Assessing Transportation, Accommodation Facilities and Major Problems of Tourist Places in Raigad District

Raigad district, Maharashtra, India, holds significant potential as a tourist destination due to its natural beauty, historical forts, coastal landscapes, and cultural heritage. However, it faces substantial challenges that hinder sustained tourism growth, including poor internal road connectivity, underutilized rail and waterway options, uneven accommodation availability, sanitation deficits, safety concerns, and lack of coordinated marketing. A mixed-methods study involving structured questionnaires from 150 tourists, interviews with 20 stakeholders, and a review of secondary sources identified these constraints. Strategic recommendations for infrastructure upgrades, integrated transport planning, regulation and standardization of accommodation, community-based tourism initiatives, and targeted marketing are proposed to position Raigad as a sustainable tourism destination, balancing economic development with environmental protection and community welfare.

Chalke, B. S. (2025). Assessing Transportation, Accommodation Facilities and Major Problems of Tourist Places in Raigad District. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.17614373