Importance of Fort Tourism in Maharashtra

Abstract: Maharashtra is one of the prosperous states in India. It also has historical and cultural heritage. Tourism is one of the momentous issues in developing countries. It is a great source of gaining of foreign currency and also it create various employment opportunities. Maharashtra has many of Forts monuments which help to acquire and preserve the history of that time. Also in this modern era of globalization fort tourism in Maharashtra is widely growing global industry with bright prospectus and future. This research paper deals with the various aspects of Fort Tourism in Maharashtra. Also this paper throws the lights on importance of Transportation in Fort Tourism of Maharashtra. Maharashtra has a large untapped tourism potential, with attractive tourist destinations which consists of beaches, forts, hill stations, heritage and sanctuaries. Western Ghats, in Maharashtra, is full of natural treasure and satisfies the several types of tourists. The tourists experiences fun, exciting events and safe experience in Western Ghats. Mountains and beaches in Maharashtra offers great opportunities to the adventure tourists to explore the wonderful exotic Sahyadri ranges and lands capes, in addition, to facing the challenges of fast flowing rivers and beaches. Adventure tourism is at the initial stage of development in Maharashtra and is fastest growing segment of Maharashtra tourism industry. Development of adventure tourism could increase the tourist arrivals and the business opportunities in the region. The exploitation of virginity of adventure tourism potentials in region is must, hence, the present paper is conceptual in nature; the present study examines the potentials of adventure tourism in Maharashtra and focuses on the problems in the development of adventure tourism. Furthermore, the study extends to give Recommendations and suggestions in order to develop adventure tourism and exploit its resources in Maharashtra.