Abstract:
Agritourism has proven to be a transformative tool for rural development, addressing economic, social, and cultural challenges while promoting sustainability. Rural areas like Tamia in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, possess immense potential for sustainable tourism due to their rich tribal culture, agricultural landscapes, and ecological diversity. The project aims to create a sustainable model that integrates agriculture, experiential tourism, and community development that promotes sustainable tourism, supports local farmers, and enhances rural development while preserving the ecological characteristics of the site.
This project is situated in the tribal landscape of Tamia, with the view of the Patalkot Valley. The spatial framework of the site is organized around five key components: Educational & Interactive Spaces, Accommodation & Hospitality, Cultural & Community Engagement, Experiential & Recreational Areas, and Employment & Value-Addition Zones. Educational and interactive areas such as workshops and farm trails enable knowledge exchange and skill development, cultural and community spaces support traditional performances, crafts, and culinary storytelling. Experiential areas like forest trails, spice and herb gardens, and farm-to-table dining enhance the visitor’s immersive journey. Employment zones—featuring produce processing units, direct market access and craft-based workshops that serves as economic generators, offering sustainable livelihood avenues for the local population.
The project empowers local communities, celebrating tribal heritage, and encouraging sustainable land use, offering experiential tourism for rural development through agritourism that nurtures both people and place.
Keywords: Agritourism, Patalkot, Sustainable
