International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2016 175 ISSN 2250-3153 A Study on Development of Tourism in Maharashtra Dr. B. K Deshpande *, Mrs. Reetuja Deshpande ** * Ex-Principal, Dharampeth Arts and Commerce College, Nagpur ** Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Commerce, 302/A, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-411004 Abstract- Travelling and exploring new things is the nature of International Tourist Traffic every human being. Now a day’s every person is stressed out and 1. Value for money/economical holiday destination want some change from routine activities. People visit new 2. Business cum pleasure destination places to appreciate their beauty, in course of time, has given 3. Opening of the sectors of the economy to private sector/ birth to modern industry called tourism. foreign investment. Maharashtra is the third largest state in India having 36 4. Reform in the aviation sector such as Open Skies Policy districts and each district is attracting thousands of tourist has led to better connectivity with many countries with visitors. India. Travel and tourism is the largest service industry in India. It is expected that tourism sectors contribution to the country’s Table 1:District Wise Tourist Destination List Gross Domestic Product will grow at the rate of 7.8% yearly in the period 2013-2013. In 2013 the travel and tourism industry District Destination contributed Rs. 2,170 billion or 2% to the country’s GDP. This is Ahmednagar Shirdi, Shanisignapur Siddhivinayak expected to rise to Rs. 4,350 billion in the year 2024. Siddhatek, Ahmednagar fort, Newas,Rehakuri Black Black The Paper attempts to focus on the following:- Sanctury, Bhandardara (Dam), 1. To know the drivers behind increase in tourist traffic Revakudi 2. To know about various destinations in Maharashtra. Ahmadnagar, Amruteshwar 3. To find out the purpose of visit to the state. Ratanwadi 4. To understand the travel behavior of the visitors. Akola Narmala wildlife sanctuary/Fort, 5. To know the Reasons for choosing this state as a tourist Balapur Fort, Kurankhed, Mahan, destination Popatkhed Bird Sanchury, Postal, 6. To find out the Names of top 10 destinations in Raja Mir Chaatri, Vaari Katepurna Maharashtra WLS 7. To ascertain the Most visited tourist destination Amravati Gugamal National park/ Melghat 8. To know about the Satisfaction level of services by Tiger Projet, Salbardi (Chakradher Visitor Swami Mandir), Belkund (Maleghat), Ambadevi & Ekvira The tourism industry in Maharashtra is substantial and Temple, Chaurakund vibrant, and is fast becoming a major global destination. Chikhaldara, Chunkhadi Jarida, Dhargad Maleghat, Ghatang Index Terms- Tourism, Tourism Industry, Development, tourist Satpuda, Harisal Maleghat, Jarida traffic, destinations Maleghat East, Khatkali Maleghat, Kolkas Maleghat, Kotku Maleghat,Makhala I. INTRODUCTION Maleghat,Paratvada Maleghat ourism means experiencing a culture, location, language, Rangubeli Maleghat, Tarubandha T cuisine and activities different than one’s own. Maleghat, Melghat Tiger Project Maharashtra’s culture and heritage has to be preserved, Amner Fort, Amaravati, Bakadari conserved and promoted in order to develop tourism. Most of the And Kalalkund DHARKHURA, villages in Maharashtra is having potential to attract tourist, but Gawilgad because of the inadequate infrastructural facilities, it is lacking Muktagiri, Raipur Chikaldhara, behind. Rashtr Sant Tukdoji Maharaj Gurukunj, Asharam Mojhri, Drivers behind increase in Tourist Traffic Ridhapur , Wan WLS (Semadoha Domestic Tourist Traffic Chikaldhara) Dnyanganga WLS 1. Rapidly increasing purchasing power of the middle Aurangabad Ajanta, Daultabad Fort, Ellora, Bibi class. ka Makbara, Grishneshwar 2. Better road connectivity (Jyotirling), 3. Evolving lifestyle Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple, Paithan www.ijsrp.org International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2016 176 ISSN 2250-3153 – Jayakwadi ( Paithani Sari), Jalna Shree Ganesh of Raju, The Aurangabad Daultabad Devigiri, Matsyodari Devi Temple & Moti Jayakwadi, Maish Maal, Pithalkhora, bagh Jamb Samartha, Anandi Swami Tara Paanwala, The Gautala Forest Temple, Jamb Samarth, Reserve, Verul, Naygaon Mayur Kali Masjid, Mamma Devi, WLS, Mastyodari Dev Beed Kapildhera (Ashram Of Kapilmuni), Kolhapur Radhanagari (Dazipur Wild Life Parali Vaishnath, Ambejogai, Anand Santuary, Vishalgad Fort, Panhala Gadh, Ashvalinga Temple, Bankat fort, Rankala lake, Mahalaxmi Swami Temple, Beed, Beteshwar Temple, Maharaja Palace, Shalini Temple, Bhagwan Gadh, Dargah Palace Museum, Bhubali Neknoor, Dev Dahiphal, Teerthakshtra Kumboj, Dajipur Gorakshanath Temple, Jarud, Kille Bison Sanctuary, Dharur, Lmba Ganesh, Mukunjraj, Gaganbawda, Jotiba, Khirdrapur, 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