Dhurmaras is trending
Dhurmaras village in Chhattisgarh — next to Kanger Valley — is trending as a top summer pick for nature, adventure and eco‑tourism, and is gaining UN recognition as a must‑visit rural escape. (x.com)
UN Tourism announced its 2024 Best Tourism Villages on November 15, 2024 and designated 20 communities for an Upgrade Programme; Indian reporting says Dhudmaras was among the villages selected for that upgrade stream. (untourism.int) India’s Ministry of Tourism had already named Dhudmaras a winner in its Best Tourism Villages Competition on September 27, 2024, awarding it in the Adventure Tourism category. (pib.gov.in) Dhudmaras is located inside Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district and is reported to lie roughly 35 km from the city of Jagdalpur, positioning it as a gateway for park-based activities. (drishtiias.com) Local operators and coverage highlight new village offerings such as bamboo rafting, kayaking on the Kanger River, and tribal homestays that package cultural immersion with guided forest excursions. (indianmasterminds.com) State and local initiatives documented in regional reporting note recent installations of solar streetlights and solar‑powered water pumps through CREDA, while UN Tourism’s programme describes upgrade support aimed at strengthening infrastructure and livelihoods. (etvbharat.com) UN Tourism said the 2024 selections were drawn from more than 260 applications across over 60 member states, a competitive pool that the organisation said will now receive capacity‑building and promotional support to boost rural tourism visibility. (untourism.int)
