Visitors tour many types of sustainable farms in India.
In recent years, agricultural tourism, an arm of eco-tourism, has become a popular way for tourists to spend some of their vacation dollars learning about sustainable farming and the environment. Tourists interested in learning about India's agricultural industry can arrange eco-tours of farms that produce the crops for which the country is famous.
Geography
According to the CIA World Fact Book, India is the second-largest agricultural producer in the world. Indian farmers throughout the country grow rice for export, as well as tropical nuts, tea and spices. Although farming takes place throughout India, agricultural tours are centered around the lush southern region of the country.
Features
Technology has made it easy for agricultural tourists to arrange farm tours and farm stays online. Agricultural tour companies such as India Farm Tours connects tourists with working farms throughout the year. Farms such as the Botanix Farm House in Gurgaon and the Progressive Farm in Haryana invite visitors to view organic and sustainable farming and to tour community workshops and export facilities.
Benefits
Farms participating in agricultural tours offer visitors accommodations in tents or in traditional housing with families. Tourists can sample local food, participate in local customs, and practice fair trade by purchasing handcrafts and regional products directly from producers, benefiting the local economy. Other activities available to agricultural tourists include cultural festivals, fishing and hot air balloon rides.
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