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Cave Tourism in the Abode of Clouds, Meghalaya

Published:2022-10-21 Issue:1 Volume:11 Page:1-13
ISSN:2155-4196
Container-title:International Journal of Art, Culture, Design, and Technology
language:ng
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Author:

Suiam Sawarisa¹^ORCID,Saha Saibal Kumar²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Assam Royal Global University, India

2. Christ University, India

Abstract

This article outlines the cave tourism resources available in Meghalaya, India. It highlights the potential for development and presents a way forward towards tourism development. The research is empirical in nature. Researchers visited the caves and explored tourism opportunities by discussion with the natives and other stakeholders. Cave tourism is a niche segment in Meghalaya. Only a few caves have been explored. Illegal mining is destroying the caves. Cave tourism in Meghalaya is a prospect for enhancing the economy of natives. Branding and promotion of these natural resources can attract tourists from the nation and abroad.

Publisher

IGI Global

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