Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following states has won prestigious national-level awards in three categories in the field of tourism in November 2021?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- Uttarakhand has won prestigious national-level awards in three categories in the field of tourism, on 12 November 2021.
- The state earned Best Wildlife Destination, Best Adventure Destination, and Best Spiritual Destination awards.
- In the tourism survey and awards program, the best tourist destinations of India were given different awards in 9 categories.
Important Points
- Uttarakhand's Rishikesh has emerged as the country's best 'adventure destination'.
- Kedarnath has become the best ‘spiritual destination’ and Jim Corbett's best 'wildlife destination'.
- Goa was awarded as the runner-up for the best 'adventure tourism' category.
- Maharashtra bagged two prestigious awards.
- The state's Ajanta caves emerged as the best 'Heritage destination' in the country while Mahableshwar was the runner-up in the best 'Mountain site' category.
- Rajasthan was bestowed with two awards--the 'Best Iconic Landscape Destination’ category for Garadia Mahadev, Kota and the runner-up award in ‘Best Festival Destination’ for Desert Festival, Jaisalmer.
Additional Information
- Uttarakhand:
- Lok Sabha seats - 5.
- Rajya Sabha seats - 3.
- State Animal - Alpine musk deer.
- State Bird - Himalayan monal.
- Registered GI - Uttarakhand Tejpat.
- National Parks - Corbett National Park, Gangotri National Park, Govind National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Rajaji National Park, Valley of Flowers National Park.
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