Policy, Planning, and Management of Kedarnath: Addressing Tourist and Management Challenges
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Kedarnath Dham is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which is a very important religious place in India. The study examines how the pilgrimage site is managed and also explores the problems that tourists have while they visit these sites. This study employs a mixed methodology using secondary data and tourist interviews. It further uses systematic thematic analysis to categorise the challenges in Kedarnath. The study finds that the problems include inadequate services, safety issues, etc. This study would help understand the tourists’ challenges in Kedarnath. It also shows how important it is to find a balance between meeting the needs of tourists and protecting the spiritual and cultural heritage of these sites.
Source: Atna Journal of Tourism Studies
DOI: 10.12727/ajts.33.4
Authors: Vaishali Singh, Anjan Bhuyan
Institution: Tezpur University
Language: English
Topic: Religious Tourism and Spaces
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408478248