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Tourism Development in the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the Foothills of the Eastern Himalayas: Prospects and Challenges

Tourism Development in the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the Foothills of the Eastern Himalayas: Prospects and Challenges
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Author(s): Manroilang Dkhar (Assam University, Silchar, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
Source title: Mountain Tourism and Ecological Impacts: Himalayan Region and Beyond
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Soumendra Nath Biswas (Assam University, Silchar, India)and Pradip Kumar (Assam University, Silchar, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0823-3.ch018

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Abstract

The Himalayas' most distinctive characteristics are the snow-covered mountains, the diverse flora, and wildlife and the breath-taking scenery. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill station. It is a part of the Eastern Himalayas foothills. From Shillong, Meghalaya, on bright autumn and winter mornings, one may view the Himalayan Range in the direction of north. The easternmost district in the State of Meghalaya, Jaintia Hills, is one of the States 12 Districts. East and West Jaintia are the two districts that make up Jaintia Hills. Jaintia hills is a popular tourist destination with a lot of natural, peaceful, and picturesque views. It is situated in a mountainous area. Compared to East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills District has a higher level of tourism activity. This chapter is designed based on secondary data and observation method which attempts to investigate the tourism development in West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas.

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