Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The maiden heritage walk in Paithan will be held on Sunday from 9am.The trail will cover about 31 places located in and around Paithan and will have in-depth discussions on nine sites. The walk is a joint initiative by Bal Gopal Ganesh Mandal, Pratishthan Books Publication Committee and National Service Scheme Unit of Tarai Arts and Science College. The walk will start at Balasaheb Patil Museum at 9 am and will conclude at Nag Ghat located on the bank of Godavari River. Jaywant Patil, a Mumbai-based senior officer from the State Excise department, said, Paithan, which was once the capital of Satvahna Dynasty, has many sites of historical and mythological importance. The first-of-its-kind heritage walk will shed light on heritage of the city. He added that Paithan has the potential to draw tourists from India and abroad.The Tirtha-khamb, erected during Satvahna Dynasty, Palthi Nagari and ancient places of worship will be covered during the walk. Patil also founded a museum in the city.We also published the following articles recentlyGo pandal-hopping and modak sampling with these heritage walks in PuneHeritage walks are being organized in Pune to explore the vibrant culture of Ganeshotsav. Participants can expect to visit iconic pandals, learn about the history of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, indulge in traditional snacks and modaks, and explore unexplored areas of Pune. Comfortable clothes and shoes, drinking water, umbrella or raincoat, face mask are recommended. The walks aim to help people experience the traditional style of celebrating Ganeshotsav and understand its significance. The cost ranges from Rs 470 to 600 per person, with a duration of 3.5 to 4 hours and a distance of around 4 km.Ganapati walks, heritage tours & pottery workshops a huge draw among youngstersThe youth in Pune are increasingly engaging in unique and skill-based activities such as heritage walks, terrarium making, and shibori workshops. These experiences provide an opportunity for the young working population to disconnect from technology and learn something new. The workshops and walks are conducted in small groups to avoid overcrowding, and participants are willing to pay between Rs500 to Rs2,500 for these experiences. People in Nashik and Kolhapur are also eagerly preparing for the upcoming Ganesh festival, with increased spending on decorations and pandals.Four city heritage sites to turn into destination tourism spotsThe Uttar Pradesh tourism department has invited bidders for its Heritage Property Restoration Initiative, aiming to develop four heritage sites in Lucknow into tourism hotspots. The initiative involves converting these sites into five-star hotels and creating various facilities such as museums, cultural centers, and wedding destinations. The properties will be offered on a long-term lease for up to 90 years, and the bid parameter will be the annual concession fee paid by the concessionaire. The selection process will prioritize quality and cost-based selection.

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