Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight for Dhordo in Gujarat being named among the Best Tourism Villages 2023 by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
UNWTO has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023 recently during its General Assembly session held at Samarkhand in Uzbekistan
The accolade recognizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions
“Absolutely thrilled to see Dhordo in Kutch being celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. This honour not only showcases the potential of Indian tourism but also the dedication of the people of Kutch in particular,” he wrote in a post on X
“May Dhordo continue to shine and attract visitors from around the world!” he added
Besides sharing some memories of his visit to Dhordo in 2009 and 2015, he also urged netizens to share their own travel pictures from this village so that more people get inspired to go there in future
“I’m sharing some memories of my visits to Dhordo in 2009 and 2015. I also invite you all to share your memories from your previous visits to Dhordo. This will inspire more people to visit. And, don’t forget to use #AmazingDhordo,” he wrote
This year, 54 villages from across the world have been selected among the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO
Launched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative is part of the UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme
The Programme works to foster development and inclusion in rural areas, combat depopulation, advance innovation and value chain integration through tourism and encourage sustainable practices.