<p>The Rajasthan government is all set to unlock the tourism potential of lesser-known places as it has identified two sites in selected districts for their development as new tourism sites.</p>.<p>The sites are being developed in various districts, including Alwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Banswara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jodhpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Sirohi, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, at a cost of 70.06 crore.</p>.<p>An official said the move will transform the tourism landscape of the state which offers a range of tourism sites, from desert to hill station.</p>.New Delhi Declaration provides new direction for tourism sector: Govt on G20 Summit.<p>“Two tourist destinations have been identified in districts and development work has started through the Tourism Development Fund,” Gayatri Rathore, principal secretary, tourism, said.</p>.<p>She said new tourist places will be developed and the benefits of the tourism industry will be available district-wise in the state.</p>.<p>Director of the tourism department, Rashmi Sharma said work is going on at a fast pace to promote tourism in the state.</p>.<p>“The tourism department is working in coordination with other government departments like forest, archaeology and Public Works Department for the development of tourism sites,” she said.</p>.<p>“Rajasthan is not just about forts and places, many more sites are there in the state which has great potential to be developed as tourist attractions,” another official said.</p>.<p>There has been a record arrival of tourists on extended weekends and New Year, particularly in Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer which has necessitated development of facilities for tourists, Gaurav Bhatt, a tourist guide, said.</p>.<p>In August, Udaipur witnessed a record surge in the number of tourists.</p>.<p>Deputy Director of the tourism department in Udaipur, Shikha Saxena said Udaipur continues to be a top destination, drawing visitors from all over to enjoy its natural beauty and serene lakes.</p>.<p>“This year has been quite eventful for Udaipur in terms of tourism. In January, 1,80,000 domestic tourists and 14,215 foreign guests visited,” she said.</p>.<p>She said 1,60,567 tourists flocked to the lake city in the monsoon season. Among them, 1,51,300 were domestic tourists, while 9,267 were foreigners.</p>
<p>The Rajasthan government is all set to unlock the tourism potential of lesser-known places as it has identified two sites in selected districts for their development as new tourism sites.</p>.<p>The sites are being developed in various districts, including Alwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Banswara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jodhpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Sirohi, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, at a cost of 70.06 crore.</p>.<p>An official said the move will transform the tourism landscape of the state which offers a range of tourism sites, from desert to hill station.</p>.New Delhi Declaration provides new direction for tourism sector: Govt on G20 Summit.<p>“Two tourist destinations have been identified in districts and development work has started through the Tourism Development Fund,” Gayatri Rathore, principal secretary, tourism, said.</p>.<p>She said new tourist places will be developed and the benefits of the tourism industry will be available district-wise in the state.</p>.<p>Director of the tourism department, Rashmi Sharma said work is going on at a fast pace to promote tourism in the state.</p>.<p>“The tourism department is working in coordination with other government departments like forest, archaeology and Public Works Department for the development of tourism sites,” she said.</p>.<p>“Rajasthan is not just about forts and places, many more sites are there in the state which has great potential to be developed as tourist attractions,” another official said.</p>.<p>There has been a record arrival of tourists on extended weekends and New Year, particularly in Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer which has necessitated development of facilities for tourists, Gaurav Bhatt, a tourist guide, said.</p>.<p>In August, Udaipur witnessed a record surge in the number of tourists.</p>.<p>Deputy Director of the tourism department in Udaipur, Shikha Saxena said Udaipur continues to be a top destination, drawing visitors from all over to enjoy its natural beauty and serene lakes.</p>.<p>“This year has been quite eventful for Udaipur in terms of tourism. In January, 1,80,000 domestic tourists and 14,215 foreign guests visited,” she said.</p>.<p>She said 1,60,567 tourists flocked to the lake city in the monsoon season. Among them, 1,51,300 were domestic tourists, while 9,267 were foreigners.</p>