Accentuating Beauty of Rural Tourism in Odisha - A Case Study of an Artesian Village Raghurajpur, Puri

In India we found an endless, living vibrant tradition of crafts and culture, while Odisha is a diversified state with a variety of tourist attractions and amenities. The Odisha culture reside in villages and having high potential for art and cultural growth in terms of tourism. Tourism growth potential can be harness as a strategy for rural tourism development. The concept of rural tourism should be used for Odisha and their villages which constitute rich cultural heritage, magnificent architectural buildings& monuments. This research paper discribes the concept and development of rural tourism in odisha, with the case study of Raghurajpur. Rural tourism is a multifaceted destination because of its eco, ethnic, farm, cultural, historical importance. This paper also deals with accentuating artisan beauty of Raghurajpur village and various methods by which we can make it sustainable to with proper understanding between the tourist and local people to participate in tourism development of Puri in Orissa.