Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO’s ‘Best Tourism Village’ title

Recognizing Dhordo’s outstanding contribution to sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and rural development, the village in Gujarat’s Kutch district has been awarded with the “Best Tourism Village” title by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an official statement said.

Dhordo is a serene village nestled within the vast expanse of the Great Rann of Kutch, and is globally acclaimed for hosting the annual Rann Utsav. This vibrant cultural festival serves as a grand stage for the exhibition of the region’s traditional arts, music, and crafts.

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