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Reiek Village in Mizoram Wins 'Best Tourism Village 2023' Award

  • 28 Sep 2023

On 27th Sept (World Tourism Day), Reiek village in Mizoram secured the 'Best Tourism Village 2023' award in the gold category at Bharat Mandapam. It is one of the top five villages in India to earn this prestigious gold award.

Key Points

  • Gold Category: Reiek village in Mizoram received the 'Best Tourism Village 2023' award in the Gold category.
  • Prestigious Award: This recognition places Reiek among the top five villages in India.
  • Population and Location: Reiek is situated in Mamit District and is home to approximately 1600 residents and 360 households.
  • Tourism Potential: The village is celebrated for its tourism potential, boasting a scenic landscape, abundant temperate trees and vegetation, and clean and fresh air.
  • Organizer: The Best Tourism Village Competition was conducted by the Central Nodal Agency for Tourism, Ministry of Tourism.
  • Sustainable Development Goals: The assessment for the award was based on nine evaluation parameters directly connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).