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Tourism and Politics in Himalaya and Adjacent Districts of North Bengal

Author(s) Ms. Srabani Paul
Country India
Abstract Tourism in North Bengal has emerged as a multidimensional development and political strategy that integrates the region’s diverse geographical, cultural and historical assets. Spread across the Himalayan districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, the fostered regions of Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, the royal Heritage of Cooch Behar. North Bengal presents unique opportunities for eco-tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism and cultural tourism. Government policies have focused on upgradation of infrastructure, construction of tourist lodges, promotion of tourism villages and establishment of eco-friendly homestays, particularly in Alipurduar and the Dooars. Special attention has been given to heritage conservation in Cooch Behar, supported by new connectivity projects like rail links and scenic tourist trains. Tourism in North Bengal is closely linked with political image-building and regional identity formation. In areas like Darjeeling and Kalimpong tourism policies are often shaped to support ethnic and cultural narratives, while in Alipurduar, tribal participation in eco-tourism has been emphasized as a model of inclusive growth. Across the region, tourism serves as a political tool to project development, secure electoral support and promote local leadership. Through a combination of sustainable practices, community involvement, infrastructural investment and promotional strategies, the tourism landscape of North Bengal today stands as a critical intersection of economic planning, cultural revival, social inclusion and political symbolism.
Keywords Tourism Development, Political Image, Regional Identity, Eco-Tourism, Community-Based Tourism, Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-28
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