Explanation: Dhordo village in Gujarat made it to the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTOs) best villages list for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

· Dhordo village is nestled in the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat which hosts the annual cultural festival Rann Utsav that showcases the region’s traditional art, music, and crafts.

· It also hosted the 1st Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G-20 held under India’s presidency in 2023.

· A global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity.

· Best Tourism Village 2023 – It is the 3rd edition where 54 villages from all regions were selected.

· A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme. All 74 villages are part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network.

Source: FORUMIAS