Archive · 18 Aug 2025
UP's Karikot Village Wins ICRT Award for Rural Tourism
A village in Uttar Pradesh called Karikot won a special award for its work in rural tourism.
This award, the ICRT Award 2025, is given to places that are doing a great job of bringing tourists to rural areas.
The village is near the India-Nepal border and has created homestays and other activities to attract visitors.
This has helped create jobs for local people, especially women and young people, while also celebrating their culture.
The award ceremony will happen in New Delhi in September.
Karikot village in Uttar Pradesh selected for the ICRT Award 2025.
The award recognizes Karikot's contributions to rural tourism.
The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on September 13.
Karikot is near the India-Nepal border and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
The village has created jobs through community-driven tourism initiatives.
- Who
- Karikot village and Uttar Pradesh Tourism
- What
- Karikot village selected for the Indian Subcontinental Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Award 2025.
- When
- September 13, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To recognize Karikot's success in rural tourism and community-driven initiatives.
- Award
- ICRT Award 2025
- Location
- Karikot, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Event Date
- September 13
- Venue
- BLTM Trade Show, New Delhi
- Award Category
- Rural Tourism