Yavatmal Draft District Tourism Plan

DISTRICT TOURISM MASTER PLANYAVATMAL DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA

---------------------------------------------------------------JUNE 2013JUNE 2013

PROJECT OF

Collector, Yavatmal Government of Maharashtra

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PREPARED BY

CREATIVE CIRCLEARCHITECTS, PLANNERS, ENV. DESIGNERS , LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS

31, EAST SHANKAR NAGAR , NAGPURTELEFAX : 0712-2523520, 09422109676, 09423073291

WEBSITE: creativecindia.com, e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

June, 2013 DISTRICT TOURISM MASTER PLAN FOR YAVATMAL DISTRICT

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 Preamble ............................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Need of planning interventions.......................................................................................... 7

1.3 Tourism Potential in Maharashtra ..................................................................................... 8

1.4 Tourism trends in India and Maharashtra .......................................................................... 8

1.5 Action Plan for the Next Five Years ................................................................................. 9

1.6 Brief Scope of the Project ................................................................................................ 10

1.7 Methodology for DTMP Process ..................................................................................... 12

1.8 Data Sources .................................................................................................................... 13

1.9 Consultative Workshops/Group Discussions .................................................................. 15

1.9 National tourism policy ................................................................................................... 15

1.9.1 The salient features of the new tourism policy ............................................................. 17

1.10Benefits of tourism ......................................................................................................... 18

1.11 Costs of tourism ............................................................................................................. 19

1.12 State Tourism Policy ..................................................................................................... 19

1.12.1 Objectives of the Maharashtra tourism policy ............................................................ 20

1.12.2 Role of state govt. in tourism development ................................................................ 20

1.12.3 Investment policy ....................................................................................................... 21

1.12.4 Incentives .................................................................................................................... 22

1.12.5 Development Regulations in Maharashtra ................................................................. 22

CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL PROFILE............................................................................................ 23

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 23

2.2 District’s Special Characters ........................................................................................... 23

2.3 Linkages & Connectivity ................................................................................................. 24

2.4 Historical Background ..................................................................................................... 26

2.5 Administrative Divisions ................................................................................................. 28

2.6 Geographical Information................................................................................................ 28

2.6.1 Climate.......................................................................................................................... 28

2.6.2 Forests ........................................................................................................................... 29

2.6.3 Rivers and Dams ........................................................................................................... 31



2.6.4 Topography and Soil Types .......................................................................................... 32

2.6.5 Land Use ....................................................................................................................... 35

2.6.6 Geology ........................................................................................................................ 35

2.6.7 Minerals ........................................................................................................................ 36

2.6.8 Ground Water Potential ................................................................................................ 36

2.7 Economy .......................................................................................................................... 37

2.7.1 Agriculture .................................................................................................................... 37

2.7.2 Fishery .......................................................................................................................... 39

2.7.3 Industries ...................................................................................................................... 39

2.7.4 Trade and Commerce .................................................................................................... 40

2.8 Demography .................................................................................................................... 41

2.8.1 Sex Ratio....................................................................................................................... 42

2.8.2 Literacy Rate ................................................................................................................. 43

2.8.3 Work Force Participation .............................................................................................. 43

2.9 Education and Training Facilities .................................................................................... 44

CHAPTER 3: TOURISM IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT ......................................................... 45

3.1 Tourism in Maharashtra................................................................................................... 45

3.2 Yavatmal Tourism ........................................................................................................... 46

3.2.1 Attraction in Yavatmal ................................................................................................. 47

Chapter 5: important tourist destination in Yavatmal district ....................................................... 50

5.0 Tourist places in Yavatmal District ................................................................................. 50

Listing of Taluka wise tourist spots ....................................................................................... 52

5.1 Jamwadi dam, Yavatmal.................................................................................................. 52

5.2 Goki dam, Yavatmal ........................................................................................................ 54

5.4 Pus Dam Project, Isapur, Taluka Pusad ........................................................................... 59

5.5 Takali Dam, Yavatmal ..................................................................................................... 61

5.6 Nilona Dam , Yavatmal .................................................................................................. 63

5.7 Kapara dam, Yavatmal .................................................................................................... 65

5.8 Zola Talav, Yavatmal ...................................................................................................... 67

5.9 Waghadi Dam, Ghatanji .................................................................................................. 69

5.10 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji ................................................................................................ 71



5.11 Antargaon Dam, Kalamb ............................................................................................... 73

5.13 Arunavati Dam, Yavatmal ............................................................................................. 77

5.14 Sahasra Kund, Umerkhed .............................................................................................. 79

5.15 Ecotourism & Wild life ................................................................................................. 82

5.15.1 Tipeshwar wild life Sanctuary .................................................................................... 82

5.15.2 Painganga Wild Life Sanctuary .................................................................................. 87

5.16 Village tourism : Kalamb (Chintamani Temple) ........................................................... 89

5.17 Heritage Conservation of Kedareshvara, Malikarjun Mahadev Mandir, Digras ........... 95

5.18 Khajababa, Digras ......................................................................................................... 96

5.26 Jagdamba Maharaj Mandir, Kelapur, Pandharkawada .................................................. 97

5.27 Madeshwar Sansthan, Madani, Babulgaon .................................................................. 100

5.28 Karal Mandir, Pusad .................................................................................................... 102

5.33 Prerna Sthal, Yavatmal ................................................................................................ 105

Coal Mines, Wani ................................................................................................................ 107

Chapter5: Tourism Circuits......................................................................................................... 108

5.1Yavtmal – Nagpur – Amravati Tourist Circuit ............................................................... 108

5.2 Adventure, Leisure & Ecotourism Circuit of Yavatmal District ................................... 110

5.3 Yavatmal District Tourist Circuit. ................................................................................. 111

CHAPTER 6: SOCIO-CULTURAL & ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF yavatmal DISTRICT ..... 112

4.1 Important Towns of Yavatmal District .......................................................................... 112

4.1.1 Yavatmal ..................................................................................................................... 112

4.1.2 Pusad ........................................................................................................................... 113

4.1.3 Wani............................................................................................................................ 114

4.1.4 Digras.......................................................................................................................... 114

4.1.5 Umarkhed ................................................................................................................... 115

4.2 Art and Culture of Yavatmal ......................................................................................... 116

4.2.1 People ......................................................................................................................... 116

4.2.2 Languages ................................................................................................................... 116

4.2.3 Religions ..................................................................................................................... 117

4.2.4 Local Dances .............................................................................................................. 117

4.3 Fairs ............................................................................................................................... 117



4.4 Handicrafts..................................................................................................................... 118

chapter 7: Project proposals ........................................................................................................ 119

7.1 Project ideas / concept ................................................................................................... 119

7.2 General Project Proposal for District ............................................................................. 120

7.3 Tourism Projects ............................................................................................................ 121

7.3.1 Niche Tourism Products ............................................................................................. 121

7.3.1.1 Adventure tourism ................................................................................................... 121

7.3.1.2 Health Tourism ........................................................................................................ 122

7.3.1.3 Wellness Tourism .................................................................................................... 122

7.3.1.4 Golf Tourism ........................................................................................................... 122

7.3.1.5 Corporate Tourism/ Meeting Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) ..... 122

7.3.1.6 Eco Tourism ............................................................................................................ 123

7.3.2 Ethnic Tourism ........................................................................................................... 123

7.3.3 Heritage Hotel............................................................................................................. 123

7.3.4 Apartment hotel .......................................................................................................... 124

7.3. 5 Guest Houses ............................................................................................................. 124

7.3.6 Caravan Tourism ....................................................................................................... 124

7.3.7 Rural Tourism ............................................................................................................. 124

7.3.8 Leisure Tourism .......................................................................................................... 125

7.3.9 Religious Tourism ...................................................................................................... 125

7.3.10 Special Interest tourism ............................................................................................ 125

7.7 Details of Tourism Project Components ....................................................................... 129

7.8. SWOT Analysis of Tourist Destination........................................................................ 138

CHAPTER 8 : TOURIST FLOW ............................................................................................... 139

8.1 Tourism Scenario in India – An Overview .................................................................... 140

8.2 Development of Tourism in Maharashtra ...................................................................... 143

8.3 Tourist flow in Maharashtra .......................................................................................... 144

8.4 Market potential of Maharashtra tourism by Perspective plan ...................................... 146

8.5 Market Segments ........................................................................................................... 148

8.5.1 Tourist Flow in Yavatmal District .............................................................................. 148

8.5.2 Projection of Tourist Flow 2032 ................................................................................. 149



8.6 Characteristics of Tourists ............................................................................................. 150

8.7. Strategies for Improvement .......................................................................................... 154

CHAPTER 9 : INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR TOURISM ............................................... 160

Chapter 10: STRATEGIES ......................................................................................................... 164

10.1 Development and Planning of Tourism Destinations .................................................. 164

Chapter 11: investment planning ................................................................................................ 175

11.1 Cost Estimates for Development of Tourism Destinations ......................................... 175

Chapter 12: Phasing .................................................................................................................... 184

12.1 Phasing......................................................................................................................... 184



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 11 IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN

1.1 Preamble

1. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Limited is fully owned by Government

of Maharashtra. The Corporation has a mandate to promote tourism activities in

Maharashtra. Development of tourism infrastructure and preparation of District level

Tourism Plans are such tourism promotion activities being under taken by the

Corporation. To assist the Corporation in the same, the corporation has empanelled

Architectural / consultancy firms for the two categories viz. Development of tourism

infrastructure, preparation of District level Tourism Plans.

2. A District Tourism Master Plan (DTMP) is spelt as a perspective and a vision for the

future development of a district in respect to tourism. It presents the current stage of the

district’s development and sets out the directions of change. It identifies the thrust areas.

It also suggests alternative routes, strategies, and interventions for bringing about the

changes. It provides a framework and vision within which projects need to be identified

and implemented. It establishes a logical and consistent framework for evaluation of

investment decisions. A DTMP is anchored on the goal of creating economically

productive, efficient, equitable and responsive tourism destinations. It provides a basis for

districts to undertake sector reforms that help direct/indirect investment into tourism-

based infrastructure. It is essential for a district to systematically think of the future for

tourism growth, and determine how it wishes to grow in coming years.

a. Preparation of District level Tourism Master Plans

i. Identifying tourist locations, analysis of tourist interests, study of present

infrastructure.

ii. Preparation of District Level Tourism Master Plans, Approval to the Plans.

iii. Recommendation of infrastructure and other facilities along with the cost

estimates.



3. The present assignment aim to prepare a DTMP document for Yavatmal District to

undertake spatial, fiscal, structural, marketing & institutional changes necessary for

improved service delivery systems that are suitable for tourism growth, address poverty

and enhance local economic performance. The District Tourism Master Plan will provide

the starting point for a process towards self-sustainable development of Yavatmal

District.

4. The entire DTMP preparation process will be based on the concept of a consultative

strategic planning process. The lessons from the past experiences will be incorporated

into the proposed DTMP. The DTMP will also be linked with the overall spatial planning

proposals, particular tourist spots planning proposals and policy framework of District

Master Plan and more importantly into the annual municipal budgeting. Linking the

investment plan of the DTMP with the district development budgets will be crucial in

ensuring the O&M and thus sustainability of the infrastructure assets created.

1.2 Need of planning interventions

Tourism is now well recognized as a major growth engine. Several countries have transformed

their economies by developing their tourism potential. Tourism has great capacity to create large-

scale employment–from the most specialized to the unskilled. The Indian economy is undergoing

a major transformation. With an annual growth of eight percent, India has become the second

most favoured destination for foreign direct investment. As an economic activity in the service

sector, tourism also has enormous potential for contributing to economic growth.

Tourism has the potential to change the economic face of a region. The benefits of planned

tourism development are manifold. Promotion of tourism would bring many direct and indirect

benefits to the people. Government of India and GoM have initiated tourism policy/ies to meet

the growing demands for infrastructure and service delivery.

Some of the direct benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of tourism

development are:

· Employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector

· Development of private enterprise



· Improved standard of living

· Social up-liftment and improved quality of life

· Better education and training

· Sustainable environmental practices

. Foreign exchange earning

Some of the indirect benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of tourism

development are:

· Infrastructure development – power, water, sanitation, hospitals, roads, etc.

· Market for local produce

· Employment in infrastructure sector

· Economic up-liftment due to income multiplier effect

1.3 Tourism Potential in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the third largest State of India, both in area and population. It is located on the

West Coast of India with a 720 km long coastline along the lush green Konkan region. Nestled in

the Western Ghats and the Sahyadri mountain range are several hill stations and water reservoirs

with semi-evergreen and deciduous forests. The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, with its dense

forests, is home to several wild life sanctuaries and nature parks. Thus all the three regions of

Maharashtra offer considerable tourism potential. Maharashtra abounds in numerous tourist

attractions ranging from ancient cave temples, unspoiled beaches, ancient forts and monuments,

forests and wildlife, unique hill stations, pilgrimage centres, and a rich tradition of festivals, art

and culture. Hence, our campaign slogan for Maharashtra Tourism – “MAHARASHTRA

UNLIMITED!”

1.4 Tourism trends in India and Maharashtra

India: The growth of tourism in India has been rapid in the last five years despite a late start.

Tourist arrivals have gone up by more than 25% and foreign exchange earnings has jumped by

40%. The World Travel & Tourism Council has rated India as one of the five fastest growing

tourism economies in the world. The survey conducted by “Lonely Planet” has also supported

this view. The rich heritage, trade, culture, history and growing economy have become major



attractions for the tourists. The survey conducted by “Conde Nast Traveller” came out with the

finding that India is preferred to many other tourist destinations like France, Singapore and

Switzerland.

Maharashtra: The domestic tourists visiting Maharashtra doubled during the last decade, from

41.29 lakh in 1991 to 84.8 lakh in 2001, whereas the number of foreign tourists visiting Mumbai

increased from 7 million in 1991 to 8 million in 2001. The rapid growth in domestic tourism can

be attributed to the ever increasing middle class, increase in disposable income, improved

facilities, stress on urban families, improved connectivity to tourist destinations, etc. Not all

foreign tourists visiting Mumbai visit Maharashtra. Some of these foreign tourists come to

Mumbai as an entry point to India and proceed to various other states. There is need and scope to

attract these visitors into Maharashtra to the various tourist destinations in our State.

1.5 Action Plan for the Next Five Years

The national tourism policy and state tourism policy has been formulated with an action plan for

the long term vision plan. The action plan will be implemented in the next five years to achieve

the above objectives and the long-term vision for 2025.

The district tourism master plans will identify tourist sites, both well-known and lesser-known,

the current problems for tourism development, annual number of tourists, existing facilities for

them, and infrastructure to be developed for tourism promotion. The plans would be a

“handbook” and “guide” for tourism development for the next 10 years under ‘Vision 2020'.

They would bring into light the possibility of private participation in tourism promotion and also

evolve a model for generating employment from tourism.

The district-wise tourism master plans to attract tourists to little-known places with tourism

potential. Infrastructure would be developed there and this would improve the prospects of

Maharashtra becoming a leading tourism destination in India. Based on the number of sites and

their tourism value, the plans shall be prepared with details on the duration of time for their

development or in other words the tourism master plans would be prepared studying the

strengths of the tourism of each district. - “Region-Specific” and a crisis management policy for

critical infrastructure. The district-wise tourism master plans act as a “guide” for development



since it is easier for the tourism authorities to plan their orderly development, incorporating

facilities that a tourist expects when there is information on the sites.

The district Tourism Master Plans would identify the tourist sites, both well-known and lesser-

known; identify the current problems for tourism development; number of tourists in a year; the

existing facilities and the steps to be taken to deal with the problem and develop them creating

infrastructure for tourism promotion. The thrust is on identifying the destinations having

potential of drawing tourists any time in the year and making an in-depth analysis on what needs

to be done for their development with an eye on drawing tourists in big numbers.

1.6 Brief Scope of the Project

1. The present assignment aims to prepare a DTMP document for Yavatmal district to

undertake:-

Reconnaissance survey- geographical, social, political and economical

2. Study of situational analysis –

Existing socio-economic, industrial, historical, demographic profile of the district etc

3. Study of tourism Sector analysis –

Map all the existing tourism destinations and identify potential destinations within

district; Undertake tourism infrastructure gap analysis and suggest requirements etc.

4. Study of stake holders –

District level stakeholder consultations with the assistance of the district administration.

1. Engineering study and Reconnaissance

1) Study of climatic condition, geography and existing infrastructure.

2) Planning of tourism circuit layout plan of district tourism

3) Tourism traffic/tourists forecasts

4) Suggestions for archaeological conservation, urban design, alteration, reductive

use.

5) Preliminary Engineering Design

6) Planning infrastructure planning and cost estimate

7) Phasing of the Project and Tourism Strategies etc.

2. Draft District Tourism Master Plan



1) Obtaining comments and NOC from various Govt. Departments like UD, MTDC,

PWD, ASI, etc.

2) Discussion with clients and other Govt. Department and key persons for

suggestions

3. Final District tourism Plan

1) Submission to department of tourism, Government of Maharashtra for approval

2) Finalization of District Tourism Master Plan.

As per the Terms of Reference (ToR), the brief scope of the work is as follows:

• The DTMP will scale up existing tourism development within a comprehensive and

coherent strategic planning framework in order to ensure optimal benefit from available

resources for the citizens.

• The DTMP would aim to catalyze new thinking and provoke debate through a

consultative stakeholder driven process. The vision and strategic thrusts of the DTP will

be built around the lessons and findings of a comprehensive and rigorous stakeholder

consultation and documentation process.

• The DTMP will generate specific priority actions and projects that can be the basis for

mobilizing funding from diverse sources and boost tourism development as per the

national tourism policy and Maharashtra tourism policy

Study Components

The key components & sub components which need to be studied for formulation of District

Tourism Master Plan for Yavatmal district are presented in below table. The step-by-step

process for DTMP is detailed in the subsequent section.



Figure 1.1- Key Components of District Tourism Master Plan

1.7 Methodology for DTMP Process

• In-depth study of the existing situation, covering the demographic, economic, financial,

infrastructure, physical, environmental and institutional aspects: The review and analysis of

the current status of the TOURISM in the DISTRICT with regard to its development,

systems and procedures, and equally of its institutional and financial context. Identification

of the strengths and weaknesses in the INFRASTRUCTURE development and to provide an

understanding of what impedes service delivery and management within the existing set-up

and what contributes to better service provision. And to bring out the unique features of the

DISTRICT that may distinguish it from other districts.

• Development of a perspective and a vision:- Using the results of analysis combined with

consultations with key stakeholders and civil society, to develop a vision for the future

development – a shared vision of where the tourism development of the district can be in a

medium-term perspective.

• Formulating a strategy for bridging the gap between where the district is and where it wishes

to go: Identification of strategies and interventions for attaining the vision and future

Key Components of District Tourism Master Plan

Demography & Economy

•Population Growth & Trend •Social Composition of Population •Growth Direction•Economic Base

Physical Infrastructure

•Water Supply•Drainage, Sewerage & Storm Water •Solid Waste Management •Power•Street Lighting•Transportation

SocialInfrastructure

OtherSectors

Finance Institutional Arrangements

• Education• Health• Housing

•Slums•Environment•Tourism•Heritage & Conservation

•Receipts & Expenditure •Loans & Grants•AssetsManagement•DCB Statement•FundAvailability & Resource Mobilization•Pricing & Tariff Structure for Services

•Organizational Setup•Administrative & Executions Functions•Technical Capability•Inter agency Coordination & Overlapping functions



development perspectives. The chosen strategies will be translated into programmes and

projects. Selection of criteria with consultative processes, for prioritizing the strategies,

programmes and projects.

• Preparing a Tourism Investment Plan (TIP) and a financing strategy:- Identifying the

proposed projects through the sector wise strategies and action plans; calculating the

investment requirement for implementation of proposed projects; Identify the priority

infrastructure projects in different sectors; Estimate the percentage of total investment is

required to provide services for urban poor. An investment plan and financial operational

plan are an integral part of the proposal. Sector wise investments and priority of projects will

be included in district investment plan. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) cost will be taken

from TIP for Financial Operational Plan (FOP).

1.8 Data Sources

The main source of data is secondary sources from Collector Office and Urban Local Bodies

(ULBs) including Census of India and other Parastatal agencies. The primary data will help to

The Infrastructure Assessment

Opportunities , Strengths ,Risks and WeaknessesUnmet Demand/ Gap

Future Perspective and Vision

Direction of change andExpectations

Strategies for Development

Options and Strategies

Link with Reform Agenda

Criteria for Prioritization

Tourism Investment Plan & FinancialAlternatives

Multi Stakeholder

Consultations

Parameters• Demography • Economic Base • Financial• Physical & Environmental • Infrastructure • Institutions• Universalisation of Services especially the Pro Poor

Sectors/ Components• Environment Conservation • Tourism base Physical & social Infrastructure

• Renewal of services and hospitality facilities • Pro Poor tourism aspects

Marketingand networking •Transport and Roads Services

Figure 1.2 – Methodology for Preparation of District Tourism Master Plan



fill certain gaps and understand the local populace better. The list of important departments and

availability of information details are as mentioned in the following table;

Table 1.1 - Key Sources for Secondary Data

S. No Department/Agency Data Availability 1 Collector Office

And Urban Local Body (ULB)

District /Town level Tourism Map; nearest city/town/village limits, poor /slum pockets, etc. Available type of tourism – adventure/religious/ wildlife etc. List of special population like Tribal etc., slums and other information on urban poor located near Tourism spots. Social infrastructure; institutional‐health facilities, etc. District finance; last five years budgets, demand, collection & balance (DCB) statements, Revenue collection due to tourism, list of Tourism properties, loan statements etc. Organizational set up List of reports/documents prepared earlier for the city, if any

2 Census of India, 1981to2001

District, Tehsil & Town level statistical information Population growth rate Sex ratio & Literacy Rate Occupation & Work participation rate Tourism Urban rural composition History &Profile (district and tehsil level)

3 PWD List of SH/NH information Road network; type of roads, details on lengths and conditions, proposals if any. Proposal, if any

4 PHED Water supply; type of material used for distribution pipes, transmission main lines from the source, major proposals etc. Estimated sewerage generation, proposals if any Solid waste management system; type of collection, manpower, vehicles etc. Storm water drains; type of drains & lengths, low lying areas and water bodies Sewerage & Sanitation Details; type of sewerage system, no. of sanitation facilities

5 District Industrial Center (DIC)

Type of Industries Major exports and imports Workforce Regional influence

6 Tourism Department Type of tourist places Functionality & facilities availability at sites List of visitors from India & overseas List of proposals for development, if any

7 Archaeological Survey of India

About historical monuments Heritage & conservation



S. No Department/Agency Data Availability 8 District Educational

Department Type of institutions especially of Hospitality industry No. of students; Type of facilities at each institutional level

9 Pollution Control Board (PCB)

Environmental issues in line with air, noise and water pollution level Mitigation measures & guidelines Proposals, if any

10 Forest Department Forest Cover and its status Flora Fauna List of reports/documents prepared earlier for forestry/social forestry/ conservation, if any Number of visitors for wildlife tourism

11 Irrigation Department Water bodies / river and reservoir Land available for development Available tourism infrastructure List of reports/documents prepared earlier for development of tourism Number of visitors

12 Police Department Crime rate Infrastructure available for security and emergency

1.9 Consultative Workshops/Group Discussions

Though, the information available from Collector Office, ULBs, Census of India and other govt.

organizations are not quite enough to complete the project report. As per the terms of reference

stages wise workshop proposed to reach the aim of the project;

The consultation process is expected to lead to primary participation of all stakeholders,

enhancing their involvement in preparing DTMP, increasing awareness of all citizens and

stakeholders, and prioritization of the challenges facing the town.

• Kickoff workshop:- To make an awareness in citizens about the DTMP project need

& importance

• 2nd workshop:- Final DTMP report with financial operation plan

1.9 National tourism policy

Tourism policy was announced for the first time in Nov. 1982. The measures suggested in the

policy included



• Granting export industry status to tourism, adopting a selective approach for developing

tourist circuits,

• Inviting private sector participation and

• Utilization of national heritage for attracting tourists.

• The policy recognized the importance of international tourism in earning foreign

exchange and accorded high priority to its development. The policy recognized that

facilities provided are minimal for the large number of domestic tourists who travel on

pilgrimage or as tourists for other motivations and the need to substantially improve and

expand facilities for domestic tourists.

A national action plan for tourism was drawn up in May 1992. The objectives of the action plan

included

• Socio economic development of areas,

• Increasing employment opportunities,

• Developing domestic tourism especially for the budget category,

• Preservation of national heritage and environment,

• Development of international tourism and optimization of foreign exchange earnings,

• Diversification of tourism product and

• Increase in India’s share in world tourism.

The strategies for achieving the objectives outlined

• Improvement of tourism infrastructure,

• Developing areas on a selective basis for integrated growth along with marketing of

destinations to ensure optimal use of existing infrastructure,

• Restructuring and strengthening the institutions for development of human resources and

Evolving a suitable policy for increasing foreign tourist arrivals and foreign exchange

earnings.

Tourism was declared as a priority sector for foreign investment in July 1991. A new national

tourism policy has been drafted to keep pace with the developments taking place around the

world and under consideration of the Government of India. The national tourism policy 2002

includes provisions like facilitating the development of a dynamic private sector in tourism,

promoting eco-tourism and rural tourism, facilitating domestic tourism by promoting amenities



and facilities for budget tourist, giving greater stress to development of pilgrimage centres and

integrated development of identified tourist destinations with the involvement of all the

infrastructural departments, states and the private sector.

1.9.1 The salient features of the new tourism policy

(a) Position tourism as a major engine of economic growth

(b) Harness the direct and multiplier effects of tourism for employment generation, economic

development and providing impetus to rural tourism.

(c) Focus on domestic tourism as a major driver of tourism growth

(d) Position India as a global brand to take advantage of the burgeoning global travel and trade

and the vast untapped potential of Indian destinations.

(e) Private sector is acknowledged as a critical player in tourism growth with government acting

as a pro-active facilitator and catalyst

(f) Integrated development of identified tourist destinations with the involvement of all the

infrastructural departments/State govts and the private sector.

In relation to the development of products that are related to special interests of the target

market, the product development strategy in the Tourism Policy 2002 suggests the following

• Expansion of cultural tourism leveraging on India’s 22 World Heritage sites.

• Development of beach and coastal tourism in the states of Goa, North Karnataka and

Kerala.

• Development of Cochin and Andaman-Nicobar islands as international cruise

destinations.

• Promote India’s unmatched variety of traditional cuisines internationally and encourage

Indian entrepreneurs to establish Indian ethnic cuisine restaurants across the world.

• Active promotion of village tourism to reap socio-economic benefits in the regions of

North East, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Kutch, Chhattisgarh and the plantation regions.

• Integrate National parks and major wild life sanctuaries into the main tourism product

through Interpretation centres, visitor management systems and promoting elephant and

tiger as ‘brands’ of Indian Wildlife Tourism.



• Promote adventure tourism in the ‘Himalayas’ through products such as white water and

Great River rafting. Regulations and certification of tour operators in this field should be

introduced.

• A world-class international convention centre should be constructed in Mumbai to

promote business tourism.

• Promote dedicated shopping centres such as Dilli Haat and Shilpagram along with

dissemination of information about shopping in India to tourists.

• Reintroduce “Festivals of India” program in top 12 future markets for India starting with

annual programs in UK and USA.

• Promote eco and health tourism.

Six new circuits to be developed for tourism were announced in the 2002-03 budgets by the

finance minister. The selection is specially aimed at attracting tourists from Japan, Korea,

Thailand, Indonesia and other far eastern countries.

• The first is the Bihar circuit which includes the traditional Buddhist circuit covering

Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Varanasi

• The second is the Buddhist monastic circuit between Himachal and Kashmir and includes

Kulu, Manali, Lahaul, Spiti and Leh.

• The third is a heritage circuit covering Gujarat which includes Ahmedabad, Dhola Vira,

Rajkot, Dwaraka, Porbunder, Somnath, Girnar and Palitana

• The fourth is the South Indian circuit that covers Chennai, Mahabalipuram,

Kanchipuram,Thiruvannamalai, Ginjee and Pondicherry

• The fifth is the Kerala circuit which covers Palghat, Kochi, Kottayam, the backwaters in

Kumarakom and Trivandrum

• The sixth circuit is the north-eastern circuit which includes Guwahati, Kaziranga,

Shillong and Tawag

1.10Benefits of tourism

• Increase in employment

• Stimulation of business activity



• Increase in business diversity

• Increase in taxes collected

• Increase in sale of goods and services

• Increase in community pride and concern for community history, culture, attractions and

artifacts

• Conservation or restoration of historic sites or attractions

• Conservation of natural resources as a tourist attraction.

1.11 Costs of tourism

• Increase in use of sewer and water systems, requiring further development of the

community infrastructure

• Increase in costs of maintenance and repairs of the community infrastructure

• Increase in number of people and vehicles, resulting in congestion

• Shifts in the pace of community’s cultural and social life, as well as the community’s

structure

• New or increased expenses related to promotions, advertising and marketing

• New or increased investment costs incurred by the community

1.12 State Tourism Policy

The tourism policy of the state aims at achieving a planned growth in tourism, generating

employment, protecting natural & cultural resources in an ecologically sustainable manner and

promoting arts & handicrafts of different regions in the State. It has entrusted all commercial &

promotional activities to Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), which has

identified four thrust areas having highest tourism potential. These are Ajantha-Ellora,

Elephanta, Sindhudurg district and Lonar crater. MTDC is also taking initiative in developing

Forest tourism.

The state has formulated and adopted a policy for tourism development (1993) in consultation

with the representative of the travel trade, travel writers and Central govt. agencies.



1.12.1 Objectives of the Maharashtra tourism policy

(a) Bring about planned tourism growth with the help of experts and local participation

(b) Disseminate information on tourism attractions and provide visitors with an enriching

experience

(c) Upgrade existing tourism facilities

(d) Provide tourism facilities of international standards in select areas

(e) Provide facilities for youth and budget tourists

(f) Provide recreational facilities near major business, industrial and urban centers

(g) Earn more foreign exchange for the country

(h) Generate employment, especially in the interior areas of the state

(i) Protect its natural and cultural resources with integrated development in an ecologically

sustainable manner

(j) Promote its arts and crafts including handicrafts and handlooms and folk arts.

1.12.2 Role of state govt. in tourism development

1. The state government will function as a catalyst and confine its efforts to infrastructure

development, dissemination of information and coordination of sectoral activities to

create conditions for attracting substantial private sector investment in the tourism sector.

2. It is not the job of state agencies to run hotels and tourist buses and gradually the state

will withdraw from such operations and hand them over to the professionals in the

tourism industry.

3. The state will also provide fiscal incentives, assist in providing suitable sites and remove

bottlenecks, especially those connected with infrastructure development.

4. The state accords high priority to manpower development and protection of the interests

of the tourists. It will set up or assist in setting up training institutions and suitable

systems for ensuring quality control in tourism services.

5. It will encourage more active participation of voluntary groups and the associations of

hoteliers, the travel trade and tour operators in ensuring that tourists are provided a fair

deal.



6. The state will ensure that its natural and cultural resources will be enhanced with the help

of tourism activities and nothing that disturbs the ecological balance will be permitted.

7. Maharashtra tourism development corporation (MTDC) has been established under

companies act for systematic development of tourism. The corporation receives from the

state government financial assistance in the form of share capital contribution. The state

government has entrusted all commercial and promotional tourism activities to this

corporation.

8. MTDC supplements its resources through institutional finance. Government gives grant

in aid to the Directorate of tourism. In an effort to tap the tourism potential, Govt. of

India has identified certain thrust areas as shown below:

1. Restoration and balanced development of National heritage projects of cultural, historical

and tourist importance

2. Attracting tourists both domestic as well as international; and

3. Development of selected tourist sports popular with tourists

Four areas having the highest tourism potential in the state have been identified for infrastructure

development on priority basis. These are known as ‘A’ category tourist places and consist of

Ajantha-Ellora, Elephanta, Sindhudurg district and Lonar, which is one of the five

meteorite craters in the world. These destinations are of national and international significance.

There are 36 other identified destinations, which can be said to have state-wide significance.

These are known as B category tourist places. The rest of the state has been placed in C category

and has local tourism potential. The commitment of efforts and resources for infrastructure

development reflect the perception inherent in the categorization.

1.12.3 Investment policy

The government has declared its policy of encouraging private investments in the tourism sector.

The main planks of this policy are:

1. To welcome private investment in creating both tourist facilities, as well as related

infrastructure

2. To encourage transfer of technology in tourism related industry



3. To have a flexible policy on joint ventures and terms for Build Operate and own or transfer

models.

The government of India has liberalized its policy for investment in hotel and tourism related

projects by foreign investors and non-resident Indians. This is permitted with or without

repatriation rights depending on the extent of participation and nature of industry. Foreign tie-ups

for marketing are freely considered for hotel projects.

1.12.4 Incentives

The govt. of Maharashtra announced a policy of incentives in 1999 for new tourism projects and

expansion of the existing projects, which was withdrawn. The type of incentives included total

tax exemption for a certain period (sales tax, luxury tax, entertainment tax/amusement tax, stamp

duty) and supply of electricity at industrial rates. The special package for Sindhudurg district

provided for 50% concession on available govt. land and no increase in water and electricity

tariff for a period of 10 years.

1.12.5 Development Regulations in Maharashtra

All development and building activity is regulated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town

planning Act, 1966. The government of Maharashtra has also issued Development control

regulations under this act. The government has also laid guidelines for the conversion of No

Development zone (NDZ) into Tourism Development zones (TDZ). Subject to certain

restrictions, land currently designated as NDZ may be converted to TDZ with some floor space

index (FSI) permitted for construction. For example, for plots currently designated NDZ, which

are larger than 10 hectare, 2 hectare (i.e. one fifth) of the area can be converted to TDZ. On the

TDZ area, 0.5 FSI (i.e. 1 hectare) will be permitted for development.

Land not specifically designated as NDZ but reserved in the regional plans for parks, recreation

etc., will also be allowed to be developed if they are particularly significant from the tourism

point of view. Here, 15% of the total area will be allowed for development with 0.20 FSI.



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2.1 Introduction

Yavatmal is a district of Maharashtra. Located in the region of Vidarbha, It is in the east central

part of the state. Also known as Yeotmal, it has derived this name from the old word ‘Yot

Lohara.’ It is believed that, Yavatmal with the rest of the Berar province was part of the legendry

kingdom of Vidarbha mentioned in the Mahabharata. Yavatmal district lies between 19.26’ and

20.42’ North latitudes and 77.18’ and 79.9’ East longitudes.

Yavatmal district lies in the South-Western part of the Wardha -Penganga-Wainganga plain. It is

surrounded by Amravati district in North, Wardha and Chandrapur district to the East, Andhra

Pradesh State and Nanded district to the South and Parbhani and Akola district West. The

District is divided in sixteen talukas. The chief rivers of District are Wardha and Penganga

flowing respectively along the northern and southern boundaries of the district.

The district has an area of 13584 sq. km (4.41 percent of the state). By census 2011, Yavatmal

population is 2,775,457 of which male and female are 1,425,593 and 1,349,864 respectively. In

2001 census, Yavatmal population was 2,458,271 of which male 1,265,681 and female

1,192,590. Yavatmal District population constitutes 2.47%age of total State population.

The district headquarters are located at Yavatmal is well connected by roads to the different

tahsil headquarters and is also connected to Achalpur by a narrow gauge railway line. Yavatmal

of Maharashtra is known for its farmer population, farmers’ suicide and hilly tracts of land,

located about 445 meters above sea level in the Vidarbha region.

2.2 District’s Special Characters

1. Yavatmal has been mentioned in the Mahabharata. Hence its history is steeped in Hindu

myths. Yavatmal was part of the Berar region, which in turn was ruled by the Mauryan Empire

2. A distinct feature of the Yavatmal is its forest resource. Total forest area in Yavatmal district

is 2508.010 Sq/km which is 18.46% of the geographical area of the District. Tendoo leaves,



timber, and fuel wood are extracted. Two wild life sanctuaries are also situated in Yavatmal.

These are Penganga wild life sanctuary and Tipeshwar wild life sanctuary.

3. Dhanki, Jambhora, the hot water springs at Kapeshwar, River Painganga, Yavatmal City and

River Waghadi are some of the major attractions in the district. The Painganga Wildlife

Sanctuary and Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary are the two important sanctuaries of this region.

4. Yavatmal is one of the major cotton growing districts of Maharashtra. About half of the gross

cropped areas in the district are under cotton cultivators.

5. Various landforms are seen in Yavatmal district. The district consists of masses of hilly

country broken by broad valley and partially surrounded by plains. The whole district is

occupied by a number of East West ranges.

6. Yavatmal is distinct with the existence of different tribes within the district including Mali,

Banjara, Aandh, Gondas, Pradhans, kolam etc.

2.3 Linkages & Connectivity

2.3.1 Travel by Air: The nearest international airport is located at Nagpur at a distance of over

120 km. and an airport proposed near Amravati. Mumbai, the capital city has two airports, one

international (Sahara International Airport) and Santa Cruz domestic airport. All leading

domestic and international airlines operate regular flights to and from Mumbai. Other major

domestic airports in Maharashtra are located at Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur and,

Sholapur.

2.3.2 Travel to Maharashtra by Rail: The city has its own train station which is well connected

to places like Nagpur and Pune, among others. Murtijapur-Yavatmal rail track connects

Yavatmal to the main Bhusaval-Nagpur rail track.Yavatmal and Darwha Stations lies on this

narrow gauge rail line. Wani-Varoda – Wani is a railway junction. From Wani, one line goes up

to Rajur and another to Chanakha. This line is used for transportation of coal. In addition to this,

other line from Wani goes to Majari-Varoda. Mumbai is the major railway junction of

Maharashtra, which is served by many important trains that link the city to other cities of India.

There are also major Railway Stations in or close by the tourist destinations.



Map 2.1 – Location of the District

2.3.3 Travel to Maharashtra by Road

• National Highways – Nagpur to Hyderabad national highway 7 passes through the district at

places such as Vadki, Karanji, Pandharkawada, Patanbori and Kelapur etc.

• Main Road – Amravati to Chandrapur route passes through Ner, Yavatmal, Jodmoha, Mohada,

Umari, Karanji and Wani places.

• Nagpur to Tulzapur – This is a state highway route passes through Kalamb, Yavatmal, Arni,

Umarkhed etc.

Maharashtra has an excellent road network. A number of national highways and state highways

connect all major cities of Maharashtra to other parts of the country. Transport as well as



private buses run throughout the length and breadth of the state. Taxis, semi deluxe buses, and

auto rickshaws are the best mode of transport for covering shorter distances.

Map 2.2 – Road Map of Maharashtra District

Mumbai to Nagpur ‐‐‐‐‐ 747 Kilometers.

Nagpur to Yavatmal ‐‐‐‐‐ 149.40 Kilometers.

Amravati to Yavatmal ‐‐‐ 70 Kilometers.

Chandrapur to Yavatmal ‐‐‐‐ 158 kilometers.

2.4 Historical Background

It is conjectured that the name of Yavatmal district in the past was Yavat or Yavate (a plateau) or

Yavatecha Mahaal (Borough or Division of Yavate). The Ein-e-Akbari written by Abul Fazal, a

famous writer in the court of King Akbar, also alludes to Yavatmal district as Yot-Lohar. Lohar

is the name of a village 5 km from the west of Yavatmal, while Yot is probably an Urdu

corruption of the Yavat. Yavatmal City was main town of Berar. Yavatmal was earlier also



spelled as YEOTMAL or YEVTMAL. Region of Yavatmal (now District of Yavatmal) was part

of the dominion of Allauddin Bahamani Shah-The founder of Bahamandy dynasty since 1347. In

1572 ruler of Ahmadnagar (another district of Maharashtra state which is also referred as

"Sambhaji Nagar" or simply "Nagar") annexed the Yavatmal District.

Map 2.3 – Map of Yavatmal District

In 1596, Chand Bibi the queen of Ahmadnagar, ceded the district of Yavatmal to Moughals (One

of the ruler of India). After the death of Aurangzeb the moughal king in 1707, Yavatmal was

paased on to the Great Marathas. When Raghuji Bhosle became the ruler of Nagpur in 1783, he

included the Yavatmal district in his kingdom. After British East India Company took over Berar

in 1853, by 1863, Yavatmal became part of East Berar District and later of South East Berar

district which were districts of Central Provinces. Quite late before the 1947, Yavatmal was part

of Madhya Pradesh but in 1956 after the reorganization of states in India District of Yavatmal

was transferred to Bombay state. When the state of Maharashtra came into existence in 1960 (1st

of May), Yavatmal District became part of Maharashtra.



2.5 Administrative Divisions

Yavatmal has been divided into 5 subdivisions namely, Yavatmal, Darwha, Pusad, Kelapur and

Wani, which were divided into sixteen talukas and sixteen Panchayat Samities.

Table 2.1 – Administrative Divisions

Type of Governance Structure

Number Electoral Seats

Place

Zilla Parishad 1 62 Yavatmal Panchayat Samiti(s) 16 124 Yavatmal, Kalamb, Babhulgaon, Arni, Darvha, Digras,

Ner, Kelapur, Ghatanji, Ralegaon, Wani, Maregaon, Zhari‐Jamani, Pusad, Umarkhed and Mahagaon

Village Panchayat(s) 1,204 ‐ 1,856 inhabited villages (Group village panchayat 501), (Independent village panchayat 703)

Municipalities 8 Not available Yavatmal, Pusad, Wani, Digras, Darvha, Umarkhed, Ghatanji and Pandharkawda

Municipal Corporation(s) 1 Not available Yavatmal

2.6 Geographical Information

2.6.1 Climate

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 temperature

rises rapidly after February till May, which is the hottest month of the year. The mean daily

maximum temperature during May is 41.8°C and the mean daily minimum temperature during

December is 15.1°C. Yavatmal is higher and cooler than Amravati or Akola, but is not as cool as

Buldhana. There is generally a breeze in the hot weather, so that the nights are cool.

The summer season from March to May is one of continuous rise in both day and night

temperature. May is generally the hottest month of the year with the mean daily maximum

temperature at about 42 C with the onset of the south west monsoons there is an appreciable fall

in temperatures and the weather becomes pleasant. With the withdrawal of the monsoon day

temperature increase slightly while night temperature progressively decreases. From about the

end of November both day and night temperature fall rapidly and December is usually the

coldest month of the year with the mean daily minimum temperature at about 13 C. The cold

waves over northern India sometimes affect the district and the minimum temperature may drop



to about 5 C. Most of the total annual rainfall is reserved during the south west monsoon season.

The rainfall is not uniform in all parts of the district. Wani in the eastern part of the district

receives 1,125 mm of rain and Darwha in the western, part of the district receives 889 mm of

rain Yavatmal in the central portion of the district receives 1099.5 mm of rain. In general, the

amount of rainfall increase as one proceeds from west to east.

The 25 years average gives 6 inches in June, 12 in July, 8 in August, 7 in September, 2 in

October and less than 1 in each of the other months. The average annual rainfall for the last ten

years 1996-2005 ranges from 479.94 mm (Ner) to 932.54 mm (Yavatmal)

2.6.2 Forests

There are dense forest found in Pusad, Digras, Arni, Ghatanji, Maregaon and Yavatmal talukas

of Yavatmal district. Tipeshwar, Tiwsala, Umbarda and Bitargaon are the well-known forests of

the district. Trees like teak, bamboo, tendu, hirda, apta and moha available in the forests.Wild-

bear, Deer, Nilgai, Sambar and Hyena are some of the animals found in the forests. Tipeshwar

and Penganga are the two wild-life sanctuaries in the district. The Peacock, our national bird, can

be seen in these forests. The total forest area in Yavatmal district is 2508.010 Sq/km which is

18.46% of the geographical area of the District. There are three territorial divisions for

management of forest. Each is under control of Deputy Conservator of Forest Office. Details of

which are as under:

Table 2.2 – Details of Forest Land

Yavatmal District Geographical Area 13582 (Sq.km)

Total Forest Area 2956 (Sq.km)

Forest Deptt. Area 2948 (Sq.km)

Revenue Deptt. Forest Area 0 (Sq.km)

Private Forest Area 8 (Sq.km)

F.D.C.M Forest Area 0 (Sq.km)

Forest Divisions Yavatmal,Pandharkawada,Pusad,

Protected Area (if any) Penganga WLS and Tipeshwar WLS



Table 2.3 – Forest Division

Division Name Reserved Forest Protected Forest Total

Yavatmal 906.150 78.170 984.320

Pusad 823.700 4.370 828.070

Pandharkawada 605.230 90.390 695.620

Total 2335.080 172.930 250.010

Forest area is further subdivided in to Ranges, Rounds and Beats for the management. Each

headed by Range Forest Officer, Forester and Forest Guard respectively. Details of which are as

under:

Table 2.4 – Ranges and Rounds

Division Name Ranges Rounds Beats

Yavatmal 7 26 106

Pusad 6 20 85

Pandharkawada 6 17 72

Total 19 63 263

Tipeshwar Sanctuary: Pandarkawada Tehsil of Yavatmal

Tipeshwar wild life sanctuary is located in Pandarkawada Tehsil of Yavatmal district of

Vidarbha region covering an area of 148.63-sq-km. It comprises southern tropical moist mixed

forests, hilly terrain and consists of shrubs and green pastures.

Many villages surround the sanctuary and due to this there is a tremendous pressure on sanctuary

resources. The sanctuary is home to animals like black-buck, sambar, hare, monkey, bear, wolf,

jackal, blue-bell, chital and wild cat. This sanctuary also has timber, teak, aola, ain and other

moist dry deciduous trees. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between the months of March

and June.

The Adilabad Railway Station and Yavatmal Railway Station are the closest to the sanctuary.

The Pandharkawada Bus Station, situated on National Highway 7 is about 22 km away from the

sanctuary, while the Sonegaon Airport in Nagpur is at a distance of 172 km.



Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, Umarkhed Tehsil Yavatmal

The Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Umarkhed Tehsil. The Painganga Wildlife

Sanctuary is named after the river Painganga that surrounds it on three of its four sides. It is

situated in the Umarkhed Tehsil of the city of Yavatmal. The sanctuary is sprawled over an area

of approximately 325 sq. km and has a huge variety of flora and faun. It consists of southern

mixed deciduous forests and dry teak forests. Nilgai, sambar, hare, jackal, fox, chinkara, four

horned antelope, black-buck, tiger and leopard are some of the animals that can be spotted here.

The sanctuary is also home to varied birds like pigeon, bulbul, roller, dove, jungle owl, cuckoo,

kite, eagle, kingfisher, vulture, etc. The best time to visit this wildlife sanctuary is between the

months of January and June.

2.6.3 Rivers and Dams

The main rivers are Wardha and Painganga. Both of them flow along the boundary of the district.

Each has various tributaries, which traverse its center.

The Wardha River rises to the east of Multai in Madhya Pradesh. It flows in general south-

easterly direction along the north-eastern boundary of the Yavatmal district. The Wardha is the

only river of the district, which is partly navigable. The bed of the river is broad and deep, but

the banks are sometimes overflowed in times of exceptional floods. During the monsoons the

river flows with a strong current but is summer the river is fordable at a number of places.

The Bembla and the Nirguda are the main tributaries of the Wardha within the district and both

are perennial. The Bembala flows across the north of Yavatmal taluka below the ghats (hill

sides). Its total length is about 80 miles, but only the last 21 miles are within the District. It

contains water all the year round but has little current in the hot weather. The road from

Yavatmal to Dhamangaon crosses it by a bridge 1000 feet in length. The Nirguda is about 40

miles long. Its whole course is in Wani taluka and it passes close to Wani town. It contains water

all the year round. The Nirguda River rises within the district itself and has a length of about 165

km.

The Painganga River rises in the Ajantha range a little to the South west of Buldhana town. It is

a major tributary of the Wardha River. The river is deeply entrenched and has a meandering



course. The Penganga forms the southern district boundary throughout its long sinuous course.

The river changes twice from one longitudinal valley to a parallel longitudinal valley northwards

by marking big ‘S’ shaped curves. The Pus, Arha, Aran, Waghavi and Kunj are the major

tributaries of the Penganga River within the district.

The Pus flows post Pusad town and right across Pusad taluka. Its total length is about 80 miles of

which about 50 miles are within the District. The Arunavati and Adaan flows across Darwha

taluka and a part of Kelapur taluka. The Arunavati is about 70 miles in length, and the Adaan

about 130. They unite about eight miles from the Penganga. The Waghadi flows across parts of

Yavatmal and Kelapur talukas, the Khuni across part of Kelapur taluka and the Vidarbha through

the south of Wani taluka. Each of the three is less than 50 miles in length. These rivers all

contain water for the greater part of the year.

As of date, there are eight dams in the district. These are Isapur on the Penganga River, Kayar on

the Vidarbha River, Saikhed on the Khuni River, Pusad on the Pus River, Navargaon on the

Nigurna River, Devgaon on the Arunavati River, Gokhi on the Adan River and Waghadi on the

Waghadi River. The Arunavati dam is in the state of development.

2.6.4 Topography and Soil Types

Various landforms are seen in Yavatmal district. The different landforms in a region constitute

its physical set-up. The district may be broadly divided into the following six geographical

regions.

• The Bembla basin in the northern parts of New and Babulgaon tahsils

• The Wardha plain which spreads along the Wardha river in Kalamb, Ralegaon,

Maregaon and Wani tahsil

• Yavatmal plateau which covers major part of Yavatmal, Kalamb, Kelapur and

Ghatanji tahsils and small part of Babhulgaon Ralegaon and Maregaon tahsils

• Darwha plateau which covers the entire tahsil of Darwha, major part of Digras Tahsil,

and parts of Ner, Yavatmal and Ghatanji tahsils.

• The Pusad hills in Pusad, Mahagaon and Umarkhed tahsils



• The Penganga valley along the southern district boundary and consisting of small part

of Pusad, Umarkhed, Mahagaon Darwha, Ghatanji, Kelapur, Maregaon and Wani tahsils.

If we consider the physical set-up of Yavatmal district, we see that there are three physical

divisions.

• Hilly Region – South-West Yavatmal is a hilly region. The hills of Ajanta and Pusad are

situated here. Pusad, Umarkhed and Mahagaon talukas and some parts of Digras and Arni

occupies this region.

Map 2.4 – Map Showing Topography of Yavatmal

• The Plateau Region – The Northen part of Yavatmal district is a plateau. It covers Darwha,

Ner and Yavatmal taluka and some parts of Arni and Digras taluka.



• The Plains - The region on the banks of the rivers Penganga, Wardha and their tributaries

comprises of plain. This region includes the talukas Babhulgaon, Kalamb, Ralegaon,

Maregaon, Wani, Kelapur, Zari Jamni and Ghatanji.

Three types of soils are observed in the district i.e.

(a) The shallow coarse soil which is reddish brown and brownish in colour, occurring in general

at higher elevations along the ridges and also at the foothills zone of the major hills.

(b) The medium black soil is developed along the tributary drainage’s and also along the

intermediate gradient area.

(c) The deep black soil, which is developed along the lower reaches of Wardha and Penganga

riverbeds. They differ from medium black soil in depth and fertility.

The soils in the district are slightly alkaline, clayey loamy in texture and contains calcium

carbonate.

2.6.4.1 Soil pattern

The soil of district area generally black and area mostly derived from the Deccan traps which

cover most of the district they are a uniform fine texture and vary in color from black to dark

brown, they are a slightly inferior in productive capacity to those found in other district of the

important cotton growing region in the Wardha basin. the soil of district posses three common

defect a mixture of nodular pieces of limestone and sloping surface and excessive admixture of

sand Bardi is a stony soil which is shallow and found on the high – laying slope of the district it

is sandy loam to loamy in texture, brownish black in color and under laid with murrum medium

soil is found in low – laying areas it is black to deep black in color rich in lime content and

retentive of moisture.

Kali soil is the most fertile soil of the district it is deep alluvial soil is very fertile and occurs in

the rivers valleys of the district. Tambadi or red soil is found in the Wani district this soil is of

uniform but coarse texture and in reddish in colour. In kelapur and Ghatanji tahsils the soil is

course and gravelly or loose friable texture. It varies in color from light brown to gray



2.6.5 Land Use

Yavatmal comprises an area of 1352000 hectare. Out of that 1005265 hectare is under

agricultural use and 77309 hectare under non agricultural use. The details of the land use in

Yavatmal district are given in table:

Table 2.5 – Land Use Pattern (Area in Hectare)

Geographical Area

Cultivable area

Forest area

Land under non agricultur al use

Perman ent pastu res

Cultivable waste land

Land under miscellaneous tree crops & groves

Barren and uncultivable land

Current fallows

Other fallows

1352 884 243 25 35 22 29 39.4 35 25

2.6.6 Geology

In Yavatmal District the Archaean rocks were entirely covered by Puranic rocks. These were

covered in turn by the Gondwana system. Deccan trap was spread over all. The consequetive

action of the atmosphere removed the Decan trap in parts, exposing Gondwana and Lameta beds.

During the last stage also alluvial soil, the common black cotton soil, was spread over parts of

the District.

No Archaean rock has been noticed in the District. Purana rock is found at various places in the

south. It consists of Shales, Slates, Limestones, and Sandstones. At Yenuk, in the south of Wani

taluka there is a hill formed of Purana sandstone. It contains several bands of comglomerate in

which pebbles of hematite are found. Iron-ore used to be made from this hematite. Rocks

belonging to the Gondwana system are also found in Wani taluka. They occupy its south eastern

half.

There is a large coalfield in Wani taluka which extends under the Wardha to Warora in

Chandrapur District and under the Penganga into the Nizams Dominions. The Gondwana

limestone is described as a grey earthly amorphous limestone, containing chert, in places, not in

very large masses.



2.6.7 Minerals

The district has rich deposits of coal. The coal fields geologically belong to the Barakav stage of

the Damuda series of the Lower Gondwanas system. The district also has extensive deposits of

good quality limestone; belong to the Vindhyan system, which is suitable for the manufacture of

cement.

Most of the district is covered by Deccan traps. Trap rocks are generally barren of any

economically useful and important minerals. But being hard, dense and durable they are

extensively used as building stones, road metal, and railway ballast and as an aggregate for

concrete mixtures.

Table 2.6 – Production of Minerals

Name of Minerals Production in tones (2010‐2011) Coal 15871752 Limestone 1301018 Dolomite 55513 Shale 126954

2.6.8 Ground Water Potential

Achaeans, which comprise granite, granitic gneiss and schist, occur in Umarkhed taluka. These

rocks as such have limited ground water potential. In these rocks only weathered portions and

jointed zones possess water bearing capacity and ground water occurs under unconfined

condition in thearea.

Lime stones are water bearing while Sandstone due to their hard and compact nature has poor

ground water potential and occur in southeastern peripheral parts of Wani taluka. The limestones

as such are massive but wherever they are cavernous they are capable of holding water. The

ground water occurs under unconfined condition in the area.

Deccan Trap Basalt is widely spread and important water bearing formation, which occupies

almost entire district except south eastern part of the district.



2.7 Economy

Agricultural activities, industrial activities, mining, dairy and fishery all these are dominating the

economy of Yavatmal.

Yavatmal town is the chief trading centre in the district. Ginning Factories, Oil and Pulses mils

and Saw mils are located in the city. Yavatmal is one of the major cotton producers in the state,

cotton ginning and pressing are carried on here. MIDC Lohara is the major industrial area

includes the Raymond’s factory which produces the jeans fiber. It is 100% export unit of

Raymond’s, which is a famous clothes brand. There is a brand new 106-acre (0.43 km2) textile

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under construction while HLL Unilever has also decided to restart

the plant they currently have in the city.

Other local business in town are dominated by presence if agricultural supply facilities which are

very useful for the nearby farmer community.

Table 2.7 – District Income

Income 2000‐01 2001‐02

2002‐03

2003‐04

2004‐05

2005‐06

2006‐07

2007‐08

District Income ‐ (Crore Rs.)

4111.00 4532 4848 5330 5458 6360 6360 7816

Primary Sector (Crore Rs.)

1426.00 1641 1691 1701 1471 1857 1857 2462

Secondary Sector (Crore Rs.)

641.00 633 635 781 764 899 899 987

Tertiary Sector (Crore Rs.)

2043.00 2258 2522 2848 3223 3604 3604 4366

Per capita District Income (Rs.)

16805.00 18266 18266 21107 21254 24480 25372 29748

2.7.1 Agriculture

Land under cultivation is around 847,600 Ha. Sorghum is the main crop while cotton is the

important cash crop that gives the district the distinction of being called the district of white

gold. Sugarcane is cultivated in Pusad, Umarkhed and Mahagaon talukas. Many farmers here

also cultivate grapes. Orange and banana plantations are found in Ralegaon and Kalamb while

Ladkhed, Darvha, Digras and Umarkhed have betel leaf plantations.



In terms of area under cotton cultivation, the district ranks first in the State. The fertile black

alluvial soil of the Wardha and Penganga riverbeds have enabled the district to be among the top

three in the State in cotton production. The city of Yavatmal has the Agriculture Research Centre

and Poultry Breeding Centre.

Agriculture Crops

Kharip Crops

Jowar, Cotton, Groundnut and rice are the major kharip crops. • Jowar – It grows in various talukas such as Pusad, Ner, Mahagaon, Umarkhed,

Maregaon, Ghatanji, Wani, Zari Jamni. • Cotton – Cotton growing major talukas are Ghatanji, Wani, Pusad, Umarkhed,

Mahagaon and Ner. • Groundnut - Groundnut crop largely taken in talukas such as Pusad, Digras, Darwha,

Arni, Ghatanji etc.

Rabi Crops

Wheat and gram are the important crops grown in Rabi sesame and linseed (Jawas) are also grown along with these crops.

• Wheat – Mainly Wheat grown in the talukas lying in river basins of Wardha and Penganga. Umarkhed, Pusad, Wani, Digras, Maregaon and Zari Jamni are major wheat growing talukas. Other talukas such as Arni, Ghatanji and Yavatmal also takes these crops.

• Gram – Gram is grown in the talukas such as Umarkhed, Wani, Ralegaon, Maregaon, Pusad, Digras, Ghatanji and Babhulgaon.

Irrigated crops

Sugarcane, bananas, Oranges, Grapes and betel leaves are few important irrigated crops grown in district.

• Sugar cane – Sugarcane is grown in the Pusad, Umarkhed and Mahagaon talukas. • Bananas and Oranges – Zadgaon, Ralegaon, Kalamb and Dabha-Pahur regions have

various Banana and Orange’s plantations. • Grapes – There are vineyards in Pusad and Umarkhed region. • Betel leaves - Lalkhed, Darwha, Digras and Umarkhed region have betal leaves

plantation.



2.7.2 Fishery

Fishing activities in the district are naturally confined in inland water only, fishing is mainly part

time occupation and carried out in the rivers, tanks and Reservoirs of the district, fishing done

with cast nets, drift nets drag nets, and hook and line, fishermen in the district belonging to the

Dheemer, Bhoi and Kahar communities.

Some of the commercially important varieties of the fish found in the District are Murrel,

Dhadakya, Botri, Tambu, poshti, Mahaseer, Kolus, mangur and zinga, these varieties however

are not the fast growing type in order to augment the fish supply, fast growing varieties of the

carps like Rohu, Catla and Mrigal are imported from Annually from Kolkata and are stocked in

tank. The fisherman population is about 41540 in the district. There are total 415 tanks where

fishing activity is carried out. Total 108 fisheries cooperative societies are there with 4102

members.

A fish farmer development agency works there in an area of 105.36 hectare in 23 selected tanks

with 49 trained fish farmer. Total fish seed stock is 11.3 lakh and the total fish production is 122

tons. In the district total fish seed stock is 130.5 lakh and total fish production is 3978 tons.

2.7.3 Industries

Yavatmal industrial area is one of the best industrial areas on M.I.D.C., developed with the main

objective to promote industrial growth and attract industrialist and entrepreneurs for investments

in the district.

Total area acquired by M.I.D.C. is 439.85 hectare for industrial development in the district. Most

of the industries in the district are mainly agro based. There are industrial estates in Lohara near

Yavatmal and in Wani and Pusad.

The major industrial centres are at MIDC Lohara, Darwha, Digras, Pusad, Umerkhed, Wani,

Umari, Pandharkawada, Ralegaon and Babhulgaon, Ner, and Wani-Maregaon with the main

market places in Yavatmal City, Wani, Darwha, Digras, Akola, Ghatanji, Mohada, Pusad,

Umerkhed and Pandharkawada.



Table 2.8 – Industries and their Location

Type of industry Location Rough woolen blankets, durries Yavatmal, Babhulgaon, Darvha and Wani Handmade paper Waghapur in Yavatmal taluka Beedi rolling Yavatmal city Limestone kilns and Limestone trade Rajur in Wani taluka Manure from bones Yavatmal Ginning‐Pressing mills Wani, Umarkhed, Ghatanji, Ralegaon, Pandharkawda Yarn mills Pusad and Pandharkawda Floor tiles Patanbori

2.7.4 Trade and Commerce

Cotton, Yarn, Nylon, Tiles, Lime and Coal are exported from district. Whereas Food grains, Tea,

Coffee, Machines, Iron goods, Cars, Bicycles, Cement and Medicines are brought into Yavatmal.

Jowar and cotton are the main agriculture produces of the district. Other important cash crops are

Groundnut and Pulses (Tur-dal). The major exportable crops are cotton and teak wood giving

highest revenue to the district. Other exportable items are cotton yarns, lime, ice candy, wooden

furniture, animal foods, oranges, coal and Tendoo leaves etc.

There are 33 Tendoo units in the district having average production of 84000 standard Tendoo

leaves bags per year and it generates revenue about Rs. 5,70,00,000/- every year. Besides this,

timber and fuel wood are extracted as per prescription in Govt approved working plan of

respective territorial divisions.

Important commodity manufactured, imported and exported in town Name of the civic status of the town

Manufactured Exported Imported

Darwaha Ice candy Ice candy Ice & Cement Cloth Digras Groundnut oil, bread Cotton bales Cloth Ghatanji Cotton bales cotton Raw cotton Pandharkawada Timber Timber Cloth Pusad Edible Oil Cotton bales Cotton Rajur Lime klin Lime klin Lime stone Umarkhed Gur Cotton Bales Machinary Umarsara Wooden furniture Wooden furniture _ Wani Dal Steel cupboard Sugar Yavatmal Sugras pashu , khandya Sugras pashu , khandya Gur



2.8 Demography

According to the 2011 census Yavatmal district has a population of 2,775,457. This gives it a

ranking of 141st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 204

inhabitants per square kilometer (530 /sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-

2011 was 12.9%.

Table 2.9 – Decadal population growth of Yavatmal District

S.no Year Population Growth

1. 2001 2,458,271 18.35%

2. 2011 2,775,457 12.90%

Out of the total Yavatmal population for 2011 census, 21.59 percent lives in urban regions of

district. In total 599,205 people lives in urban areas of which males are 306,042 and females are

293,163. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 62,999 of which males and females were

33,429 and 29,570. This child population figure of Yavatmal district is 10.92 % of total urban

population.

Figure 2.2 – Population of Yavatmal District

As per 2011 census, 78.41 % population of Yavatmal districts lives in rural areas of villages. The

total Yavatmal district population living in rural areas is 2,176,252 of which males and females

are 1,119,551 and 1,056,701 respectively. Child population in the age 0-6 is 257,442 in rural

areas of which males were 133,917 and females were 123,525.



Table 2.10 - Demographical statistics of Urban and Rural area of the district

Description Rural Urban

Population (%) 78.41 % 21.59 %

Total Population 2,176,252 599,205

Male Population 1,119,551 306,042

Female Population 1,056,701 293,163

Sex Ratio 944 958

Child Sex Ratio (0‐6) 922 885

Child Population (0‐6) 257,442 62,999

Male Child(0‐6) 133,917 33,429

Female Child(0‐6) 123,525 29,570

Child Percentage (0‐6) 11.83 % 10.51 %

Male Child Percentage 11.96 % 10.92 %

Female Child Percentage 11.69 % 10.09 %

Literates 1,494,772 486,379

Male Literates 855,807 258,783

Female Literates 638,965 227,596

Average Literacy 77.90 % 90.71 %

Male Literacy 86.83 % 94.93 %

Female Literacy 68.47 % 86.34 %

2.8.1 Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Yavatmal, it stood at 947 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census

figure of 942.The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011

Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 933

girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data. In rural areas of Yavatmal district, sex ratio is 944

females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Yavatmal district is considered, figure is 922

girls per 1000 boys.



Table 2.11 – Sex Ratio

2.8.2 Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate in Yavatmal district as per census 2011 is 90.71 % of which males and

females are 94.93 % and 86.34 % literates respectively. In actual number 486,379 people are

literate in urban region of which males and females are 258,783 and 227,596 respectively.

Average literacy rate of Yavatmal in 2011 were 80.70 compared to 73.62 of 2001. If things are

looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 88.58 and 72.41 respectively. For 2001

census, same figures stood at 84.09 and 62.52 in Yavatmal District. Total literate in Yavatmal

District were 1,981,151 of which male and female were 1,114,590 and 866,561 respectively. In

2001, Yavatmal District had 1,537,777 in its district.

Table 2.12 – Literacy Rate

Literacy rate 2011 2001 Average Literacy 80.70 73.62 Male Literacy 88.58 84.09 Female Literacy 72.41 62.52 Literates 1,981,151 1,537,777 Male Literates 1,114,590 903,639 Female Literates 866,561 634,138

2.8.3 Work Force Participation

People in this district are mostly engaged in agricultural and industrial activities. The SC and ST

population are mostly engaged as agricultural labor. A higher percentage also work as industrial

Figure 2.3: Sex Ratio

Source: Census of India, 2011,2001

Year female population /1000 male

2001 942 2011 947 Source : Census of India ‐ 2001,2011



labor in cotton mills, oil mills and beedi rolling and manufacturing industries. About 41540

people are engaged in fishing activities.

Distribution of main workers

Total main working population in 2001 Percentage

Male Female

Cultivators 292018 47.75 176025 115993

Agricultural laborers 179336 29.3 87277 92059

Other Services 130515 21.32 114011 16504

Household industries 10129 1.65 6392 3737

Total 611998 100 415137 301763

2.9 Education and Training Facilities

In 2007-08 there were total 2662 numbers of primary schools in the district. The number of

secondary schools in 2007-08 was 738. Number of students in primary and secondary schools

per thousand populations is 294. There are 97 colleges including B.Ed. colleges, Government

Polytechnic College, Government Medical Colleges and twenty numbers of ITIs.

Some Important Colleges are:

• Arts & Commerce College (Datey College), Shivaji Nagar, Yavatmal

• Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya, Godhani Road, Yavatmal

• Jawaharlal Institute of Engineering & Technology, MIDC, Amravati Road, Yavatmal

• Bhausaheb Nandurkar College of Engineering

• Bhausaheb Nandurkar College of Engineering

• Jajoo College of Management and Computer Science, Naringe Nagar, Yavatmal

• Mahajan College of Technology

• Nankibai Wadhwani College of Arts & Science

B.Ed. Colleges are:

• Government B.Ed. College of Education

• Lokahit B.Ed.College, Arni Road, Yavatmal

• Jijaoo B.Ed.College, Vithalwadi, Yavatmal

• Haribhau Rathod D.Ed. College, Darwha Road, Lohara, Yavatmal



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3.1 Tourism in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. Maharashtra tourism

offers almost everything from its pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, natural

caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts, colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums,

and historical monuments that draw large number of travellers. Tourism in Maharashtra is one

of the fastest growing industries, which brings a lot of foreign exchange and has led to the

generation of employment in the state.

Tourist Spots in Maharashtra

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3.2 Yavatmal Tourism

Yavatmal, a district headquarters in Maharashtra, is famous for its old temples, forts and picnic

spots. The important pilgrimage places in the region are the Datta Mandir at Niranjan Mahur, the

Narsimha Temple at Anji (Ghatanji) as well as the Kalamb and Khateshwar Maharaj Temple at

Jodmoha. Dhanki, Jambhora, the hot water springs at Kapeshwar, River Painganga, Yavatmal

City and River Waghadi are some of the major attractions in the district. The Painganga Wildlife

Sanctuary and Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary are the two important sanctuaries of this region.

The Kalamb Village in this district has an underground Chintamani Ganesh Temple and a holy

water tank known as 'Ganesh Kunda'. The town Wani, located on the banks of River Nirguda, is

famous for the Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The major trading centres of the district are

Digras, Darwha, Pusad, Arni, Pophali, Umarkhed, Ghatanji, Rajur, Patanbori, Ner, Umari etc.

The Ghanti Baba Fair at Digras, Shri Ranganathaswamy Fair at Wani, Shri Chintamani Fair at

Kalamb and the Maroti Maharaj Fair at Ghatanji are the prominent festivals celebrated in this

district.



3.2.1 Attraction in Yavatmal

S. N. Tourist Spot Tehsil Typology 1 Jamwadi dam Yavatmal Adventure

2 Jodmoha khateshwar maharaj mandir Yavatmal Religious

3 Goki dam & patrat devi Yavatmal Religious+Adevnture

4 Boregaon dam Yavatmal Adventure

5 Kurali talav Yavatmal Adventure

6 Nilona dam Yavatmal Adventure

7 Umarsara jagat mandir Yavatmal Religious

8 sindhi dam Yavatmal Adventure

9 Zola talav Yavatmal Adventure

10 Sankatmochan Talav Yavatmal Religious+Adevnture

11 Chintamani Ganesh Temple at Kalamb Kalamb Religious

12 Chap doh Kalamb Religious+Adventure

13 Datta niranjan mahur Kalamb Religious

14 Kalamb chintamani mandir Kalamb Religious

15 Waghadi Dam Ghatanji Adventure

16 Sant maroti maharaj yatra ghatanji Ghatanji Religious

17 Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary Umerkhed Eco‐Tourism

18 Pophali Umerkhed Religious

19 Chinmayanand swami maharaj math Umerkhed Religious

20 Sahsrakund umerkhed Umerkhed Religious+Adventure

21 Tin deul umerkhed Umerkhed Religious

22 Bambol praklap kopra dam Umerkhed Adevnture

23 Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Pandharkawda Eco‐Tourism

24 Jagdamba mandir kelapur Pandharkawda Religious

25 Wai dam Pandharkawda Adventure

26 Chirkut dam arunavati praklap Digras Adventure

27 Khajababa Digras Religious

28 Malikaajun mandur Digras Religious

29 Ghantibaba jatra DIgras Religious

30 Jambhora datta mandir Darwah Religious

31 Chausala tekadi Darwah Adventure+Religious

32 Dhamangaon mungsaji maharaj devstan Ner Religious

33 Isapur dam pusad Pusad Adventure

34 Pusad,karala mandir Pusad Religious

35 Madani Hemadpanthi mandir Babhulgaon Religious

36 Dehni dam Babhulgaon Adventure



37 Navargaon dam Maregaon Religious

38 Rangnath swami mandir wani Wani Religious

39 Unleshwar Umerkhed Religious

40 Aurni kabalposh baba Dargah Arni Religious 41 Hot Water spring , kapeshwar Kapeshwar Adventure 42 shri narsih temple (Aji ghatanji) Ghatanji Religious 43 khateshwar maharaj mandir , ( Jodmoh ) Digras Religious 44 Niranjan mahur Mahur Religious

Fairs and other places in tourist important

In yavatmal district ghanti baba fair at Digras and shri ranganath swami fare at Wani area the

most important fairs, other important fairs other important fair cintamani fair at kalamb, maroti

maharaj fair Ghatanji, data jayant at mahur Jambhora

• Mahashivarathri at wani, tapona pusad and mahagaon,

• Shri Ranganathswami fair famous for trade of bullock and other cattles

Yavatmal district nearby Attraction

1. Tadoba wild life sanctury, Chandrapur District

Tadoba National Park situated on the border of Yavatmal and Chandrapur, Chnadrapur District

Maharashtra ; The oldest National Park in the state of Maharashtra, it is also a Project Tiger

reserve, since 1993. The rich deciduous forest mainly consists of teak trees; the area around

Tadoba was once highly populated by the Gond tribals. It derives its name from their local deity

'Taru', who, according to a legend, was killed in an epic fight with a tiger. He is still worshipped

by the local villagers as the deity of 'Tadoba'. A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, Tadoba is also

referred to as 'The Jewel of Vidarbha'.

Fauna :Although the major attraction is Tiger; large herds of Chital, the stately Sambar, the

elusive Barking Deer, the fleet footed Chausinga, the majestic Gaur, the robust Nilgai, the shy

Sloth Bear, the whistling Wild Dogs, the omnipresent Wild Boar, and the stealthy Leopard make

lasting impressions on the visitors to this Reserve. As the night falls the Small Indian Civet, the

Palm Civet, the Ratel, the Flying squirrel make their presence felt. The lake attracts many water

birds like Cattle Egrets, Purple Moorhens and Jacanas. It also has marsh crocodiles at the

breeding farm.



1. Viniba Bhawe Ashram Pavnar 2. Bapu kuti ( Mahatma Gandhi ashram sevagram Wardha ) 3. Melghat Tiger Project (Amravati)

Tourist/ visitors in Yavatmal district

Yavatmal July August Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb march April May Jun Total

Domestic 25535 158987 78018 137343 142551 133510 166323 146969 134695 123846 129096 12914 1501786

foreign 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20

Source : Ministry of tourism government of India ( Executive summary ‐ Tourism survey of Maharashtra

Accommodation

District Town

No of Accommodation unit Rooms

Yavatmal Yavatmal 21 337

This does not include Company Guest houses, Guest houses run by trusts, Dormitories, free dharamshalas, tourist bunglows and free

accommodation

District July October January April Total gross

total Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign

Yavatmal 192 8 175 25 200 0 185 15 752 48 800

Source : Ministry of tourism government o f India (Executive summary - Tourism survey of Maharashtra)


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5.0 Tourist places in Yavatmal District

The destination considred for development under this District Touirms Master Plan

comprises various new spots and existing that can be developed for a theme other than

religious and few existing religious sites that are visited by a large number of pilgrims and

also have potential for development under other themes.



Sr. No. Tourism LocationsAdventure, Leisure & Ecotourism

1 Jamwadi Dam, Yavatmal

2 Goki Dam, Yavatmal

3 Boregaon Dam, Yavatmal

4 Takali Dam, Yavatmal

5 Nilona Dam, Yavatmal

6 Kapara Dam, Yavatmal

7 Zola Talav, Yavatmal

8 Waghadi Dam, Ghatanji

9 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji

10 Antargaon Dam, Arni

11 Ishapur Dam, Pusad

12 Navargaon Dam, Maregaon

13 Arunavati Dam, Digras

Wild Life Sanctuary

14 Tipeshwar wild life sanctuary

15 Painganga wild life sanctuary

List of Spots

Religious16 Chintamani Temple at Kalamb17 Malikarjun Mahadev Mandir, Digras18 GhatanjiMaharaj Mandir, Digras19 Khajababa, Digras20 Dutta Mandir, Jambhora, Darwah21 Jagat Mandir, Umarsara, Yavatmal22 Kambalposh Baba, Arni, 23 ChinmayswamiMaharaj Math, Umerkhed24 Dutta Niranjan Mahur, Kalamb25 MungsajiMaharaj Devsthan, Dhamangaon26 Patri Devi, Yavatmal

27JagdambaMaharaj Mandir, Kelapur, Pandharkawada

28 Madeshwar Sansthan, Madani, Babulgaon29 Karal Mandir, Pusad30 Rangnath Swami Mandir, Wani31 Sahasra Kund, Umerkhed32 Sant Maroti Maharaj, Ghatanji33 Unleshwar, Pandarkawda34 Prerna Sthal, Yavatmal



Listing of Taluka wise tourist spots

5.1 Jamwadi dam, Yavatmal



Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°22'6"N 78°1'8"E Road: Jamwadi Dam is 12 km away on west side from Yavatmal city. Falling on Tiwasa

road, One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus to reach the

destination.

Rail: Connected by rail, with a station at Yavatmal (narrow gauge line) to Murtijapur. Other

nearest railway stations at Dhamangaon (40 Km), Wardha & Sevagram (70 Km), Badnera

(80 Km) and Nagpur (145 Km)

Air: Nagpur is the nearest airport (139 kms), linked to Mumbai (776 kms). Other airports in

the vicinity are Aurangabad (288 kms) and Pune (475 kms).

Description: Jamwadi (Rajhans Paryatan Sthal) is the beautiful family picnic place near the

Boregaon dam. This place is very convenient for people because it is on road. It also has a

small temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Jamwadi Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation

Projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1977. It is built on and impounds a

local Nallah. Nearest city to dam is Yavatmal in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam

is an Earth fill Dam .The purpose of the dam is for Irrigation. The Length of dam is 398 m

(1305.77 Feet), while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.95 m (42.48 Feet).

However any other information about the spillway is not available at all. . Length of the

spillway is not known. The Dam has un-gated spillway. Dam's catchment area is not known.

Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 2.36 MCM. Live storage capacity is 2.16 MCM

Observation: Presently there is a Garden/park next to dam but not maintained well. Public

toilets are in bad condition. Drinking water facility is not regular and clean water is not

available. Approach road and connectivity is creating problem for tourists visiting this place.

Signages are located on important points. Boating activity is not looked upon and

administered properly.

Infrastructure/facilities required –

1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Photography Ride 3) Watch Towers 4) Camping Site 5) Star Accommodation 6) Resorts & Cottages 7) Parking facility 8) Drinking water 9) Public Toilets 10) Places for Pause/Rest 11) Adventure Rides 12) Water sports 13) Boating



14) Bird watching ride 15) Tree house resort 16) Up gradation of existing garden

5.2 Goki dam, Yavatmal



Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°18'15"N 77°55'29"E

Road: Goki Dam is 24 km away on west side from Yavatmal city. It is on Tiwasa road. One

can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Goki Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of

Maharashtra in the year 1981. It is built on and impounds Goki River, nearest city to dam is

Darwha in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earthfill Gravity + Masonry

Dam. The purpose of the dam is for Irrigation and Drinking Water Supply. The dam is

divided in two portions by the Spillway. The length of the dam is 1572 m ( 5157.48 Feet )

Left section 350 m ( 1148.29 Feet) + Right section of 1222 m ( 4009.18 Feet ) . While the

height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.06 m (75.65 Feet), Measured length of

spillway is 192 m (629.92 Feet).The Spillway is Un-gated.

Observation: The dam has great potential of being an adventure tourist spot. It has no

existing tourist facilities. Dam’s catchment area is bigger than Jamwadi dam which makes it

better tourist spot and it will have enough water in summer season as well to support the

tourist activities.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Photography Ride 3) Watch Towers 4) Camping Site 5) Star Accommodation 6) Resorts & Cottages 7) Parking facility 8) Drinking water 9) Public Toilets 10) Places for Pause/Rest 11) Adventure Rides 12) Water sports 13) Boating 14) Bird watching ride 15) Tree house resort 16) Garden



5.3 Boregaon Dam, Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°26'57"N 78°11'28"E

Road: Boregaon Dam is 7 km away on east side from Yavatmal city. One can hire taxi from

Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.




Air: Nagpur is the nearest airport (139 kms), linked to Mumbai (776 kms). Other airports in the vicinity are Aurangabad (288 kms) and Pune (475 kms).



Description: Borgaon Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the Government

of Maharashtra in the year 1993. It is built on and impounds a local Nallah River . Nearest

city is Yavatmal. The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The purpose of the dam is for Irrigation.The

Length of dam is 830 m (2723.1 Feet) , while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation

is 20 m ( 65.6168 Feet ) . Any type of information about the Project Spillway is not available

at all. Project has no proper spillway as such. The Dam has un-gated spillway. .Dam's

catchment area is not known. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 2.38 MCM. Live storage

capacity is 12.224 MCM

Observation: Apart from boating by private agency there is no other facility for tourist

visiting this spot which makes this spot un famous among the visitors seeking for adventure.

The approach road is Kuttcha road and is difficult to access during monsoon. Less people

were administrating the surrounding of dam.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Camping Site 3) Resorts & Cottages 4) Parking facility 5) Drinking water



6) Public Toilets 7) Places for Pause/Rest 8) Adventure Rides 9) Water sports 10) Boating 11) Bird watching ride 12) Tree house resort 13) Garden



5.4 Pus Dam Project, Isapur, Taluka Pusad

Geographical Co-ordinates: 19°47'23"N 77°22'19"E Road: Ishapur Dam is 114 km away on southwestern side from Yavatmal city in Pusad

taluka. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Isapur Dam is an earth fill dam on Penganga river. Construction of the dam was

started in 1982. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 57 m (187 ft) while the

length is 4,120.1 m (13,517 ft). The volume content is 11,216 km3 (2,691 cu mi) and gross

storage capacity is 1,254,000.00 km3 (300,850.60 cu mi).

Observation: This dam has huge catchment area which makes it good spot for adventure

tourism development as it won’t dry even in summer season. Presently it doesn’t have any



facility for tourist. Approach road is in bad condition. There is open land on other side of dam

which is favorable for future development.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Camping Site 3) Resorts & Cottages 4) Parking facility 5) Drinking water 6) Public Toilets 7) Places for Pause/Rest 8) Adventure Rides 9) Water sports 10) Boating 11) Bird watching ride 12) Tree house resort 13) Garden 14) Underground museum 15) Watch Tower



5.5 Takali Dam, Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°27'3"N 78°6'20"E Road: Takali Dam is 5 km away on North side from Yavatmal city. One can hire taxi from

Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Takali Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the Government of

Maharashtra in the year 1995. It is built on and impounds a local Nallah River. Nearest city to

dam is Yavatmal in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The

purpose of the dam is for Irrigation. The Dam is built in two parts, total Length of dam is 773

m (2536.09 Feet), while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.6 m (70.866

Feet). Any type of information about the Project Spillway is not available at all. Length of the



spillway is not known. The Dam has un gated spillway. Dam's catchment area is not known

.Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 5.39 MCM. Live storage capacity is 4.78 MCM

Observation: This spot has potential of becoming a good tourist spot due to its close

proximity to Yavatmal city. It lies on the fringe area of Yavatmal city. Water is clean which

makes the place favorable for water sports activities.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Camping Site 3) Resorts & Cottages 4) Parking facility 5) Drinking water 6) Public Toilets 7) Places for Pause/Rest 8) Adventure Rides 9) Water sports 10) Boating 11) Bird watching ride 12) Tree house resort 13) Garden



5.6 Nilona Dam , Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°19'47"N 78°8'16"E Road: Nilona Dam is 14 km away on Southern side from Yavatmal city on Kolambi Phata

road. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Nilona Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the Government

of Maharashtra in the year 1974. It is built on and impounds Waghadi River . Nearest city to

dam is Yavatmal in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The

purpose of the dam is for Irrigation and Drinking / Water Supply. The length as measured

works out to 679 m (2227.69 Feet ) divided in two parts ,One 293 m ( 961.28 Feet ) Southern

portion + other 386 m ( 1266.4 Feet ) Northern portion . These two parts are separated by a

spillway 219 m (718.50 Feet) long. While the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is



16 m (52.49 Feet). The Project has other type of Spillway however detailed and any other

information about the spillway is not available at all. Length of the spillway as given earlier

is, 219 m (718.50 Feet). The Dam has un gated spillway. Dam's catchment area is not known.

Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 6.89 MCM. Live storage capacity is 6.39 MCM.

Observation: This spot has potential of becoming a good tourist spot due to its close

proximity to Yavatmal city. It lies on the fringe area of Yavatmal city. Water is clean which

makes the place favorable for water sports activities.





5.7 Kapara dam, Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°27'19"N 78°3'57"E Road: Kapara Dam is 10 km away on northern side from Yavatmal city near Kapra Village.

One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Kapara Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the Government

of Maharashtra in the year 1974. It is built on and impounds a local Nallah. Nearest city to

dam is Babhulgaon in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The

purpose of the dam is for Irrigation. The Length of dam is 505 m (1656.82 Feet), while the

Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.9 m (62.00781 Feet). Any type of

information about the Project Spillway is not available at all. Length of the spillway is not

known. The Dam has un gated spillway. .Dam's catchment area is not known. Maximum /

Gross storage capacity is 3.37 MCM. Live storage capacity is 3.054 MCM.



Observation: Presently it doesn’t have any facility for tourist. This spot has potential of

becoming a good tourist spot due to its close proximity to Yavatmal city. Surrounding to this

dam there is school hence proposed development won’t be on school side as it will disturb the

silence zone of children. There is open land on other side of dam which is favorable for future

development.





5.8 Zola Talav, Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°27'24"N 78°9'47"E Road: Zola Dam is 6 km away on north eastern side from Yavatmal city near Kapra Village.







Description: Zola Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the Government of

Maharashtra in the year 1985. It is built on and impounds a local Nallah. Nearest city to dam

is Babhulgaon in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The

purpose of the dam is for Irrigation. The Length of dam is 534 m (1751.97 Feet), while the

Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.18 m (59.6456 Feet). The Dam has un-gated

spillway. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 2.156 MCM. Live storage capacity is 2.093

MCM


becoming a good tourist spot due to its close proximity to Yavatmal city. Approach road is in



bad condition. There is open land on other side of dam which is favorable for future

development.





5.9 Waghadi Dam, Ghatanji

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°16'11"N 78°18'39"E Road: Waghadi Dam is 18 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city on Mohada road.







Description: Waghadi Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of

Maharashtra in the year 1978. It is built on and impounds Waghadi River, nearest city to dam

is Ghatanji in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earthfill Gravity Dam .The

length of dam is 960 m (3149.61 Feet), while the height of the dam above lowest foundation

is 26 m (85.30 Feet). Length of the spillway is 170 m (557.74 Feet). The Spillway is Ungated.

Dam's catchment area is 23.84 Thousand hectors. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 41.11

MCM. Live storage capacity is 35.36 MCM





facility for tourism. Approach road is in bad condition. There is open land on other side of

dam which is favorable for future development.





5.10 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°16'22"N 78°12'33"E Road: Chapdoh Dam is 25 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city on sawargaon road.







Description: Chapdoh Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of

Maharashtra. The year of completion of the Project is not known. . It is built on and

impounds Waghadi Nalla / River, nearest city to dam is Chapdoh in Yavatmal District of

Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill Dam. The purpose of the dam is for Irrigation and

drinking water supply. The length of dam is 490.3 m (1608.59 ft), while the height of the dam

above lowest foundation is 24.1m (79.07 Feet). Project has a Spillway of Ogee type. Length



of the spillway is 152.2 m (499.34 Feet). The Spillway is ungated. Dam's catchment area is

12.266 thousand hectors. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 13.127 MCM.



bad condition. There is open land next to dam which is favorable for future development.





5.11 Antargaon Dam, Kalamb

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°18'4"N 78°24'41"E Road: Antargaon Dam is 30 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city near

Dongarkheda. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Description: Antargaon Dam was constructed as part of Irrigation Projects by the

Government of Maharashtra in the year 1986. It is built on and impounds Khuni Nalla River.

Nearest city to dam is Yavatmal in Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill

+ masonry Dam .The purpose of the dam is for Irrigation .The Length of dam is 1078 m

(3536.74 Feet), while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.42 m (57.152

Feet). The Project has other type of Spillway. Length of the spillway is 108 m (354.331 Feet).



The Dam has ungated spillway. The Dam's catchment area is 2.9785 Thousand Hectors.




bad condition. There is open land next to dam which is favorable for future development.



5.12 Navargaon Dam, Maregaon

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°4'34"N 78°45'21"E Road: Nawargaon Dam is 75 km away on southeastern side from Yavatmal city near

Maregaon in Maregaon taluka. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or

private bus.








Description: Nawargaon Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government

of Maharashtra in the year 1997. Nearest city to dam is Maregaon and the Dam is situated in

Maregaon Taluka of Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. It is built on and impounds Nirgunda

River. The dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam .Purpose of the dam is for irrigation .The length

of dam is 2740 m (8989.50 Feet), while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is

19.35 m (63.48 Feet). Project has a Spillway of Ogee type. Length of the spillway is 190 m

(623.36 Feet). The Spillway is Ungated. Dam's catchment area is 9.663 thousand hectors.




facility for tourist. Approach road is in bad condition. There is open land on other side of dam

which is favorable for future development.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Camping Site 3) Resorts & Cottages 4) Parking facility



5) Drinking water 6) Public Toilets 7) Places for Pause/Rest 8) Adventure Rides 9) Water sports 10) Boating 11) Bird watching ride 12) Tree house resort 13) Garden 14) Underground museum 15) Watch Tower



5.13 Arunavati Dam, Yavatmal

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°7'52"N 77°44'57"E Road: Arunavati Dam is 75 km away on southeastern side from Yavatmal city near Maregaon in Maregaon taluka. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus. Rail: Connected by rail, with a station at Yavatmal (narrow gauge line) to Murtijapur. Other





Description: Arunavati is a major irrigation project across river Arunavati a tributary of river

Penganga in Godavari basin. The dam is located near Savanga of Digras taluka in Yavatmal

district, Maharashtra. The CCA of the project is 25295 hectare and the ultimate irrigation

potential of the project is 25155 hectare. The main component of the project is:

Earthen dam (including spillway) 4810.0 meter long with maximum height of 29.58 meter

and 360.0 meter long saddle dam. Masonry spillway 162.0 meter long with maximum height



of 18.23 meter. The spillway has 11 radial gates of 12 x 8 meter size to pass the design flood

discharge of 8525 cumec. The project is completed during 2008-09

Observation: Presently there is no facility for tourist. There is open land on other side of

dam which is favorable for future development.


1) Tourist Reception Centre 2) Camping Site 3) Resorts & Cottages 4) Parking facility 5) Drinking water 6) Public Toilets 7) Places for Pause/Rest 8) Adventure Rides 9) Water sports 10) Boating 11) Bird watching ride 12) Tree house resort 13) Garden 14) Underground museum 15) Watch Tower



5.14 Sahasra Kund, Umerkhed

Umarkhed is located at 19.6°N 77.7°E. It has an average elevation of 416 metres (1364 feet).

Umarkhed is a municipal town near the Painganga River. It is tehsil place. It is situated 110

km from Yavatmal and 72 km from Nanded. Umarkhed falls in Yavatmal district. It is

surrounded by mountains and Ghats from three sides and a plane surface on one of its sides.

There is a waterfall near Murli village 50 km away from Umarkhed in Umarkhed taluka

called Sahastrakund. It is said that Parashurama, son of Jamdagni, a Rishi, here made a

course for the river by driving an arrow (ban) into the ground. The chief tributaries of the

Wardha are the Bembala and the Nirguda. The Bembala flows across the north of Yavatmal

taluka below the ghats(hill sides). During the monsoon one can experience real treasure of

nature. It lies on the Bittargaon-Savargaon Road which forks off here, one arm running

towards Hadgaon in Nanded district. Visitors come here in August, September and October.

The Rock Pattern is equally interesting, as the black rock appears like a metal and as if wet.

In reality the wetness is due to the shine it adores. The southwest part is picturesque site. The



auspicious kund is considered to be holy by devotees visiting this place. The site presently do

not have any facility for tourists, though has potential to be developed as one.


1) Parking facility 2) Budget Accommodation 3) Kund Revitalization 4) Social forestry 5) Catchment area development 6) Restaurant offering various cuisines 7) Multipurpose Hall 8) Signage & Road connectivity 9) Garden 10) Infrastructure for climbing down to kund, dip plateform



Sahasra Kund, Umerkhed

Infrastructure/facilities required/ proposed –1) Parking facility2) Budget Accommodation3) KundRevitalization4) Restaurant offering various cuisines 5) Multipurpose Hall6) Signage & Road connectivity7) Garden8) Changing rooms for gents & ladies

• This place is located near Umerkhed town in Umerkhed taluka• The kund is considered to be holy water by devotees and Pilgrims

• Apart from temple structure the surrounding doesn’t have facility.

• It needs basic facility along with some other to boost tourism at this place.



5.15 Ecotourism & Wild life

5.15.1 Tipeshwar wild life Sanctuary

Geographical Co-ordinates:

Longitude: 78° 20' 22" to 78° 47' 56" East

Latitude : 19° 50' 59" to 19° 55' 44" North Road: Tippeshwar wildlife sanctuary is 64 km away on southearn side from Yavatmal city near patanbori in Pandharkawda taluka. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus. Rail: Sonegaon is nearest railway station. Connected by rail, with a station at Yavatmal

(narrow gauge line) to Murtijapur. Other nearest railway stations at Dhamangaon (40 Km),

Wardha & Sevagram (70 Km), Badnera (80 Km) and Nagpur (145 Km)



Details:

Area of Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: - 148.63 Sq.Km.

Reserve Forest: 140.29 Sq.Km.



Unclassified Forest: 8.34 Sq.Km (Tipeshwar: 3.10 Sq.Km. Maregaon: 4.19 Sq.Km.

Yedalapur: 0.99 Sq.Km. Andharwadi: 0.047 Sq.Km.)

Time to visit: The best time for visiting Tipeshwar Wild Life Sanctuary in Maharashtra is

from April to May

FLORAL DIVERSITY

The sanctuary comprises of areas having rich and diverse plant communities. The major

forest type existing in this Protected Areas is the ‘Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests’

and termed as 5A as per revised classification of Champion and Seth. The main portion of

forests constitutes the climax of, the following, sub types.

In the Dry Teak Bearing Forests, teak forms upto 60 percent of the crop composition and the

density ranges from 0.6 to 0.8. The main associates of teak that are found in these forests are

Dhaoda, Ain, Achar, Mohuwa, Lendia, Bhirra, Tendu, Semal, Rohan, Tiwas, etc. Teak

plantations are also found interspersed with the natural forest tracts.

HERBS: The The prominent herbs are namely Tarota (Cassia tora ), Tnella(Blumes

obilisues), Tarwar (Cassia auriculata), Gokru(Tribulus terrestris), Wight(Flemengia

bracteata), Vanbhendi(Urena lobata), Vetatri(Dischrostachy scinerea), Waghori (Capparis

harrida).

GRASSES: The common grasses found are the Kusal (Hetropogon contortus), Kunda

(Tachaemum pilosum), Kadmod (Apluda varia), Guhar (Andropogon annulates), Harial

(Cynodon dactylon), Mota (Anthistiria ciliata), Mushan (Iseilema laxum).

BAMBOO FORESTS: Bamboos occur as undergrowth in teak forests and found

gregariously in patches as the Bamboo groves. This sanctuary serves as a living repository of

various economical, medicinal, aromatic and ornamental plants species. It comprises of over

250 species of plants having medicinal and

economical importance.

FAUNAL DIVERSITY The Tipeshwar

Wildlife Sanctuary is the home of many

specie s including the endemic and

endangered spices of this area inclding the

Tigers, Panthers, Small Indian Civet Cat and

Blackbuck. The Faunal Species composition

and range is given in brief, as follows.



INVERTEBRATES: The sanctuary area harbours a wide range of insects including beetles

and ant species. Butterflies and moths belonging to a wide range and variety also occur in

these areas. A host of Arachnids have taken shelter in the sanctuary. It includes Danaid egg

fly which is a Schedule I(Part IV) species listed in Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972.

MAMMALS: About 29 species of mammals belonging to 6 Orders and 11 families have

been observed in the sanctuary, a sizeable number of which are of endangered status, namely;

Tiger, Panther, Jackal, Sloth

Bear, Pangolin, Four Horned

Antelope, etc.

BIRDS: The avi-faunal

diversity of the sanctuary is

its most attractive and

remarkable feature. There

are more than 180 species of

birds belonging to 46

families of 16 different orders, which have been found in the sanctuary. These include over

10 species of migratory birds and over 9 species of endangered birds, including the peafowl’s

REPTILES: The Sanctuary is an abode of over 26 species of reptiles belonging to 11

families, out of which, 6 species are of endangered status, namely, Indian Cobra, India Rock

Python, Rat snake, Russel’s viper, Checkerd keel back and Common Monitor Lizard

Census of Prime Mammalian Species

Type of Mammalian Species 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Tiger ‐ ‐ 1 2 2 Panthers 2 2 2 2 4 Sambar 5 5 2 69 34 Chital 60 63 38 89 112

Sloath Bear 5 7 5 ‐ ‐ Wilddog 5 5 7 ‐ ‐ Wildboar ‐ 91 87 40 118 Nilgai 60 63 38 89 112 Bhedaki ‐ 15 17 3 34 The recent tiger monitoring exercise carried out in May 2012 using the more scientific

method of camera traps have indicated the presence of about 5-6 tigers and 7-8 cubs in the

Sanctuary.The phenominal growth in the number of tigers in this Sanctuary can be attributed



to the strict protection and habitat development measures undertaken during the last couple of

years.

Description:

The Tipeshwar wildlife sanctuary derives its name from the ‘Goddess Tipai’ located near the

Tipeshwar village in the sanctuary area. Located at Pandarkawada Tehsil of Yavatmal

District in Maharashtra, Tipeshwar Sanctuary in Maharashtra covers an area of 148.63 square

kilometers. The main attraction in this area is peacock, Wild Boar and Bear. You can come

from Adilabad located 35 kilometers

from Andhra Pradesh.

Animals found here are Blue Bull,

Chital, Sambar, Peacock, Snake and

Monkey. Tipeshwar Sanctuary in

Maharashtra is an ideal place for

tourist gathering, being a

conspicuous cotton producing

district, the cool air of the lake and

gentle breeze would definitely

invigorate you. The undulating landscape in Maharashtra contributes to the large quantity of

floral diversity in this region. A basalt area formed from the lava explosion 90 years back

forms the principal part of this region. Watered by the important rivers such as Krishna,

Bhima, Tapti, Purna this region is highly appreciated for the wide array of vegetable and

animal life.

The cascading stream of the Konkan waterfall provides a soothing view of the landscape.

Ending up in tidal estuaries these streams are an integral part of the Tipeshwar Sanctuary at

Yavatmal in Maharashtra. Mangrove plantations are common at Tipeshwar Sanctuary

consisting of shrubs and trees specific to inter-tidal zone in India. Of the 110 species

specified so far, some of the widest collections are found here at Tipeshwar Sanctuary in

Yavatmal Maharashtra.

These species require inundated land which mainly remains under water but with spokes

rising above ground to help in the respiration process. These are the modified roots of

Mangrove Plants. These roots also acts as a sinks to the trace elements found floating near



them brought by sea water. Acting against erosion, these plants are typical to Tipeshwar

Sanctuary.


1) Guide Training Institute 2) Tourist Reception Centre 3) Photography Ride 4) Watch Towers 5) Camping Site 6) Star Accommodation 7) Resorts & Cottages 8) Parking facility 9) Drinking water 10) Public Toilets 11) Places for Pause/Rest 12) viewing points 13) Trekking & Adventure Rides 14) Wild life Museum 15) Safari Ride 16) Bird watching ride 17) Wildlife Education Centre 18) Tree house resort



5.15.2 Painganga Wild Life Sanctuary

Road: Painganga wildlife sanctuary is 100 km away on Southeastern side from Yavatmal city

near Umarkhed in Umarkhed taluka. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take

government or private bus.

Rail: Sonegaon is nearest railway station, Connected by rail, with a station at Yavatmal

(narrow gauge line) to Murtijapur. Other nearest railway stations at Dhamangaon (40 Km),

Wardha & Sevagram (70 Km), Badnera (80 Km) and Nagpur (145 Km)



Descirption: The Painganga sanctuary is located in the Umerkhed Tehsil of Yavatmal district. The

Painganga wildlife sanctuary is bordered on three sides by the Painganga River. The

sanctuary covers an area of 324 sq.km. The area is mostly low undulating terrain divided by

a wide valley in central region adjoining the district bounded of Nanded and Yavatmal.

The forest cover is mainly dry teak and a southern mixed deciduous forest. Wildlife that

abounds in these forests included tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, jackals, fox, sambar,

nilgai, chinkara, cheetal, four horned antelope, wild bears, hare, porcupines, langoors and

monkeys. The area is also rich in winged fauna and includes jungle owls, bee-earths, doves,

pigeons, hoppers, bulbuls, rollers, cuckoos, vultures, kites, eagles, herons and king fisher.

The best time to visit is from January to June.Distance from Nagpur is 280 Km.


1) Guide Training Institute 2) Tourist Reception Centre 3) Photography Ride 4) Watch Towers 5) Camping Site 6) Star Accommodation 7) Resorts & Cottages 8) Parking facility 9) Drinking water 10) Public Toilets 11) Places for Pause/Rest 12) Binocular watching 13) Trekking & Adventure Rides 14) Wild life Museum 15) Safari Ride 16) Bird watching ride 17) Wildlife Education Centre 18) Tree house resort



PaingangaWild Life Sanctuary Infrastructure/facilities required/ proposed –1) Guide Training Institute

2) Tourist Reception Centre

3) Photography Ride

4) Watch Towers

5) Camping Site

6) Star Accommodation

7) Resorts & Cottages

8) Parking facility

9) Drinking water

10) Public Toilets

11) Places for Pause/Rest

12) Binocular watching

13) Trekking & Adventure Rides

14) Wild life Museum

15) Safari Ride

16) Bird watching ride

17) Wildlife Education Centre

18) Tree house resort

• 100 km away on Southeastern side from Yavatmal near Umarkhed• Sonegaon is nearest railway station• Bordered on three sides by the Painganga River. • Area: 324 sq.km• Covers mainly dry teak and a southern mixed deciduous forest.• The best time to visit is from January to June

PaingangaWildlife Sanctuary

Mahur



5.16 Village tourism : Kalamb (Chintamani Temple)

Geographical Co-ordinates: 20°26'39"N 78°19'36"E Road: Chintamani Temple is 20 km away on eastern side from Yavatmal city One can hire

taxi from Yavatmal or can take government or private bus.






Descirption: Kalamb is a village situated on the banks of the River Chakravarti. Kalamb is a village situated

on the banks of the River Chakravarti. Tourists also visit the holy water tank called 'Ganesh Kunda' in

the village.

This village is popular for the underground Chintamani Ganesh Temple. The temple is known

as Shri Chintamani Temple based on another name for Ganesh that emphasizes the belief that

praying to him can remove worries (Chinta means worry in Sanskrit and in local Marathi

language). It is one of the 21 Kshetras/ altars or Peeth of Ganesh throughout India. The idol



here is self-formed or swayambhu. This temple is 12 m below the ground. The steps of the

temple descend to the Ganesh kund, a water tank. At the far end of this tank is the 4 feet tall

idol of Lord Ganesh, with its trunk facing towards the left. Kalamba is an ancient historical

place where archaeological excavations have yielded gold coins and idols.

An annual fair of Shri Chintamani is held here every year in the month of Magha

Shudha from Chaturthi to Saptami. Tourists also visit the holy water tank called 'Ganesh

Kunda' in the village.


1) Infrastructure like water/sewerage/road/ storm water etc 2) Parking facility 3) Budget Accommodation 4) Audio Visual show (Describing life of Chintamani Maharaj) 5) Library 6) Museum 7) Restaurant offering various cuisines 8) Signage & Road connectivity 9) Solid waste management 10) Bazaar road/Maal road for selling handicrafts etc.



Village tourism : Kalamb (Chintamani Temple)

Infrastructure/facilities required/ proposed –

1) Infrastructure like water/sewerage/road/ storm water etc

2) Parking facility3) Budget Accommodation4) Audio Visual show (Describing life

of ChintamaniMaharaj)5) Library 6) Museum7) Restaurant offering various

cuisines 8) Signage & Road connectivity9) Solid waste management 10) Bazaar road/Maal road for selling

handicrafts etc.

• 20 km away on eastern side from Yavatmal

• Kalamb is a village situated on the banks of the River Chakravarti.

• This village is popular for underground ChintamaniGanesh Temple

• One of the 21 Kshetras of Ganesh throughout India

• 'Ganesh Kunda' is also famous in the village



ChinmayswamiMaharaj Math, Umerkhed

Infrastructure/facilities required/ proposed

1) Parking facility2) Budget

Accommodation3) Multipurpose hall4) Audio visual hall (

Story of ChinmayMaharaj)

5) Restaurant offering various cuisines

6) Library & Museum7) Signage & Road

connectivity

• Situated in Umerkhed city of Umerkhed taluka• Place has small lanes to approach and has poor road, road connectivity • Major Fastival: Chinmaya swami maharaj jayanti & all festivals



Kambalposh Baba, Arni

Arni is situated on the banks of River Arunavati, where an annual fair, Ursa-Shariff is organised in the honour of Baba Kambal Posh.



Kambalposh Baba, Arni

Infrastructure/facilities required/ proposed1) Parking facility2) Budget

Accommodation3) Multipurpose hall4) Restaurant

offering various cuisines

5) Drinking water & Public toilet

6) Signage & Road connectivity

• Situated in Mahur town of Kalamb taluka• Place has river flowing along the place • Place has three different small temples • Old temple needs renovation



5.17 Heritage Conservation of Kedareshvara, Malikarjun Mahadev Mandir, Digras

The antique Hemadpanthi is an 1100yrs old temple of Kedareshvara and some fine modern

buildings. Located in the centre of the town, the Kedareshvara shrine is of great antiquity,

its sabhamandaphaving been added only in 1915 by public contributions and subscriptions.

The entrance to which is richly ornamented, contains a large linga symbol and unlike

other linga symbols has a hollow pit in the centre.


1) Heritage conservation 2) Parking facility 3) Budget Accommodation 4) Prayer Hall 5) Restaurant offering various cuisines 6) Signage & Road connectivity 7) Drinking water and pubic toilets 8) Solid waste management



5.18 Khajababa, Digras

This religious place of Muslim Community offers food to every devotee coming to this place

on Friday. It has cooking area, and small accommodation of its own. Surrounding to it there

is river flowing along. This palce needs up gradation for devotes coming on all major

festivals. People from all community come here to take prayers.


1) Parking facility

2) Budget Accommodation

3) Prayer Hall


5) Drinking water & Public toilet


7) River front landscaping



5.26 Jagdamba Maharaj Mandir, Kelapur, Pandharkawada

This temple is situated in Kelapur town of Pandharkawda Taluka in Yavtamal District. This

temple is quite famous and lots of devotes come here. Temple trust has developed good

infrastructure along with garden and paved open land. It has huge potential of getting

developed as a favourite tourist destination by providing facilities for tourists.


1) Parking facility


3) Multipurpose hall


5) Drinking water and toilet facility


7) Prayer hall



JagdambaMaharaj Mandir, Kelapur, PandharkawadaInfrastructure/facilities required/ proposed1) Parking facility2) Budget

Accommodation3) Multipurpose

hall4) Restaurant

offering various cuisines



7) Prayer hall

• Situated in Kelapur town of Pandharkawda• Temple structure is small but its campus has big area • Temple trust has developed good infrastructure, garden and paved open land• Huge potential of getting developed as a favourite tourist leisure destination





5.27 Madeshwar Sansthan, Madani, Babulgaon

This place is situated in Madani town of Babulgaon taluka in Yavatmal District. The temple

structure is small but its campus has big area which houses four different dities. There is

further scope of development of garden and picnic spot. It celebrates all major festivals.

During Navratri a major festival is organized by local people and devotees come in

thousands.


1) Parking facility


3) Cooking area with Kitchen




7) Garden



Madaneshwar Sansthan, Madani, BabulgaonInfrastructure/facilities required/ proposed1) Parking facility2) Budget

Accommodation3) Cooking area with

Kitchen 4) Restaurant offering

various cuisines 5) Drinking water and

toilet facility6) Signage & Road

connectivity7) Garden

• Situated in Madani town of Babulgaon taluka• Temple structure is small but its campus has big area • Further scope of development of garden and picnic spot• Major festival: Navaratri & all festivals



5.28 Karal Mandir, Pusad

This place is situated near Pusad town in Pusad taluka of Yavatmal district. It is surrounded

by hills and scenic beauty. Temple is located on mountain for which there are around 150

steps. It has huge entrance gate. Temple has a prayer hall but it needs upgradation and small

room accommodation. All major festivals are celebrated but during Navratri a major festival

is organized by local people.


1) Parking facility


3) Cooking area with Kitchen


5) Multipurpose Hall


7) Garden



Karal Mandir, PusadInfrastructure/facilities required/ proposed1) Parking facility2) Budget Accommodation3) Cooking area with

Kitchen 4) Restaurant offering

various cuisines 5) Multipurpose Hall6) Signage & Road

connectivity7) Garden

• Situated in Pusad town in Pusad taluka

• Surrounded by hills and scenic beauty

• Located on mountain for which there are around 150 steps

• Temple has prayer hall but needs up gradation and small room accommodation

• Major festival: Navaratri & all festivals



Mungsaji Maharaj Devsthan, Dhamangaon

Infrastructure/facilities

required/ proposed

1) Parking facility


3) Multipurpose hall

4) Audio visual hall ( Story of

MungsajiMaharaj)

5) Restaurant offering

various cuisines

6) Library & Museum

7) Signage & Road

connectivity

Situated in Dhamangaontown of Ner TalukaBig campus of its ownRoad connectivity is an issue



5.33 Prerna Sthal, Yavatmal

Coordinates: 20°23'11"N 78°6'54"E

Road: Prerna Sthal is within Yavatmal city. One can hire taxi from Yavatmal or can take

government or private bus.






Description

Prerna Sthal' was built in the memory of late Jawaharlal darda by his son's Mr. Vijaybabu &

Mr. Rajendrababu Darda. Who was one of the great freedom fighter and has done great work

for various sections of Maharashtra Government. 'Prerna Sthal' has become one of the

peculiar features of 'Yavatmal'.



Prerna Sthal covers area of about 80,000 feet, while making the Smritisthal Vijaybabu wants

it to be the symbol of his father. Late Babuji was nature lover, music lover & also follower of

humanity by considering these qualities 'Prerna Sthal' has been created. The famous architect

'Chirag Jain' was appointed for the construction of 'Prerna Sthal'. Bhumipujan of 'Prerna

Sthal' was done on 15th June 2001. The stones used in the construction of samadhi were

brought from 'Savner'Samadhi is around 20 x 20 in dimensions for this purpose marble stones

were brought from 'Makrana'.

'Samadhi' was surrounded by water from all the side and waterfall from the upper side adds to

its beauty. This "Samadhi" inaugurated by Chief Minister 'Shri Narayandutt Tivari' on 25th

Nov 2002.Visiting hours are from 6 to 8 a.m. in the morning & 5 to 8 p.m. in the evening. In

the morning time pleasant music is played in the prerna sthal. On Every 25th Nov the

program is arrange in occasion of “Babuji’s Punayatithi”.All around the 'Prerna Sthal' there is

greenery & also tall Sagvan trees. Special attention is paid for cleanliness' of 'Prerna Sthal'.

'Prerna Sthal' is visited by great personality by former President A.P.J. Abdual Kalam,

President Pratibhatai Patil, bhairavsih shekhavat, Shai shri Ravishankarji etc.

In the natural surrounding "Prerna Sthal" has become great Tourist spot of "Yavatmal City


1) Parking facility

2) Restaurant offering various

cuisines

3) Multipurpose Hall

4) Signage

5) Audio Visual Theater (Story of

Jawaharlal Darda)



Coal Mines, Wani



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Integrated Tourism Circuit is a connected route or main corridor of tourism attractions that

links a group of at least 3 destinations. It is the sum of tourism products that comprise a

region and may consist of a set of products or a particular product that shares the same theme.

They combine nature based, cultural and other attractions in such a way as to offer to visitors

an experience from a variety of vantage points.

A well-defined, both geographically and thematically in order to optimize benefits to

both the visitors and the inhabitants of the areas visited. The circuit is a specific element of

communication directed to raising awareness and to helping the process of development of

tourism products. Information is uniform, well organized and agreed and can be regularly

updated. It is a useful tool of orientation and information that assists national authorities to

make tourism decisions over a wide spectrum of applications allowing the end user to

understand and interpret the complete product through the integrated vision of the

destination. It is also a tool that helps the tour operator to design appropriate packages for the

market.

Selection of these circuits will be undertaken so as to develop them in an integrated

manner. Tourism, being one of the largest industries, plays a key role in achieving the socio-

economic goals of the development plans of a nation. It is a composite of service providers,

both public and private, which includes travel agents and tour operators; air, rail and sea

transportation operators; guides; owners of hotels, guest houses and inns, restaurants and

shops; etc.

5.1Yavtmal – Nagpur – Amravati Tourist Circuit

Yavatmal is well connected by road, rail and air with Nagpur. It is 129 km away from

Nagpur. The location significance of Yavatmal with other important cities can be used to

create a tourist circuit which connects all important wildlife sanctuaries of Vidharbha.This

will give adventure and wild life seeking tourists more options and better connectivity and

infrastructure if this macro tourist circuit is created. International tourists who are coming to

Nagpur will also have more options and good knowledge of less know sanctuaries of

Yavatmal.



Circuits for wildlife /forests

MELGHAT

NAVEGAON

NAGZIRA PENCH

TADOBA

PAINGANGA

TIPPESHWAR



5.2 Adventure, Leisure & Ecotourism Circuit of Yavatmal District

People who come to seek adventure, leisure and wild life watching will fully get satisfied

coming to yavatmal as this place offer tourists with wild life sanctuaries, large water bodies,

lake, floura & founa, hills etc. The map below shows the connectivity of such different spots.

Proposed infrastructure facilities will asure that people get basic faiclities at all this spots

along with new modern rides, boats and sports to enhance tourism in this area.

SrN

Important places of Attraction Accommodation Taluka Excursion

days

1. Borgaon Dam, Takali Dam, Kapara Dam, Jamwadi Dam, Goki Dam, Kumkharkini Dam, Arunavati Dam

Stay at Arunavati Dam, private Accommodation, Proposed Accomdation,

Yavatmal 1

2 Penganga Wild life sanctuary, upper Pusad Dam, Issapu Dam, Lower Pusad Dam,

Stay at Pusad, Private Accommodation, Proposed Accommodation

Pusad 2

3 Tippeshwar Wild Life Sanctuary, Saikheda Dam, Waghadi Dam, Chapdoha Dam, Yavatmal

Stay at Yavatmal Private Accommodation, Proposed Accommodation

Yavatmal 3



5.3 Yavatmal District Tourist Circuit.

SrN

Important places of Attraction Accommodation Taluka Excursion

days

1. Jamwadi dam, Jodmoha khateshwar maharaj mandir, Goki dam & patrat devi, Boregaon dam, Kurali talav, Nilona dam, Umarsara jagat mandir, sindhi dam, Zola talav, Sankatmochan Talav

Stay at Arunavati Dam or Yavatmal city, private Accommodation, Proposed Accomdation,

Yavatmal 1,2

2 Chintamani Ganesh Temple at Kalamb, Chap doh, Datta niranjan mahur, Kalamb chintamani mandir, Waghadi Dam, Sant maroti maharaj yatra ghatanji

Stay at Ghatanji or Kalamb town, Private Accommodation, Proposed Accommodation

Ghatanji & Kalamb

3

3 Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pophali Chinmayanand swami maharaj math, Sahsrakund umerkhed, Tin deul umerkhed, Bambol praklap kopra dam, Isapur dam pusad Pusad,karala mandir

Stay at Umerkhed or Pusad town Private Accommodation, Proposed Accommodation

Umerkhed & Pusad

4

4 Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Jagdamba mandir kelapur, Wai dam, Chirkut dam arunavati praklap, Khajababa, Malikaajun mandur, Ghantibaba jatra, Jambhora datta mandir, Chausala tekadi, Dhamangaon mungsaji maharaj devstan

Stay at Pandharkawada town, Private Accomodation,, Proposed Accomodation

Pandharkawada

5,6



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4.1 Important Towns of Yavatmal District

Map 3.2 –Map of Yavatmal District

4.1.1 Yavatmal

Yavatmal municipal council was constituted in 1869 but was dissolved shortly thereafter. It

was again established in 1894 and thus forms the oldest municipal council in district. Mr.

Eliot was first Mayor. Mr. Govind Punaji Bari was the first Indian Mayor on Yavatmal

Municipal council (02/01/1914 to 31/05/1932)

As per 2001 census the population of the town was 122,906. The percentage of the

population belonging to Scheduled Castes stands at 10.92 per cent and for Scheduled Tribes



21.46 per cent with a gender ratio of 942 females per 1000 males. About 34 per cent of the

population lives below the poverty line.

Yavatmal town is also known as "Cotton City" and during British rule was classified as a hill

station. Both cotton-ginning and pressing are carried on in Yavatmal while the town is also

the chief trading centre in the district, and connected by road with Dhamangaon station, 29

miles (47 km) away. Major business establishments in Yavatmal include the Raymonds

factory which produces special fibre for jeans. There is a brand new 106-acre (0.43 km2)

textile Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under construction.

The principal language of Yavatmal district is Marathi. However, since the district has

numerous Scheduled and Nomadic Tribes, various other languages are also spoken in the

form of Gormati or Banjari, Gondi, Hindi, Sindhi and Marwari. Educational facilities such as

Medical College, Ayurvedic College, and Polytechnic institutions/college for boys and girls,

Physical Training Colleges are available in the city. Jagat Mandir and Khoja mosque are

important places in the city.

4.1.2 Pusad

Pusad is a town and a municipal council in Yavatmal district of Vidarva regionlocated

at 19.9°N 77.58°E. It has an average elevation of 315 metres (1033 feet).Origin of city name

came from name of river which is flowing from center part of city called as "PUS NADI"

means PUS river Old name of Pusad was Pushpavanti Nagari.

As of 2001 India census, Pusad had a population of 67,152. Males constitute 51% of the

population and females 49%. Pusad has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the

national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 72%. In Pusad, 14%

of the population is under 6 years of age.

Climate is extreme with the temperature going as high as 49 degree Celsius in summers and

as low as 5 degree Celsius in winters. These extreme changes in temperature are due to the

Basket Effect, because Pusad is surrounded by hilly areas.

Pusad is home of the education in Eastern Maharashtra (Vidharbha). Baba Saheb Naik

College of Engineering is one of reputed college under Amravati University. The other

colleges in Pusad are Bachelor of Education College, Dr. N.P. Hirani Institute of

Polytechnique, and Pharmacy College etc. Pusad is connected to major cities in

the Maharashtra State by the roadways only.



Pusad is a historical place on the banks of the Pus River. Remains of a Shiva temple built

during the Wakataka rule have been found here. Other ancient temples that can be seen here

include Karuneshwar, Panchalingeshwar, Harakeshwar and Jageshwar. Bellora of Pusad

taluka has the majestic temple of Kedarling. The flow of the Pus River seems to have a

semblance to the Jyotirling at this place. An ancient temple of Lord Shiva is situated on a hill

at Harshi. Nearby is a place that is said to have the awakened presence of the deity of

Jagdamba Mata.

4.1.3 Wani

Wani is a city and a municipal council in Yavatmal district in Maharashtra. Wani is located at

the Eastern Side of Yavatmal District about 105 km from Yavatmal i.e. on Yavatmal-

Chandrapur Road, nearly 55 km from Chandrapur and 135 km from Nagpur. Wani is well

known as Black Diamond City.

As of 2001 India census, Wani had a population of 52,814. Males constitute 51% of the

population and females 49%. Wani has an average literacy rate of 74%, male literacy is 80%,

and female literacy is 68%. In Wani, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. In earlier

times, Wani was known as 'Wun'. Wani was districts headquarter in British rule. Later on

Wani became a taluk of Yavatmal district.

Coal mining areas are under Western Coal Field Limited of Coal India Limited. There are

coal mines like Ukni, Pimpalgaon, Junad, Kolarpimpri, Rajur, Kumbarkhani, Ghonsa,

Kartikay Coal Washeries etc. Wani, situated on the banks of the river Nirguda, is

the samadhi of Shri Rangnath Swami. Sadguru Paramahansa Jagannath Baba has his holy

abode at Nandeshwar and houses the idols of Vishnu and Shiva. Ancient relics have been

found during archaeological excavation in the village of Mandar close to the city of Wani.

4.1.4 Digras

Digras, a municipal council of Yavatmal district, is surrounded by the Khandai and Bhavani

hills. Town experiences both hottest summer and colder winter. The temperature rises till 48

degrees Celsius in summer while in winter it experiences the temperature of 3 to 4 degrees

Celsius. Digras is famous for the Arunavati Dam built across the Arunavati River and 10 km

away from the city. The Arunavati dam is one of the best places to be visited in Digras.



As of 2001 India census, Digras had a population of 39,169. Males constitute 52% of the

population and females 48%. Digras has an average literacy rate of 72%, male literacy is 79%

and, female literacy is 65%. In Digras, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Digras is famous for Mallikarjun Mandir, an ancient temple of Lord Shive which is situated

on the bank of river Dhawanda. Bhvani Devi Temple and Ramananda Maharaj Math are also

famous tourist destination of this town.

4.1.5 Umarkhed

Umarkhed is located at 19.6°N 77.7°E. It has an average elevation of 416 metres (1364 feet).

Umarkhed is a municipal town near the Painganga River. It is situated on 110KM from

Yavatmal and 72 KM from Nanded. It is surrounded by mountains and Ghats from three

sides and a plane surface on one of its sides.umarkhed town has very good connectivity.

During the monsoon one can experience real treasure of Nature. Town experiences both

hotter summer and colder winter. The temperature rises till 45 degrees Celsius in summer

while in winter it experiences the temperature of 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.

As of 2001 India census, Umarkhed had a population of 48000. Males constitute 52% of the

population and females 48%. Umarkhed has an average literacy rate of 76%, male literacy is

77%, and female literacy is 62%. In Umarkhed, 15% of the population is under 6 years of

age.

Umarkhed is most famous for its temples. The most famous tamples are Tin Deul (Three

temple), Swami Chinmaynand Maharaj Math, Renuka Devi Mandir (situated atop one of the

mountains on the way to Mahur), Mahadev Mandir, Saint Sadhu Maharaj Math, Saint Ainath

Maharaj Temple (disciple of Saint Eknath Maharaj, Ram Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Sai

Mandir, Kala Maroti Temple, Shree Krishna Dyaan Mandir spreading message of lord Shree

Krishna through Bhagwat Dharma.

There are many tourist places like Mahur situated near Umarkhed. There are 2 dams near

Umarkhed Pus Dharan and Isapur Dharan. There are many picnic spots nearby like Ambona

Tank, Public Garden and many other spots.

Agriculture is the main source of income for the innocent people from this city. Umarkhed is

a large market centre with a cotton ginning factories and the weekly market held on

Wednesdays is largely attended.



Umarkhed is one of the important stops on the Nagpur-Nanded-Tuljapur-Ratnagiri State

Highway (MSH No.3). The place is very well connected by other road routes from Andhra

Pradesh. It didn’t get its name in the railway map yet.

4.2 Art and Culture of Yavatmal

4.2.1 People

People of various tribes reside in Yavatmal district. The Malis or Marals number are 4 per

cent of the population and are chiefly engaged in growing vegetables and garden crops.

The Banjaras population is 6 per cent of the population, residing principally in the forest

tracts to the south of the District. They are also known as Labhanies from their former

occupation of carrying salt. The Banjaras wear various types of ornaments of silver in head,

hair and arms.

The Andhs are stated in the census Reports to be the original tribes. Nothing can be

ascertained as to their origin, and they are not found in any Province. They have now adopted

nearly all the practices of Kunbis and are hardly distinguishable from them in costumes or

personal appearance.

Like the Andhs, the Gonds & Pardhans have adopted Hindu costumes & customs to a larger

extent than in a Central Provinces. The Pradhans are the bards & musician of the Gonds, &

are considered to occupy a lower position than the tribe proper. Together they form about 10

per cent of the population. The Gondas have 3 subdivisions Raj-Gondas, Dadwes, Mokashis.

The Kolams are a Dravidian tribe akin to the Gonds but distinct from them, who reside

principally in the Wani taluka. They have a language of their own which appears to be

derived from Telugu mixed with Gondi & Marathi words. In some respects they retain

very primitive customs, but in costumes they can hardly be distinguished from Kunbis.

4.2.2 Languages

The principal language of the District is Marathi, which is spoken by Persons or 71 percent,

of the population. Yavatmal has the smallest proportion of Marathi-speakers of the four Berar

Districts. The form of the language used locally is that known as the Berar dialect, and differs

slightly from the pure Marathi of Poona.

Among other languages Gondi is spoken by 85 percent of the number of Gonds in the

District. The local form of the language differs in some respects from the standard one, and is

a good deal mixed up with Marathi words.



At the last census 5000 Kolams or a third of the total number in the District returned

themselves as speaking Kolami. The District has 36,000 Banjaras and nearly all of them

speak the gipsy dialect named after the caste. This is a rough kind of western Rajasthani or

Marwari, much mixed with Gujarathi, but with the pronunciation of Marathi.

4.2.3 Religions

The statistics of religion show that Hindus constitute 81 percent of the population, Animists

13%, & Muslims 5 %. In 1991 the District had 2568 Jains & 209 Christians.

4.2.4 Local Dances

The district of Yavatmal comprises a number of tribal communities including, Banjaras,

Gond, Pradhans, Andhs, Kolam, Malis, and Others. The main folk-dances of the region of

Yavatmal are Gondhal, Shahiri and Bharud. These popular dances including the famous

Lavni are considered to be the identity of Maharashtra which is a combination of traditional

dance and song, and is performed on the enchanting rhythm of drum like instrument called as

Dholak.

The Gondhal is a religious performing art of Maharashtra. It is the dramatic narration of

mythical stories and folk legends which is very similar to the povadas. Bharud is one of those

important folk arts of this region which is still alive and is going strong even in today's times.

After the Tamasha, Bharud is the next poplar dance form which comprises songs with a

social message which points out human faults. This type of songs was originally composed

by saint Eknath.

4.3 Fairs

Fair are complimentary to the weekly markets. In the fairs, traders and shop keepers set ups

their temporary stalls. Large quantities of agricultural produces and other articles of daily

use are available for sale. People buy necessary articles in these fairs. Shir Ranganathswami

fair is famous for trading in bullock and other cattle. Some famous fairs held in the district

are:

Ghanti Baba fair at Digras Shri Ranganath Swami fair Shri Chintamani fair at Kalamb Maroti Mahraj fair at Ghatanji Datta jayanti festival at Mahur Jambhora



4.4 Handicrafts

Similar to its neighboring districts, the district of Yavatmal is also a cotton producing region.

Cotton happens to be the basic source of many handicrafts here. One can find handlooms,

handmade papers and a collection of wooden statues in some areas.

The Sawantwadi lacquer ware is one of the crafts that one can find in a wide range of

products and traditional hand painted items. The Mashru and Himroo fabrics made of cotton

and silk having a shine like satin is also found in many areas. The Paithani Saris are also

available as it is used along with the zari or gold threads drawn from pure gold.



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The CREATIVE CIRCLE team visited MANY tourist destinations and places of tourist

interest across the Yavatmal district and identified the need for tourism development. This

included identifying tourism and related project ideas at various locations.

7.1 Project ideas / concept

Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development emphasizes on the concept of “Quality

Tourism”. It refers to tourist attractions, facilities and services that offer ‘good value for

money’, protect tourism resources, and attract tourists who will respect the local environment

and society. Our planning approach for tourism development in Yavatmal district highlights

this concept.

Yavatmal district is a congregation of myriad tourist attractions- River basins; adventure

Spots, Waterfalls, caves, Pilgrim centres, Monuments, Archaeological sites, Palaces, cultural

festivals and others. An important component in plan formulation understands the ‘types of

tourism’ and ‘tourism products’ that can be developed in the state. The concepts have

evolved based on tourism potential of the destination / region, the personal visits of the

CREATIVE CIRCLE team to various places of tourist interest and the gaps observed thereof,

the requirements arising from these gaps, interactions with local people and experts, hotel

owners and entrepreneurs, etc. The basic idea is to enhance the visitors’ experience to the

place.

The project concepts have been described theme wise which has been broadly classed as:

1 Nature Tourism 2 Ethnic Tourism 3 Leisure Tourism 4 Corporate Tourism 5 Health Tourism 6 Religious Tourism 7 Special Interest Tourism 8 Mega Projects 9 Development of Gateways



7.2 General Project Proposal for District

While visitng the tourist sites, few points were observed that require special attention for

Yavatmal district. Following projects are required to be carried out for creating BRAND

IMAGE to domestic and foreign tourists.

1. Green Yavatmal: It has less vegetation and fever rainfall. It is required to take up

project of Green Yavatmal to enhance the vegetation and green coverage for better

climate conditions and rainfall.

2. Water supply schemes: it was observed that the drinking water supply in many

villages is less than required causing constraints for development especially tourism.

Hence, water supply schemes shall be carried out in towns and villages as well.

3. To check Water scarcity: Rain water harvesting is to be proposed at every tourist

spot and in town and villages. Kund (water tanks at temples) is proposed at temples

which will go with religious context of the surrounding. Water tanks will also be

needed to keep storing waters.

4. Total Sanitation: it has been observed that villages and towns lacks in terms of

sanitation. The soil smell and unhealthy practices spoils the environment and present

a bad picture to the tourists. Project of total sanitation is must.

5. Use of Solar Energy: As this region has hot and dry climate, solar photovoltaic

panels shall be proposed at all spots to generate electric energy. The high sun

coverage will prove to be a boon for the villages and town development.

6. Transportation: For people coming from outside the distric, it’s difficult to commute

at tourist spots and temples. Hence, connectivity at all the tourism spots should be

improved by providing state government and private buses. Autos on sharing basis

should also be promoted as it will be an economical mode of transport. Promotion of

private transport modes is also suggestive for ease of visitors.

7. Improved Signage: At all major junction’s signage of tourist spots and temples

should be highlighted.

8. Solid waste Management: daily cleaning of all tourism spots should be made

mendatory.

9. Tourism Information desk: This should be started in Yavatmal city at all major

points of transitions like bus stands, railway station, private stands, advertising at

other places of public gathering.



10. Temple Trust: Trust or organizations of temple should be formed wherever

necessary and should be strengthened as institutional body.

7.3 Tourism Projects

The revenue generating tourism projects are that provide avenues for entertainment, leisure,

shopping and food for tourists. The investment in these projects would be through private

investors. At some destinations where private players are not allowed such as forests and

forts, government departments would invest in the revenue earning projects proposed at those

destinations Projects such as setting up of folk village, mall road, museums require heavy

investments, which are not likely to come from private investors. These projects however

would help the local community in terms of revenue through sale of handicrafts, local

cuisine, folk art etc.

7.3.1 Niche Tourism Products

The ministry of tourism has taken the initiative of identifying, diversifying developing and

promoting niche products of the tourism industry. This is done to overcome the aspect of

“seasonality” and to promote a 365 days destination, attracting tourists with specific interests,

and to ensure repeat visits for the unique products in which India has comparative advantage.

These niche products identified by M o T for development and Promotion under new annual

plan 2013 are as under;-

Cruise

1. Adventure 2. Medical 3. Wellness 4. Golf 5. Polo 6. Meeting incentives conferences and exhibitions( MICE) 7. Eco-tourism 8. Film tourism

7.3.1.1 Adventure tourism

Adventure tourism involves travel to remote, exotic areas, for exploration as for undertaking

activities which test the endurance of both a person and his equipment. Adventure tourism is

rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek different kinds of vacation.



7.3.1.2 Health Tourism

Yavatmal district has some medicinal and herbal plants. There is availability of rare herbs.

The age old therapy of Ayurveda can be used here for attracting tourists. Health resorts have

been conceptualized offering Ayurvedic Treatments like the Panchkarma Therapy and other

rejuvenative and therapeutic treatments. Yoga and meditation centres are also included in

some resorts. These resorts have been planned at places with good natural surroundings so

that complete “health holidays” can be planned by the tourists.

Herbal health resorts/ Ayurvedic centres have been proposed at Bokardhan and Jafrabad.

These resorts shall be located around areas surrounded by forests with naturally growing

herbal plants. Local experts and experts from other parts of India having knowledge about the

use of herbs are available.

7.3.1.3 Wellness Tourism

Wellness tourism is about traveling for the primary purpose of achieving, promoting or

maintaining maximum health and a sense of well being. It is about being proactive in

discovering new ways to promote a healthier, less stressful lifestyle or finding balance in

one’s life. The Indian systems of medicines like Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchkarma, rejuvenation

therapy are part of the wellness tourism.

7.3.1.4 Golf Tourism

Due to increase in sports interest in India and world over, the latest craze is Golf which is

facing a latest surge of interest level among youths. Golf events held in India also attract

domestic and international tourists. With international tourists expected to grow in the next

few years, it is important to tap this growing interest in golf tourism.

7.3.1.5 Corporate Tourism/ Meeting Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE)

There is an unprecedented rise in conference-business. This is an outcome of changes in

corporate management style and growing competition. Intercompany brainstorming,

corporate planning, marketing, training, dealer interaction, and special project work require



executives / others to get away from the normal place of work and spend time together on a

group basis. Scenic locations offer an excellent environment for such a project.

7.3.1.6 Eco Tourism

"Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed

natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features

- both past and present) that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and

provides for beneficially active socio economic involvement of local populations." (Stated by

IUCN (now called the World Conservation Union). Proposed activities to Ecotourism Sites:

Trekking tours through Shallow River, and hills, boating in rivers, nature trails with guides to

explain about the flora, fauna and ecology, educational camps, camping and other activities

can be organized as part of the product. An improved travel condition to less visited tourist

areas is also envisaged as part of Eco tourism development.

7.3.2 Ethnic Tourism

(i) Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Heritage places, famous for monuments, museums, fairs and festivals, handicrafts or

archaeological sites are the potential spots for development of such kind of tourism. The

projects have been based on the idea of conserving and maintaining the unique identity of the

place and the people.

The projects based on the above philosophy include:

�Heritage site development, monument conservation projects: This will include

components like area beautification monument restoration, lighting etc.

�Shops for selling locally grown horticulture and other products

7.3.3 Heritage Hotel

The popular concept of heritage hotel was introduce to cover the old palaces, havelies,

castles, forts, and residences built prior to 1950, into accommodation units so they reproduce

the ambience and lifestyle of the bygone era. Such hotels are categorized under three

categories viz. Heritage, Heritage Classic and Heritage Grand, based on the standards of

facilities and services as per the applicable Guidelines.



7.3.4 Apartment hotel

Apartment hotels are increasing becoming popular with business travelers who visit India for

assignments or family holiday, etc. which sometimes prolong for months together. With a

view to providing standardized, world class service s to the tourists, the ministry has

introduced a voluntary scheme for classification of fully operational apartment hotels in the

five star deluxe, five star, four star and three star categories.

7.3. 5 Guest Houses

In order to augment supply of hotel accommodation for budget tourists, both domestic and

foreign, guest houses are recommended. The ministry has approved a guideline for approval

of such guest houses including cleanliness, hygiene and upgraded facilities and practices. The

guest houses need to cater to the changing requirements and safety & security concerns.

Emphasis has been laid on measurers for cleanliness, Health, Hygiene and Pest Control.

7.3.6 Caravan Tourism

The recently introduced policy of ministry of tourism is Caravan policy. Caravan is a special

built vehicle used for the purpose of travel, leisure and accommodation. They include

Recreational Vehicle (RV), campervans, motor homes, etc. caravans are unique tourism

products that promote family oriented tours in circuits/ destinations not having adequate hotel

accommodation. One of the essential prerequisites for Caravan tourism is the presence of

sufficient Caravan Parks in the identified circuits. A Caravan Park is a place where Caravans

can stay overnight in allotted spaces. Such earmarked spaces should provide basic or

advanced amenities and facilities for the Caravans and the tourists.

7.3.7 Rural Tourism

The scheme of rural tourism was started by the ministry in 2002-03 with the objective of

showcasing rural life, art, culture, and heritage at rural locations and villages which have core

competence in art and craft, handloom, and textiles as also an asset base in the natural

environment. It aimed to benefit the local community economically and socially as well as to

enable interaction between tourists and local population for a mutually enriching experience.

The development strengthening of physical infrastructure at the identified rural site is



supplemented by the capacity building of the local population to develop the identified site as

a rural tourism product. Now the old scheme has been replaced by a new scheme by MoT, as

rural tourism Cluster. The modified scheme aims at developing a cluster of villages a tourism

product.

7.3.8 Leisure Tourism

It includes mainly all types of Leisure and entertainment activities. A detailed analysis of

tourist infrastructure at the destinations shows that there is a lack of entertainment avenues at

most of the places. Projects have been suggested for developing spot based entertainment

facilities. These include:

• Landscaping and Rock Garden. • Amusement Parks in • Night Ferry cruise. • Nature excursion tour. • Heritage excursion tour • Hot Air Ballooning/ Parachute dive. • Baggi Rides for fort viewing • Ropeway. • Boat ride in fisherman’s boat

7.3.9 Religious Tourism

The places of religious importance attract large crowds based on their significance. During

fairs and festivals, the number of visitors/ tourists increases manifolds. These places require

tourist infrastructure and services. Upgradation and provision for such services during peak

periods is suggested at these places.

7.3.10 Special Interest tourism

This concept emphasizes on learning and experiencing particular features of an area. These

can be associated with tourists’ long- term vocational or professional interests. Educational

tours are also a type of special interest tourism. The district offers wide options for promoting

educational tours related to:

• Silk production, processing & weaving - Organized visits to silk farms, handloom

factories



• Such types of educational tours will be generally organized in small groups. Other projects, which can be included, are

• Sweet Lime tourism in the form of Fruit festival • Motor bike hire facility with rides for enjoying the enroute • Tribal villages and village tourism.

7.4 Investments Planning

To upgrade tourism and the revenue generation through it requires few investments in to the

tourism sector. This investment can be segregated into various heads depending upon the

source of funding. The total investment proposed in the perspective plan can also be

classified into investments in major heads viz.:

(a) Accommodation

(b) Tourism Projects

(c) Tourism Infrastructure

(d) Basic Infrastructure

(e) Promotion and Publicity

(f) Human Resource development

(g) Tourism management and Administration

(h) Others (Incentives and subsidies etc)

7.4.2. Basic Infrastructure

To increase foot-fall at any destination the prime head is better infrastructure. Out of the

infrastructure the fore most important is accessibility then communication, telephone

network, power, water etc. viz.:

o Accessibility (Road/ Rail/ Waterways/ Air)

o Means of communication

o Telephone network

o Supply of power and water

Since there are very few tertiary destinations where public investment in provision of basic

infrastructure is required, more stress has been laid on improvement in road condition to

destinations, which are not on the priority list of either PWD or MSRDC. Improvement of

basic infrastructure to primary and secondary destination is not considered, as theses

destinations are covered by plans of other departments like PWD, MSRDC and respective

local bodies.



7.4.3. Tourism Infrastructure

These investments funded by government expenditure would be utilized to strengthen tourist facilities such as:

o Public Amenities

o Way Side Amenities

o Guide training

o View Point Development

o Area beautification and development

o Tourist Information Centres

o Information Kiosks

o Signage, etc

7.4.4 Private Sector Involvement

Two major components of private sector participation are accommodation and tourism

projects.

Identification of the investment required in accommodation projects was based on the annual

requirement of additional beds as explained above, whereas the investment required on

tourism projects was based on the purpose of visit of tourists and the spending power of

tourists visiting particular destinations. The tourism projects where private investment is

possible are classified into the following major heads like:

1. Amusement Parks 2. Water parks/Water Sports Complex 3. Restaurants and food joints 4. Budget Accommodation/ Star Hotel Accommodation 5. Folk village, mall road, Mahagram, etc 6. Convention Centre 7. Adventure Tourism/ River Sports/ Lake Leisure 8. Infrastructure / amenities up-gradation/ souvenirs shops 9. Garden/ herbal park/ Butterfly park

The above tourism projects are revenue-generating projects and cater to different market

segments. E.g.: Amusement parks cater to medium and higher income group tourists on

weekend /day tour. Therefore amusement parks are suggested only near major town like

Yavatmal.



7.5 Environment Impact Analysis

Tourism is one of the activities, which has caused concern because of increased human

activity and traffic on fragile environments. On the other hand conscious and sustainable

tourism development can be used very effectively to achieve conservation of environment

and socio-economic upliftment of locals as recognized by the National Tourism Policy 2002.

The policy states, “In the context of economic liberalisation and globalisation being pursued

by the country, the development policies of no sector can remain static. The emergence of

tourism is seen as an important instrument for sustainable human development including

poverty alleviation, employment generation, employment regeneration and advancement of

women. The policy further states “international tourists visiting interiors of the country for

reasons of purity of environment and nature contributes to development of these areas

particularly backward areas.

The negative impact of development of tourism in such regions that needs to be considered

before implementation of proposed projects are

1. The tourism revenue may not be utilized in conservation and socio-economic needs.

2. Increasing volume of visitors may result in degradation of natural resources and

environmental balance through felling of trees for facilities and waste, loss of habitat

for wildlife, hunting, poaching, viewing and photography leading to disturbance in

feeding and breeding patterns of the fauna.

3. Increased vehicular traffic, emission of greenhouse gases and sound pollution may

hinder in the conservation efforts at the heritage sites.

4. Building of tourist lodges of materials that do not integrate with the local ambience

and the extra pressure they put on the land and water bodies is destructive.

5. Tourism development in sensitive areas especially in interior village and forests may

face stiff resistance from locals resisting encroachment on their resources and culture.

The positive aspects of tourism development in these regions are

1. Generation of employment for local residents

2. Conservation of natural resources and heritage monuments through tourism revenue

to maintain destination attractiveness

3. Opportunities for alternate employment for locals engaged in poaching and other

illegal Activities

4. Social upliftment and education opportunities through participative village tourism



5. Conservation of natural resources and heritage monuments through participative

ecotourism and special interest tourism

6. Orientation of tourists and community at large towards conservation.

7.6 Cost Calculations for Tourism Project Components

Investment planning for tourism entails an identification of investment opportunities at

various destinations and prioritizing them. Revenue producing opportunities have to be

evaluated for their commercial feasibility so that they can be marketed to potential

entrepreneurs. All the costs considered for the have been on current price basis. For a

particular type of project at its suggested location, the basic rate of land and building, plant &

machinery and tourist availing the facility at the suggested time of implementation is

approximately equal. Hence, the same project can be replicated at all those locations without

major changes in capital outlay and profitability.

7.7 Details of Tourism Project Components

Revenue producing opportunities have been evaluated for their commercial feasibility so that

they can be marketed to potential entrepreneurs. Investment planning for tourism entails an

identification of investment opportunities at various destinations and prioritizing them. For a

particular type of project at its suggested location, the basic rate of land and building, plant &

machinery and tourist availing the facility at the suggested time of implementation is

approximately equal. Hence, the same project can be replicated at all those locations without

major changes in capital outlay and profitability.

7.7.1 Amusement Park

The project will involve setting up of an entertainment park in a sprawling landscaped

location. Tourist theme – The changing lifestyle, exposure to roving amusement rides and

dearth of meaningful recreational facilities combine to create a ready demand for amusement

park. Tourist expecting a leisure holiday experience would be attracted towards such an

activity. It will offer not-so-expensive rides and contain ancillary commercial outlets like

restaurant, ice-cream parlor, toyshop and souvenir shop. The shops will be given on lease

basis. The project will involve installation of different rides. The visitors will pay an entry

charge to the park. Also, they will pay charges towards the ride availed. Other source of

income to the park will be from the rentals of the shops and car park charges. A customizable



path approach is essential as the customer capacity to pay is limited; large volume of business

is essential. The target market for such a project would comprise middle class and above

people from the city and surrounding satellite townships. As the suggested locations are well-

established tourist attractions, a part of the tourists visiting these destinations can also be

tapped as potential visitors.

Some of the rides that can be included are given below:- .

Rides 1. Trooper 2. Bumper Car 3. Tea Cup. 4. Water Merry go Round 5. Water Kiddies Ride 6. Baby Train 7. Bounce About 8. Tora Tora 9. Go Cart 10. Loop Coaster 11. Dragon Train

Other facilities, which will be included for visitor convenience, are Entrance Plaza, Ticket

counter, public toilets, Kiosks.

No major environmental impact is envisaged because of the project provided that appropriate

arrangement for disposal of solid & liquid waste generated by the amusement park is made.

The ride operators, unskilled labour and the clerical staff, required for the park operation, can

be locally employed. The project would create at least 132 direct new job opportunities for

local residents. Moreover the project would increase day visitors to the destination as well act

as a means of a retaining theme generating opportunities for other related tourism.

7.7.2 Audio visual show

The project will involve beautification and lighting of site, operation of audio visual show

giving information of the site especially on forts narrating the history of the fort, major

attractions on the fort and significant events from the relevant history witnessed by the fort.

7.7.2.1 Components of the Project

1. Amphitheatre: A main stage and a seating arrangement would be constructed to host the

Audio-Visual show. The seating arrangement would have a capacity of 150 people. The stage

would be the complete with high quality acoustic system and control panel for light effects.



2. Light Effects: Lighting arrangement on the fort should be designed to light adequately the

major attractions/ points on the fort. The light effects should be synchronized to the show

commentary.

3. Sound effects: A pre recorded show commentary should anchor the show assisted by light

effects on the fort.

4. Folk Show: The audio- visual show would be followed by folk show (called Powada) that

narrates stories of significant events witnessed by the fort. The ‘powada’ was used as a

motivator in the times of Raje Shivaji.

5. Language: Two shows in Marathi and Hindi each are proposed to begin with. An

additional English show would be added later if necessary.

Such shows held in places like Golconda fort in Hyderabad and Shaniwar Wada in Pune have

proved to be friendly to the environment. The revenue earned from the show can also be

utilized in restoration activities of the historic monuments. The project would create at least 8

new direct job opportunities for local residents of that destination and other indirect

opportunities for other related tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints, shops

selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc, These would contribute to general

socio-economic development of the local community.

The government can make the initial investment and private entrepreneurs would operate the

show on a yearly contract basis. Being a project related to development of heritage sites,

international bodies like OECD, ADB, etc can be approached for initial funding.

7.7.3 Cottage Resort with Bar and Restaurant

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a mix of leisure and a cultural experience would be

attracted towards such theme resort built on lines of a village. The target market for such a

project would be middle class and higher tourists with annual income of over Rs 1.5 lakh per

annum. Such a theme related resort would also attract foreign tourists. Any tourist destination

near river or lake having potential of approximately more than 30,000 tourists per year or

expected to fetch similar number- Initially the number of cottages will be built less in

number that can be subsequently increased by the increased number of tourists. Depending

upon the location of lake side cottages the theme used for designing the ambience would

change, but still a rural touch must be given to attract tourists.

Since the basic rates of land and building & plant & machinery and tourist availing the

facility at the suggested time of implementation is the approximately equal at all the above



locations is same the project can be replicated at all these locations without major changes in

capital outlay and profitability.

The suggested product would basically provide accommodation with restaurant and bar for

visiting tourists per day. The project would comprise of following components:-

7.7.3.1 Cottage Accommodation

1. River bank side cottages facing the bank at an appropriate distance from the High Tide

Line as specified in the CRZ regulations (usually 200 m).

2. The cottages would be designed on lines of a traditional regional typology hut with sloping

Mangalore tile roof.

3. The reception centre, restaurant and the overall ambience should be able to deliver an

experience of being in a typical lazy village to tourists.

4. Each cottage would be a 2-bedded self-contained accommodation with provision for 1

extra bed.

7.7.3.3 Restaurant and Bar

1. Restaurant should include in its menu typical Regional cuisine, complete with tempting

and fresh food.

2. Restaurant should also offer specialties from other Maharashtra region and other area like

Vidarbha, Konkan etc.

Care should be taken to minimize by creating a no plastic zone within the resort premises and

proper solid waste management system. A self-contained system for solid waste management

would be desirable for the project. Discharge of solid waste and sewerage in the sea from

points near the beach front should be discouraged right from the initial phase of planning.

The project would create at least 16 new job opportunities for local residents of that

destination.

Moreover the project would retain, on an average 8000-9000 tourists per year at that

destination generating opportunities for other related tourism activities such as restaurants,

eating joints, boat rides, shops selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc,

which would contribute to general socio-economic development of the local community.

7.7.4 Budget Accommodation



The suggested product would basically provide a budget grade accommodation facility to the

tourists. The project would comprise of following components

1. The hotel will have rooms with basic facilities.

2. A restaurant will take care of boarding needs of the tourists

There will be no significant environmental impact to the location due to implementation of

the project. A self-contained system for solid waste management would be desirable for the

project.

A 30-room hotel project would create at least 16 direct new job opportunities for local

residents of that destination. This would contribute to general socio-economic development

of the local community.

7.7.5 Convention Centre

Tourist theme – With the rise on conferences / corporate meets the Theme will be oriented to

Corporate Tourism. The target market for such a project would be mainly for corporate and

training institutes. There is an unprecedented rise in conference-business. This is an outcome

of changes in corporate management style and growing competition. Intercompany

brainstorming, corporate planning, marketing, training, and dealer interaction, special project

work all these require executives / others to get away from the normal place of work and

spend time together on a group basis. River banks, vicinity of bigger towns/cities offers an

excellent environment for such a project. The suggested project would provide a place for

corporate meetings, training programs with required media equipment & IT support. The

project would comprise of following components

1. A conference hall designed to seat 60 persons.

2. A cafeteria cum restaurant to take care of lunch, dinner & snacks requirements.

3. The interior work of architecture can be moulded to blend with the tourism theme of the

location giving it an ethnic touch.



project.

The project would create at least 12 new direct job opportunities for local residents of that

destination. Moreover the project would retain, corporate tourists at that destination

generating opportunities for other related tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints,

boat rides, shops selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc, which would

contribute to general socio-economic development of the local community.



7.7.6 Health Resort/ Wellness Tourism

Tourist theme – There is a growing awareness regarding health in a larger sense – remaining

fit and active, body weight, control over aging process, stress –management. The project

would harp upon the theme of Health Tourism. The demand for these activities normally

stems from the prosperous sections such as businessmen, professionals politicians, and

government officials. Also, there is a heavy demand from women. Hence, the focus should

revolve around these sections of the society.

The suggested project would provide a place for those who are interested in physical,

spiritual wellbeing. And also, for those who just want to relax. Various packages will be

offered with certain duration for each. The resort will combine the best of both the systems –

western and Indian. Health club & allied facilities will be modern; while there will be

excellent Ayurvedic and nature therapy facilities. The location of such a project plays an

important role in its success. The environment should be quiet, peaceful and conductive to a

health-promoting, stress – relieving experience. Hill stations and water bodies offer an

excellent environment for such a project.

The project would comprise of following components and facilities:

1. A non-star luxury accommodation comprising of rooms.

2. A restaurant cum dining hall to take care of lunch, dinner & snacks requirements. The food

served will emphasize on health, wholesomeness and nutrition.

3. Steam / Sauna bath facilities.

4. Ayurveda / herbal treatment.

5. Nature therapy.

6. Yoga / meditation center.

7. Sophisticated health club / gymnasium.

8. Walkways / jogging facilities.

9. Library.



project.

The project would create at least 26 new direct job opportunities for local residents of that

destination in the general category. Also, 6 new job opportunities at the instructor level are

envisaged. However, all the personnel for this category will have to be trained properly.



Moreover, the herbs that would be required for nature cure / Ayurvedic treatment will be

bought from the local residents who will collect these from the surrounding forests. This

would also contribute to the general socio-economic development of the local community.

7.7.7 Mall Road

Tourist theme – The project will harp upon the concept of ethnic tourism. Handicrafts and

handloom are rapidly growing markets. Further, the foreign buyers have made India

rediscover the value of crafts. The ethnic has become fashionable. It creates an environment,

which brings together commercial/creative elements of craft. The unique identity of a fort /

river bank/ lake side/ hill station in a region which itself is famous for its handicrafts more so

ever its leather footwear makes it an appropriate location. The land provision support is

desired from the local municipal corporation and the tourism department.

The project would provide a shopping place selling various local handicrafts and artifacts.

Also the stalls would sell local cuisine. The stalls would be made available by the

government to local private entrepreneurs and in return a monthly rent would be charged. The

project would comprise of following components

1. 40 stalls with traditional architectural features.

2. Some of the stalls would sell local cuisine and delicacies.



project.

The project would create at least 9 new direct job opportunities in the administrative cadre

who would supervise the overall functionality of the Mall road. The leasing of the stalls

would create additional direct employment to the local artisans and craft persons.

7.7.8 Non Star Luxury Accommodation

Tourists expecting a good cadre of accommodation above the general budget type but below

the star categories would be attracted to such a project

The suggested product would basically provide a non -star grade accommodation facility to

the tourists. The project would comprise of following components

1. The hotel will have well furnished rooms.



2. It will offer different categories of rooms to suit different pocket sizes.

3. Air-conditioned rooms will also be available.

4. All the rooms will have a Television and intercom facility.

5. A restaurant will take care of boarding needs of the tourists.



project.

A 30-room hotel project would create at least 23 direct new job opportunities for local

residents of that destination. The hotel / restaurant in future can employ local performing

artists, which would contribute to general socio-economic development of the local

community.

7.7.9 Restaurant

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a food joint with a cultural experience would be attracted

to such a project. The target market for such a project would be all class of tourists. Giving an

Ethnic touch would also attract foreign tourists.

The suggested product would basically provide eating facility to the tourists. The project

would comprise of following components

1. 10 Tables, which will be able to accommodate 40 tourists at a time.

2. The restaurant would be given a touch of the tourist theme of the location.

3. The restaurant will serve local cuisine along with other Indian foodstuffs.

The restaurant will have no significant environmental impact at the location. Care should be

taken to minimize though by creating a no plastic zone at locations near to the Reserve

forests. A self-contained system for solid waste management would be desirable for the

project.

The project would create at least 12 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that

destination. The restaurant in future can employ local performing artists, which would

contribute to general socio-economic development of the local community.

7.7.10 Lake Water Sports

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a mix of leisure and adventure experience would be

attracted towards such an activity. The target market for such a project would comprise

middle class and higher tourists with annual income of over Rs 1.5 lac per annum. Such a

theme related resort would also attract foreign tourists. Lake water sports can be implemented



at lake with sufficient water availability throughout the year with good tourist flow. Such

projects can club together with lakeside cottages.

The project will involve installation of sea-based water sports activities. A list of these

activities / facilities is given below. The users will pay a ride charge.

Beach Rides and Facilities

1. Parasailing (1 Nos – Speed boat + Parasail assembly): Under this activity a Para sailor is

connected to a sea-bound speedboat. The Para sailor remains on the shore. The speedboat is

normally 150 m away from the sailor. The speedboat moves just as the helpers open up the

parachute. The pull given by the boat lifts the Para sailor from the sand. The sailor can

achieve a height of maximum 375 m. the sailor lands on sand or in shallow water.

2. Water Scooter (2 Nos): The scooter will be a 2-seater boat & run on petrol. This can be

handed over to the tourist to drive or a driver will be provided by the operator.

3. Water Skiing (1 Nos – Speed boat + Skiing assembly): The skier will hold on to a string

attached to a speedboat. As the boat gains speed the skier will balance on the surface of water

by means of two flat boards or ski’s. This needs some skill & training, which can be imparted

quickly.

4. Life Jackets (40 nos): The tourist will have to wear a life jacket to undertake any of the

above-mentioned activities to ensure safety.

Lake Rides and Facilities

1. Row Boat (5 nos): These will be 4 seater boats which will be operated by the tourist

themselves or a row person will be provided by the operators.

2. Water Scooter (4 nos): The scooter will be a 2-seater boat & run on petrol. This can be

handed over to the tourist to drive or a driver will be provided by the operator.

3. Water Skiing (1 nos – Speed boat + Skiing assembly): The skier will hold on to a string

attached to a speedboat. As the boat gains speed the skier will balance on the surface of water

by means of two flat boards or ski’s. This needs some skill & training, which can be imparted

quickly.

4. Mini Pirate Boat (1 nos): This will be 12-seater motorboat, which will be operated by a

driver for a group of people & driven around the lake.

5. Pedal Boat (5 nos): This will be a 2-seater boat, which will be operated by 2 people



Being a small-scale operation the project will not have any significant adverse effect on the

environment. Moreover, the suggested locations do not have any commercial activity such as

fishing by local fishermen, market for marine products on the river bank / lakefronts.

The boat operators & clerks can be locally employed with minor training. The project would

create at least 7 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that destination for beach

sports & 13 direct new job opportunities in case of lake water sports. Moreover the project

would increase day visitors at that destination generating opportunities for other related

tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints, shops selling tourist commodities, local

crafts and eatables etc, which would contribute to general socio-economic development of the

local community.

7.8. SWOT Analysis of Tourist Destination

Strengths

• Rich culture and heritage

• Variety of landscapes, lifestyles and cuisines

• Very well connected with Nagpur which is further connected with India.

• Colorful fairs and festivals

Weaknesses

• Poor accessibility to many tourist destinations due to basic Infrastructure bottlenecks

• Lack of tourist infrastructure & basic amenities at many tourist destinations

• Lack of information about tourist destinations

• Unfavorable brand image as a tourist friendly destination.

Opportunities

• Close proximity to international tourist destinations of Aurangabad and Buldhana

• Global trend towards exotic destinations like India

• Tourism potential unexploited

• Two wild life sanctuaries with presence of Tiger

Threats

• Aggressive marketing and promotion by competing destinations in other districts



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 88 :: TTOOUURRIISSTT FFLLOOWW

1. Tourism is now well recognized as a major growth engine. Several countries have

transformed their economies by developing their tourism potential. Tourism has great

capacity to create large-scale employment – from the most specialized to the

unskilled. The Indian economy is undergoing a major transformation. With an annual

growth of eight percent, India has become the second most favored destination for

foreign direct investment. As an economic activity in the service sector, tourism also

has enormous potential for contributing to economic growth.

2. Tourism has the potential to change the economic face of a region. The benefits of

planned tourism development are manifold. Promotion of tourism would bring many

direct and indirect benefits to the people. GoI as well as GoMP have initiated tourism

policy/ies to meet the growing demands for infrastructure and service delivery.

3. Some of the direct benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of

tourism development are:

i. Employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector

ii. Development of private enterprise

iii. Improved standard of living

iv. Social upliftment and improved quality of life

v. Better education and training

vi. Sustainable environmental practices

vii. Foreign exchange earning

Some of the indirect benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of

tourism development are:

• Infrastructure development – power, water, sanitation, hospitals, roads, etc.

• Market for local produce

• Employment in infrastructure sector

• Economic up-liftment due to income multiplier effect



8.1 Tourism Scenario in India – An Overview

India’s travel and tourism (T&T) economy accounts for 25 million jobs or 6% of

employment. The departments of tourism estimates of travel and tourism industry jobs are

4.2 million or 2.9% of all employment.

8.1.1 Preferred destinations in India

As per the survey conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, the most visited destinations in

India by foreign tourists include:



• Delhi • Udaipur, Rajasthan • Mumbai and Pune, Maharashtra • Agra, U.P • Mysore, Karnataka • Chennai, Tamil Nadu • Ajmer, Rajasthan • Kolkata, West Bengal • Goa • Jaipur, Rajasthan • Secunderabad, A.P • Varanasi, U.P • Cochin, Kerala • Bangalore, Karnataka • Shimla, Himachal Pradesh • Panjim, Goa • Ahmedabad, Gujarat



The top 10 states in India which account for more than 90% of the foreign tourist arrivals are

given in Table 8.1. The top 10 states which account for around 90% of the domestic tourist

arrivals are given in Table 8.2. The estimate of domestic tourist visit during the year 2011

area estimated to be 851 million, showing a growth of 13.8% over 2010.



Table 8.1 Top 10 States: Foreign Tourist Arrivals (2011)

Table 8.2 Top 10 States: Domestic Tourist Arrivals (2011)

8.2 Development of Tourism in Maharashtra

In order to increase the influx of domestic and international tourists, Maharashtra tourism

came up with aggressive promotion campaigns and strategies. The department launched its

"Maharashtra Unlimited" campaign in domestic and overseas market to create awareness

about tourism in Maharashtra and to popularize Maharashtra travel destinations.

Maharashtra tourism is also developing infrastructure like hotels, transport at major tourist

destinations and has identified several new Maharashtra tourism circuits and special

tourism areas, which would be given priority in tourism related infrastructure development.



Maharashtra Tourism also plans to focus on various other innovative areas such as

Bollywood tourism, Eco Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Wine tourism, Agro Tourism, and

special entertainment zone. For the convenience of tourists, Maharashtra tourism has

opened tourist information centers at all popular destination, which provide travel

information about various tourist spots in Maharashtra and offer travel maps, Maharashtra

tourism guides and travel books at affordable prices. Tourists can also get complete

Maharashtra travel information at the official website of Maharashtra Tourism

Development Corporation.

The selection of destination to be visited amongst the various choices available is done by the

tourists using the following four factors

1. Availability of ample avenues for tourism development in terms of natural

resources and geo-bio diversity

2. Availability of basic infrastructure, communication network and transportation

facility to major states of India.

3. Availability of tourism infrastructure such as tour/ taxi operators, Way side

amenities and development of view points and destinations

4. Awareness about the destination in the mind of tourists.

8.3 Tourist flow in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the very few god gifted states in India with a unique combination of

hills, plateau, sea beaches, historical forts and caves. Temples both Hindus and Jains richly

adorn the cities of Maharashtra. There exists immense scope for Tourism development.

Tourism can be a major source of foreign exchange.Mumbai is a major arrival point for

overseas visitors.

Research studies carried out in the tourism sector indicate a multiplier of around 2.5. It is

suggested that visit of each foreign tourist provides employment to one person and 6.5

domestic tourists generate one job. The industry – transport, storage & communication, trade,

hotels and restaurants accounts for around 20-22% of the gross state domestic product and

3.5% of the employment in the state. No specific estimates are available on the employment

in the travel and tourism industry. The economic census 1998 indicated an employment of

461000 persons (urban and rural) employed in restaurant and hotels and 387000 persons

working in the transportation industry.



The domestic tourists visiting Maharashtra doubled during the last decade, from 41.29 lakh in

1991 to 84.8 lakh in 2001, whereas the number of foreign tourists visiting Mumbai increased

from 7 million in 1991 to 8 million in 2001. The rapid growth in domestic tourism can be

attributed to the ever increasing middle class, increase in disposable income, improved

facilities, stress on urban families, improved connectivity to tourist destinations, etc. Not all

foreign tourists visiting Mumbai visit Maharashtra. Some of these foreign tourists come to

Mumbai as an entry point to India and proceed to various other states. There is need and

scope to attract these visitors into Maharashtra to the various tourist destinations in our State.

As the state of Maharashtra is spread across 3,07,713 Sq. kms, it is impossible to

cover all the pilgrimage destinations in one particular travel circuit with pilgrimage as its

main theme. The travel circuits offered by tour operators in Maharashtra are thus governed by

the geographical scope of the circuit and essentially are a mixture of a variety of tourist

themes.

8.3.1 Composition of Tourist Traffic in Maharashtra

The composition of tourist traffic travelling with tour operators depends upon the tourist

circuit visited. For tours such as Ashtavinayak, Kolhapur, Jejuri, Nashik, Wani etc., the

percentage share of pilgrims is as high as 90% whereas for tours like Konkan, Aurangabad

etc, the percentage of Leisure and Heritage tourists is high.

Table 8.3: Major conducted tours in Maharashtra Destinations Themes Duration Cost (Rs) Mode

Aurangabad Circuit (500 km Ex Aurangabad) Aurangabad, Paithan, Daulatabad, Ellora, Culture/ 4 Days - 3500 Road Grishneshwar, Ajantha. Heritage 3 Nights Mahabaleshwar Circuit ( 300 Km Ex Pune/ Mumbai)



Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Pratapgad, Leisure 2 Days – 1250 Road Wai. 1 Night Ashtavinayak Circuit ( 825 Km circular tour Ex Pune) 8 places of Lord Ganesh in and around Pilgrimage 3 Days – 1000 Road Pune district 2 Night

8.4 Market potential of Maharashtra tourism by Perspective plan

The tourist arrivals in Maharashtra for the year 2000 are estimated to be around 9.38 million

as per the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Maharashtra share in the total domestic

tourist arrivals in India is 3.95% whereas its share in total international tourist arrivals in

India is around 40.68%.

Mumbai being a major international airport in India, it is widely used as entry and exit point

by international tourists. However out of around 1.08 million tourists visiting Maharashtra

only 5-6% of foreign tourists move on to tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Based on the

market survey of 40 important tourist destinations in Maharashtra covering 75% of total

tourist arrivals in Maharashtra, DCEL has targeted a CAGR of 6.72% over the next 20 years.

Destinations Themes Duration Cost (Rs) Mode Nashik Circuit (Ex Nashik/ Pune/ Mumbai) Nashik, Wani, Trimbakeshwar, Shirdi. Pilgrimage 3 Days – 1500 Road 2 Nights Central Konkan (Ex Pune ) Kolhapur, Panhala, Ratnagiri, Pavas, Leisure/ 3 Days – 2500 Road Ganapatipule, Dervan, Chiplun. Pilgrimage 2 Nights North Konkan (Ex Mumbai/ Pune) Alibag, Murud – Janjira, Harihareshwar, Leisure 3 days – 1750 Road Srivardhan, Dapoli 2 Nights South Konkan ( Ex Pune)

Amboli, Sawantwadi, Vengurla, Malvan, Leisure 4 Days - 2100 Road/ Train

Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg 3 Nights Entire Konkan (Ex Pune 2000 km)

Major attractions in Sindhudurg, Leisure 7 Days – 4500 Train/ Road

Ratnagiri, Raigad districts 6 Nights Amravati Chikhaldara, Semadoh Leisure, 2 Days – 1500 Road Heritage, 1 Nights Extending the circuit further to Tipeshwar & Painganga Wild life Sanctuary Vidarbha (Ex Nagpur) Vidarbha Ashtavinayak Pilgrimage 2 Days – 1200 Road 1 Nights



The growth estimated in total tourist traffic over the next 20 years indicates the projections

for total domestic and foreign tourists. Figure 5.3 shows the mentioned growth rates.

The overall growth rates for all Maharashtra destinations and the estimated CAGR for tourist

arrivals in Maharashtra for domestic tourists are shown in Table 8.4. The characteristics of

tourism and tourist flow in major destinations close to Yavatmal district are important for the

growth of tourism in the district for the initial phase of development as the tourists visiting

these destination can be lured to the districts’ destinations.

Table 8.4 Ooverall growth rates of Maharashtra tourist destinations close to Yavatmal district.

Destination Tourist Inflow per year Overall CAGR Current 2001-02 Estimated 2021-22

2001-02 2021-22 Aurangabad 600000 1670725 5.25% Ajantha 350000 1136489 6.07% Paithan 75000 240535 6.00% Lonar 3500 18168 8.58% Nashik 115000 368821 6.00% Wani 400000 1282854 6.00% Bhandardara 100000 369221 6.75% Mumbai 1000000 5590100 8.99% Bhimashankar 350000 1122497 6.00% Pune 500000 2007141 7.20% Pratapgad 300000 1128660 6.85% Wai 200000 752440 6.85% Koyna 30000 128565 7.55% Kolhapur 350000 1405367 7.20% Panhala 425000 1181981 5.25% Dajipur 20000 41327 3.70% Amboli 35000 102986 5.54% Sawantwadi 50000 186352 6.80% Tarkarli 75000 269079 6.60%



Malvan 200000 641427 6.00% Kunkeshwar 35000 76689 4.00% Devgad 35000 90237 4.85% Ratnagiri 200000 752440 6.85% Dervan 50000 182885 6.70% Harne 25000 86219 6.39% Karde 15000 77782 8.58% Harihareshwar 100000 416792 7.40% Diveagar 20000 59437 5.60% Janjira 50000 143038 5.40% Wardha 150000 583943 7.03% Bhadravati 75000 164334 4.00% Tadoba 75000 206537 5.20% Nawegaon N.P 100000 219112 4.00% Nagpur 400000 1664021 7.39% Ramtek 200000 832011 7.39% Totladoh 50000 130044 4.90% Amravati 70000 251276 6.60% Chikhaldara 100000 358965 6.60% Semadoh 30000 107690 6.60% Ambejogai 250000 547781 4.00% All destinations visited 7208500 26465925 6.72% Estimate for State 9372327 34405702 6.72%

8.5 Market Segments

Out of the total tourist visiting tourist destinations in Maharashtra, about 15-20 % tourists are

from other states while only 10-12% tourists are of foreign origin. The majority of tourists in

Maharashtra are domestic tourists from within the state. The revenue earned from the out of

state and foreign tourists is almost twice the local tourists. However, only a few select

destinations in Maharashtra are popular amongst the tourist from other states. This number is

even smaller for foreign tourists. Other tourist destinations in Maharashtra exclusively

depend upon domestic tourists for the revenue generated through tourism.

Thus the total market for tourism in Maharashtra can be segmented on the basis of three

independent parameters

8.5.1 Tourist Flow in Yavatmal District

TABLE 8.5 Month Wise Tourism Flow in Yavatmal District Months Domestic tourist Foreign tourist

July 22939 0 August 4974 20September 36202 0 October 37107 0



November 89193 0December 115282 0 January 180686 0 February 169531 0 March 165608 0April 152101 0 May 172231 0 June 170179 0 Total 1316034 20(Survey by DCDL)

8.5.2 Projection of Tourist Flow 2032

8.5.2.1 Methodology adopted for estimating the Tourist Load in 2032

The load in 2032 has two components – domestic tourist load and foreign tourist load. The

methodology for evaluation of tourist load in 2032 is as follows:

Step 1: Estimation of Domestic Tourist Load in 2032:

The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at maintaining the annual domestic

tourist growth rate of 12.16% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No. 8(12)/2011-

MRD, issued by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism of all

States).For calculating the domestic tourist load in 2032 the base year figures of 2010 were

thus projected using a CAGR of 12.16%.

Table 8.6 : Projected Domestic Tourist Flow

Months Domestic tourist

Projected Domestic Tourist Flow ( by 12.16% CAGR )

2010 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032July 22939 28857 36097 64070 113722 897283August 4974 6257 178289 316456 561699 4431876September 36202 45542 107502 190813 338686 2672278October 37107 46680 192714 342061 607147 4790467November 89193 112204 210975 374473 664677 5244387December 115282 145023 211679 375723 666895 5261889January 180686 227301 235705 418368 742589 5859119February 169531 213268 238950 424128 752813 5939788March 165608 208333 221746 393592 698612 5512137April 152101 191341 197531 350611 622323 4910208May 172231 216664 202683 359755 638553 5038261June 170179 214083 209488 371834 659992 5207420Total 1316034 1655553 2246218 3986960 7076718 55836206



Step 2: Estimation of Foreign Tourist Load in 2032:

The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at increasing the country’s share of

World Tourist Arrivals from 0.6% to 1% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No.

8(12)/2011- MRD, issued by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism

of all States).Using these figures a CAGR of 10.76% was calculated. Thus For calculating the

foreign tourist load in 2032 the base year figures of 2010 were thus projected using a CAGR

of 10.76%.

But in Amravati district, special marketing and promotion efforts will increase the growth

rate by 14% in first five years and by rate of 7% in subsequent intervals of five years.

Table 8.7 : Projected Foreign Tourist Flow

Months Foreign tourist Projected Foreign tourist Flow ( by 10.76% CAGR) Year 2010 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032July 0 2 14 28 42 56August 20 2 14 28 42 56September 0 2 14 28 42 56October 0 2 14 28 42 56November 0 2 14 28 42 56December 0 2 14 28 42 56January 0 2 14 28 42 56February 0 2 14 28 42 56March 0 2 14 28 42 56April 0 2 14 28 42 56May 0 2 14 28 42 56June 0 2 14 28 42 56Total 20 24 168 336 504 672

Step 3: Estimation of Tourist Load in 2032:

The sum of Domestic Tourist Load (2032) and Foreign Tourist Load (2032) was arrived at to

estimate the Tourist Load in 2032.

8.6 Characteristics of Tourists

8.6.1 Characteristics and Purpose of Visit of Domestic Tourists

If all the tourist centres and business centres are considered, the percentage of business

tourists is likely to be more but leisure and pilgrimage individually or a combination of the

two would be the largest shareholders in purpose of visit. It can be projected that leisure and

pilgrimage together contribute to around 75-80 percent of tourist themes. Most of the popular



tourist circuits in Maharashtra being a combination of Pilgrimage and Adventure tourism

themes, most of the tourists travel with their family or in a group of 6-8 persons.

In Yavatmal district, tourists prefer road as the mode of transport. Many tourists travelling

with groups travel by their own or hired vehicle and Average length of stay at a single

destination for domestic tourists is 1-2 days. This is because most destinations are part of

existing tourist circuit covered in 5-6 days. It is noteworthy that the probability of repeat

visits to the same destination is as high as 50 %.

8.6.1.1 Demographic profile of Domestic tourist visiting the state

(i) Gender

Amongst the tourists who avail of services from the operators, 60% are male tourists whereas

40% are female tourists.

(ii) Age group

As the purpose of visit of majority of tourists travelling with tour operators is either

pilgrimage or leisure, the tourists of age group from 35-64 constitute around 55% of the

tourists handled by tour operators. Amongst the tourists handled by tour operators, more

percentage is of tourists travelling with their families than those travelling alone or with

friends.

Origin of visitors Majority of tourist are from within the district and state of Maharashtra

Length of stay Every domestic tourist spends on an average 3 – 5 days for tourism, not necessarily in Maharashtra. The average duration of stay at one destination is 1-2 days.

Expenditure on various tourism Average spending per day = Rs 679 per person

products at camping destinations

43% Accommodation, 23% Transport, 22% Food, 12% Entertainment

Expenditure on various tourism Average spending per day = Rs 425 per person

products at day tour destinations 44% Transport, 41% Food, 15% Entertainment

8.6.1.2 Average length of stay and spending per person

According to tour operators, the average length of stay varies according to the tour

undertaken. For tours out of Maharashtra, the average duration of stay is around 10-15 days

whereas for tours within Maharashtra, the average duration of tour is around 5-6 days and the

average duration of stay at a particular destination is 2 days. The general opinion was that



barring Accommodation, Food and Communication, all other facilities like entertainment and

shopping avenues, guide services, tour/ taxi operators Civic amenities, banking and facilities

for elderly and disabled at most destinations need improvement. The tourist season as

mentioned earlier is in the period of May-June (summer vacations) and November – January

(Diwali and Christmas vacations).

8.6.2 Characteristics and Purpose of visit of foreign tourists

Needs of foreign tourists surveyed Heritage sites, Beaches, Culture and business Length of stay Average 2-4 days in Maharashtra

Origin of visitors Europe and Japan are major countries of origin

Total average expense per day per person $ 58.33 US

Expenditure on various tourism products Accommodation 49 %, Food– 21%, Transport 23%

Main areas of concern Sanitation, Emergency medical facility, Roads and transport

Most of the non-business foreign tourists coming into Maharashtra directly go to other states

from Mumbai. Very few of the total tourists (8-10%) visiting Maharashtra, visit tourist

destinations in Maharashtra. Almost 57% of the foreign tourists contacted were from Europe

followed by Asians with 31%. Europeans were mainly from Germany and UK whereas

Asians mainly interested in Buddhist caves of Ajantha and Ellora were from Japan and

Korea. The majority of foreign tourists’ visiting India are of the age group 25 – 34 years,

followed by the age group 34-45 year. A substantial share (28%) of respondents was students

visiting Ajantha – Ellora caves.

Foreign tourists visiting for the first time generally prefer a package tour. More than 50% of

the foreign tourists surveyed were travelling on a package tour. Unlike domestic tourists who

prefer road transport, foreign tourists generally use a combination of two modes of transport

to reach a destination. Railways is used to reach the base city like Mumbai, Aurangabad, etc

and road is used to reach the actual destination.

Average duration of stay for foreign tourists in Mumbai is around 2 days, while in

Maharashtra it is around 4-5 days. This is only 10-15 percent of the total stay in India, which

is about 31.5 days according to the Ministry of tourism, GOI. The survey displayed a good

repeat tour probability to the destinations in Maharashtra. Around 25-30% of foreign tourists

were repeat visitors to India and the average stay in Maharashtra was about 1 week or less.

Major sources of information about destinations in Maharashtra remain India travel guide and



information from friends and relatives. The average spending per day per person of foreign

tourists is around $ 58.33.

8.6.3 Satisfaction level with tourist facilities

Roads, sanitation and emergency medical facilities were the most inadequate components of

tourism infrastructure. On a scale of 1-5, emergency medical facilities get a poor ranking

while roads get an average ranking. Other areas for improvement specifically at foreign

tourist destinations are those falling in the Average category on the above scale. Better

connectivity, accommodation, banking facility and shopping facility should be the priority

areas of development.

8.6.3.1 Main areas of concern

a. Domestic tourists (within the state) prefer to travel on their own. They prefer a

tour operator for tours of other states.

b. A single tour includes more than one theme such as pilgrimage as well as

leisure.

c. Major tourist season is between the months of April to August.

d. Most of the tourists are of a mid-income group of Rs 1 – 2.5 Lacs per annum.

e. There is a lack of basic infrastructure at stop over locations.

8.6.3.2 Problems faced during stay

The major problems faced by tourists are:

i. Lack of availability of trained guides.

ii. Lack of availability of public amenities at tourist destinations

iii. Lack of good accommodation facilities at secondary destinations

iv. Poor maintenance and upkeep of historic monuments and forts.

v. Poor cleanliness and hygiene at tourist attractions.

vi. Lack of proper signage’s

vii. Lack of means of transport

viii. Lack of money changing facilities

ix. Cheating by Auto drivers, guides etc.

8.6.4 Satisfaction Survey for tourism related infrastructure



Satisfaction En Route Destination Camping Destination Very Good Site Seeing Accommodation Good Safety Road, Safety, Site Seeing, Sanitation

and Communication Average

Road, Guide services, Sanitation, Accommodation and Communication

Banking, Emergency Medical services, Shopping facility and Guide services

Poor Shopping Banking, Emergency Medical services. - - -

These destinations however get only average ranking in terms of Medical services, Banking,

Shopping facility and guide services. For en route and day tour destinations, factors such as

accommodation, banking and emergency medical services are of less importance. These

factors need to be developed only after development of that destination as a camping

destination. Thus, a short term project with an ability to increase the duration of visits must

be considered. Providing good shopping/ entertainment facility and providing guides may

serve this purpose.

8.7. Strategies for Improvement

1. The effort to attract foreign tourists to Yavatmal district will be based on the level

of marketing- i.e. making Yavatmal destinations visible on international- tourist map.

Hence, it is required to enhance the marketing effort

2. Improvement of quality of services like better lodging/boarding facility,

Improvement in hygiene and cleanliness etc.

3. Improvement of communication facility –

a. Easy access to telephones/ fax/ inter-net etc.

b. Improving the availability of trained guides conversant with English.

c. Provision of proper signage’s in English

d. Improvement in means of travel – road/railways/airways.

4. Increased number of Tour operators establishments with on-line facility for

booking.

5. Improvement in hospitality services and guides

6. Improvement in travel routes and mode of transports

7. Availability of banking facility with ATM, forex.

8. Improvement of security systems like close circuit TV.



9. Eradication of theft practices like cheating by auto drivers/shop keepers/ guides

etc.

10. Establishment of grievance cell, police, guards, first-aid cell for the safety of

tourists.

11. Eradication of beggars, pick pocketers, thief.

12. Improvement of parking facility and better management of large number tourists

especially at pilgrim sites at the times of festival.

13. Selection of a destination for various tourism projects should match with the

spending power of the type of visitors visiting that destination.

8.8 Infrastructure Analysis of Destinations of Yavatmal District

The destinations in Yavatmal district needs to improved as far as basic infrastructure is

concern. The major towns and tourist destinations in Yavatmal district do not face any

problem related to over carrying capacity as these are visited by less number of tourists and

there is ample scope for attracting large number of tourists.

ii. The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to

the Physical – Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category

wise tourist places are summarized in Table 8.8



Table 8.8 : Exisiting Infrastructure at Tourist destinations of YAVATMAL DISTRICT S. NO. Taluka Location Condition of

Road Water Supply

Electricity Toilet facility

Parking facility

Eateries

Accomodation

Ranking 10 Tourism Circuits/ Destinations

1

Yavatmal

Jamwadi Dam 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 2 Goki dam 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 3 Boregaon Dam 4 1 1 2 2 2 2 6 4 Takali Dam 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 5 Nilona Dam 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 6 Kapara dam 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 7 Zola Talav 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 8 Arunavati Dam 4 1 1 2 2 2 2 6 9 Jagat Mandir, Umarsara 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 10 Patri Devi 4 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 11 Prerna Sthal 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 16

Ghatanji

Waghadi Dam , Ghatanji 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 17 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 4

shri narsih temple (Aji

ghatanji) 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 4 18 Sant Maroti Maharaj, Ghatanji 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 22

Pusad Ishapur Dam , Pusad 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

23 Karal Mandir, Pusad 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 24

Umerkhed

Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 25 Pophali 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 4

26 Chinmayanand swami maharaj

math 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 27 Sahsrakund umerkhed 4 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 28 Tin deul umerkhed 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 29 Bambol praklap kopra dam 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 9



30 Pandharkaw

da

Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 31 Jagdamba mandir kelapur 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Wai dam 4 1 1 2 1 1 2 6 33

Digras

Chirkut dam arunavati praklap 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 4 34 Khajababa 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 35 Malikaajun mandur 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 36 Ghantibaba jatra 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 37

Darwah Jambhora datta mandir 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2

38 Chausala tekadi 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 45

Babhulgaon Madani Hemadpanthi mandir 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 7

46 Dehni dam 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Condition of Road = (1‐Very Poor, 2‐Poor, 3‐Average, 4‐good , 5‐Very good)

Water Supply = (1=Available, 2=Unavailable)Electricity= (1=Available, 2=Unavailable)

Toilet facility = (1=Available, 2=Unavailable) Parking facility = (1=Available, 2=Unavailable)

Eateries= (1=Available, 2=Unavailable) Accomodation =(1=Available, 2=Unavailable)



8.9 Estimation of Employment Generation

The proposed investments at tourist destinations and circuit are expected to generate

employment. These employment figures have been estimated on a district level because of

the direct and indirect nature of employment generation from these investments. To estimate

the number of employment generated an investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million

investments is taken. The employment generation district wise and due to projects proposed

across districts will be 70130 (taking 78 jobs per 1 million).

Table 8.9: MPLOYMENT GENERATION, YAVATMAL DISTRICT

S. NO. Location

Indicative cost (Rs. lacs)

Employment Generation(78 jobs

per 1 million) Tourism Circuits/ Destinations 1 Jamwadi Dam, Yavatmal 453.7 3539 2 Goki dam, Yavatmal 465.7 3632 3 Boregaon Dam , Yavatmal 355.6 2774 4 Takali Dam, Yavatmal 355.6 2774 5 Nilona Dam , Yavatmal 355.6 2774 6 Kapara dam , Yavatmal 355.6 2774 7 Zola Talav , Yavatmal 355.6 2774 8 Waghadi Dam , Ghatanji 355.6 2774 9 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji 343.2 2677 10 Antargaon Dam, Kalamb 355.6 2774 11 Ishapur Dam , Pusad 465.7 3632 12 Navargaon Dam, Maregaon 465.7 3632 13 Arunavati Dam, Yavatmal 465.7 3632 14 Tipeshwar wild life Sanctuary 435.4 3396 15 Painganga Wild Life Sanctuary 412 3214 16 Chintamani Temple at Kalamb 173.38 1352 17 Malikarjun Mahadev Mandir, Digras 147.38 1150 18 Ghatanji Maharaj Mandir, Digras 133.58 1042 19 Khajababa, Digras 158.08 1233 20 Dutta Mandir, Jambhora, Darwah 133.58 1042 21 Jagat Mandir, Umarsara, Yavatmal 133.58 1042 22 Kabalposh baba, Arni, 116.48 909 23 Chinmayswami Maharaj Math, Umerkhed 226.88 1770 24 Dutta Niranjan Mahur, Kalamb 150.28 1172 25 Mugsaji Maharaj Devsthan, Dhamangaon 226.88 1770 26 Patri Devi, Yavatmal 141.88 1107

27 Jagdamba Maharaj Mandir, Kelapur, Pandharkawada 187.1 1459

28 Madeshwar Sansthan, Madani, Babulgaon 121.8 950 29 Karal Mandir, Pusad 146.5 1143



30 Rangnath Swami Mandir, Wani 146.5 1143 31 Sahasra Kund, Umerkhed 181.9 1419 32 Sant Maroti Maharaj, Ghatanji 138.94 1084 33 Unleshwar, Pandarkawda 138.94 1084 34 Prerna Sthal, Yavatmal 191.04 1490

TOTAL (amount in lakhs) 8991 Solar Streetlights at all locations 1376 Total Employment

Generation Rainwater Harvesting Pipeline & pits etc. 45.6

Grand Total (amount in lakhs) 10412.6 70130

8.10 Plan outlays for tourism

The plan outlay & expenditure of 11th Five Year plan and outlay for 12th Five Year Plan &

Annual plan 2012-13 for Tourism Sector is as under.

Sector 11th Five Year Plan 12th Five Year Plan (2007-12) ( in Crores) (2012-17) ( in Crores)

Approved Provisional Plan Outlay Plan Outlay Outlay Expenditure 2012-17 2012-13

Tourism 92.55 36.06 185.00 33.10



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Tourism falls into the service industry which essentially implies that people engaged in this

trade deal with people and cater to their needs. Hence, the people in the tourism industry need

to develop skills for dealing with tourists and to develop a knowledge base, which has to be

constantly updated of the facilities available to the tourists. The two major activities in

tourism are:

1. Accommodation and hospitality and

2. Travel trade.

Training for both these activities has to be based on clearly identified skills and knowledge

needed for their effective performance. It is an added advantage that tourism is considered as

industry sector in Maharashtra.

9.1 Human resource development

9.1.1 Guide training Program

MTDC already conducts guide-training programs at important destinations. More emphasis

should be laid on training of guides especially at foreign tourist destinations. Such programs

would be more important in destinations where no development has taken place so far, but

which can become an important destinations in the short term. A guide-training program is

also essential wherever non-conventional tourism projects such as eco-trail, trekking,

community participation, and village tourism are suggested. Being comparatively new themes

to Maharashtra tourism, the guides should be capable of creating interest and curiosity for

such themes in the minds of tourists. In case of the implementing agency of the project being

other government department such as ASI, Forest etc, the staff of respective department

interacting with tourists should be oriented towards tourism industry functionalities.

9.1.2 Tour Operator and Travel Agents orientation Programme

Tour operators and travel agents should be kept abreast with the development of all major

tourist destinations in Maharashtra so as to enable them plan their tours taking into account

the latest infrastructure availability scenario. The destination priorities of the state

governments for development and the destinations incorporated by tour operators in their tour



should coincide to achieve goal congruence. This can be done by regular meets of tour

operators and travel agents. Such meets can be conducted on a periodic basis (twice a year)

and as a feedback can help in updating the tour operators and travel agents about the current

status of tourism infrastructure availability at various destinations.

9.1.3 Educational institutes offering courses in Tourism and related Industry

Formal education in hospitality and tourism industry is given in Maharashtra through various

colleges located in the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur. Such formal

educational institutes should be encouraged at major cities near the popular tourist

destinations, which would create employment opportunities for local students in upcoming

tourism projects in that region.

9.1.4 Special training programs on needs of foreign tourists

Training programs should be conducted for practicing tour operators, taxi operators, hotel

managers, travel agents, guides and other professionals related to tourism industry orienting

them towards the needs of foreign visitors. Such training programs should be conducted at

existing and proposed international tourist destinations.

The training program should include the following

�Expectations of foreign tourists in terms of quality of service, timeliness, payment

modes, general areas of interest like heritage, culture, rural life, beaches etc

�Eating habits of various nationals

�Working knowledge of English (at less known destinations)

�Professionalism in service

�Providing information about other places of interest in the vicinity

9.2 Communication and marketing

(i) Promotion/ Marketing Cell of MTDC

MTDC’s existing marketing department would handle promotion and publicity campaigns

directed towards both tourists and investors. This department would work closely with other

departments such as forests, ASI, arts and culture and promote tourist attractions related to all

these departments.



(ii) Marketing and Publicity

Marketing and Publicity plays a pivotal role in successful implementation of a perspective

tourism development plan. It is often a point of debate whether the tourist inflow at a certain

destination attracts related infrastructure or projects or is it the existing infrastructure and

tourism amenities that attract tourist to a certain destination. Thus the marketing effort for

tourism projects should be addressed to both tourists and investors for tourism projects.

Tourist destinations also have to be promoted to tour operators and travel agents.

(iii) Marketing strategy to attract investors

Marketing department of MTDC could target private entrepreneurs, funding agencies like

TFCI, MSFC, World Bank, ADB etc for investments in different types of projects in

Maharashtra. Several initiatives can be conceived to reach out to the potential investors to

offer them opportunities to invest in tourism projects in Maharashtra.

1. Seminars, presentations and exhibitions showcasing investment opportunities in

Maharashtra at national and international travel and tourism exhibitions

2. Presentation to various organizations in the tourism industry such as Indian Association of

Amusement Parks and allied Industries (IAAPI), FHRAI etc and conveying to them the

perspective plan proposed by the Government.

3. Distributing printed brochures to potential investors providing • Information on tourist destinations • Current and potential tourist inflow • Projects identified and investments required • Incentives and assistance given by the government • Investment procedure

(iv) Media Publicity planning

Publicity in the print and audio-visual media could be used to promote individual

destinations, circuits and even the entire state. Such promotion of destinations could serve a

dual purpose of attracting tourists as well as investments to that destination. The promotion

campaign could promote selected destinations depending upon the target audience and

development priority of that destination. A combination of media tools should be used

depending on the destination type and the target audience. This is necessary to achieve the

exact degree of repeat exposure and acceptance so as to create a “desire to visit” in the minds

of the target customer.

A good promotion campaign is only successful if a sound distribution network backs it.

Similarly, in tourism industry, a good promotion campaign will attract tourists on a



sustainable basis only if it is backed by good accessibility to destinations, tourist

infrastructure and tourist retaining capability. In addition to this, Maharashtra as a destination

should be promoted amongst international tourism writers. Tours should be hosted for travel

writers from East Asian and European countries.

Table 9.1 target group: Foreign tourists, Suggested Media Mix

In-flight Magazine

Tourist Magazine

Hoardings Television Airport

Existing foreign destination Yes Yes Yes Yes Proposed foreign destination Yes Table 9.2 target group: Domestic tourists, Suggested Media Mix

Tourist Magazine

Travel guide

Hoardings Television Newspaper Other magazines

Camping destination Yes Yes Yes En-route destination Yes Yes Local weekend destination

Yes Yes Yes

( v) Newspaper articles and interview

Interviews and articles on particular destinations or tourism policy on the whole can be used

as a tool to invite private investors in the tourism sector. Such articles and interviews can

appear in publications of associations related to tourism industry, travel magazines and other

business magazines and newspapers. Such a publicity campaign can address the target

audience of private entrepreneurs and other funding agencies.

(vi) FAM tours for tour operators

National and international tour operators should be called for a free visit to priority

destinations of the state government and information regarding the destinations should be

disseminated to them. Tour operators should be encouraged to visit the priority destinations

more often through alliances between tour operators and MTDC.

(vii) Tourist Information Centre and Kiosks

This tool potentially is the most effective tool in the marketing mix as it offers promotion as

well as acts as a facilitator or service provider to tourists. Tourist information centres should

be strategically located at national and international gateways and important tourist

destinations.



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Summary of 20 years Perspective plan for sustainable development of tourism in Yavatmal District Key Characteristics

• Development phased on the basis of destination prioritization

• Suggested projects checked for sustainability considering economic, environmental

and socioeconomic factors.

• Project profiles and feasibility study done for short term projects

• Year wise phasing of investment projects destination wise specific projects.

• Government expenditure kept limited to promotion and infrastructure projects.

• Destination prioritization based on government priority and tourist trends.

• Major infrastructure projects planned considered while estimating the growth of

tourist inflow to particular destinations.

10.1 Development and Planning of Tourism Destinations

1. The broad assess of traffic flow to identified destinations and centres for assessment

of infrastructure requirements taking into account past growth trends, suggested

linkages and integration, future expected developments including likely investments

by the state and investment climate / incentive for private sector etc. will fix the

priority development and also the mode of development like BOT/ BOOT etc.

2. The arrival of an indicative cost configuration of likely investment on infrastructure

development under different heads and to prioritize investment needs by drawing up a

phased investment plan covering the next 20 years.

3. The inventory of existing infrastructural facilities (including paying guest facility) and

the proposed infrastructure will be split up into various segments concerning different

state government departments, such as PWD, Forest, Culture, handicrafts etc and

dovetailed with the tourism plans.

4. Facilities for performance by local artists; cultural troupes will be built and Cultural

complexes can be suggested with the financial help from the State Department of

Culture and later made economically viable on the pattern of Dilli Haat



5. Establishing Handicraft shops are suggested at various tourist places; these could be

run by women.

6. As per the Potential for developing health resorts at / near the tourist places. Yoga

classes, nature cure facilities, ayurvedic system of medicines at destinations would be

made to attract tourists.

7. The development proposals will need to be incorporated attractive packages / schemes

to attract private sector investment.

8. Implementation of Measures necessary for mitigating the adverse environmental

impacts and rehabilitation of the tourist places already environmentally damaged

should be incorporated while planning of details infrastructure at various destinations.

(i) Tourism product mix

1. The proposed tourism product offered by Yavatmal district would be a mix of various

projects in leisure and special interest tourism. All tourism themes like river banks, man-

made entertainment centres, fort tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism and other forms of

special interest tourism would be given equal weightage in terms of development.

1. The identified existing / potential destinations and centres, are categorized as a stand-

alone destination, part of a circuit and /or as major attractions for special interest groups etc.

The development category and the expenditure slab also based on its status accordingly.

( ii) Local community involvement

1. Development of tourism industry has played an important role in the overall socio

economic development of certain destinations. Augmentation of private participation

in tourism projects and increase in tourist inflow creates various direct and related job

opportunities dependent on tourism for local residents of that destination. It is thus

suggested that local community participation is essential to sustain tourism

development at a particular destination. It is estimated that Tourism creates 47.5 direct

jobs against 13 direct jobs in the manufacturing sector for every million rupees spent.

Each direct job has a multiplying factor of around 2.5 i.e., one direct job generates 2.5

indirect jobs.

2. Moreover, tourism projects that do not benefit local community are likely to face

resistance from the residents of that region. Therefore, care should be taken while

implementing all projects in general and projects involving conservation,

rehabilitation and acquisitions in particular. Tourism Projects such as Folk Village,



Shopping cum exhibition centres for rural arts, craft and cuisine display are suggested

to encourage community participation in tourism projects. The stalls/outlets at the

destinations would preferably be given to local entrepreneurs on a contract basis.

3. Tourism products dedicated to community participation can be developed in rural and

tribal areas. Tourists get a chance to stay with the locals in villages and collectively

undertake small development projects like construction of a mud road, small

catchment areas on river streams, temple restoration etc. Implementation of such

projects can be entrusted to NGOs and also to local self-government bodies.

(iii) Employment generation for Women

As most of the major tourist destinations in the state are located in the rural and semi-urban

places, there exists a great potential to involve local mass participation and help them

generate more and more income from the tourism activities. Women participation can greatly

be encouraged to many of these activities befitting the nature and style of the women folk.

Hospitality and Service industry in particular (Hotels, Restaurants, Call centres, Reservations,

Tour coordination, even Tour guides etc.) can encourage and provide ample opportunity for

women employment. IT and Training segments also have high potential so far as women

employment generation is concerned.

To ensure and encourage healthy participation of women in various streams of activities in

the tourism industry, certain things, as mentioned below need to be considered:

1. Necessary measures against commercial exploitation of women in tourist areas,

stringent action for abuse against women as well as taking action against those who

deliberately involve in illegal and unwarranted activities which are detrimental to the

tourism any way.

2. A transparency (on the part of DOT) in providing information and data on

employment of women in the tourism industry and state their position for further

discussion.

3. Formation of a Specific Purposes Committee in tourism places (as provided in the

Tamil Nadu Panchayat) to address the issues of tourism development like issuing and

cancellation of licenses.

4. Empowerment of Panchayat in such a way that Panchayat have say in deciding new

projects especially with respect to Special Tourism Area (STA).

5. The state should organize orientation training for ward members/ Panchayat leaders

on issues of women and tourism.



6. State should train and involve local community as full time guides in all tourism

places.

7. Create alternative, viable employment opportunities for local women in tourist

places.

8. The Government and the Tourism Industry should refrain from stereotyping of

women and their roles.

9. The state and local governments must allow for community participation

particularly women in tourism policy formulation and implementation.

10. Prevention of migration of rural artisans to urban areas. While migration may

assist the preservation of traditional craftsmanship, state and civil society alike need

to look at fresh ways to nurture rural talent.

11. Continued economic/ financial support through various schemes / pensions for

poor craftsmen based on certain criteria. These would encourage and help poor

craftsmen to contribute to the sector in a sustained way.

12. An artisan welfare trust may also be created (if not in existence)

13. Besides implementing welfare schemes for artisans, the state government should

also work to promote and develop handicrafts like organizing exhibitions every year

to popularize and market Maharashtra’s handicrafts.

(iv) Handicraft, arts and Handloom industries

Invite investments from outside either from PSU's or big private concerns. People from

Chambers of Commerce also can be motivated to invest by offering incentives and providing

them all the required infrastructural facilities. NGOs need to be identified from outside the

State who can invest in this State.

• In pursuance of the declared policy of developing the backward regions, the

Government may consider a package of fiscal incentives to promote

investment in this State.

• Information technology applications in local / regional languages need to be

promoted thoroughly.

• E-commerce, etc., can be used to the maximum advantage. The products can

be shown in internet to attract foreign buyers, etc.

• There is a need to strengthen the existing craft centres by way of increasing

the number of crafts persons and providing them with modern tools and

equipment.



• Efforts should be made to reduce the incidence of dropouts from the training.

They should also be motivated to start their own units after the training by

providing them with all the requirements.

• Awards for trainees who exhibit noticeable talents can also be made to

motivate them just as awards to master crafts persons.

• The services of the Institutes of Handloom Technology, NCTD, NIFT, NID

etc can be utilized fully for the development of handloom sector.

• For marketing the products the National / Regional level marketing agencies

can be utilized by adopting the Government of India's scheme, i.e., Market

Development Assistance Scheme (MDA).

• Strengthening of Artisan Training, Production and Marketing Centre

(ARTRAP)

• Artisans should be motivated to produce products for exports as the scope of

exports in these two sectors is vast. The expertise of Export Promotion

Councils can be utilized.

• Artisans should be motivated to form cooperative societies so that they have

fewer problems and can increase their bargaining power thus yielding better

results.

(v) Development of destinations

1. Two major components of private sector participation are accommodation and

tourism projects. Identification of the investment required in accommodation projects

was based on the annual requirement of additional beds. The tourism projects are

revenue-generating projects and cater to different market segments. The tourism

projects where large private investment is possible are classified into the following

major heads like:

1. Amusement Parks

2. Water parks/ Water Sports Complex

3. Convention Centre

4. Restaurants and food joints

5. Folk village, mall road, Mahagram, etc

2. Private sector investment in tourism especially from large investment groups like Taj

group etc. is only possible at popular destinations where the minimum number of tourists

per year is large enough to make the proposed project viable. The project like theme



park/ water park/ entertainment facility will also attract big players in the field depending

upon the location of the parks.

3. To develop smaller investment seeking destination like a restaurant local investors shall

be roped in. Incentives to make a local investor to participate should be a priority.

(vi) Single Window Clearance

A major impediment in setting up a tourism project is the number of clearances required to

set up a tourism related project. The private investor should face minimal bureaucracy and

procedural hassles to expedite the process of capital inflow into the tourism economy. As

seen from the communication process suggested below, investors and funding agencies are

insulated from the various state government departments. All clearances required are

obtained on case to case basis by the MTDC project execution office.

(i) Developing an Institutional framework

1. To communicate and co-ordinate with different government department to get required

clearances from various departments, a high level co-coordinating committee is proposed

to be set up with representation from all related state government departments mentioned

above. This committee will be responsible for the implementation of the perspective plan

and would be called as Tourism Development Co-Ordination Committee. (TDCC).

2. The TDCC would be chaired by the COLLECTOR (Yavatmal District). The Convener or

Upper collector will be given the responsibility to communicate the perspective plan for

project development and receive feedback from the concerned with regards to

implementation issues of the specific projects suggested in the plan.

3. The members of TDCC would be secretaries/ heads from various concerned departments

such as MTDC, Water Supply, Irrigation, Sewerage, Power, PWD, MSRDC, MSRTC,

Forest, Art & Culture, ASI and State department of archaeology.

4. MTDC needs to privatize its properties at established tourist locations and pilgrim

centres. Only those properties should be retained where very few private players currently

operate. This would serve dual cause of facilitating and attracting visitors as well as

avoiding exploitation by private players in a monopolistic business environment.

(viii) Financing tourism development 1. There are three basic types of funding needs for the suggested projects in the perspective

plan according to the nature of project. Largely, the source for direct revenue generating



projects will be private sector investment, but in newly developing areas, MTDC would

be the pioneer developer until the private sector has confidence to make investments.

2. Financing of schemes for basic infrastructure augmentation like power, water, public

amenities, signages, etc would be the responsibility of the concerned government

departments.

3. The third category of projects/ activities such as marketing and publicity, human resource

development (HRD), tourist information centres (TIC), planning and implementation of

projects, MIS, feasibility analysis and Environment monitoring would be funded by

MTDC. A cost sharing arrangement between MTDC and private players could be

possible in some categories like TICs, Publicity and HRD.

4. There is a fourth category of projects such as Concept Village and museum, wherein the

initial investment would be made by the government.

5. However, the user fees can recover the investment over a period of time or at least pay for

the operational expenses. Private investors desirous of investing in direct revenue

generating projects like accommodation or Water Park have access to finance from

various domestic funding agencies.

(ix)Domestic funding agencies

There are many avenues for domestic private entrepreneurs to take financial assistance for

tourism projects. A few of those are listed below

(i) Commercial banks

PROJECT : Any commercially viable project with minimum projected DSCR of 2.

ELIGIBILITY : Varies from bank to bank

INTEREST RATE : Depends upon the bank (range 16-18 %)

(ii) TFCI

Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI) provides financial assistance to

enterprises for setting up and/or development of tourism related projects, facilities and

services which include hotels, restaurants, holiday resorts, amusement parks and

complexes for entertainment, education and sports, safari parks, ropeways, cultural

centres, convention halls, transport, travel and tour operating agencies, air service,

tourist emporia, sports facilities etc.

TFCI provides loans for projects with capital cost of over Rs 3 Crore.

COMMERCIAL VIABILITY:

• Interest rate: 18%



• Debt – Equity Ratio: 1.5: 1 can be relaxed to 2: 1

• Moratorium Period: 1.5 to 2 years in hotel projects and 3-5 years in transportation

• Repayment Period: 8 years

(iii) MSFC

Maharashtra State Financial Corporation (MSFC) has been operating schemes of

assistance for hotels, restaurants and tourism related projects in Maharashtra. The

maximum amount of assistance available is to the tune of Rs 2.40 Crore depending

upon the constitution of the unit. Operating profit-making units can also avail the

lease finance assistance provided by MSFC for expansion projects.

COMMERCIAL VIABILITY:

• Collateral security of 133% of the value of loan

• Interest rate: 20 %

• Debt – Equity Ratio: 2:1 for loans below Rs 10 Lakh

• 3:1 for loans above Rs 10 Lakh

• Moratorium Period: 2 years

• Repayment Period: 8-10 years

(x) International funding agencies

Many international funding agencies fund tourism projects and projects related to provision

of infrastructure at tourist destinations. Generally, international funding is available for

project promotion, socio-economic development, environment and forest conservation, and

heritage restoration.

• World Bank Group: The group is not directly involved in funding tourism projects, but

provides major funding for infrastructure, environmental and conservation projects that

benefit tourism as well as serve general needs.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Program): The UNDP is mainly a technical

assistance agency. It is an important source agency for the funding of tourism planning and

other tourism related projects through WTO (World tourism organization). Many of these

projects include provision of equipments as well as technical assistance. The UNCDF

provides small scale tourism assistance in form of grants and long term loans for social

facilities, services and economic activities.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB): ADB also gives preference given to infrastructure

projects.



(xi) Funding sources for Promotion activities

MTDC would be primarily responsible for destination marketing and publicity of destinations

so as to attract both investors as well as tourists. Selecting and implementation of a promotion

campaign with a proper media mix is highly capital intensive and this campaign has to be

funded internally by MTDC.

Activities suggested to raise funds towards publicity of various destinations are:

(i) Budgetary Allocation

The budgetary allocation for publicity in the tenth five-year plan (2002-2007) is Rs

4178.14 Lakh. In the 2002-2003 annual plan, Rs 469.85 lakhs has been allocated for

publicity. The anticipated expenses in publicity for the year 2001-2002 were only Rs

200 Lakh. Thus, the budgetary allocation for the tenth five-year plan would be a

major source of funds for promotion of Maharashtra as a tourist destination.

(ii) Advertising in brochures, information kiosks and other publicity material

MTDC can involve private participation through advertisements of private

entrepreneurs to market various destinations. MTDC can also invite advertisements at

various sites, view points, and signage’s developed by them.

(iii) Organizing Events

MTDC could organize events such as entertainment shows, cultural events and

festivals at various gateway destinations. These shows have high revenue generating

potential through

• Sponsors to the show (Corporate houses in hospitality industry, industry

associations)

• Ticket sale

• Transmission rights

(iv) Pricing Publications and Detailed Project reports

The project wise detailed project reports (DPR) prepared by the MR cell of MTDC

could be priced and made available to interested entrepreneurs. MTDC can publish

and sell postcards carrying pictures of selected priority destinations, especially

targeted towards foreign tourists. This would also act as a promotion material in

addition to being a revenue-earning commodity.



(xii)Funding for Market research, technical assistance and Tourism Administration

(i) Disinvestments of State tourism projects

There is no clear policy on disinvestments of tourism properties held by MTDC.

There should be policy identify resort and other accommodation facilities to be sold

or leased out to private players to fund the development expenses in other areas.

Leasing seems to be more feasible as complete disinvestments would require complex

disinvestment procedures and time.

(ii) Project development and administration expenses

These can be funded through the central government assistance wherever such

assistance can be availed depending upon the nature of the project.

(xiii) Creation of a Project Administration Reserve

Apart from revenue generation projects that would be undertaken purely by government

departments and in partnership with private players, a common reserve should be created to

fund the administration activities related to implementation of the perspective plan.

Developmental charges can be levied on private investors interested in setting up tourism

projects in the region. This reserve will act as a funding source for HRD and incentive

schemes.

( xiv)Tourism management and Administration

A proper management framework for administering the tourism needs to be developed.

This will call for

o Develop MIS System o Human Resource Development Plan o Creation of EIA Cell & Project Development Company to assist Tourism Department in speeding up of development process. o Others

To encourage investment by the private sector in the tourism sector suitable incentives and

subsidies will have to be given to the private entrepreneur. This will ensure a uniform

development of the destinations with fewer burdens on the government.

(xv)Implementation agencies- Integrated tourism development

(i) The perspective plan would act as a reference point plan for tourism development in

the state and help various state departments, investors and tourists to synchronize

their plans with the master plan. For example: if the perspective plan suggests a

sound and light show at a particular fort in the 4th year, it would be the ASI

priority to restore and prepare the fort for such an activity by that time.



(ii) The perspective plan would act as a road map for phased public and private

investment in tourism related projects in the next 20 years. Various stakeholders

to whom this perspective plan would help in planning their investments in tourism

related activities and decisions

(iii)The private sector will be responsible for commercial development and operation of

accommodation and most other tourist facilities and services, along with

marketing of these. In newly developed tourism areas, government may be

initially involved in commercial development to get the tourism started.

(iv) Tourism private sector enterprises (such as hotel, restaurant, tour and travel, special

purpose association or a tourism enterprises association) can provide a forum for

discussing common problems, make recommendations to government to improve

tourism, provide representation to government committees, conduct research and

training and maintain adequate service standards of their members.

(xvi)Tourism related legislation

Tourism legislation sets forth the policy for developing tourism, functions, structure and

sources of funding of state govt. tourism dept. Various specific regulations relate to

standards, licensing requirements, inspection procedures for hotels, tourist restaurants, tour

and travel agencies, tour guides and other tourism enterprises.

Certain related laws and regulations include zoning regulations to designate tourism zones,

control land use and apply development standards in specific tourism development areas.

Public health, sanitation, safety and fire code, building codes, liabilities laws relating to

guests and their belongings, labour and taxation legislation etc. are all important. Regulation

on transportation facilities and services – control of fares, licensing of carriers, travel routes

also affect tourism operations.

Legislation on parks and conservation is important to protect these resources. Conservation

areas need to be legally designated and planned. Tourist consumer protection is being

adopted in many countries to protect tourists from unscrupulous and mismanaged tourist

enterprises.



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11.1 Cost Estimates for Development of Tourism Destinations

COST ESTIMATES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM DESTINATIONS, YAVATMAL DISTRICT S. N.

Tourism Destinations PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

Indicative cost (Rs. lacs)

1 Jamwadi Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Photography Hide 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Up gradation of existing garden 12.3 TOTAL 453.7 2 Goki dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 465.7



3 Boregaon Dam , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 4 Takali Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 5 Nilona Dam , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 6 Kapara dam , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Camping Site 10.8



Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 7 Zola Talav , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Yavatmal Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 8 Waghadi Dam , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Ghatanji Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 9 Chapdoh Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Ghatanji Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8



Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 10 Antargaon Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Kalamb Camping Site 10.8 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 355.6 11 Ishapur Dam , Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Pusad Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 465.7 12 Navargaon Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4

Maregaon Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4



Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 465.7 13 Arunavati Dam, Tourist Reception Centre 12.4

Yavatmal Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Adventure Rides 73.4 Water sports 83.1 Boating 39.8 Bird watching ride 5.4 Tree house resort 18.7 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 465.7 14 Tipeshwar wild Guide Training Institute 23.4

life Sanctuary Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Binocular watching 4.5 Trekking & Adventure Rides 83.1



Wild life Museum 24.8 Safari Ride 15.6 Bird watching ride 5.4 Wildlife Education Centre 38.9 Tree house resort 18.7 TOTAL 435.4 15 Painganga Wild Guide Training Institute 23.4

Life Sanctuary Tourist Reception Centre 12.4 Photography Ride 4.8 Watch Towers 16.4 Camping Site 10.8 Star Accommodation 88.9 Resorts & Cottages 56.4 Parking facility 5.8 Drinking water 10.6 Public Toilets 8.2 Places for Pause/Rest 6.7 Binocular watching 4.5 Trekking & Adventure Rides 83.1 Wild life Museum 24.8 Safari Ride 15.6 Bird watching ride 5.4 Wildlife Education Centre 38.9 Tree house resort 18.7 TOTAL 435.4 16 Chintamani Parking facility 5.8

Temple Budget Accommodation 42.02

at Kalamb Audio Visual show (Describing life of

Chintamani Maharaj) 63.4 Library 25.5 Museum 24.5 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Signage & Road connectivity 5.4 TOTAL 173.38 17 Malikarjun Parking facility 5.8

Mahadev Budget Accommodation 42.02 Mandir, Digras Prayer Hall 54.8 Library 25.5 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Signage & Road connectivity 12.5 TOTAL 147.38 18 Ghatanji Maharaj Parking facility 5.8

Mandir, Digras Budget Accommodation 42.02 Prayer Hall 54.8 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76



Drinking water & Public toilet 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 5.4 TOTAL 133.58 19 Khajababa, Digras Parking facility 5.8

Budget Accommodation 42.02 Prayer Hall 54.8 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water & Public toilet 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 5.4 River front landscaping 24.5 TOTAL 158.08 20 Dutta Mandir, Parking facility 5.8

Jambhora, Budget Accommodation 42.02 Darwah Prayer Hall 54.8 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water & Public toilet 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 5.4 TOTAL 133.58 21 Jagat Mandir, Parking facility 5.8

Umarsara, Budget Accommodation 42.02 Yavatmal Prayer Hall 54.8 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water & Public toilet 18.8 Signage 5.4 TOTAL 133.58 22 Kabalposh baba, Parking facility 5.8

Arni, Budget Accommodation 42.02 Multipurpose hall 43.5 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water & Public toilet 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 5.4 TOTAL 122.28 23 Chinmayswami Parking facility 5.8

Maharaj Math, Budget Accommodation 42.02 Umerkhed Multipurpose hall 43.5 Audio visual hall ( Story of Chinmay Maharaj) 63.4 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Library & Museum 50 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 TOTAL 226.88 24 Dutta Niranjan Parking facility 5.8

Mahur, Kalamb Budget Accommodation 42.02 Multipurpose hall 43.5 River front Promonede 24.5



Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Temple Structure Renovation 12.3 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 TOTAL 150.28 25 Mugsaji Maharaj Parking facility 5.8

Devsthan, Budget Accommodation 42.02 Dhamangaon Multipurpose hall 43.5 Audio visual hall ( Story of Mungsaji Maharaj) 63.4 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Library & Museum 50 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 TOTAL 226.88 26 Patri Devi, Parking facility 5.8

Yavatmal Budget Accommodation 42.02 Multipurpose hall 43.5 Temple structure renovation 15.4 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water and toilet facility 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 TOTAL 147.68 27 Jagdamba Parking facility 5.8

Maharaj Budget Accommodation 42.04 Mandir, Kelapur, Multipurpose hall 43.5 Pandharkawada Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water and toilet facility 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 Prayer hall 54.8 TOTAL 187.1 28 Madeshwar Parking facility 5.8

Sansthan, Budget Accommodation 42.04 Madani, Cooking area with Kitchen 8.7 Babulgaon Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Drinking water and toilet facility 18.8 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 121.8 29 Karal Mandir, Parking facility 5.8

Pusad Budget Accommodation 42.04 Cooking area with Kitchen 8.7 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 146.5



30 Rangnath Swami Parking facility 5.8 Mandir, Wani Budget Accommodation 42.04 Cooking area with Kitchen 8.7 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 Garden 24.3 TOTAL 146.5 31 Sahasra Kund, Parking facility 5.8

Umerkhed Budget Accommodation 42.04 Kund Revitalization 28.7 Restaurant offering various cuisines 6.76 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage & Road connectivity 15.4 Garden 24.3 Changing rooms for gents & ladies 15.4 TOTAL 181.9 32 Sant Maroti Parking facility 5.8

Maharaj, Ghatanji Budget Accommodation 42.04 Temporary tents for shops 22.4 Restaurant offering various cuisines 16.5 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage & Road connectivity 8.7 TOTAL 138.94 33 Unleshwar, Parking facility 5.8

Pandarkawda Budget Accommodation 42.04 Temporary tents for shops 22.4 Restaurant offering various cuisines 16.5 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage & Road connectivity 8.7 TOTAL 138.94 34 Prerna Sthal, Parking facility 5.8

Yavatmal Budget Accommodation 42.04 Restaurant offering various cuisines 16.5 Multipurpose Hall 43.5 Signage 2.3 Guide Tarining centre 23.3

Audio Visual Theater (Story of Jawaharlal

Darda) 63.4 TOTAL 196.84 TOTAL (amount in lakhs) 9044.2

Solar Streetlights ‐ all spots 320 number of light at all location 1376

Rainwater Harvesting 38 number of spots to be done 45.6

Grand Total (amount in lakhs) 10465.8



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 1122:: PPHHAASSIINNGG

12.1 Phasing

The first phase destinations were discussed in detail at the local level committee and

following destinations were decided to be taken to be developed. Within this first stage after

discussion at the presentation at MTDC on 26th December 2013, there was a further break up

done into the first phase itself prioritizing which destination should be developed within the

next few fears. The two destinations which have a better potential to be developed are

Tippeshwar and Painganga Wildlife sanctuaries depending on its connectivity and placement

in the larger circuit of tourist destinations in Maharashtra.

SALIENT FEATURES & PHASING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM CIRCUITS/

DESTINATIONS, YAVATMAL DISTRICT

S. N. Location

Indicative

cost Phase

Tourist Destinations/ Salient Features (Rs. lacs)

1 Jamwadi Dam, Yavatmal

Jamwadi (Rajhans Paryatan Sthal) is a beautiful family picnic place

near Yawatmal (12 Kms). This place is very convenient for people

because it is on road. It also has a small temple of lord Shiva. 453.7 Phase 2

2 Goki dam, Yavatmal

Goki Dam is 24 km away on west side from Yavatmal city. It is built

on Goki River, nearest city to dam is Darwha. The dam has great

potential of being an adventure tourist spot. It has no existing tourist

facilities. Dam’s catchment area is bigger than Jamwadi dam which

makes it better tourist spot. 465.7 Phase 2

3 Boregaon Dam , Yavatmal

Boregaon Dam is 7 km away on east side from Yavatmal city. Apart

from boating by private agency there is no other facility for tourist

visiting this spot which makes this spot not famous among the visitors

seeking for adventure. The approach road is Kuttcha road and is 355.6 Phase 2



difficult to access during monsoon.

4 Takali Dam, Yavatmal

Takali Dam is 5 km away on North side from Yavatmal city. This spot

has potential of becoming a good tourist spot due to its close proximity

to Yavatmal city. It lies on the fringe area of Yavatmal city. Water is

clean which makes the place favorable for water sports activities. 355.6 Phase 2

5 Nilona Dam , Yavatmal

Nilona Dam is 14 km away on Southern side from Yavatmal city on

Kolambi Phata road. This spot has potential of becoming a good tourist

spot due to its close proximity to Yavatmal city. 355.6 Phase 2

6 Kapara dam , Yavatmal

Dam is 10 km away on northern side from Yavatmal city near Kapra

Village. Presently it doesn’t have any facility for tourist. This spot has

potential of becoming a good tourist spot due to its close proximity to

Yavatmal city. Surrounding to this dam there is school hence proposed

development won’t be on school side as it will disturb the silence zone

of children. There is open land on other side of dam which is favorable

for future development. 355.6 Phase 2

7 Zola Talav , Yavatmal

Zola Dam is 6 km away on north eastern side from Yavatmal city near

Savar Village. Presently it doesn’t have any facility for tourist. This

spot has potential of becoming a good tourist spot due to its close

proximity to Yavatmal city. Approach road is in bad condition. 355.6 Phase 2

8 Waghadi Dam , Ghatanji

Waghadi Dam is 18 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city on

Mohada road. This dam has huge catchment area which makes it good

spot for adventure tourism development as it won’t dry even in

summer season. Presently it doesn’t have any facility for tourism.

Approach road is in bad condition. There is open land on other side of

dam which is favorable for future development. 355.6 Phase 2

9 Chapdoh Dam, Ghatanji

Chapdoh Dam is 25 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city on

sawargaon road. Pleasant spot to be at. 355.6 Phase 2



10 Antargaon Dam, Kalamb

Antargaon Dam is 30 km away on southern side from Yavatmal city

near Dongarkheda near Arni. There is a scope for developing Water

sports for Arni town Tourists 343.2 Phase 2

11 Ishapur Dam , Pusad

Isapur Dam is an earth fill dam on Penganga river close to Pusad town.

This dam has huge catchment area which makes it good spot for

adventure tourism development as it won’t dry even in summer season.

Presently it doesn’t have any facility for tourist. Approach road is in

bad condition. 453.3 Phase 2

12 Navargaon Dam, Maregaon

Nearest city to dam is Maregaon. A huge dam where there is water

through out the year. A good spot for Eastern Yavatmal District. 453.3 Phase 2

13 Arunavati Dam, Yavatmal

Very close to Digras town this dam is a medium sized one. Picturesque

location and a good site for developing water sports 453.3 Phase 2

14 Tipeshwar wild life Sanctuary

Located near Ghatanji town 64 Kms from Yavatmal Tipeshwar Wildlife

sanctuary has scope for jungle safari which even has leopards Tigers &

other wildlife, Birds. There is scope for relocating few tigers to this area. 412 Phase 1

15 Painganga Wild Life Sanctuary

On way to Nanded from Yavatmal, Painganga Sanctuary has scope for

jungle safari which even has leopards Tigers & other wildlife, Birds and

is very near to Mahur. Clubbing together a circuit involving Mahur and

Painganga Sanctuary will be a hot tourist destination. 412 Phase 1

Development to be done near Jagdamba Maharaj Mandir, Kelapur,

Pandharkawada

16 Chintamani Temple at Kalamb

Travellers from Nagpur, Wardha going towards Yavatmal or further

usually stop here at Chintamani Mandir. Temple is abutting highway

and there is scope for developing village tourism here. 167.58 Phase 2

Total (Phase 2) 6103.28 Lakh



12.2 Prioritization

1. Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

The two destinations highlighted are Tippeshwar Wildlife Sactuary and Painganga Wildlife

Sanctuary. The location of Tippeshwar Sanctuary is located very close to the NH 44 which

goes from Waranasi to Kanyakumari.

There is a village named Patanbori on NH 44 a village with about 10000 population having

RTO camp and petrol pump. As one travels westward from this village, Tippeshwar Wildlife

Sanctuary is just 5 Kilometers. The Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has varied kind of

wildlife right from Tigers to deer. There is also a temple of Mahakali at Kelapur next to the

village Patanbori which is frequently visited by pilgrim.

Taking advantage of both the visitors to Kelapur Mahakali Temple and the highway travelers

on NH 44 between Nagpur and Hyderabad just by placing signages on NH 44, tourist can be

attracted to Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.

There is also a scope to develop the Kelapur Mahakali Mandir for stay. To start with,

residents of Patanbori village can be persuaded to participate in Bed and Breakfast scheme of

MTDC.

There is also a necessity of developing Jungle Safari, Guides for the Tippeshwar Wildlife

Sanctuary.



2. Painganaga Wildlife Sanctuary

Located near the banks of Painganga River, close to Mahur Renuka Devi Temple is

Painganaga Wildlife Sanctuary. The fallout of Tourist visiting Mahur Renuka Devi Temple

can easily be tapped to go to Painganaga Wildlife Sanctuary.

The proposed highway connecting Nagpur – Nanded – Mumbai goes through this area and

that the tourist visiting these parts can also be diverted to visit the Painganaga Wildlife

Sanctuary.

The distance between Painganaga and Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is just 30 Kms if one

takes a road through Kapeshwar village.

3. Proposed Developments

Apart from the above development in the first phase of development there could be watch

towers, watch towers built to facilitate tourist to watch wildlife and photography.

Other developments such as facilitating Water supply, resorts, bird watching hides can also

be eventually developed buy the forest department or through DPDC.



4. Placement in a larger Circuit

Thus one can see the proximity of Painganaga and Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuaries from NH

44 and Mahur Temple is easily reachable within an hour of travel and spillover of the tourist

visiting Mahur or for that matter even Nanded can be diverted to the Painganaga and

Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuaries.

The circuit thus becomes Nanded – Mahur – Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary - Tippeshwar

Wildlife Sanctuary. The Tourist further can proceed to Wardha or Nagpur. Visa versa, the

tourist may end at Nanded starting from Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary from NH 44.

Documents

Yavatmal Draft District Tourism Plan