‘Heritage Tourism’ as a recognized industry is a modern development.
Tourism which is based on heritage where heritage is core of the product
that is offered and heritage is the main motivating factor for the
consumer. India, specially Madhya Pradesh offers a number of natural,
cultural and heritage attractions for tourists. Form the ancient times,
this part of the country has been the centre for art and culture. Shivpuri
is one of the important place for tourist attractions. There are various
weaknesses and problems like lack of integrated leadership, lack of
public education and awareness, uneven quality in site, a restoration
and interpretation, inadequate visitor service infrastructure and lack of
aggressive marketing. In this paper an attempt has been made to
focus on some of the emerging issues of resource interpretation and
sustainable planning and strengthening of the heritage tourism of
Shivpuri of Madhya Pradesh which is prime concerned.

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