Agri Tourism

Agri Tourism simply we can define as the commercial enterprise which is directly associated with agricultural activity, Agricultural production and way to sustain and processing with tourism to attract domestic and international tourist towards farm and area where agricultural activity is happening for educating tourist and generate  income for local peoples and business owner.

Now a days Agri tourism is one of the improving, growing and popular types of tourism  in India as well as world.

To start our business, we need a lot of money and assets,this statement has been proved wrong by Paras Ram ji “Entrepreneur”

There is one  guy his name is Paras Ram from one of the remote village of Himachal Pradesh He belongs to very poor family.His father is  normal Farmer so he was not able to give Regular education in renowned institution during Paras ram’s childhood .Pars Ram  completed his Plus two from the native  village.He  usually helped his father and mother in agricultural activities in farms during school days. After plus two he just completed his graduation somehow. After that he decided to help his father in farming activity. They were four siblings that time ,So the size of family was big .His elder brother became Driver.Due to this job  the family expanses were met somehow. So Paras ram started doing diploma in office management. Rest two younger brother were studding in school level. After sometime his elder brother suddenly passed away. Because of which all the responsibility of the house felt on Pars Ram  shoulder. So again he had to quit his study and sacrifice with  career for himself family. As he was actively participated in agricultural activity with his father so he again decided to do farming. One day he met with one candidate who was the employee of Horticulture department of Himachal Pradesh. He helped him and made them aware of new farming techniques and inspired them to use these techniques. Paras ram started his training in own farm field. He started growing pulses, Wheat and millet in his field and selling it to support his family. Later on when  he collected some money ,He started planting apple in orchards. After some time these apples trees started giving fruits, Due to which good income started coming once in a year. Then once again after collecting some money, He started planting apple trees of other species ,Which start giving fruits with in two years. Now he has a very good business of apple orchard and earning almost good amount .He sustained his family profession in unique and trendy style. Now he is a legal advisor from last five year in his own panchayat. Now he is a role model of young generation in local area .People want to start business in apple orchard with same techniques.

Apple orchard “Bangotu”

Lot of peoples have started working on same ideas and now they are earning a good amount .The way of Paras Ram  to keep garden neat and clean is very unique, The way of cutting trees in very decorative mode. Now a days the Apple orchard of Paras Ram is became the center of attraction for every local peoples.Even the tourist from other areas are also interested to click the  photographs in garden. This garden is playing a major role to increase tourism of local area. And the trend of Agri Tourism and Farm Tourism is also increasing day by day in our area.

We all the people can choose this type pf profession instead of expensive study .We need to motivate the young mind for these activity .With the help of these activities we can sustain our former culture and agriculture activity as well along with good amount of money.This is far batter profession as compare to private job like robotic life.

View of Orchard

Entrepreneurship is successful when you convert your choice to passion.

This man is belongs to Swai Village of Garola Panchayat.

Introduction about SWAI Valley

Swai valley is situated in  Bharmour Tehsil of District Chamba Himachal Pradesh.This valley is famous for Agricultural activity.This village is also famous for in term of spirituality,lot of oldest temples are existing   in this valley.Very rich in tradition and cultural activities.This valley is newly launched site for trekking and camping under the aegis of  one campaign named “EK SHURUAAT GAON KE LIYE”. The Natural beauty ,landscape and Mountainous valley of this are is  very picturesque.

Author
SHIV RAJ
PhD Researcher
Central University of Himachal Pradesh