about 2.0 km) 80.0 80.0 PWD Govt.

Construction of welcome gate at new premises 15.0 15.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Upgradation of designated parking space 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Construction of public convenience complex with drinking water facility in new temple 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Priest accommodation facility 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play equipments etc in new temple compound

50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Beautification of temple premises 50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Resting benches & installation of solar street lights in new temple premises 10.0 10.0 Govt.



Subtotal 248.0 208.0 40.0

Yedeshwari Temple,

Upgradation of approach road from SH-158 near Yermala town to Temple (about 3 km) 120.0 120.0 PWD Govt.

Designated parking facility 50.0 50.0 PWD / Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Yermala Organised shopping facility 100.0 50.0 50.0 Temple Trust PPP

Reconstruction and widening of approach steps leading to temple 150.0 150.0 Govt.

Shoe rack and cloak room facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.


CCTV cameras and surveillance room in temple premises 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Garden with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play equipments etc 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Upgradation of temple and other structures in premises 200.0 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Upgradation of existing & construction of new public convenience complex with drinking water facility 60.0 30.0 30.0 Govt.





Directional signages on SH-158 and Yermala town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 1032.0 632.0 400.0

Khandeshwar Temple, Massa

Khandeshwari


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Fencing and compound wall 15.0

15.0 Govt.

Renovation of temple structure 30.0 30.0 Govt.




Directional signages on SH-158 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 79.0 64.0 15.0

Mahadev Temple, Lohata

Construction of road from temple to Manjara Dam (about 2.5 km) 100.0 100.0 PWD Govt.

Construction of jetty 20.0 20.0 Irrigation

Dept. / PWD

Govt.

Boating and other water sports activities 50.0 25.0 25.0 PPP

Fixing paver blocks in temple compound 10.0 10.0 PWD / Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Renovation of temple structure 30.0 30.0 Temple Trust Govt.





Subtotal 232.0 207.0 25.0

Mahadev Temple, Chorvale



PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Renovation of temple structure and tempel compound 30.0 30.0 Govt.





Subtotal 219.0 69.0 150.0

Siddheshwar Temple, Padoli

(Naigaon)


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Renovation of temple and other structures in premises 50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Construction of bhakt nivas (5 rooms) 40.0 40.0 Govt.





Subtotal 124.0 104.0 20.0

Total 2256.0 1466.0 790.0


Final Report


8.7.1. Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala

Figure 8-10: Key plan for Yedashwari Temple


Final Report


1 Existing Temple


3 Parking

4 Community Hall

5 Bhakt Nivas

6 Pagoda

Figure 8-11: Layout plan for Yedashwari Temple

Yedeshwari Temple


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8.8. PARANDA TOURIST ZONE

This zone is classified as religious and heritage zone of the district. The major religious of the zone is Shri

Bhairoba temple at Kandari while the Paranda fort is the heritage spot of the zone. Apart from this, the zone

also includes 5 minor religious spots.

A total of Rs. 3631.0 lakhs worth of projects have been proposed for the zone (Table 8-6). The site maps



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Table 8-6: Identified projects in Paranda Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Kalyanswami Samadhi

Peeth, Domgaon

Upgradation and widening of approach road from SH-67 to Samadhi peeth (8.5 km) 340.0

340.0 PWD Govt.

Designated parking facility 15.0 15.0 PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Renovation of temple structure including repair, paving on floor, coloring etc 100.0 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Development of water front (about 700 meters) and Jetty 140.0 140.0 Irrigation Dept. / PWD

Govt.

Provision of boating facility 40.0 20.0 20.0 PPP

Garden and landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play area etc on whole premises

300.0 150.0 150.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Board showing history of Kalyanswami 5.0 5.0 Govt.




30.0 Govt.


Solid waste management in surrounding 5.0 5.0

Govt.

Directional signages on SH-149, SH-67 and Paranda town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 1117.0 477.0 640.0

Paranda Fort

Upgradation of two approach roads from SH-76 64.0 64.0 PWD Govt.


State Archaeological Dept. / PWD

Govt.

Entrance gate and watchman cabin 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Conservation and restoration of entrance gates and fort structure 400.0 200.0 200.0 Govt.

Garden and landscaping with pathway and lighting inside the fort 50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Construction of Heritage gallery 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Construction of cafetaria 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Upgradation of drinking water facility and construction of public convenience complex 20.0 20.0 Govt.


Solid waste management in fort premises 5.0 5.0 Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)


Subtotal 712.0 392.0 320.0

Bhairavnath Temple, Sonari

Upgradation of Sonari - Domgaon road from lake to Sonari (2.5 km) 100.0

100.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Upgradation of chariot chamber 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Upgradation of temple admin office with necessary furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Change of flooring in temple premises 14.0 14.0

Govt.

Upgradation of rooms in temple premises 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Conservation and restoration of bawdi's (3 no.) 30.0 30.0 Govt.


Installation of CCTV camera with surveillance room 5.0 5.0 Govt.



30.0 Govt.



Directional signages on SH-67 and Paranda town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 383.0 203.0 180.0

Nagoba Tample, Mugaon

Upgradation of approach road (about 1.0 km) 40.0 40.0

PWD

Govt.


Renovation of temple structure and premises 25.0 25.0 Govt.



Directional signages on Sonari-Mugaon road 2.0 2.0 Govt.

Subtotal 93.0 93.0 0.0

Bhairavnath Temple,

Widening and upgradation of approach road near Pimparkhed to Kanderi (7 km) 280.0 280.0 PWD Govt.

Designated parking facility 15.0 15.0 PWD / Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Kanderi Construction of Mangal Karayalaya 100.0 100.0

Temple Trust Govt.

Construction of water tank (1 lakh liters) 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Landscaping with lighting and resting benches 20.0 20.0

Govt.

Upgradation of existing temple & surrounding and construction of small temple on open placed idols

50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.


Installation of groundwater rig bore 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Construction of compound wall with entrance gate 20.0 20.0 Govt.



30.0 Govt.



Directional signages on Paranda-Kandari road 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 767.0 337.0 430.0

Hazrat Nizamoddin

Auliya dargah, Jawala

Upgradation of Jawala road from Bhoom road (about 2.0 km) 80.0

80.0 PWD Govt.

Construction of access road with street lights to dargah (about 0.1 km) 5.0 5.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Wakaf Board

Govt.

Renovation of dargah compound including both dargah, compound wall, flooring, landscaping etc 50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Provision of shed on outer dargah 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Landscaping with lighting and resting benches in front of dargah 20.0 20.0 Govt.


Installation of solar street lights in and around dargah premises 8.0 8.0 Govt.


Directional signages on SH-76, Bhoom road and Jawala road 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 202.0 102.0 100.0

Hazrat Upgradation of approach road from Paranda town to dargah with street lights (2 km) 80.0 80.0 PWD Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Khwaja Badaruddin

Rahematullah Sahid


PWD / Wakaf Board

Govt.

Beautification of dargah compound including change of flooring, railing on steps, landscaping, sitout around trees, coloring etc

50.0 50.0 Govt.

Accomodation facility 80.0 40.0 40.0 Govt.


Construction of cultural hall 100.0 100.0 Govt.

Installation of solar street lights in dargah compound (20 no.) 8.0 8.0 Govt.



Subtotal 357.0 217.0 140.0

Total 3631.0 1821.0 1810.0


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8.9. OMERGA TOURIST ZONE

This zone includes 3 minor religious spot namely Javalga bet, bhagatvadi temple and Achalbet temple, all

of which are of local importance.

A total of Rs. 838.0 lakhs worth of projects have been proposed for the zone (Table 8-7).


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Table 8-7: Identified projects in Omerga Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Kesar Javalga

Upgradation of approach road from SH-164 to Javalga (about 2.5 km) 100.0 100.0 PWD Govt.

Upgradation of parking area with flooring, covered shed etc 15.0 15.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Admin office with necessary furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Shoe rack & cloak room 15.0 15.0 Govt.





Directional signages on NH-9, SH-164 and Naldurg town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 205.0 65.0 140.0

Jagdambad Temple,

Bhagatwadi

Upgradation of approach road from SH-163 to temple (0.3 km) 12.0 12.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Construction of welcome gate 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Upgradation of approach steps and fixing of railing 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Reconstruction of temple and upgradation of other structures 100.0 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Construction of water tank 20.0 20.0 Govt.




Directional signages on NH-9, SH-164, SH-163 and Naldurg town 3.0 3.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 213.0 163.0 50.0

Achalbet Temple

Upgradation of two approach roads from NH-9 to temple (2.5 km) 100.0 100.0 PWD Govt.

Construction of welcome gate 25.0 25.0 PWD /

Temple Trust

Govt.

Upgradation of parking area with flooring, covered shed etc 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Admin office with necessary furniture 10.0 10.0 Govt.


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Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Shoe rack 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Children play area with equipments 15.0 15.0 Govt.


Construction of new public convenience complex with drinking water facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.




Directional signages on NH-9 and Naldurg town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 420.0 215.0 205.0

Total 838.0 443.0 395.0


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8.10. LOHARA TOURIST ZONE

This zone includes only one minor religious spot of Shri Kshetra Achler.



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Table 8-8: Identified projects in Lohara Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Shri Kshetra, Achler

Upgradation of both approach road to temple premises (about 0.8 km) with street lights 32.0 32.0 PWD Govt.

Upgradation of welcome gate 10.0 10.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Designated parking space 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Garden with pathway, lighting, resting benches and children play equipments 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Change of flooring in temple premises 16.0 16.0 Govt.

Restoration of kund and other structures in temple premises 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Construction of mangal karyalaya 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Renovation of approach steps and installation of shoe rack 10.0 10.0 Govt.







Subtotal 400.0 275.0 125.0

Parshvnath Temple, Astha Kasar

Accomodation facility for visitors 50.0 50.0 PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.


Subtotal 75.0 75.0 0.0

Total 475.0 350.0 125.0


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8.11. BHOOM TOURIST ZONE

Bhoom tourist zone is another religious zone of the district. This zone includes Aalam prabhu temple, Satvai

temple, Shri Beleshwar temple and Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri. All these spots attract moderate tourist inflow.

Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri is famous pilgrimage destination of Jain sect and draws tourist from all over India.



Final Report


Table 8-9: Identified projects in Bhoom Tourist Zone

Tourist Destination


Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Shri Kshetra Kunthalgiri

Up-gradation of approach road from Osmanabad-Beed National Highway to temple (3 km) 120.0 120.0 PWD Govt.

Construction / up gradation of internal roads inside temple premises (1 km) 40.0 40.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.


Development of garden with lighting and resting benches 40.0 40.0 Govt.

Jain Interpretation centre based on 24 Thirthankars 500.0 300.0 200.0 Govt.

Upgradation of library 25.0 25.0 Govt.

Upgradation of dining facility 50.0 50.0 Govt.

Up-gradation of drinking water facility with fixing RO water plant 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Construction of new public convenience complex 20.0 20.0 Govt.

Subtotal 845.0 645.0 200.0

Shri Kshetra Alamprabhu

Temple

Upgradation of approach road from Golegaon road to temple (about 2.0 km) 60.0 60.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Approach pathway from temple to Alam Prabhu lake (0.3 km) 12.0 12.0 Govt.

Upgradation and beautfication of structures and staricase in temple premises 25.0 25.0 Govt.


Landscaping with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Sitouts around trees 5.0 5.0 Govt.





Subtotal 291.0 211.0 80.0

Shri Satvai Devi

& Mahadev Temple,

Mankeshwar

Upgradation of approach road (4 km) 160.0 160.0 PWD

Govt.


Conservation and restoration of Mahadev temple 100.0 100.0 State

Archaeological Dept.

Govt.


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Cost (in lakhs)



Phase I Phase II

(2012-22) (2022-32)

Construction of dining hall with kitchen facility 75.0 75.0

PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Beautification of temple premises including flooring, edge development, railing on edges, pargolas etc 50.0 50.0 Govt.



Upgradation of public convenience complex and drinking water facility 20.0 20.0 Govt.





Subtotal 607.0 367.0 240.0

Shri Beleshwar

Temple, Pakhrud

Construction of approach road from Kharda town to temple (about 10 km) 400.0 400.0 PWD Govt.


PWD / Temple Trust

Govt.

Admin office with necessary furnitures 10.0 10.0 Govt.

Restoration of well 5.0 5.0 Govt.

Shoe rack and cloak room faclity 15.0 15.0 Govt.

Beautification of temple premises and other surrounding structures 50.0 30.0 20.0 Govt.

Landscaping with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments 30.0 30.0 Govt.

Renovation of compound wall 20.0 20.0 Govt.




30.0 Govt.



Directional signages on SH-157 and Bhoom town 2.0 2.0 PWD Govt.

Subtotal 717.0 567.0 150.0

Total 2460.0 1790.0 670.0


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8.12. FUNDING MECHANISM

The projects identified for the growth of tourism in Osmanabad requires appropriate funding mechanisms

for its implementation. Various plan schemes and institutional finances are available under which the

funding can be sought for the various projects identified. Different plan schemes by Central Government,

State government and institutional finances available for the development of tourism infrastructure and

improvement of tourism products mainly consist of the following:

Table 8-10: Various Schemes for Tourism Projects

Source Schemes

Central Government

1. Product/Infrastructure Development for Destinations and Circuits” (PIDDC) A. Major destinations and circuits development B. Rural Tourism infrastructure development

2. Scheme for organizing fair & festival and tourism related events (DPPH) 3. Assistance to Central Agencies for tourism infrastructure development 4. Assistance for Large Revenue Generating Projects (LRG) 5. Financial assistance for „Setting up, Promotion and Strengthening of Regional

and Local Museums

Maharashtra State Government

1. TirthKshetra Vikas Yojana 2. Tourism Incentives Scheme under the Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2006.

Institutional Finances Financial assistance to enterprises for setting up and/or development of tourism-related projects: by Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd (TFCI)

The details of each scheme by Central government, State Government such as the focus of the scheme,

permissible activities, and funding norms are discussed in detail below:

8.12.1. Central Government financial assistance

The Ministry of Tourism extends financial assistance to States/UTs for augmentation of tourist

infrastructural facilities, production of publicity material and for celebration of certain identified fairs &

festivals that are important from tourist‟s interest point of view. Assistance is provided every year on the

basis of specific proposals received from the State/UT Govts., and in respect of the projects that are short-

listed for consideration during that particular year. Following are the various schemes by central

government under which assistance is provided by to State governments for various tourism related

proposals received:

1. Product/Infrastructure Development for Destinations and Circuits” (PIDDC): This scheme

comprises of two major components

A. Major destinations and circuits development

B. Major destinations and circuits development


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A. Major destinations and circuits development

Focus of the Scheme

Improvement of existing product and developing new tourism products to the world standard and focus on Integrated Infrastructure Development of the tourist sites.

Permissible Activities

It involves Improvement of the surroundings of the destination which includes activities like

Landscaping, development of parks, fencing, compound wall etc

Illumination of the tourist destination and the area around and SEL Shows etc

Providing for improvement in solid waste management and sewerage management, Public Conveniences, etc

Improvement of road connectivity leading to the tourist sites, especially from the National Highways/State highways and other entry points.

Construction of wayside Public Conveniences

Procurement of equipments directly related to tourism, like water sports, adventure sports, eco-friendly modes of transport for moving within the tourism zone and equipments for cleaning of the tourist destination will be eligible for 25% grant

Construction of public buildings which are required to be demolished because of implementation of the Master Plan

Refurbishment of the Monuments

Signage and display boards showing Tourist Area Maps and

Documentation on places of interest at the locations

Tourist Arrival Centres, Reception Centres, Interpretation Centres

Improvement of municipal services directly related to Tourism

Other work/activities directly related to tourism

Eligibility For being eligible under this scheme the destination must be among the most

visited sites in the State, or a recognized Heritage monument. A group of tourist attractions located in the same village, town or city would also qualify

Funding

Financial assistance up to Rs 5.0 crore is provided for the development of destinations and Rs. 8.00 crore for development of Circuits

The Ministry of Tourism would bear 100% of the project cost based on the project plan and estimates submitted, excluding the items which are the exclusive responsibility of the State Governments, as Making the land available for development Implementation of rehabilitation package, where shifting of dwellings or

commercial units is required. However, the Government of India would provide assistance for construction of Tourist Reception Centres including shopping complexes to house the displaced shops

Operation, maintenance and management of the assets created External infrastructure like Water Supply, Electricity and Roads

B. Rural Tourism infrastructure development

Focus of the Scheme

As per this scheme thrust is on promotion of village tourism as the primary tourism product. Tourism form that showcases the rural life, art, culture and heritage at rural locations. It can include farm/agricultural tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism eco - tourism. Tourism which meshes with seasonality and local events and is based on preservation of culture, heritage and traditions.


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Permissible activities

Improvement of the surroundings of the village. This would include activities like

Landscaping, development of parks, fencing, compound wall etc

Improvements to roads within the Panchayat limits. This shall not include any major road which connects the village

Illumination in the village

Providing for improvement in solid waste management and sewerage management

Construction of wayside amenities

Procurement of equipments directly related to tourism, like water sports, adventure sports, eco-friendly modes of transport for moving within the tourism zone

Refurbishment of the Monuments

Signage

Reception Centres

Other work/activities directly related to tourism

Tourist Accommodation

Funding A maximum of Rs 50.0 lakh is sanctioned for each project under this scheme for

development of tourism related infrastructure

2. Scheme for organizing fair & festival and tourism related events (DPPH)

Focus of the Scheme

The Department of Tourism shall provide financial assistance to State Governments for organizing fairs/festivals and tourism related events such as seminars, conclaves, conventions etc. for the promotion of tourism


Central Financial Assistance would be provided for the following items:

Creation of semi permanent structures

Production of posters, pamphlets, advertisement in news-paper and production of film

Remuneration of artists

Sitting arrangements, lighting, sound, lodging &boarding, transportation, hiring of space and other similar activities

Funding

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India would provide maximum financial assistance of Rs. 25.00 Lakh per fair /festival / event in the case of States. The State Government organizing the event would contribute at least 50 % of the total expenditure involved on the fair / festival or event.

3. Assistance to Central Agencies for tourism infrastructure development

Focus of the Scheme

The work for development of places of tourist interest, illumination and preservation of monuments and development of cruise terminals, etc. which are under the control of the Central Agencies like, Archaeological Survey of India, Port Trust of India, and ITDC etc.


Improvement of the surroundings of the destination. This would include activities like landscaping, development of parks, fencing, compound wall etc

Illumination of the Tourist destination and the area around and SEL Shows etc

Construction of public buildings which are required to be demolished because of implementation of the Master Plan

Illumination/Restoration/Refurbishment of the Monuments

Signage and display boards showing Tourist Area Maps and


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Documentation on places of interest at the locations

Tourist Arrival Centres, Reception Centres, Interpretation Centres

Civic amenities at and around destination

Development of cruise terminals

Construction of Convention Centre

Funding

The Ministry of Tourism would bear 100% of the project cost based on the project

plan. The amount of financial assistance by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

will not exceed Rs 25 crore. For Convention Centre, maximum funding of Rs. 5.00

Crore may be provided to the Central Agencies.

4. Assistance for Large Revenue Generating Projects (LRG)

Focus of the Scheme

A project, which is a tourist attraction, or used by tourists and generates large revenue through a levy of fee or user charges on the visitors. The projects promoted by Public Sector Undertakings, Agencies, or Autonomous Bodies of Central/State Governments as well as projects promoted by private sector / PPP Projects recommended by the State Governments/UT Administrations will be eligible for assistance.


Projects like

Tourist trains

Cruise vessels

Cruise Terminals

Convention Centres

Golf Courses open for both domestic and international tourists,

Health and Rejuvenation facilities and

Last mile connectivity to tourist destinations (air and cruise including heli tourism) etc would qualify for assistance

However Hotel & Restaurant component will not be eligible for assistance. Procurement of vehicles and sports facilities like stadiums will also not be eligible for assistance under the scheme

Funding

The subsidy under the scheme will have a cap of Rs 50 Cr subject to a maximum of 25% of total project cost or 50% of equity contribution of the promoters, whichever is Lower There should be a minimum loan component of 25% in the case of private sector/ PPP projects.

5. Financial assistance for ‘Setting up, Promotion and Strengthening of Regional and Local

Museums - Scheme by Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India

Focus of the Scheme

Development of both new museums and existing museums


Financial assistance is provided for professional development of museums, managed by voluntary organizations, institutions, societies, trusts, local bodies, etc. including universities & colleges registered under the Registration of Societies Act of 1860 (XXI) or those managed by the State Government. The broad range includes museums for promotion of: a) Antiquities b) Numismatics c) Paintings d) Ethnological collection e) Folk art f) Others including Art & Crafts, Textiles, Stamps, etc.

Funding Maximum financial assistance admissible

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Category 1 Category 2


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Setting up of New Museum 600 300

Development of Infrastructure of Existing Museum

500 250

Category I : State museums and renowned museums with exquisite collections Category II : Other museums For all purposes grant would be in the ratio of 80:20. A maximum of and up to 80% of the estimated cost would be provided by the Central Government and a minimum of 20% and balance, if any, will be met by the State Government/Institution, as the case may be.

8.12.2. State Government financial assistance

Every year Maharashtra State government allocates funds for various scheme of tourism development.

Various proposals received from various urban areas as well as rural areas are considered and funds are

allocated. In the year 2012-2013 State budget, Rs. 228 crore has been allocated for various schemes of

tourism development. One of the schemes of State government for the development of pilgrim centers is

Tirth Kshetra Vikas Yojana

1. Tirth Kshetra Vikas Yojana

Maharashtra State is known for its pilgrim centers and maintaining sanctity and cleanliness at the place of

pilgrimage is of utmost importance to provide an enhanced experience and attract more tourists. Hence

Maharashtra State Government has entrusted the responsibility for development of pilgrimage centers has

been entrusted to the Urban Development Department or Rural Development Department vide G.R. No.

MIS 7896/1830/CR-78/96/UD-18 dated 17th May, 1996. Every year certain fund is allocated for the

development of pilgrim centers under the Tirth Kshetra Vikas Yojana

Focus of the Scheme

Development of the pilgrim centres in both urban and rural areas


Approach Roads, Water Supply, Toilet Blocks, Visitor accommodation, Parking, Street lighting, Landscaping etc

Funding

Every year certain fund is allocated for this programme under which development is carried out on the basis of proposals received from the various pilgrim centers.

Year Funds Allocation Funds Utilized

2009-10 8000.00 3303.73

2010-2011 2650.18 2650.18

2011-2012 3000.00 -

2012-2013 Substantial outlay proposed for special programme for Development of places of Pilgrimage.

2. Tourism Incentive scheme under Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2006

Various incentives have been declared under the Maharashtra Tourism policy 2006 to encourage private

partnership in tourism related activities and infrastructure development. Some of the proposed projects in

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categorized in Zone B or Zone C as per zoning of the Maharashtra Tourism policy 2006. The various

incentives that can be sought by investors under this policy are listed in the table below.

Focus of the Scheme

Incentives to encourage private partnership in tourism related activities and infrastructure development

Projects eligible for Incentives

Hotels, Heritage Hotels, Resorts and Health Farms, Health & Wellness spa units registered under the Bed and Breakfast scheme of MTDC.

Motels and wayside amenities

Apartment Hotels/Service Apartments

Water Sports and Amusement Parks

Arts and Crafts Villages

Golf Courses

Camping, Caravanning and Tent Facilities

Arial Ropeways

Convention Centres

Development of Hill Stations

Adventure Tourism Projects

Houseboats

Eco-Tourism Projects.

Museums and Aquariums

Zones for tourism

Zone A Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban District, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation areas.

Zone B All Municipal Corporations (except areas in Zone A) and A Class Municipalities.

Zone C All districts of Maharashtra except areas in Zone A and B

Eligibility criteria for

units

Eligible units (project approved) should have a minimum fixed capital investment of Rs. 100 lakhs or more, Rs. 50 lakhs, and Rs. 25 lakhs in A B and C zone respectively which should be made within 3 years, 2 years and 18 months respectively from the date of registration.

Land Policy

If an investor approaches the MTDC with a viable project on a particular plot of land and undertakes to bear the cost of acquisition and escalation thereof, the MTDC will acquire such land through the Collector and lease the same to the private investor on stipulated terms and conditions in accordance with the govt. rules and regulations

Incentives

Fiscal incentives

Total exemption from Luxury Tax (as applicable to Hotels) for a period of 7 & 10 years in the B and C zones respectively & 50% exemption for a period of 5 years in A zone.

Total exemption from Entertainment Tax/Amusement Tax for a period of 5, 7 and 10 years in the A, B, and C zones respectively

Total exemption from Stamp Duty for the projects located in B and C zones and 50% exemption from stamp duty for projects located in A zone.

Electricity concessions

Electricity duty will be levied at industrial rates for the respective period

Renewal of Licenses

Various licenses and clearances necessary in tourism projects are required to be renewed every year. By this Policy 2006, these licenses/permissions will require renewal every 5 years.


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8.12.3. Institutional assistance

1. Financial assistance to enterprises for setting up and/or development of tourism-related

projects: by Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd (TFCI)

Focus of the Scheme

Provision of financial assistance to enterprises for setting up and/or development of tourism-related projects, facilities and services


Hotels, Restaurants, Holiday Resorts, Amusement Parks, Multiplexes, Entertainment Centers, Education and Sports, Safari Parks, Rope-ways, Cultural Centers, Convention Halls, Transport, Travel and Tour Operating Agencies, Air Service, Tourism Emporia, Sports Facilities etc.

Norms of Assistance

TFCI provides financial assistance to projects with capital cost of Rs. 3 crore and above. Projects with high capital cost may be financed along with other All-India Financial/Investment Institutions. Assistance is provided by way of rupee loans, direct subscription/underwriting of public issues of shares/debentures.

Minimum Promoters' contribution 30% of project cost

Debt: Equity Ratio - 1.5:1

Interest Rate band 12.5% p.a to 12.5%+1.5 to 3% p.a.

Repayment period 8 to 10 years


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CHAPTER 9. MARKETING STRATEGY FOR OSMANABAD

9.1. MARKETING PLAN

Tourism statistics of Maharashtra for the year 2010 show that total number of domestic tourists was 48.4

million whereas the foreign tourist arrival were over 5.0 million. It recorded highest number of foreign tourist

arrivals and is among top 5 states in domestic tourist visits in 2010. However most of these tourists appear

to visit the well–known tourism destinations and 85% originated from within the state. Hence the marketing

strategy for Osmanabad district is envisaged to fulfill the following objectives:

1. Increasing non-resident visitation

2. Promoting tourism activity as booster to the economy

3. Ensuring quality visitor experience

4. Endorsing Osmanabad as a visible tourist destination in domestic and international market

Osmanabad as a complete tourism experience is offering religious typology in case of Tuljapur, Naldurg,

Ramling temple etc. For a tourist it represents a destination that has been less visited by the regular

domestic tourist. As a result there is a limited realization of the potential. Thus it is evident that tourism in

the district is in its infancy and will require aggressive marketing efforts.

Current scenario at Osmanabad shows that there are negligible marketing efforts for the promotion of

tourism in Osmanabad. MTDC have a small office setup in Tuljapur and offers only tourism information.

Marketing is the process of communicating the value of tourism to the visitors. Marketing might sometimes

be interpreted as the art of selling products, but selling is only a small fraction of marketing. It is the overall

strategy and function of promoting tourism at this stage. In order to develop the marketing plan for the

district it is necessary to segment and target the right tourists while positioning the tourism products.

9.2. VISION

Tourism becomes a vibrant and significant contributor to the sustainable development of Osmanabad

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9.3. SEGMENTATION AND TARGETING

With only a small percentage of population actively in the „market‟ for a trip at a time, and open to

persuasion on which destination to visit, the amount of competition for tourism business around the world is

intense.

Segmentation is about focusing resources on those potential customers who are most likely to be

persuaded to visit Osmanabad as a destination and who fit the profile of the „type‟ of customer the

destinations wants to attract.

The volume of visitors is far lower than the Indian market, the revenue per visitor can increase if they tend

to stay longer and spend more on shopping and experiences, and in hotels and restaurants.

In order to expand the tourist type, it is essential to market to targeted tourists.

Osmanabad district aims to target the following types of tourists:

Target Tourist Type Characteristics

Target Tourist Type Characteristics

Heritage Tourist The demographic profile of the Heritage travel segment today is middle

age, wealthier, more educated.

45- 55

Nature Lover Aged 30+ and realize the value of getting away from office life

Good spenders on quality products

Religious Tourist Aged 30+ and want to explore their spiritual side

Look out for local destinations, mostly within commutable distance

Culture/Art enthusiast Aged 18+ and have interest in literature and Arts

9.4. POSITIONING

A positioning strategy for a tourist destination has been done based on analysis of customers' perceptions

and satisfactions.

One of the most effective tools in tourism marketing is positioning. The objective of positioning is to create

Osmanabad as distinctive place in the minds of potential customers. A position that evokes images that

differentiate the destination from the competition and also as a place that can satisfy their needs and wants,

an effective positioning strategy for Osmanabad provides a competitive edge to destinations that is trying to

convey its attractiveness to the tourist .hence, the attractive positioning vision statement is proposed as:

“The true land of religious places ...Come rejuvenate your soul, experience the divine temples “

This broad positioning statement can be marketed with different tourism products including tourist circuits.

The broad strategies supplementing the marketing objectives would hence help attract the targeted tourists.


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9.5. STRATEGIC MARKETING FRAMEWORK

9.5.1. Viral marketing

Viral marketing is a technique that uses pre-existing social networks to produce exponential increases in

awareness through self-replicating viral processes. Basically it is marketing that appears to work much the

same as a cold virus, spreading from person to person explosively.

The best part is that we can take advantage of this marketing technique without expensive software or

technological expertise. Here are few techniques that will start a viral storm of tourists to our site, if you use

them properly.

1. Give away information to your customers and include back links to your site. You can post these books

or special reports on eBook directories, give away sites and use JV partners to give to their list. Encourage

people to pass the information along to their friends who have an interest in the topic. If your information is

accurate and helpful you'll find many people be passing the book to friends.

Giving away information about tourist circuits over the internet, and we can also encourage people to share

the same with the help of social networking sites and travel blogs include back link to the website of

Osmanabad district.

2. Getting video clips from locals. This is viral marketing. Although the clip may not be selling anything

the concept of passing from person to person is viral. Now, putting your imagination to work, you can create

an idea around your niche that would be interesting. Something that would be passed from person to

person. Videos without the professional 'feel' lend themselves to authenticity.

Encourage Osmanabad locals to upload video /photographs of their own explored destinations that would

help others to know about the new places and easy marketing can be done using such videos.

3. Internet press release is one of the methods to spread information out in public quickly. This is a

method that can have far reaching effects when done with creativity and panache. Bring your readers to

your page and send them out with a video or eBook to share with their friends.

4. Undercover marketing can be intriguing. One can create a mystery surrounding. There are questions,

mystique, a potential for danger and people keep coming back for more. It becomes fun and interesting.

Our readers keep coming back for more and sending their friends to figure out the mystery.

5. Buzz marketing is creating a 'buzz' about a particular subject, video, website or writing.


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This concept can be used to promote the Grapes in Bhoom, and can also create buzz about wine industry.

This will help to market the major products variety worldwide.

Above mentioned are of the low technology techniques we can use to start a viral storm of traffic. They are

easy to develop and implement.

9.6. MARKETING CHANNEL

A marketing channel is a set of practices or activities necessary to transfer the ownership of goods, and to

move goods, from the point of production to the point of consumption and, as such, which consists of all the

institutions and all the marketing activities in the marketing process. Different marketing channels can be

used to market the identified tourism products in Osmanabad. The channels proposed for Osmanabad

tourism development are as follows:

1. Advertizing - Media Plan in including FAM tours, above the line and below the line marketing.

2. Branding Identity

9.6.1. Media Plan

The important components of the media plan which are common for the promotion measures are as below:

FAM Tours: Tour operators play an important role in convincing the tourist to sample a tourist offering. To

achieve this, the tour operator should be convinced of the product. Experience will enable the tour operator

to promote Osmanabad better; hence it is recommended that Familiarization (FAM) tour be organized for

tour operators. Local, national and international tour operators should be called for a free visit to priority

destinations of the district and information regarding the destinations should be disseminated to them.

Creating better awareness among tour operators about the tourism potential in Osmanabad and building

their capabilities to function as facilitators is be an important element of the promotional strategy.

Website: The official website of MTDC does not provide information about Osmanabad. The district

website for Osmanabad provides only a brief list of tourist spots in the district. Hence an important avenue

for information dissemination is not being utilized to its fullest. Osmanabad city to be included in the city

listings on website of MTDC. The web site will further need to provide information on tourist spots in

Osmanabad district, different packages, online tour bookings upcoming tourism projects etc.

Presence on World Wide Web: Osmanabad does not have special website dedicated to tourism. Only

certain information of some tourist spots of Osmanabad is found in certain websites. There can be a special

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various packages, online booking etc. Hyperlinks to these sites from other tourism websites may need to be

increased. Specific sites on which links can be provided are:

www.lonelyplanet.com

www.travel-india.com

www.tourisminindia.com

Direct Mailers: Direct mailers have an advantage over print media in that the reach and frequency be

regulated to the desired level without incurring the high cost implications of print media. Direct mailers can

be used to increase awareness of the tour operators of special packages. Corporate can be contacted

through mailers in order to promote the convention centre.

Brochures: A variety of brochures should be designed to promote the tourist attraction in Osmanabad.

These can be used as direct mailers or can be placed at various government offices like MTDC, District

planning office, tour operator offices, information centers etc.

Broachers should be designed for the following:

Pilgrimage centers of Osmanabad;

Nature spots of Osmanabad;

Heritage Tourism in Osmanabad

Other than these brochures special booklets should be designed on the various circuits.

The information to be provided in these brochures should include photographs, a write up about the

importance of the destination, attractions at the destination, other nearby attractions, how to get to the

destination, best time for visiting, what to carry, important phone numbers at the destination, how to make a

booking etc.

Public relations: This can be achieved by maintaining contacts with journalists and thereby enabling good

coverage of events that may be news worth such as good coverage of opening of the convention cum

cultural centre, launch of websites, booklets, brochures etc. The specific objectives of public relations are

Liaison with travel agents, tour operators, airlines to ensure promotion of Osmanabad and facilitate

FAM tours.

Liaison with television channels to encourage them to prepare fillers or films on Osmanabad and

facilitate their visits


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Liaison with journalists to write articles in Newspapers, travel magazines about Osmanabad

Another public relations measure that can generate good publicity is sponsoring prizes (like an all expenses

paid vacation to Osmanabad) for television game shows.

Branding Identity: It is essential that Osmanabad tourism occupies a strategic position in the minds of

tourists. Building a brand identity is a means to achieve this. This identity can be achieved through:

A distinctive Logo to be used on all communications

A slogan for Osmanabad Tourism to be used in all advertisements

An important aspect of brand identity is the brand image. This image will be built by adherence to quality

and tourist orientation. The Osmanabad tourism brand should thus stand for a certain level of quality and

tourist orientation.

Competition to generate interest: Competitions are good way to build interest in the minds of the

customers. This exercise also helps in building a database of interested individuals. The following

competitions are recommended for Osmanabad tourism:

Designing a logo for Osmanabad tourism

Coining a slogan for Osmanabad tourism

These competitions can be organized in Maharashtra, may be on a national scale, using the direct mailer or

brochure method with the prize of an all expenses paid vacation to destinations in Osmanabad. The contest

can also be hosted on the internet.

Outdoors: Another component of the media plan that can be used at a later stage to improve visibility for

Osmanabad tourism is the outdoors media. The media vehicles include:

Hoardings at bus shelters, bus terminus, airports, stations etc

Signage and hoardings at strategic locations in Osmanabad

TV and Print Media: The Television and Print media are not being considered as major components of the

media plan especially in the initial stages of creating awareness due to prohibitively high cost. However, the

importance of these media vehicles cannot be denied and this avenue of advertisement should be explored.

It would majorly involve advertisements in various TV channels and dailies like newspapers, In-flight

magazines, travel magazines etc.


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9.7. PROMOTION BUDGET

The promotion budget for the six years period from 2012-2015 and 2015-2018 based on the

recommendations given in the preceding sections has been detailed in Table 9-1. The total promotion

budget for this period is Rs. 2.10 crores. This includes a graphic design and Corporate Identity programme

estimated at 0.10 crores.

The following assumptions have been made in preparing this budget.

A Graphic design and Corporate Identity programme will be developed by a professional ad agency.

Total 250 FAM tours will be organized in two phases with a cost of Rs. 20,000 per operator

1 lakh direct mailers will posted in the next six years period

Approximately 1000 paper printed tissues/ folders will be distributed in trains per day.

Approximately 10,000 broachers of individual tourist spots and 10,000 broachers of the circuits will be

printed

A capacity building programme has been planned for training of guides, hotel operators etc.

Other expenses include organizing competitions, public relations measures etc.

Table 9-1: Promotional Budget

S. No. Promotional Expenditure Cost

(in lakhs)

Phasing

Phase I (2012-15)

Phase II (2015-18)

1 Graphic Design & Corporate Identity Programme by Ad Agency 10.00 5.00 5.00

2 FAM Tours (Familiarization tour for tour operators) 60.00 30.00 30.00

3 Direct Mailers (A6 size) 25.00 12.50 12.50

4 Printed Tissues / Folder (B/W) 20.00 10.00 10.00

5 Information broachers 52.00 26.00 26.00

6 Advertisement (Hoardings, web based, mobile based etc) 22.00 11.00 11.00

7 Separate website showcasing Osmanabad tourism 5.00 5.00

8 Organising competitions for promotion of Osmanabad tourism 6.00 3.00 3.00

9 Capacity building programme 10.00 5.00 5.00

Total 210.00 107.50 102.50


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ANNEXURE 4.1 – DETAILS OF IDENTIFIED TOURIST SPOTS

1. Hatladevi Temple, Osmanabad

City Osmanabad

Location 7 km from Osmanabad in western direction

Approach Road SH

Access Road Local road developed by Forest department,

Attractions Temple, Natural Scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple, Siddheshwar temple

Wadgaon

Existing Condition The surrounding of the temple is recently developed by Forest department. Approach steps needs to be developed

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, parking, drinking water facility, landscaping, children‟s play area, resting benches etc

Current Tourist Arrivals Nearly 20000 persons during fair / Festival. About 1.5 lakh visitors per year.

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) None

Tourist Infrastructure Required

Upgradation of approach road (1.5 km), upgradation of designated parking area, information cum admin office, restaurant and cafeteria, resort & jetty at lake, children play area, toy train etc


Final Report


2. Siddheshwar Devstahan, Wadgaon

Village Wadgaon

Location 8 km from Osmanabad in southern direction

Approach Road National Highway 211

Access Road Separately laid road to temple

Attractions Mahadev Temple, Greenry

Nearby Attractions

Ambabhavani temple Tuljapur, Nagoba temple Tirth,

Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple etc

Existing Condition Temple is well maintained by the trust but lacks few basic amenities

Tourist Amenities Paved road, drinking water facility, trust office, CCTV camera, sabha mandap, mangal karyalaya etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 3.5 lakh visitors during fair/ festival. Nearly 4.4 lakh devotees visit the temple yearly



Upgradation of welcome gate, compound wall, garden with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments, beautification of temple premises, directional signages on NH-211 etc


Final Report


3. Dharashiv Lenya, Osmanabad

City Osmanabad

Location 7 km from Osmanabad in western direction

Approach Road City road

Access Road Separately laid road to caves and temple

Attractions Archaeological Caves, Mahadev Temple

Nearby Attractions

Hatladevi temple, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple, Siddheshwar temple

Wadgaon, Mahadev temple Wagholi etc

Existing Condition Caves need conservation and restoration immediately. Mahadev temple is in closed condition

Tourist Amenities Paved road, concrete steps to reach caves, information board about the caves, seating and resting facility, landscaping etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 75000 visitors during fair / festival. Nearly 1.10 lakh visitors per year



Designated parking space, upgradation of approach steps with flooring, railing etc, upgradation of information board showing history and importance of caves in Marathi and new board in English, conservation and restoration of caves and idols, ropeway facility between Dharashiv caves and Hatladevi temple (2 km) etc


Final Report


4. Ramling temple, Yedshi

Town Yedshi

Location About 22 km from Osmanabad in northern direction


Access Road Separately laid road to temple

Attractions Mahadev Temple, Natural scenic environment

Nearby Attractions Yedeshwari Temple Yermala, Dutt temple Malakapur, Mahadev temple Dhoki, Saint Goroba Kaka temple & Museum at Ter, Mahadev temple Wagholi etc

Existing Condition Temple and temple premises is presently under reconstruction

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, designated parking facility, drinking water facility, grocery shop, trust office etc

Current Tourist Arrivals

About 500 persons visit the temple daily on normal days. Nearly 12 lakh pilgrims arrive at the time of fair/ festival per year. Many devotees throng the temple on every Monday in the month of Shravana. An annual fair is held in honour of Shri Ramling on Margashirsha Shuddha 4th and 5th (November-December)

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Temple campus is under reconstruction


Upgradation of approach road (2.5 km), upgradation of parking area with flooring, lighting, shed etc, reconstruction of welcome gate, widening and upgradation of approach steps with railing and seating facility at regular interval, admin and information office with equipments, CCTV cameras and surveillance room, bhakt niwas, landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches, museum based on wildlife & forest etc


Final Report


5. Saint Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum, Ter

Town Ter

Location About 25 km from Osmanabad in north-east direction

Approach Road District Road

Access Road District Road

Attractions Goroba Kaka temple and Museum

Nearby Attractions Mahadev temple Dhoki, Mahadev temple Wagholi, Ramling temple Yedshi, Siddheshwar temple Padoli Naigaon, etc

Existing Condition Temple and museum are properly maintained however there is much scope for futher improvement

Tourist Amenities Paved road, parking, drinking water facility, trust office, sabha mandap, covered shed for dining, museum etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 25000 during fair / festival. Nearly 1.0 lakh visitors per year visit the temple

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Minor construction work is going on by trust


Beautification of temple premises, admin and information office, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, open air theater and garden with lighting and resting benches, beautification and expension of museum building, restaurant and cafeteria etc


Final Report


6. Shri Mahadev Temple, Dhoki

Town Dhoki


Approach Road District road

Access Road Town road

Attractions Mahadev Temple

Nearby Attractions

Saint Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum at Ter, Mahadev temple Wagholi, Ramling temple Yedshi, Siddheshwar temple Padoli Naigaon, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Dutt temple Malakapur etc

Existing Condition The temple is properly maintained by a family

Tourist Amenities Covered shed, seating facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 20000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 0.35 lakh visitors per year visit the temple



Upgradation of approach road, designated parking facility, construction of RCC slab instead of tin shed in front of the temple, plantation on the perifery and other beautification work, public convenience complex with drinking water facility etc


Final Report


7. Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Osmanabad

City Osmanabad

Location 4 km from Osmanabad in southern direction

Approach Road National Highway

Access Road City road

Attractions Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah

Nearby Attractions Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Dharasur Mardini temple, Siddheshwar temple Wadgaon, Ambabhavani temple Tuljapur, Nagoba temple Tirth etc

Existing Condition Dargah is well maintained and many development projects are ongoing

Tourist Amenities Welcome gate, paved road, shops offering ritual material, yatri nivas, drinking water facility, covered resting places etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 35000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 2.0 lakh visitors visit the dargah yearly

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Some construction work is going on by trust


Designated parking facility, conservation and restoration of various structures in dargah compound, Islam Interpration Center, bhakt niwas, garden with lighting and resting benches, renovation and beautification of step well, solid waste management in dargah compound etc


Final Report


8. Shri Kshetra Dharashur Mardini Temple, Osmanabad

City Osmanabad

Location About 3 km from Osmanabad in western direction


Access Road City road

Attractions Temple

Nearby Attractions

Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Hatladevi

temple, Dharashiv caves, Siddheshwar temple Wadgaon, Ambabhavani temple Tuljapur, Nagoba temple Tirth etc

Existing Condition The temple is well maintained but the premises needs to be upgraded. Mainly wedding ceremonies take place in the temple.

Tourist Amenities Welcome gate, paved road and pathway, parking facility, drinking water facility, sabha mandap etc

Current Tourist Arrivals Nearly 20000 visitors during fair / festival. About 0.5 lakh visitors per year visit the temple



Upgradation of approach road from NH-211 to temple, new welcome gate, designated parking area, trust office, landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches in temple surrounding, bhakt niwas, public convenience complex with drinking water facility etc


Final Report


9. Hemadpanthi Temple, Wagholi

Village Wagholi


Approach Road State Highway

Access Road District road

Attractions Mahadev Temple with archaeological importance

Nearby Attractions

Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple, Saint Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum at Ter, Mahadev temple Dhoki, Ramling temple Yedshi, Siddheshwar temple Padoli Naigaon, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Dutt temple Malakapur etc

Existing Condition There are 3 temples built in Hemadpathi style and all of them requires conservation and restoration

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, sabhamandap etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 0.15 lakh devotees visit the temple yearly



Upgradation of approach road from SH-67 to Wagholi village (4 km), conservation and restoration of temple structures, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, information board showing history and architecture of temple etc


Final Report


10. Garhdev Dhari

Village Near Osmanabad city

Location About 8 km from Osmanabad

Approach Road State Highway

Access Road Village road

Attractions Dargah and Natural scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple etc

Existing Condition Dargah needs immediate upgradation

Tourist Amenities Drinking water facility

Current Tourist Arrivals About 25000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 0.53 lakh visitors per year visit the dargah



Upgradation of approach road (5 km), designated parking facility, organised shopping kiosks, reconstruction of approach steps with flooring, railing, resting places in between, view points etc, upgradation of Dargah including repairing, flooring, coloring etc, public convenience complex with drinking water facility etc


Final Report


11. Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg

Town Naldurg

Location About 60 km from Osmanabad in south-east direction

Approach Road National Highway 211 and 9, District road


Attractions Ram temple, Natural scenic environment

Nearby Attractions Naldurg fort, Khandoba temple Aandur, Mallikarjun temple Achler etc

Existing Condition The temple is well maintained but needs upgradation of basic amenities

Tourist Amenities Paved road, welcome gate, parking, landscaping, mangal karyalaya, drinking water facility, public convenience complex etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 15000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 0.38 lakh visitors visit the temple yearly



Designated parking area, fixing paver blocks with landscapping and lighting near main temple area, safety wall ahead of newly constructed hall, renovation and upgradation of temple and other surrounding structures, upgradation of exisitng landscaped area and plantation of new trees etc


Final Report


12. Naldurg Fort

Town Naldurg


Approach Road National Highway 211 and 9, District road


Attractions Historic Fort, Water fall

Nearby Attractions Ramtirth Temple, Khandoba temple Aandur, Mallikarjun temple Achler etc

Existing Condition

Fort is under the premiew of State Archaeological Department. There are some encroachments nearby fort structure. Fort lacks all basic infrastructure facilities

Tourist Amenities Paved road, parking, board showing history of fort, waterfall, viewpoint, guide facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 0.55 lakh visitors visit the fort yearly



Beautification of entrance area, entrance gate and watchman cabin, designated parking area, admin office and ticket collection counter, tourist information centre, conservation and restoration of fort wall and fort and cleanliness inside fort area, heritage Gallery, clay modal of fort, restaurant and cafeteria, CCTV etc


Final Report


13. Shri Nagoba Temple, Tirth

Village Tirth

Location About 31 km from Osmanabad in southern direction. Just 10 km from Tuljapur in south-east direction



Attractions Nagoba temple

Nearby Attractions

Tuljabhavani temple, Naldurg fort, Khandoba temple Aandur, Ramtirth temple Naldurg, Siddheshwar temple Wadgaon, Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple etc

Existing Condition The present temple is well maintained, however, both the temple and surrounding needs upgradation and beautification to attract tourists

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, welcome gate, drinking water facility, public convenience complex, street lights, sabha mandap, kund etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 20 lakh devotees visit the temple during fair / festival. Nearly 20.5 lakh visitors visit annually



Upgradation of access road from Tuljapur - Tirth road to temple (0.25 km), renovation of welcome gate, designated parking facility, renovation of temple structure and expansion of sabha mandap, landscaping with lighting and resting benches in temple surrounding, bhakt niwas, beautification of existing kund etc


Final Report


14. Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur

Town Aandur / Mailarpur

Location About 56 km from Osmanabad in south-east direction. Just 5 km from Naldurg fort in western direction

Approach Road National Highway 211 and 9

Access Road Local village road

Attractions Khandoba temple

Nearby Attractions

Naldurg fort, Ramtirth temple Naldurg, Mallikarjun temple Achler, Javalga bet, Achalbet temple, Jagdamba temple Bhagatwadi, Ambabhavani temple Tuljapur, Nagoba temple Tirth etc

Existing Condition

Khandoba temple is well maintained but some of the structure needs renovation. Temple at Mailarpur remains without Goddess idol for 10 months and hence it is less maintained

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, shops offering ritual materials, covered shed, open courtyard, drinking water facility, rooms, seating and resting facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 3 lakh devotees during fair / festival. About 5 lakh visitors visit the temple yearly



Designated parking facility, renovation and upgradation of temple structures, change of flooring, renovation of kitchen area, shoe rack, bhakt niwas, solid waste management etc


Final Report


15. Tuljabhavani Temple

Town Tuljapur

Location About 22 km from Osmanabad in southern direction



Attractions TuljaBhavani Temple

Nearby Attractions

Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple, Siddheshwar temple Wadgaon, Nagoba temple Tirth, Khandoba temple Aandur, Naldurg fort, Ramtirth temple Naldurg etc

Existing Condition

The one amongst three and half Shakti Peethas (abodes of cosmic powers) of the state is situated in Tuljapur wherein resides the Mother Goddess Tulja Bhavani. Devotees throng in millions to Tuljapur for her glimpse and for seeking her blessings. Though the temple has all the tourist amenities yet the infrastructure needs to be upgraded to meet the devotee‟s inflow and provide them with state of art facilities

Tourist Amenities

Paved approach road, parking, trust office, information office, queuing facility, accommodation facility, food facility, drinking water facility, public toilets, police help room, solar panels, solar street lights, stalls offering ritual materials, onsite signages etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 25 lakh during fair / festival. Nearly 3 crore devotees visit the temple yearly

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Projects proposed under Tuljapur Development Plan (2011-12) worth Rs. 1841 lakh


Additional parking facility, implementation of proposed Tuljapur development plan projects in 2011-12, electric car for internal movement at temple campus, installation of elevator facility for disabled, jetty and boating facility at lake etc


Final Report


16. Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan, Diksal

Town Diksal

Location About 62 km from Osmanabad in northern direction. Just 2.5 km from Kallamb

Approach Road National Highway 211 and State Highway 158


Attractions Ram Chandra Maharaj‟s temple

Nearby Attractions

Shiv temple Lohta, Khandeshwar temple Massa, Siddheshwar temple Padoli Naigaon, Dutt temple Malakapur, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Ramling temple Yedshi, Mahadev temple Dhoki, Saint Goroba kaka temple & Museum Ter etc

Existing Condition Temple is maintained but lacks basic amenities. Presently Mangal karyalaya is under construction

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, drinking water facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 25000 during fair / festival. Nearly 0.6 lakh visitors visit the temple yearly



Upgradation of approach roads from SH-160 to temple (1.5 km), designated parking facility, trust office, landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play equipments etc, bhakt niwas, restoration of well, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, solar street lights etc


Final Report


17. Shri Dutt Temple, Malakapur

Village Malakapur

Location About 35 km from Osmanabad in north-west direction



Attractions Dutt Temple, nearby pond

Nearby Attractions

Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Ramling temple Yedshi, Khandeshwari temple Massa, Kunthalgiri, Alam prabhu temple, Satvai Devi Mankeshwar, Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan Diksal etc

Existing Condition Dutt temple is very beautiful and of religious importance, however, because of unavailability of land in temple surrounding, all facilities are being provided in out skirts

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, designated parking space & bhakt niwas in new premises, drinking water facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 12000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 1.25 lakh visitors visit the temple yearly

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Construction work at new temple premises is underway


Upgradation of approach road from NH-211 to old temple and further to new temple (about 2.0 km), welcome gate at new premises, upgradation of designated parking space, public convenience complex with drinking water facility in new temple, priest accommodation facility, landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches & children play equipments in new temple compound etc


Final Report


18. Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala

Town Yermala



Access Road Local approach road

Attractions Yedeshwari temple and natural scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions

Dutt temple Malakapur, Ramling temple Yedshi, Khandeshwari temple Massa, Kunthalgiri, Alam Prabhu Bhoom, Satvai temple Mankeshwar, Mahadev temple Dhoki, Hatladevi temple, Dharashiv caves, Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah, Dharasur Mardini temple, Siddheshwar temple Wadgaon etc

Existing Condition Yedeshwari temple is very famous in the district. The temple and other structure are old and needs renovation. Limited parking facility is available.

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, welcome gate, parking, stalls offering ritual materials, food kiosks, steps to reach temple, drinking water facility, covered resting places etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 60000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 5.2 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Upgradation of parking facility, organised shopping facility, reconstruction and widening of approach steps leading to temple, shoe rack and cloak room facility, admin and information office, CCTV cameras and surveillance room, garden development, upgradation of existing and construction of new public convenience complex with drinking water facility, bhakt niwas etc


Final Report


19. Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgaon

Village Domgaon


Approach Road State Highway 67 and village road

Access Road Local approach road, Village road

Attractions Kalyanswami temple surrounded by lake water on all four sides

Nearby Attractions Paranda fort, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Bhairavnath temple Sonari & Kandari, Nagoba temple Mugaon etc

Existing Condition Temple is well maintained and surrounding water front has good potential to be developed as tourist focal point of attraction

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, parking, waterfront, drinking water facility, hall, covered resting places, landscaping, street lights etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 5000 visitors during fair / festival. Nearly 50000 visitors visit the place yearly



Upgradation and widening of approach road from SH-67 to Samadhi peeth (8.5 km), designated parking facility, renovation of temple structure, development of water front (about 700 meters), jetty, boating facility, garden and landscaping with pathway, lighting, resting benches, children play area etc on whole premises, board showing history of Kalyanswami, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, bhakt niwas etc


Final Report


20. Paranda fort

Town Paranda


Approach Road State Highway 67

Access Road Local town road

Attractions Ancient Fort, cannons etc

Nearby Attractions

Kalyanaswami Samadhi Pith Domgaon, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Bhairavnath temple Sonari & Kandari, Nagoba temple Mugaon, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala etc

Existing Condition Paranda fort is in good condition but still it needs conservation and restoration

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, open parking, board showing history of fort, cannons, drinking water facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals Nearly 18000 visitors visit the fort annually



Upgradation of two approach roads from SH-76, designated parking area, entrance gate and watchman cabin, conservation and restoration of entrance gates and fort structure, garden and landscaping, construction of heritage gallery, cafeteria, public convenience complex, solar street lights, signages on SH-67 etc


Final Report


21. Bhairavnath Temple, Sonari

Village Sonari




Attractions Bhairavnath temple

Nearby Attractions

Nagoba temple Mugaon, Bhairavnath temple Kandari, Kalyanaswami Samadhi Pith Domgaon, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Paranda fort, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala etc

Existing Condition Temple structure is well maintained but renovation and beautification of temple premises is required

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, bhakt niwas, drinking water facility, sabha mandap, trust office, stalls offering ritual materials etc




Upgradation of Sonari - Domgaon road from lake to Sonari (2.5 km), designated parking facility, upgradation of chariot chamber, upgradation of temple admin office, change of flooring in temple premises, upgradation of rooms in temple premises, conservation and restoration of bawdi's, directional signages etc


Final Report


22. Nagoba Temple, Mugaon

Village Mugaon




Attractions Nagoba temple

Nearby Attractions

Bhairavnath temple Kandari & Sonari, Kalyanaswami Samadhi Pith Domgaon, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Paranda fort, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala etc

Existing Condition The temple is in dilapidated condition

Tourist Amenities None

Current Tourist Arrivals About 25000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 0.6 lakh visitors visit the temple per year


Tourist Infrastructure Required Upgradation of approach road (about 1.0 km), renovation of temple structure and premises, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, solar street lights etc


Final Report


23. Bhairoba Temple, Kandari

Village Kandari




Attractions Bhairavnath temple

Nearby Attractions

Nagoba temple Mugaon, Bhairavnath temple Sonari, Kalyanaswami Samadhi Pith Domgaon, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Paranda fort, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala etc

Existing Condition The temple is well maintained but lacks basic tourist facilities. Temple surrounding needs upgradation

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, open parking, drinking water facility, sabha mandap etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 5 lakh devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 5.6 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Widening and upgradation of approach road near Pimparkhed to Kanderi (7 km), designated parking facility, construction of Mangal Karayalaya, landscaping with lighting and resting benches, upgradation of existing temple & surrounding and construction of small temple on open placed idols, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, installation of groundwater rig bore, construction of compound wall with entrance gate, bhakt niwas etc


Final Report


24. Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah, Jawala

Town Jawala

Location About 66 km from Osmanabad in north-western direction

Approach Road State Highway 67 and district road

Access Road Local approach road, town road

Attractions Dargah of Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya

Nearby Attractions Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda, Paranda fort, Satvai Devi Mankeshwar, Alam Prabhu Bhoom etc

Existing Condition Dargah is located at outskirts of town and lacks basic facilities

Tourist Amenities Approach road, open parking, drinking water facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 5000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 12000 visitors visit the dargah annually



Upgradation of Jawala road from Bhoom road (about 2.0 km), construction of access road with street lights to dargah (about 0.1 km), designated parking facility, renovation of dargah compound including both dargah, compound wall, flooring, landscaping etc, landscaping with lighting and resting benches in front of dargah, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, solar street lights etc


Final Report


25. Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Sahid Dargah, Paranda

Town Paranda

Location About 70 km from Osmanabad in western direction



Attractions Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Sahid

Nearby Attractions Kalyanaswami Samadhi Pith Domgaon, Paranda fort, Bhairavnath temple Sonari & Kandari, Nagoba temple Mugaon, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala etc

Existing Condition Dargah is well maintained but lacks basic tourist amenities

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, welcome gate, open parking, stalls offering ritual materials, drinking water facility, covered sitting and resting places etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 50000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 1.2 lakh visitors visit the dargah yearly



Upgradation of approach road from Paranda town to dargah with street lights (2 km), designated parking area, beautification of dargah compound including change of flooring, railing on steps, landscaping, sitout around trees, coloring etc, accomodation facility, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, cultural hall etc


Final Report


26. Javalga Bet

Village Javalga Bet


Approach Road National Highway 211 and 9, State Highway 164 and district road

Access Road Local approach road, village road

Attractions SwamiPith

Nearby Attractions Jagdambad temple Bhagatwadi, Achalbet temple, Nagoba temple Aandur, Naldurg fort, Ramtirth temple Naldurg etc

Existing Condition Presently temple is under renovation and many tourist facilities are coming up

Tourist Amenities Approach road, parking facility, drinking water facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 50000 devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 1.7 lakh visitors visit the premises per year

Proposed Projects (by other agencies) Construction work is going on


Upgradation of parking area with flooring, covered shed etc, admin office with necessary furniture, shoe rack & cloak room, bhakt niwas, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, solar street lights, directional signages on NH-9, SH-164 and Naldurg town etc


Final Report


27. Jagdamba Temple, Bhagatvadi

Village Bhagatwadi


Approach Road National Highway 211, State Highway and District road


Attractions Jagdamba temple and natural scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions Achalbet temple, Javalgabet temple etc

Existing Condition The temple is in dilapidated condition and lacks basic tourist facilities

Tourist Amenities Unpaved access road, open parking, steps to reach temple, seating and resting facility etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 35000 devotees during fair / festival. About 1.2 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Upgradation of approach road from SH-163 to temple (0.3 km), designated parking area, welcome gate, upgradation of approach steps and fixing of railing, reconstruction of temple and upgradation of other structures, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, solar street lights, directional signages on NH-9, SH-164, SH-163 and Naldurg town


Final Report


28. Achalbet Temple, Turori

Village Turori


Approach Road National Highway 211 & 9 and State Highway

Access Road Designated approach road

Attractions Achalbet temple and natural scenic beauty

Nearby Attractions Javalgabet, Jagdambad temple Bhagatwadi

Existing Condition The temple is well maintained

Tourist Amenities

Paved approach raod, designated parking facility, drinking water facility, public convenience complex, bhakt niwas, covered multipurpose hall, landscaping, solar street lights, solid waste management, information signages etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 30000 devotees during fair / festival. About 1.2 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Upgradation of two approach roads from NH-9 to temple (2.5 km), welcome gate, admin office, shoe rack, landscaping with pathway, lighting and resting benches, children play equipments, bhakt niwas, additional public convenience complex with drinking water facility, installation of solar panels etc


Final Report


29. Shri Kshetra Mallikarjun Temple, Achler

Town Achler


Approach Road National Highway 211 & 9, District road


Attractions Mallikarjun temple

Nearby Attractions Khandoba temple Aandur, Naldurg fort, Ramtirth temple Naldurg etc

Existing Condition Mahadev temple is very old and maintained properly, however, the temple lacks basic tourist facilities

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, welcome gate, open parking, drinking water facility, seating and resting facility etc




Upgradation of both approach road to temple premises (about 0.8 km) with street lights, renovation of welcome gate, designated parking space, garden with pathway, lighting, resting benches and children play equipments, change of flooring in temple premises, restoration of kund and other structures, construction of mangal karyalaya, bhakt niwas, public convenience complex with drinking water facility etc


Final Report


30. Aalam Prabhu temple

Town Bhoom


Approach Road National Highway 211, District road


Attractions Aalam Prabhu temple

Nearby Attractions Satvai devi Mankeshwar, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala, Datt temple Malakapur, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Kunthalgiri etc

Existing Condition Temple is well maintained with basic tourist facilities

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, designated parking space, drinking water facility, separate public convenience complex, covered shed, seating and resting facility, street lights etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 3.0 lakh devotees during fair/ festival. Nearly 3.5 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Upgradation of approach road from Golegaon road to temple (about 2.0 km), approach pathway from temple to Alam Prabhu lake (0.3 km), upgradation and beautfication of structures and staricase in temple premises, bhakt niwas, landscaping with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments, sitouts around trees etc


Final Report


31. Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar

Village Mankeshwar


Approach Road State Highway 67, District road


Attractions Mahadev Temple, Satvai devi Temple

Nearby Attractions

Aalam Prabhu temple Bhoom, Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya Dargah Jawala, Datt temple Malakapur, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Kunthalgiri, Paranda fort, Hazrat Khwaja Badaruddin Rahematullah Paranda etc

Existing Condition Mahadev temple is very old with archaeological significance, however presently it is in dipalitaed condition

Tourist Amenities

Paved approach road, open parking space, board showing history and details of temple, drinking water facility, bhakti hall, stalls offering ritual materials, food kiosks etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 3.7 lakh devotees visit the temple annually



Upgradation of approach road (4 km), designated parking facility, conservation and restoration of Mahadev temple, construction of dining hall with kitchen facility, beautification of temple premises including flooring, edge development, railing on edges, pargolas etc, garden with pathway, lighting, resting benches and children play equipments, bhakt niwas, public convenience complex and drinking water facility, solar street lights etc


Final Report


32. Shri Beleshwar Tirthvikas, Pakhrud

Village Pakhrud


Approach Road National Highway 211 and village road

Access Road Local approach road

Attractions Beleshwar temple, Natural scenic environment

Nearby Attractions Aalam Prabhu temple Bhoom, Kunthalgiri etc

Existing Condition The temple is in good condition but it lacks basic tourist facilities

Tourist Amenities Paved approach road, welcome gate, open parking, drinking water facility, seating and resting places, landscaping, solar street lights etc

Current Tourist Arrivals About 2.0 lakh devotees during fair / festival. Nearly 2.3 lakh visitors visit the temple annually



Construction of approach road from Kharda town to temple (about 10 km), designated parking facility, admin office, shoe rack and cloak room facility, beautification of temple premises and other surrounding structures, landscaping with lighting, resting benches and children play equipments, renovation of compound wall, public convenience complex with drinking water facility, directional signages on SH-157 and Bhoom town etc


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33. Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri

Village Ramkund




Attractions Jain temple and natural scenic environment

Nearby Attractions Aalam Prabhu Bhoom, Yedeshwari temple Yermala, Dutt temple Malakapur, Khandeshwari temple Massa, Beleshwar temple Pakhrud etc

Existing Condition There are 11 Jain temples and all are well maintained having basic tourist facilities

Tourist Amenities

Paved approach road, parking, drinking water facility and toilet block, information office, general accommodation facility, VIP accommodation facility, food facility, boarding school, landscaping, children‟s play area, resting benches




Up-gradation of approach road from Osmanabad-Beed National Highway to temple (3 km), construction / up gradation of internal roads inside temple premises (1 km), designated parking facility, development of garden with lighting and resting benches, Jain Interpretation centre based on 24 Thirthankars, upgradation of library and dining facility, upgradation of drinking water facility with fixing RO water plant, new public convenience complex etc


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ANNEXURE 4.2 – TOURIST POPULATION PROJECTION

Estimated Local Visiting Population till 2032 (in lakh)

Taluka Tourist spot 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032

Osmanabad

Hatladevi Temple 0.15 0.20 0.26 0.35 0.46

Siddheshwar Dev stahan,Wadgaon 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.20 0.27

Dharashiv Lenya 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

Ramling temple,Yedshi 0.08 0.11 0.14 0.18 0.24

Sant Goraba Kaka Temple and Museum 0.15 0.19 0.25 0.34 0.44

Shri Mahadev Temple, Dhoki 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.09

Hazrat Khwaja Shamsoddin Gazi dargah 0.25 0.33 0.43 0.57 0.75

Shri kshetra Dharashur mardini Temple 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.14

Ramtemple Bahetulla sahe temple 0.14 0.18 0.24 0.32 0.42

Hemadpanthi Temple, Vagoli 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.05

Garhdev dhari 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.12 0.16

Sub total of Taluka 1.01 1.34 1.76 2.33 3.07

Tuljapur

Ramtirth Temple, Naldurg 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.05

Naldurg Fort 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06

Shri Nagoba Temple, Sangvi mardi 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02

Khandoba Temple, Aandur/Mailarpur 0.20 0.24 0.29 0.35 0.42

Ambabhavani Temple 2.76 3.31 3.97 4.75 5.69


Kallamb

Gururamchandra Boghle Maharaj sansthan, Diksal 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.12

Shri dutt Temple, Malakapur 0.11 0.15 0.20 0.27 0.36

Yedeshwari Temple, Yermala 0.46 0.61 0.81 1.08 1.43

Khandeshwar Temple, Massa Khandeshwari 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.06

Mahadev Temple, Lohta 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.12

Mahadev Temple, Chorvale 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.20

Mahadev Temple, Naigaon- Padoli 0.07 0.09 0.12 0.17 0.22


Paranda

Kalyanswami Samadhipith, Domgav 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06

Paranda fort 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

Shri Bhairavnath temple Sonari 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.26

Nagoba Temple, Mugaon 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08

Shri Bhairoba Temple, Kandari 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.12

Hazrat Nizamoddin Auliya dargah, Jawala 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

Hazrat Khwaja badrudin Sahid 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16


Omerga

Javalga Bet 0.18 0.21 0.24 0.28 0.32

Bhagatvadi Temple 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.19 0.22

Achalbet Temple, Turori 0.09 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16



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Lohara Shri Kshetra, Achler 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.05


Bhoom

Aalam prabhu temple 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09

Satvai Temple, Mankeshwar 0.37 0.43 0.50 0.59 0.68

Shri Beleshwar Tirthvikas, Pakhrud 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06

Shri kshetra Kunthalgiri 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.06


Total (in Lakh) 6.24 7.62 9.33 11.47 14.15



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Estimated Fair/Festival Visiting Population till 2032 (in lakh)


Osmanabad



Dharashiv Lenya 0.75 0.96 1.22 1.56 1.99








Garhdev dhari 0.25 0.32 0.41 0.52 0.66


Tuljapur


Naldurg Fort 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00





Kallamb









Paranda


Paranda fort 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00







Omerga

Javalga Bet 0.50 0.64 0.81 1.04 1.33






Bhoom Aalam prabhu temple 3.00 3.83 4.89 6.24 7.96


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Total (in Lakh) 80.90 103.25 131.78 168.19 214.65



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Estimated Outside Visiting Population till 2032 (in lakh) – Scenario 1


Osmanabad



Dharashiv Lenya 0.33 0.49 0.71 1.04 1.52








Garhdev dhari 0.47 0.69 1.01 1.48 2.16


Tuljapur


Naldurg Fort 0.52 0.76 1.12 1.63 2.39





Kallamb









Paranda


Paranda fort 0.17 0.25 0.37 0.54 0.79







Omerga

Javalga Bet 1.02 1.49 2.18 3.19 4.66






Bhoom Aalam prabhu temple 0.46 0.67 0.98 1.43 2.09


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Total (in Lakh) 301.17 440.25 643.55 940.74 1375.17



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Osmanabad



Dharashiv Lenya 0.33 0.54 0.89 1.46 2.39








Garhdev dhari 0.47 0.77 1.27 2.08 3.40


Tuljapur


Naldurg Fort 0.52 0.86 1.40 2.30 3.76





Kallamb









Paranda


Paranda fort 0.17 0.28 0.47 0.76 1.25







Omerga

Javalga Bet 1.02 1.67 2.74 4.48 7.34






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Bhoom






Total (in Lakh) 301.17 493.35 808.15 1323.82 2168.55



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Osmanabad



Dharashiv Lenya 0.33 0.59 1.05 1.86 3.30








Garhdev dhari 0.47 0.84 1.49 2.64 4.69


Tuljapur


Naldurg Fort 0.52 0.93 1.65 2.92 5.19





Kallamb









Paranda


Paranda fort 0.17 0.31 0.55 0.97 1.72







Omerga

Javalga Bet 1.02 1.81 3.21 5.70 10.12






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Bhoom






Total (in Lakh) 301.17 534.57 948.84 1684.15 2989.31



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Documents

Osmanabad Draft District Tourism Plan