Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Karikot Village Wins Responsible Tourism Award 2025
Imagine a small village called Karikot in India.
They won a special award for being super welcoming to visitors!
They created homestays, tours about their culture, yummy food experiences, and even helped women start businesses.
This village is located near rivers and forests.
The award shows how their efforts in tourism help both the community and the environment.
The leaders are happy because it brings attention to their village.
It also motivates other villages to do the same.
This award helps Karikot show the world all the great things they have to offer.
Karikot village received the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Award 2025.
The award was in the Peace, Understanding, and Inclusivity category.
The village is in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.
The village has developed homestays, cultural experiences, and women-led businesses.
The award ceremony took place at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention and Expo Centre, Dwarka.
- Who
- Karikot village, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Won the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Award 2025.
- When
- Awarded at BLTM 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Recognizes community-driven tourism model
- Award
- ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Award 2025
- Award Category
- Peace, Understanding and Inclusivity
- Village
- Karikot, Bahraich district
- Presented by
- Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj
- Award Received by
- Bahraich CDO Mukesh Chandra, Village Stary Sushil Kumar Singh, and Gram Pradhan Parvati
- Location
- Beside Katarniaghat landscape